Jul 2025 – Dec 2025 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Deliver advanced instruction in textile engineering, technical textiles, sustainable materials, and manufacturing technologies at the undergraduate level.
• Design and update industry-aligned curricula integrating sustainability standards, smart manufacturing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead research projects on functional textiles, bio-composites, microplastic contamination, and sustainable product development.
• Supervise student research, laboratory experimentation, pilot-scale trials, and technical documentation.
• Mentor student teams for innovation challenges, startups, and industry-sponsored projects.
• Actively contribute to conference publications, peer review, and academic quality assurance.

Mar 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• Teaching and mentoring B.Sc., BBA Undergraduate and MBA Postgraduate students in Textiles and Management, focusing on Textiles, Technical Textiles, and Fashion Apparel Design.
• Laboratory In-charge of Technical Textiles and Class advisor for B.Sc. Technical Textiles
• SVPISTM Co-ordinator for Anna University Affiliation Institutions
• Facilitating and Training MBA Technical Textiles and UG Students to participate them in State and Central Govt. Institutions hackathons
• Leading Research Projects in Sustainable Textile Fibres and Eco-Friendly Production Methods.
• Developing innovative curriculum and assessment methods tailored to evolving industry standards.

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Hybrid

• Ph.D. Research Scholar – Sustainable Natural Textile Fibre–Based New Product Development
• A Ph.D. Research Scholar engaged in advanced research on new product development using sustainable natural textile fibres, with a focus on integrating fibre science, textile engineering, and circular material design. The research emphasizes the scientific exploration of bio-based, renewable, and waste-derived fibres for the development of high-performance, eco-efficient textile products.
• The work involves systematic fibre characterization (physical, chemical, thermal, and mechanical), optimization of fibre extraction and processing techniques, and structure–property–performance correlation studies. Research activities include fibre modification, eco-functional finishing, composite formation, and evaluation of product performance in terms of durability, comfort, and functional efficiency.
• A significant component of the research is dedicated to circular product design, lifecycle assessment (LCA), and sustainability impact analysis, aiming to minimize resource consumption and environmental footprint. The scholar employs experimental methodologies, statistical analysis, and standard testing protocols to validate material performance and scalability.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration forms a core aspect of the research, linking laboratory-scale innovation with pilot-scale development and industrial relevance. The outcomes are directed toward peer-reviewed publications, patentable innovations, and translational research that bridges academic knowledge with sustainable textile product commercialization.
• This research contributes to advancing the scientific understanding of natural fibre-based materials and supports the development of resilient, circular, and climate-responsible textile systems.

Nov 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 5 mos · Coimbatore North, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

• The Founder & Managing Director of Kirish Inc. leads the company’s research and innovation agenda as a Sustainable Natural Textile Fibres Scientist and Engineer, specializing in the development of next-generation materials aligned with circular design and regenerative manufacturing systems. The role integrates advanced fibre science, polymer chemistry, and textile engineering to design high-performance, environmentally responsible textile solutions.
• The CEO directs materials research and product development, focusing on bio-based fibres, agricultural and textile waste valorization, fibre modification, functional finishing, and lifecycle optimization. Emphasis is placed on circular material flows, including biodegradability, recyclability, and closed-loop processing to reduce environmental impact across the textile value chain.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing laboratory-scale experimentation, pilot-scale validation, and industrial scalability, ensuring that scientific innovation translates into commercially viable products. The CEO actively drives process optimization, performance testing, and compliance with global sustainability and textile standards.
• Through collaboration with academic institutions, industry partners, and technology platforms, the CEO advances interdisciplinary research in sustainable fibres, smart textiles, and eco-functional composites. Strategic leadership also encompasses intellectual property development, technology transfer, and integration of data-driven design methodologies.
• By combining scientific rigor with systems-level thinking, the CEO positions Kirish Inc. at the forefront of circular textile innovation, contributing to climate-positive manufacturing and resilient material ecosystems.

Jun 2015 – Aug 2020 · 5 yrs 2 mos

• Role:
• Defines long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions.
• Newly Established - Southern India Office, for business promotions in Spandex, Viscose (Fiber & Yarn), Polyester (Fiber & Yarn), Polyester bottle grade Resin/Chips, Polyester FDY and Bitumen.
• Leading the process for the continuous evaluation of trends and adjusting its strategy to capitalize on shifts in the marketplace. Including the process of obtaining and disseminating competitive intelligence across all markets and product lines
• Determining Technical support service requirements by maintaining contact with customers; visiting operational environments; conducting trial; surveys; forming focus groups; benchmarking best practices; analyzing information and applications.
• Monitors business metrics in regard to revenues, profitability, market share and product portfolio mix.
• Highlights:
• On taking challenges in introducing new products in felid of Spandex, Bitumen, and Polyester Bottle & Film Grade Chips efficiently, achieved Coimbatore region turn over as INR 5 Crore per month and profitability as average of INR 35 Lakhs per month
• On overseeing marketing communications including branding, public relations, advertising, white papers, trade shows, seminars and events collateral materials, and website design and content either directly or on an outsourced basis, successfully launched Coimbatore Office and now moving to Bangalore and Kerala state.
• Directing the efficient and cost-effective operation of industrial distribution warehouse in 3 different areas.

Sep 2014 – May 2015 · 8 mos

• United Raw Material PTE LTD is a Singapore based
• reputed trading enterprise actively engaged in marketing and supply of various textile and allied products. Its an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with a CRISIL rating of SE-1B and also own a Government Recognized Star Export
• House. A Team of well experienced technical professionals, continuously monitor the progress performance that sold in market. It is believed that in developing good and clean business relationship with all our business associates.
• The company has a strong support with valued
• multinationals global corporates and leaders in yarn industry and a strong network in UAE, China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam and various other countries too.

Nov 2011 – Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Southern India – Coimbatore. Regional Office

• Heading the Southern India in marketing of Inviya - Spandex yarn – Indorama Industries Ltd., (India)
• Responsible in New Business Development via prospecting, qualifying, selling new brand INVIYA® – Spandex solutions / services and products
• Achieving the Region’s revenue and profitability quotas on Inviya - Indorama products
• Driving a solution set across development teams (primarily Marketing/ Communications) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning., targeting 10% sales increase every month.
• Leading the Sales Territory Representatives and Specialists, inclusive of managing performance, coaching, mentoring, hiring and career development.

May 2008 – Nov 2011 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai.

• Head of South of India in marketing of Polyester, Nylon - High Stretch and Bulk Dyed & Grey (100% CRIMPED) Yarns.
• Responsible for the company development of all global brands with special emphasis on the existing premium brands of the company in the selected markets through planned advertising, public relations and promotions.
• Supply chain management, Credit & Inventory Control, Payment Follow-Ups and Realization, and troubleshooting the process related issues in customer factories.
• Overseen the design, development and implementation of marketing, advertising and promotional programmes of individual Textile / garment manufacturers and also in Medical Textile businesses.
• Developed annual marketing plan in conjunction with sales department, with detail activities chart, to get followed during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives

Nov 2007 – May 2008 · 6 mos · Pennsylvania, United States

• Coordinating, process related issues and completing product development requirements of Noble with the mills handling Sliver fiber (X-Static) products
• Formulated, developed, and trouble free processing of “X- Static Sliver fiber” processing textile mills.
• Provided technical support to all “X – Static Sliver fiber” processing industries in India and South east Asia
• Defined testing norms and supervised laboratory activities and facilitate highest level of customer service

Feb 2007 – Oct 2007 · 8 mos · Greater Coimbatore Area

• It is an autonomous organization under Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, and New Delhi. It is a world-class learning & research center for Textile Technology & Machinery.
• Handling various govt. sponsored research projects & product developments, Conducting Diploma, Certificate and Short-term courses and Awareness programmes in Textiles.
• Sourcing of new clients by frequent visit to Textile related Industries and exploring the opportunities for solving their problems through TIFAC and create necessary awareness about KCT TIFAC – CORE activities and facilities.
• New Product development & Costing of developed products; follow-up on real time research.

Nov 2003 – Feb 2007 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Greater Coimbatore Area

• Formal scheduled teaching responsibilities which includes lectures, seminars and tutorials in Laboratory classes for UG/PG - Textile Technology programmes in Spinning, Weaving, Textile Testing, Chemical Processing, Polymer Science and Textile and Garment CAD
• Providing assistance to PG students in their dissertation work and independent study and such other non-teaching responsibilities as may be formally timetabled from time to time.

Jul 1999 – Nov 2003 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Puliampatti, Pollachi, Coimbatore

• 100 % Cotton Ring Spinning Unit – Count Range 20s to 200s
• Reporting to Spinning Master
• Manpower allocation and handling
• Production monitoring as main function
• Maintenance and Quality monitoring as additional
• Personnel issues handling

Apr 1998 – Jul 1999 · 1 yr 3 mos · Sangrur, Punjab - India

• IAL, a Rs. 6,000 million mega petrochemical project is India's largest producer of Acrylic fibre with a capacity to produce 40,000 MT.
• Reporting to Department Head
• Production and quality monitoring as main function
• Working for setting up as well as production of new products