Prof Archana Ranjan
Assistant Professor, SOD
archana.r@rishihood.edu.in
About
Archana is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Fashion & Textile Department at the School of Design, Rishihood University, she brings over 30 years of experience in teaching, industry, and research. Her expertise includes pattern making, garment construction, CLO 3D, weaving, hand embroidery, and sustainable design. Her PhD examines skill-oriented vocational education for rural women. A Ministry of Culture Senior Fellow and Ministry of Textiles empanelled designer, she works at the intersection of technology, heritage textiles, and sustainability.
Work Experience
Academic -31 years: Patna University, Allahabad University, IIFT, INIFD, Apparel House, Ansal University, Rishihood University.
Industrial: Renu"s by Renu Kakkar (Design House), Padmanabh Trading Company, Haryarnv-A sustainable clothing company.
Education
B.A.
M.Sc. (Fashion Technology), M.A. (Psychology)
Pursuing PhD
from Kanpur University, UP, in 1987
Punjab Technical University (2015), Nalanda Open University, Bihar (2007)
Impact of Skill-Oriented Vocational Education and Training on Women in Rural Areas
Research Areas
Senior Fellowship, 2025 (CCRT, Ministry of Culture), Scientific and Technological Principles of Conservation: ‘Bharua Qaseeda Kurti’:
Publications
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ISBN: 978-81-971029-3-6 (21st November to 22nd November 2025)
Awards & Recognitions
1. Session Coordinator, I-KOAL 2026, Resource Person(Speaker) International Conference, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University,
2. Award for connecting theory to practice through impactful research, policy engagement, industry consulting, and real-world implementations benefiting communities and sectors in the field of Applied Knowledge & Community Impact.
Others
1. Scientific and Technological Principles of Conservation under the Senior Fellowship, 2025 (CCRT, Ministry of Culture)
2. ‘Bharua Qaseeda Kurti’ An Indigenous traditional trousseau from Bihar: A revival through design intervention
