NAME Dr. Simmi Bhagat

DESIGNATION AssociateProfessor

DEPARTMENT Fabric and Apparel Science

AREAS OF INTEREST • Traditional Indian , Costume studies and World textiles • Documentation and Conservation of Textiles • Handicrafts and Handlooms sector • design and techniques- Dyeing, Printing, and surface ornamentation • Extension and Community outreach programmes in the area of Textiles and Apparel • Fashion Design and Illustration • Fashion Accessories and Image styling • Carbon footprint

QUALIFICATIONS 2006 PhD in Textiles and Clothing, University of Delhi 1989-1990 Bachelor in Education, University of Delhi 1987-1989 M.Sc. (Textiles and Clothing), University of Delhi, Lady Irwin College 1984-1987 Bachelor in Home Science (Hons), University of Delhi, Lady Irwin College.

AWARDS Bhatia, A. Bhagat, S. and Mathur, R. Award for best presentation at International Textiles and Costume Congress 2017, Title- ‘Enchanting Embroideries of Bhuj’ Badung, Indonesia in Sept 2017

PATENTS - N/A

PUBLICATIONS (2015 onwards) 2015 1. Sachdeva, K., & Bhagat, S. (2015). Comparison of Cleaning Treatments for Conservation and Restoration of , and Fabrics. International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 3 (7). ISSN: 2321-9653. Impact Factor: 5.011. 2. Sharma, A., Bhagat, S. and Suri, M. (2015). Handloom Cluster of Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, Handloom Export Promotion Council Brochure, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. 3. Singhal D. and Bhagat S. (2015) Cleaning of Textile Artefacts in museums. International Journal of Applied Home Science , July and August 2015, Vol 2 Issue (7,8) ISSN : 2394-1413, pp 237-242 4. Sharma, A., Bhagat, S. and Suri, M.(2015). Handloom Cluster of Manipur, North East India: A Review, Handloom Export Promotion Council Brochure, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. 5. Sharma, A., Bhagat, S. and Suri, M. (2015). Handloom Cluster of Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, Handloom Export Promotion Council Brochure, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. 6. Sharma, A., Bhagat, S. and Suri, M. (2014). The Time Travel of Indian Handloom Industry: A Review, Handloom Export Promotion Council Brochure, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. 7. Napasar Cluster towards sustainable development’, paper published in National Seminar on “Sustainable Business Practices in Global Business Environment: Issues, Challenges and Prospects” Institute of Information Technology and Management and Institute of Innovation in Technology and Management, Affiliated to Indraprastha University, New Delhi. pp. 14-19. ISBN:978-93-5212-349-0 (2015). 8. A. Sharma, M. Suri and S. Bhagat. (2015). Journey of Double Cloth across the Globe, International Journal of Applied Home Science (2), pp 133-142. ISSN: 2394-1413. 9. Sharma, A., Bhagat, S. and Suri, M. (2015). Spinners of Napasar and Their Business Challenges: A Case Study, Fourth International Conference on ‘Managing Uncertainties of Business: A Strato – Techno Approach (4ICON-2015)’, 3E Innovative Foundation, New Delhi. pp. 5-10. ISBN: 978-93-5212-780-. 10. Sindwani S, Chanana B. & Bhagat S. (2015). A review of retting practices for ligno-cellulosic fibres, Colouage. ISSN: 0010-1826 2016 11. Bhatia, A. Bhagat, S. & Mathur, R. (2016) ‘Himroo; Earliest Industry of Aurangabad’, International Journal of Applied Home Science, Vol 3, Issue 11 and 12, Nov-Dec ISSN: 2394-1413. 12. Rastogi, A., Bhagat, S. (2016). Pesticide free Approaches Towards Woolen Textiles. Journal of Conservation of Cultural Property in India, IASC. 41, 118-121. ISSN: 0971-619-X. 13. Rastogi, A., Bhagat, S. (2016). Conservation and Restoration of Silk Robe, Journal of Conservation of Cultural Property in India, IASC. 41, 78-80. ISSN: 0971-619-X. 14. Sindhwani, S., Chanana, B., Bhagat, S., (2016) ‘A Novel Sustainable Fiber’, Asian Textile Journal, ISSN: 09713425, Vol. 25, No. 6, 58-64. 2017 15. Bhagat, S. & Singhal, D (2017). Chapter on Textile Printing, Textile Science, Orient Blackswan Private Limited, ISBN: 978-93-863-92-662. 16. Bhagat, S. (2017). Textile Printing, National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) Publication ISBN: 17.Bhatia, A. Bhagat, S. & Mathur, R. (2017) ‘Aurangabad: A Weaving Town of Heritage Textiles’, International Journal of Current Advanced Research, December 2016, ISSN(p): 2319-6475 18.Gaur, S., Bhagat. S. & Dalela, N., (2017), ‘Digitized Documentation for Museum Textile Collection: A prototype, International Journal of Applied Home Science, Vol 4, Issue 1 & 2, January- February, (pp397-411), ISSN: 2394-1413 19.Gaur, S., and Bhagat. S., (2017), ‘Conservation of Printed Textiles: To preserve what is established’, A prototype, International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (IJIRD), Vol 4, Issue 1 & 2, January- February, ISSN: 2278-0211 20. Sharma, A., Bhagat, S. & Suri, M. (2017). Bio Finishes on Protein Fiber, International Journal of Applied Home Science, Vol 3, Issue 11 and 12, Nov- Dec (pp330-338) ISSN: 2394-1413. 21. Fatima, A. & Bhagat, S. (2017) Reviewing and understanding the clothing norms in Islam, International Journal of Applied Home Science, Vol 5 (3), March (pp707-713) ISSN: 2394-1413. 2018 22. Fatima, A. & Bhagat, S. (2018), ‘Evolution of Hijab: A Review’, Online International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, {Bi-Monthly}, ISSN 2249-9598, Volume-08, Issue-02, Mar-Apr 2018 Issue

PRESENTATIONS • Speaker at Panel discussion on ‘Careers in Home Science’, Laxmibai College, University of Delhi, 16th Feb, 2017 • Paper presented on ‘Preparation of Condition Report of textiles in museums’ at a three-day workshop on ‘Preventive Conservation of Textiles’ held from 9th- 11th September 2014 at INTACH, New Delhi. • Lecture on ‘Weaves and Fabrics’ at National Museum during a 3 month course on ‘Preventive care of Textiles’ on Feb 8th, 2016 • Lecture on ‘Heritage Textiles’ at National Museum during a 3 month course on ‘Preventive care of Textiles’ on Feb 10th, 2016 • Presented a paper on ‘Lesser known embroideries of Gujarat' for the study group of Textile and Clothing Research Centre, at National Museum on 27th March 2016 • Delivered lecture on ‘Traditional textiles of India- A journey through our heritage’ at LimeRoad, Gurgaon on 12th April, 2017

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY • Two sessions on Traditional textiles and Modern day textiles used in the retail market, LimeRoad, Gurgaon on 12th April and 2nd May 2017. • Nominated member, NIFT PG admissions, 2017 • Member Organizing Committee, 7th International Conference on Apparel and Home Textiles, organised by OGTC on 30th Sep and 1st Oct, 2011. • External Jury member for evaluation of UG bridge program NIFT, 3rd sept 12 • Expert on Selection Board of National Institute of Fashion Technology for recruiting faculty for the posts of Associate & Assistant Professors for its Centres across the country July 18, 2012 • Member of Selection Committee for the posts of Associate Professors on 19th June, 2013 at NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi from 10 a.m. onwards. • Subject expert on selection panel of Assistant and Associate Professors in competency ‘C’ (Master’s in Textiles and Clothing) at NIFT, Delhi, 201 • Thesis evaluator and examiner for M.Sc Clothing and Textiles, M.S. University, Vadodara, Gujarat, May, 2014 • Expert to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISCE) for fi nalizing curriculum of Fashion Designing for class XI and XII, 2014 • Expert for Development of course content for B.Voc” Dayalbagh Educational Institute (D.E.I) Agra, a new 3 year degree UGC funded program namely B.Voc (Apparel Manufacturing) (Bachelors in vocational), Nov 2014 • Member, Board of Studies for development of CBCS course at Dayalbagh Educational Institute (D.E.I) Agra, February, 2016 • Core Committee Member in developing Course structure of Home Science for FYUP, 2013 • Member, Committee for Revising and introduction of new course curriculum in Fashion sector for vocational courses approved by NCVT, run by Ministry of Labour and Employment, Shram Shakti Bhawan • Member, Curriculum Committee, reviewed course curriculum of Certificate program on Indian Embroideries, NIOS in January 2014 • Member Institutional Ethics Committee, Lady Irwin College, July 2014-2015 • Jury member, Graduation Project End Term 18th - 20th May ‘2015 • Member Organizing Committee, International Conference on Apparel and Home Textiles, organised by OGTC , 2010. • Member Organizing Committee, International Conference on Apparel and Home Textiles, organised by OGTC 2012, 2013. • Member, Core Organising Committee, “Handloom Utsav” organised in collaboration with Ministry of Textiles (DC Handlooms) on 16th -18th October, 2015 at Handloom Haat, Janpath • Member Advisory committee and Co-Chairperson, Papers committee, International Conference for Apparel and Home Textiles. Sept. 2010. • Technical expert, TOT Standing Committee, Apparel Training and Design Centre, New Delhi: AEPC, Ministry of Textiles , 2013-2014 • Member, Selection and Screening Committee, NIFT Delhi-2012-14 • Expert on the curriculum development panel of NIOS since 2011-2013 • Member, Book writing committee of NCERT in 2011-2012 •

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN: • Worked on a project with Ministry of Textiles for developing high fashion garments on handlooms of India 1994 • Conducted workshop on ‘Dyeing of Silk using synthetic and natural dyes’ for artisans of Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh, India in 2007 • Conducted workshop on ‘Communicating design through Fashion Illustration’ at Royal University for Women, Kingdom of Bahrain in December 2009 • Worked on project by ILO, ‘Capacity building of women workers in Moradabad’Research Experience 2009 • Creating awareness and appreciation of the rich and diverse heritage textiles amongst youth, DC Handlooms Project with Ministry of Textiles 2015 • Worked as Principle Investigator on a project by UGC, ‘Developing sustainable products using garden waste’ 2016

MEMBER OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES Founder Member – TCRC (Textiles and Clothing Research Centre) in India. Life Member, AIWEFA Life Member, Textile Association of India Member, Costume Society, UK Member, CIETA, Life Member, Delhi Craft Council, Delhi Member, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Art, Delhi Member, BOS, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, U.P. Advisory Member, Vidya Institute of Fashion Technology, Meerut