Skills
In Brief
Dr.D.Vijayalakshmi is a highly passionate teacher in disseminating her knowledge and experience to the young society. This force has driven her into this profession. Her goal is to mould the students and support them to reach highest position in their field of interest and also prepare them to be ethically fit for the industry and society. She is a positive and cheerful person and keeps her surrounding happy. She strongly believes in hard work, sincerity, dedication and transparency. She relies and believes on individualistic approach and thereby always focus on creating an uniqueness and identity in doing things. She strongly believes in team work and being harmonious is mantra for success. She is highly pious and believes The Supreme Power "The Almighty". Her teaching career began in 2001 at PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY. Her research areas include adaptive clothing, multi-style clothing, and sustainable clothing. Her societal interest towards the older people has driven her to complete a sponsored UGC research Project on “Design and Development of functional clothing for elderly”. She had been invited to deliver lectures on AICTE faculty development programmes, STEP programmes and delivered invited lectures at various colleges and universities like Avinashilingam Deemed University, Bannari Amman of Institute of Technology, Sardar Vallabhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management (SVPISTM);, PSG CAS. She had published and presented in International, National Journals and Conferences. She had been deputed to visit International Universities in United Kingdom. The visits to Glasgow Caledonian University and The University of Leeds, UK during 15 July 2017 to 1 August 2017 have created an avenue to sign a MoU between PSG Institutions and the international universities. A memorandum was signed between PSG Institutions and Glasgow Caledonian University; PSG Institutions and the University of Leeds and also PSG institutions and Manchester Fashion Institute , Manchester Metropolitan university
Subject Expertise
Fashion Design
Pattern Making
Garment Construction
Research Area
Sustainable Fashion
Multi Styling
Adaptive Clothing
Professional Experience:
Academic
Lecturer, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, during ( 03/07/2001 - 30/06/2004 )Lecturer (Sr.Gr), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, during ( 01/07/2004 - 31/05/2009 )
Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, during ( 01/06/2009 - 31/08/2010 )
Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, during ( 01/09/2010 - 31/05/2015 )
Head of Department In - charge, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, during ( 01/01/2014 - 30/10/2017 )
Head of the Department I/C, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, during ( 02/01/2014 - 01/06/2018 )
Assistant professor (Sl. Gr), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, during ( 01/06/2015 - 30/10/2017 )
PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT , PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE , during ( 01/06/2018 - 21/02/2020 )
Membership:
Life Member - THE TEXTILE ASSOCAITION OF INDIA, New DelhiPatents
| S.No. | Role | Patent ID | Patent Title | Patent Level | Registered with | Year | Status |
| 1 | Principal Investigator | 301700 | TEXTILES | National | 2019 | Published | |
| 2 | Principal Investigator | 301701 | SAREE | National | 2019 | Published | |
| 3 | Principal Investigator | 300525 | TEXTILE MATERIAL | National | 2019 | Published |
International & National Journals
| S.No. | Journal | Paper Title | Year | Role | Volume |
| 1 | Review of International Geographical Education Online | Consumer preference and perception towards the recycled garment | 2021 | Co Author | 0 |
| 2 | National Journal of Technology | An Approach to minimise the process in fabric purchase department using Lean Manufacturing Techniques | 2021 | Co Author | 17 |
| 3 | International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology | A study on influence of store ambience on consumers purchase behavior | 2020 | Co Author | 6 |
| 4 | Procedia Computer Science | Evaluating the effectiveness of the collaborative learning in fashion studies | 2020 | Main Author | 172 |
| 5 | National Journal of Technology | A STUDY ON THE APPLICATION OF NATURAL DYES EXTRACTED FROM PSEUDO STEM AND HENNA IN SILK/ALOE VERA BLENDED FABRICS AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS | 2019 | Main Author | 15 |
| 6 | International Journal of Fashion design | Creating contemporary fashion in denim tops for young girls | 2017 | Main Author | Volume 1, |
| 7 | International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) | A study on the anti-bacterial property of essential Oils and metal oxides in denim garments | 2015 | Main Author | Vol. 5, no |
| 8 | Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research | Application of natural oil on light weight denim garment and analysis of its multi-functional performances | 2013 | Main Author | vol. 38, p |
| 9 | Melliand International | Properties of developed Indigo denim-like knitted fabrics | 2013 | Main Author | vol. 7, pp |
| 10 | Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management | An experimental study on the multi-functional efficacy of nano tio2 treated denim fabrics | 2012 | Main Author | vol. 7, no |
| 11 | Daffodil International University Journal of Science and Technology | Isolates application of multi-functional finishes on denim garments | 2012 | Main Author | vol. 7, pp |
| 12 | Journal of Textile Association | Investigation on the Multi-Functional Properties of nano ZnO treated light weight denim fabric | 2012 | Main Author | vol. 72, n |
| 13 | Journal of Textile Association | Exploratory study on the techniques of fashion forecasting | 2012 | Main Author | vol. 73, n |
| 14 | Melliand International | Cotton mosquito repellent fabrics and their performances | 2010 | Main Author | Vol. 16, p |
| 15 | The Indian Textile Journal | Production Strategies and Systems in Apparel Industry | 2009 | Main Author | Vol. CXIX, |
| 16 | Bio-technique in garment processing to achieve eco-standards through eco-auditing | 2005 | Co Author | 48 |
International & National Conferences
| S.No. | Conference Title | Paper Title | Date | Role | Organized By |
| 1 | “Functional Textiles conference” FTC2018 | Deconstruction and reconstruction of clothing | 10-02-2018 | Main Author | IIT |
| 2 | Researches in Science, Management and Engineering | Creating Contemporary Design In Denim Tops For Young Girls | 14-11-2017 | Main Author | |
| 3 | Eco - Textiles and Green Consumerism – ETGC - 2016 | Extraction and application of natural dyes from pseudostem and henna in silk/alovera blended fabrics | 01-01-1970 | Main Author |
Books Published
| S.No. | Publisher | Title | Year | Role | Edition |
| 1 | LAP Lambert Academic Publishing | DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADAPTIVE SAREES FOR ELDERLY WOMEN | 2021 | Main Author |
Contributions
| S.No. | Title | Author | Nature | Date |
| 1 | A look back at zero waste fashion across the centuries |
Dr.Vijayalakshmi D |
Chapter | 15-04-2022 |
| 2 | A Study on the Comparison of Fabric Properties of Recycled and Virgin Polyester Denim |
Ms.Swetha Jayalakshmi Dr.Vijayalakshmi D |
Chapter | 11-04-2022 |
Special Lectures Delivered
| S.No. | Event | Topic | Organizer | From | To |
| 1 | Guest Lecture | “Scope of Fashion Design” in the Young Student Scientist Programme (YSSP) 2022 | PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. | 28/05/2022 | 28/05/2022 |
| 2 | Guest Lecture | Creativity in Design | PSG College of Art and Science | 10/12/2021 | 10/12/2021 |
| 3 | Entrepreneurship Development Programmes and sponsored by NSTEDB, DST, Govt of India with EDII, Ahmedabad | Creativity in Fashion Design | PSG College of Arts & Science | 14/02/2019 | 14/02/2019 |
| 4 | Judge for Designer show event | Designer collection | NHRA & PSG college of Arts & Science conducted at YWCA, Ooty | 27/09/2016 | 27/09/2016 |
| 5 | Technology based Entrepreneurship Development Programme (TEDP ) in the field of Costume Design and Fashion | Elements and principles of design | PSG College of Arts & Science | 30/08/2016 | 30/08/2019 |
| 6 | UGC sponsored special lecture for students | “Fashion Accessories” | Avinashilingam deemed university | 09/03/2015 | 09/03/2015 |
| 7 | Training program on “Design Development” for handloom weavers | “Elements and Principles of Design & Colour Theory in Handloom Sarees” | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management in association with Department of Handlooms & Textile, Chennai, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. | 19/12/2014 | 24/12/2014 |
| 8 | National seminar on ‘Trends in Fashion Design, Technology and Marketing of Apparel and Home Textiles’ | Designing concepts in home furnishings | Department of Fashion Technology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam in association with the institution of engineers (India) – Tamil Nadu centre textile engineering division | 12/09/2014 | 13/09/2014 |
Programmes Organised
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Sponsoring Agency | No. of Audience |
| 1 | Punch needle Embroidery | 26-09-2022 | 26-09-2022 | - | 34 |
| 2 | Charcoal rendering techniques | 13-04-2022 | 13-04-2022 | - | 40 |
| 3 | Workshop on Advanced Stitches in Aari Work | 05-03-2022 | 05-03-2022 | - | 50 |
| 4 | Webinar on Diet For Healthy life | 03-03-2022 | 03-03-2022 | - | 38 |
| 5 | Guest Lecture on Clothing Science | 13-11-2021 | 13-11-2021 | Apparel and Fashion Design Ass | 42 |
| 6 | INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR | 20-07-2021 | 20-07-2021 | - | 75 |
| 7 | INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR | 20-07-2021 | 20-07-2021 | - | 75 |
| 8 | Workshop on Life Skills | 07-06-2021 | 11-06-2021 | - | 80 |
| 9 | Workshop on Design Process and Portfolio Development | 05-06-2021 | 07-06-2021 | - | 53 |
| 10 | Workshop on Life Skills | 31-05-2021 | 04-06-2021 | - | 60 |
| 11 | Pattern Making Techniques | 19-04-2021 | 19-04-2021 | - | 27 |
| 12 | INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON FASHION SUPPLY CHAINS | 15-04-2021 | 15-04-2021 | - | 200 |
| 13 | Logo and Branding Formation Process | 20-03-2021 | 20-03-2021 | - | 100 |
| 14 | Merchandise Management | 13-03-2021 | 13-03-2021 | - | 100 |
| 15 | Behind the Scenes of VM | 06-03-2021 | 06-03-2021 | - | 85 |
| 16 | Webinar on Health Welfare and Safety of Employees | 01-03-2021 | 01-03-2021 | - | 60 |
| 17 | Webinar on Stress Management | 01-03-2021 | 01-03-2021 | - | 30 |
| 18 | Fabric Structure | 26-02-2021 | 26-02-2021 | - | 27 |
| 19 | Delicate Secretes | 25-02-2021 | 25-02-2021 | - | 145 |
| 20 | The Traditional Kalamkari Art | 18-02-2021 | 18-02-2021 | - | 27 |
| 21 | The Art of Blogging | 16-02-2021 | 16-02-2021 | - | 105 |
| 22 | Career opportunities in Fashion | 06-02-2021 | 06-02-2021 | - | 150 |
| 23 | Webinar on Interview Etiquette | 01-02-2021 | 01-02-2021 | - | 35 |
| 24 | INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY | 20-11-2020 | 20-11-2020 | - | 200 |
| 25 | APPAREL COSTING | 03-08-2020 | 03-08-2020 | - | 179 |
| 26 | Webinar on WGSN Trend Talk | 22-07-2020 | 22-07-2020 | - | 100 |
| 27 | Production planning and control in Apparel Industry | 30-06-2020 | 30-06-2020 | - | 50 |
| 28 | Webinar on Pattachira The Pride of Utkala | 15-06-2020 | 15-06-2020 | - | 50 |
| 29 | Webinar on Retail Buying | 03-06-2020 | 03-06-2020 | - | 100 |
| 30 | Fashion Communication | 15-05-2020 | 15-05-2020 | - | 45 |
| 31 | Outdoor Photography and lighting techniques | 14-03-2020 | 14-03-2020 | - | 40 |
| 32 | Texture Rendering Techniques | 29-02-2020 | 29-02-2020 | - | 37 |
| 33 | Fashion Communication and Styling | 14-02-2020 | 14-02-2020 | - | 70 |
| 34 | Arts & Crafts of India- Series II | 20-01-2020 | 24-01-2020 | , | 6 |
| 35 | Arts & Crafts of India- series III | 20-01-2020 | 24-01-2020 | , | 6 |
| 36 | National Conference on Indian Fashion Retail | 08-02-2019 | 09-02-2019 | , | 30 |
| 37 | Indian fashion retail-Opportunities and Threats (NCIFR 2019 | 08-02-2019 | 09-02-2019 | - | 100 |
| 38 | One week International program on “Supply Chain & Logistics and Entrepreneurship” | 07-01-2019 | 11-01-2019 | , | 100 |
| 39 | Crafts of India -Series I | 13-10-2018 | 14-10-2018 | - | 23 |
| 40 | CRAFTS OF INDIA - GOND PAINTING | 12-10-2018 | 12-10-2018 | , | 28 |
| 41 | Faculty Development Programme | 14-11-2017 | Anna University | 20 | |
| 42 | Colour and Texture Rendering in Fashion Designing | 14-11-2017 | - | 60 | |
| 43 | Designing and Stitching of Ladies Wear | 03-05-2017 | 22-05-2017 | , | 15 |
| 44 | Designing and Stitching of Ladies Wear | 25-06-2015 | 15-08-2015 | , | 15 |
| 45 | One day national seminar cum workshop on “Visual Merchandising and Creative Intelligence” | 10-10-2014 | 10-10-2014 | , | |
| 46 | Colour and Texture Rendering in Fashion Designing | 30-06-2012 | 14-11-2017 | - | 45 |
Programmes Attended
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Organized by | Sponsoring Agency |
| 1 | 3rd FunctionalTextiles and Clothing Conference (FTC 2023) | 10/02/2023 | 12/02/2023 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | - |
| 2 | Tenth International Conference on Transfermations in Engineeringn Education | 05/01/2023 | 08/01/2023 | ICTIEE 2023 | - |
| 3 | AI in Fashion Design | 04/04/2022 | 05/04/2022 | Embassy of France in India & FrenchInstitute in India | - |
| 4 | Design Thinking – A Primer | 01/02/2022 | 01/03/2022 | AICTE NPTEL | PSG College of Technoogy |
| 5 | Fashion Design | 01/02/2022 | 28/02/2022 | The New School Parsons | PSG College of Techonology |
| 6 | Fashion & Climate change symposium-2021 | 09/09/2021 | 10/09/2021 | MMU,UK | MMU,UK |
| 7 | Online Short Course on "Motivation and Leadership" | 26/07/2021 | 30/07/2021 | NITTTR,Chennai | - |
| 8 | ICT Tools for teaching, learning process and institute | 10/08/2020 | 21/08/2020 | Electronics & ICT Academics | - |
| 9 | Creative Thinking: Techniques and Tools for Success | 01/07/2020 | 19/08/2020 | COURSERA | PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY |
| 10 | Transformation & Challenges in Engineering Fashion value chain towards industry 4.0 | 02/12/2019 | 07/12/2019 | Department of Fashion Technology, PSG College of Technology | AICTE |
| 11 | IX World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF), “Disruptive Engineering Education for a Sustainable Development” | 13/11/2019 | 16/11/2019 | International Federation of Engineering Education Societies - IUCEE - VIT, Chennai | I was sponsored by the PSG CARE - PSG Management |
| 12 | IUCEE INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING EDUCATORS WORKSHOP | 26/10/2018 | 28/10/2018 | IUCEE | PSG CARE |
| 13 | Functional Textiles and Clothing | 09/02/2018 | 11/02/2018 | Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi | - |
| 14 | Curriculum Planning and Development | 17/01/2018 | 27/01/2018 | PSG College of Technology | - |
| 15 | Sizing, Fit and Design of Functional Clothing | 14/11/2017 | 14/11/2017 | Department of Textile technology, IIT, New Delhi. | AICTE |
| 16 | Industrial Engineering and Production Planning for Apparel Industry’ | 14/11/2017 | 14/11/2017 | Department of Fashion Technology PSG College of Technology | TEQIP II |
| 17 | Fashion computing with Lectra’s Design Technology | 14/11/2017 | 14/11/2017 | Department of Fashion Technology PSG College of Technology | TEQUIP – II |
| 18 | Biomedical Engineering Design of Functional Textiles and Clothing’ | 14/11/2017 | 14/11/2017 | Department of Textile Technology PSG College of Technology | AICTE |
| 19 | Fashion Trend forecast and product development | 14/11/2017 | 14/11/2017 | Department of Fashion Technology PSG College of Technology | TEQIP -II |
| 20 | Ingenious Textiles – Process and Products | 14/11/2017 | 14/11/2017 | Department of Textile Technology PSG College of Technology | TEQIP -II |
| 21 | Researches in Science, Management and Engineering | 19/02/2016 | 19/02/2016 | International organization of scientific research and development (IOSRD) Chennai | |
| 22 | Faculty Development training Programme on Size and Fit, IIT Delhi. | 03/11/2014 | 07/11/2014 | IIT Delhi ,AICTE | |
| 23 | FDP on “Industrial Engineering and Production Planning for Apparel Industry” | 10/06/2014 | 16/06/2014 | TEQIP – II, Department of Fashion Technology, PSG CT, Coimbatore | - |
| 24 | Denim Processing | 28/09/2013 | 28/09/2013 | Department of Textile Technology PSG College of Technology | TEQIP -II |
| 25 | Research Scope and Avenues in Apparel And Fashion Technology | 31/08/2013 | 31/08/2013 | Department of Fashion Technology PSG College of Technology | |
| 26 | Fashion forecasting techniques & Techpack conception for fashion designers of Tirupur MSMEs cluster | 29/07/2013 | 14/11/2017 | NIFT TEA college of knitwear fashion Tirupur in association with technology information, forecastin | |
| 27 | Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence | 30/11/-0001 | 23/09/2021 | Coursera | PSG College of Technology |
Awards and Achievements
| S.No. | Title of the Award | Awarded By | Date of Achievement |
| 1 | DISTINCTION | Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE) | 15/11/2019 |
| 2 | Best Paper | International Organization of scientific Research and Development (IOSRD) Chennai. | 19/02/2016 |
Doctoral Guidance / Supervision : In Progress
| S.No. | Name of the Candidate | Area of Research |
| 1 | Mrs.Subathra B |
Apparel and Fashion Design |
Sponsored Research Projects
| S.No. | Title of the Project | Sponsoring Agency | Role |
| 1 | DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL WEAR FOR ELDERLY | UGC - HYDERABAD | Principal Investigator |