School of Design

Dedicated academic professional with 21+ years of teaching experience in Fashion Design, Home Science, and Textile domains. Strong expertise in curriculum delivery, cultural coordination, event management, academic administration, research supervision, and organizing fashion shows, exhibitions, and workshops. Skilled in guiding UG & PG students, managing departmental responsibilities, and enhancing student engagement and creativity. Highly creative, disciplined, and committed to academic excellence and holistic student development.

A passionate fashion educator and designer with 5+ years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and nurturing emerging design talent. A NIFT Hyderabad graduate, she brings expertise in CAD, Garment Technology, Tech Pack Development, Textile Design, and Garment Construction. Her design practice explores the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, inspiring students to build strong technical foundations, creative confidence, and distinctive design perspectives.

Ms. Esha Jadhav is a Fashion Designer, Fashion Stylist, and Educator with professional experience spanning fashion design, styling, fashion communication, marketing, and creative education. As an Assistant Professor at Atharva University, she is engaged in developing industry-oriented, practice-based learning experiences that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and professional competence. Her academic approach integrates contemporary fashion practices with practical industry insights, enabling students to explore design as a medium of innovation, communication, and cultural expression. She is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment while continuously engaging with emerging trends and evolving practices within the fashion industry.

A UGC-NET qualified Visual Arts professional with over 9 years of teaching and industry experience in Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, and Multimedia. She holds a BVA and MVA from SNDT Women’s University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from Lovely Professional University. Her teaching focuses on creative, practical, and industry-oriented learning.

With over 10 years of experience in fashion education and 5 years of industry experience as a Designer and Merchandiser, she brings a strong blend of academic knowledge, creative practice, and industry insight to her teaching. With academic expertise in Fashion Design, Textile Design, and Retail Management, her teaching integrates creativity, technology, experimentation, and hands-on learning. Her areas of expertise include Adobe Creative Tools, CLO 3D, AI, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Draping, Textiles, Surface Techniques, and Portfolio Development. Currently pursuing a PhD, she is committed to nurturing innovative, creative, and industry-ready fashion professionals.

A creative and disciplined Fashion Design academic with 3+ years of experience in undergraduate teaching, runway show production, and departmental operations. She brings expertise in Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Reach PDS, Pattern Making and Garment Construction, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Accessory Design, and Surface Embellishment. ssionate about creative education, she focuses on fostering student engagement, strengthening practical skills, and nurturing emerging design talent through experiential and hands-on learning.