Ms. Harshita Bhown

Designation: 
Assistant Professor
Address: 
Department of Fashion & Textiles IIS(Deemed to be) University, Jaipur
Email: 
harshita.bhown@iisuniv.ac.in
Educational Qualifications: 

Pursuing PhD in Fashion and Textiles

Registration Number: R.S. 929/2024

Broad area of Research: Textile Chemistry and Finishing

from IIS(Deemed to be university), Jaipur

UGC NET (Home Science) qualified 2020-21

2018-2020: M.Sc in Clothing and Textiles

from Mahatma Jyoti rao Phoole University, Jaipur. With 85.85%  (Gold Medalist)

2014: Advance diploma in apparel merchandising

from The Synthetic & Art Silk Mill’s Research Association.

(SASMIRA), Mumbai with 81.03%

2013: Bachelor of Textile Science

from Nagpur University,

Nagpur with 77.5%

2010: HSC

from Santaji mahavidyalaya, Nagpur with 70.5%

2008: SSC

from ST. Xavier’s high school, Nagpur with 81.84%

 

Career Profile: 

Presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion & Textiles, at  IIS(Deemed to be  University) , Jaipur, since July 2021.

 

 Worked as an English Trainer (Part Time) at Goenka training and Professional   institute, Jaipur. Sept 2019- till December 2019.

Worked part time as an Academic Counselor at Goenka training and professional institute, Jaipur. From 1st July 2017 till 1st Sept 2019.

Worked as an administrative manager and processing student Visa application for various overseas universities at AUPP education, Nagpur.From 17th November 2014 To 22nd November 2015.

 

Administrative Assignments: 
 
  1. Editorial Member in UGC carelisted II Journal "Journal of Arts" from October 2021 to July 2024.
  2. Peer Reviewed in a SCOPUS Indexed Book.
Areas of Interest / Specialization: 
  • Microencapsulation
  • Natural Dyeing
  • Sustainable Fashion
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Merchandizing and retailing
  • Textile Science
  • Traditional Indian Textiles
  • Dyeing and Printing
Subjects Taught: 

MA/M.Sc./M.Com. Fashion Design

S.No.

Subject Name

1.

Consumer Behavior

2.

Fashion Retailing and Branding

3.

Fashion Communication

4.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

5.

Internship

B.Sc. Fashion Design

1.

Clothing Studies

2.

Clothing Studies: Seminar

3.

Apparel: Quality Control

4.

Visual Merchandising

5.

Fashion Merchandising and Retailing

6.

Fashion Media and Communication

7.

Image Styling

 

Research Guidance: 

Name of Candidate

Enrollment Number

Name of Institution

Faculty

Status

Title

Nidhi Garg     (2021-22)

 

 

IISU/2020/ADM/32076

IIS (Deemed to be University)

M.Com Fashion Design

Complete

Development of Men’s Kurta using Thewa Jewellery Motifs

Neha Choudhary

(2022-23)

 

 

 

 

IISU/2021/ADM/33208

IIS (Deemed to be University)

M.Sc Fashion Design

Complete

Exploring Sustainable Fashion Practices: A study of Boutique Waste recycling for Kids wear in Jaipur.

 

Publications Profile: 

FDP/ Conferences /Seminars/Webinars/Workshops/ participated or attended

Paper/Poster Presented

S.No.

Paper/Poster  Presentation Title

Conference

Date

1.

Preparation of an Aromatic Finish on Herbally Dyed Cotton Fabric using micro-emulsification.

Harshita Bhown, Radha Kashyap, Vinod Kadam

“Fashion, Textiles and Crafts: Global Perspective” by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

26-27 Sep’24

2.

Warli Art: From Tribal Roots to Global Trends

Nirmala Choudhary, Harshita Bhown

“Fashion, Textiles and Crafts: Global Perspective” by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

26-27 Sep’24

3.

Sustainable Fashion for Children: Transforming Pre-Consumer Textile Waste.

Kashish Ramrakhani, Harshita Bhown

“Fashion, Textiles and Crafts: Global Perspective” by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

26-27 Sep’24

4.

Development of Men’s Kurtas using Thewa Jewellery Motifs: A Study on Surface Ornamentation Techniques”

Kanishka Agarwal, Garima Tiwari, Harshita Bhown

“Fashion, Textiles and Crafts: Global Perspective” by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

26-27 Sep’24

5.

The Extraction of Natural Dye from Flowers and Vegetables Permeate in Cotton Threads.

Pooja Choudhary, Harshita Bhown

“Fashion, Textiles and Crafts: Global Perspective” by IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

26-27 Sep’24

Workshop

S. No

Date

Title

Institute

1.

23 December-2 Jan 2022

International Research and Methodology workshop on free Publication of Qualitative and Quantative Research Paper in Peer Reviewed Journal

World Basic Science Research Association: Eudoxia Research Center, ERC-India and Eudoxia Research University, ERU-USA

2.

10/11/21

How to catch Fake/Cloned/Predatory Journals in Academics

IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

3.

22/12/21

NPTEL E-Awareness

IIT Madras

4.

26/5/22

International Workshop on Internationalizing Degree Profiles: A Strategic Pathway Towards Preparing Global Citizens

IIS (deemed to be University)

5.

9/9/23

How to write Plagiarism-Free Article

CRIT, IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

6.

4/8/23

Designing Course outcomes and Outcomes focused questions

InPods Ed Tech

Conferences Attended

S. No

Date

Title

National/International

Institute

1.

9-10 jan 2022

NEP 2020 Reflections on its Implementation

National

Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna

2.

20-21 Jan 2022

Tracing 75 years of Indian Fashion Post Independence

International

NIFT, Gandhi Nagar

3.

22 March'22

Water Quality, Biodiversity, Global Environmental Issues and Solutions

National

Eco club, Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan Government College, Ajmer

4.

11-12 Aug 23

Innovation, Growth and Transformation India @75

National

IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur

Webinar

S. No

Date

Title

Institute

  1.  

17th July 2021

Participated in Webinar on Artificial Intelligence: The rise of a new era in Fashion Business

Sasmira's Institute of Design and Textiles (SIDT)

2.

20th July 2021

Career Opportunities in Fashion Apparel Leather and Life Style Product Sector

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan

3.

6 April' 24

International Webinar on “Recent Innovation In Fashion Industry”

Arunachala Arts and Science (Women) College

Faculty Development Programme

S. No

Date

Title

Institute

1.

22-28, July 2021

Multimedia Tools for Teaching and Learning

Ramanujan College University of Delhi.

2.

20th July 2021 to 25th July 2021

Advanced Excel With Data Visualization

E & ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur

3.

18 Feb'22-23 Feb'22

Recent trends and Future Prospects of Fashion Industry

Dept. of Fashion Technology and Costume Designing, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur

4.

14 Feb'22-19 Feb'22

Faculty Development programme on Home Science “Insight”

Rama Devi Women’s University

5.

4-8 April 2022

Designing and Pattern making Softwares

Dept. of Fashion and Textiles, IIS (deemed to be University)

6.

19-23 Dec 2023

NEP 2020 Implementation in Higher Education

Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Center, Nashik

7.

24-28 June 2024

Design Thinking

Birla Institute of Technology, Noida

 

Faculty Refresher Programme

S. No

Date

Title

Institute

1.

22 Dec 2023

Technology Based Teaching & Learning

Department of Research & Publications, A2Z EduLearningHub LLP

 

Teacher Training Programme

S. No

Date

Title

Institute

1.

24 Dec'24

NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme

UGC- Malviya Mission Teacher Training Center

 

Short Term Courses

1.

5-9 June 2024

Functional Textiles: Fundamental to Advancements

Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology

Book Chapter Publication

1.

June 2024

Book Name: Emerging Paradigms in Management & Social Science

Chapter Title: Sustainability in Fashion Marketing

ISBN:978-3-96492-594-7

Edition 1st

Weser Publication

 

 

Research Article/ Paper Publication

1.

17 May'24

Design and Development of Children’s wear using Pre-consumer Textile Waste: A Sustainable Approach

Textile Value Chain

 

 

Conference Organization: 
  • Member of the Organizing Committee of the Conference organized by the Department of Fashion & Textiles, IIS (deemed to be university), Jaipur, Fashion, Textiles and Crafts: A Global Perspective on 26-27 Sept'24.
Awards and Distinctions: 
 
  • Awarded Second Prize for Paper Presentation (Poster Category) titled "Sustainable fashion for Children: Transforming Pre-Consumer Textile Waste" in the National Conference on Fashion, Textiles & Crafts: A Global Perspective organized by the Department of Fashion & Textiles, School of Design, IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur on 26-27 September 2024.
  • 1 month textile manufacturing and machineries training at DKTE Institute, Icchalkaranji.
  • Certification in Graphic designing from Softsense Institute, Nagpur.
  • Gold Medalist in M.Sc Clothing and Textile
  • Secured 1st position in inter school group dance competition held at Ryan international school, Mumbai. 2008.
  • Participated in Fashion Show "Fashion Passion" 2019-20 as a designer at MJRP University, Jaipur.

 

Association With Professional Bodies: 
  • Editorial Member at Journal of Arts, IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur, UGC care listed (Group-I)journal.
  1. ISSN2319-5339, Vol 10, Issue 2, December 2021
  2. ISSN2319-5339, Vol 10, Issue 3, March 2022
  3. ISSN2319-5339, Vol 11, Issue 1, July 2022
  4. ISSN2319-5339, Vol 11, Issue 2, October 2022
  5. ISSN2319-5339, Vol 11, Issue 3, January 2023
  6. ISSN2319-5339, Vol 11, Issue 4, April 2023
  7. ISSN2319-5339(P), 2383-7591(O), Vol 12, Issue 1& 2, July-August 2023
  8. ISSN2319-5339(P), 2383-7591(O), Vol 12, Issue 3 & 4, Oct-Nov 2023
  9. ISSN2319-5339(P), 2383-7591(O), Vol 13, Issue 1, January 2024
  10. ISSN2319-5339(P), 2383-7591(O), Vol 12, Issue 2, April 2024
  11. ISSN2319-5339(P), 2383-7591(O), Vol 12, Issue 3, July 2024
Other Activities: 
  • Co-ordinator of Khadi Mahotsav, 2023 IIS (Deemed to be University)
  • Vice Chairman: Khadi Promotion Committee 2024-25, Rotary Club-District 3056
  • Secratary District Four Way Test Promotion Committee 2023-24, Rotary Club-District 3056
Consultancy Areas: 
  • Microencapsulation
  • Natural Dyeing
  • Apparel Merchandising
  • Clothing and Textiles