Faculty
Dr. Chandra Shekhar K E
Professor & HOD
Alliance School of Design & Creative Arts
Dr. Chandra Shekar K E is a seasoned professional in the textile and apparel industry, boasting over 19 years of extensive experience. His expertise spans both academia and industry, and he holds qualifications in both textile technology and fashion. He has worked with renowned fashion companies and prestigious universities in India, as well as in international settings such as Egypt and Ethiopia.
Dr. K E completed his B.Tech in Textile Technology and pursued his Masters in Apparel Technology from Bangalore University. He further advanced his academic pursuits, earning a Ph.D. in Fashion Retail Management. His doctoral thesis focused on the implementation of the "Quick Response Strategy in Fashion Retail" to effectively adapt to the rapidly changing fashion landscape, ensuring successful business outcomes.
Journals
- Chandra Shekar K E (2014) , Research article in IJMSRR (international Journal of Management and social science research Review) – “Study on Sustainability of processing eternal fashion jeans” , 229-234.
- Chandra Shekar K E (2015) article in Mc Stanford Journal of International Management - “Focus on Quality Management system in Fashion Production through Statistical Techniques”,57-64.
- Chandra Shekar K E (2015) research article in PIMSR (Pillai Journal of Management Research ) – Study on the Impact and advantages of RFID implementation in Fashion / Apparel Export houses, 81-90
- Dr Chandra Shekar K E (2017) Published Research article in IJCST (International Journal of computer science and technology) – “Study on drive towards Eco Processing – Denims for Green Fashion. Vol.7, Issue-4, 156-159.
- Agmasie Bantie Kassa , Dr Chandra Shekar K E (2017) ,Research article in IJSRSET – “Design and Development of Multifunctional Kid’s Bed net to protect from various Insects “ Vol 3 , issue 6, 526-530
- Sufiyan Derbew Tiku , Dr Chandra Shekar K E (2017) Research article in IJSRSET – “Design and Development of Feminine Re-usable Maxi pads for Economically challenged People “ Vol 3 , issue 6, 465-473
- Israel Megzebe , Dr Chandra Shekar K E (2017) article in IJSRSET – “A Comprehensive Study on Social Accountability requirements for Ethiopian Apparel Industry.” 611-618.
- Biniyam Solomon , Dr Chandra Shekar K E (2018) article in IJSRSET – “A comprehensive study on Advanced Laser cutting technology in Leather Industry “, 4-12
- Surafel A. , Dr Chandra Shekar K E (2018) article in IJSRSET – “A Review on Modern approach of Capacity Planning to suit Fast Fashion Model”, 906-913.
Books
- Published Design series book “Peethambar perceptions” with CSTRI (Central Silk Technological Research Institute) - Volume – 2 , Issue-IV
Industry interface
- Contributed to biggest export house in south Asia - Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd – as Divisional Head Merchandising
- General Manager – Merchandising at Jeans Knit Pvt Ltd (FFI Group) – brought tremendous growth in business for the fashion brands of Europe such as G-Star, Armani xchange , Tommy Hilfiger , etc
Industry Projects (International)
- Feasibility Study Report on “Setting Up Garment Manufacturing Unit in Gondor”, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia.
- Development of a Web Based Inventory & warehouse Management System for Garment industry
- Designing and developing of value added fashion products through Ethiopian traditional fabric (GABI)
- Design and Development of Men’s Cultural outfit by combining denim contemporary way (Case study in Sheromeda, Addis Ababa)
- Design and Development of Product Data Management (PDM ) for BDTSC (Bahirdar Textile share company)
- Design and Development of Food Poisoning Prevention Bag for Farmers around Bahir Dar
- Development of The Ancient Costumes of Aksum Kingdom: Documentation and modification of the suitable for the contemporary Market
- Performance Measurement and improvement of garment enterprises of west gojjam – Case study at Burie, Ethiopia
- Design and Development of Feminine re-usable Maxi pads for economically challenged people.
Other Participations
- Participated in National Level Web Seminar on “NEP – 2020, towards sustainable Development” by Vikasana on August, 2021
- Delegate Participation on “Essential Education for Accelerating Creative Careers” on 22nd April , 2022 by Adobe.
- FDP on “Textile Design” Conducted by AICTE Academy of Training and Learning on February 2021.
- Participated in the 3rd International conference on “Redefining Management Practices in the Digital Age” and presented a paper “Impact and advantages of RFID implementation in Fashion Export houses” July 2015
- Speaker at “MSME Development Institute” on Fashion Boutique Management at Gateway hotel , Residency road, Bangalore , March 2013
