Apparel & Textile Science
The Department of Apparel and Textile Science at Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Hyderabad, was established in 1983-84 as a prominent discipline within the College of Community Science. It provides an engaging environment that encourages students to explore, learn, and connect with the art and science of textiles. All faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees, ensuring advanced academic guidance and mentorship for postgraduate and doctoral students.
The department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including the Natural Dye Processing & Incubation Center and an ISO-certified Textile Testing Laboratory, which support research in areas such as natural dyes, functional and protective clothing, healthcare textiles, technical textiles, and eco-friendly textile production. Research initiatives have included value-added products from agro-based fibres, the utilisation of silk and polyester waste, garment design for differently-abled individuals, and the development of innovative textile finishes, such as organic nano-antimicrobial treatments. These efforts reflect the department’s commitment to advancing both scientific knowledge and practical applications in the textile and apparel sectors.
Alumni of the department have secured diverse and distinguished career paths in academia, industry, research, and entrepreneurship. They include professors at NIFT at the national level, faculty members at premier fashion design institutes such as HAMSTECH, and Assistant Professors in central and state agricultural universities, including ANGRAU, OUAT (Odisha), Padmavathi University, UP, and Madurai. Graduates also serve as research associates, managers in design studios, supervisors in textile mills, and entrepreneurs establishing garment units, boutiques, and textile production enterprises. Additionally, several alumni hold positions in educational and governmental organizations such as PJTAU, TSWREIS, TMU, and KVK, making significant contributions to the textile and fashion sectors at both regional and national levels.
Teaching Staff Details
| Sl. No | Name | Designation | Field of Specialization | Contact Details | Photo |
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| 1 | Dr. Sirisha Deepthi Sornapudi | Assistant Professor | Apparel and Textile Designing, Draping, Agro Textiles, Nano Textiles, Eco-friendly Finishing of Textiles, Antimicrobial Textiles, Consumer Studies on Textiles |
ssdeepthi@pjtau.edu.in |
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| 2 | Dr. Lakshmi Pooja Sanku | Assistant Professor | Green Technologies, Natural Dyes, Functional Clothing |
poojasanku@pjtau.edu.in |
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| 3 | Dr. Lakshmi Challa |
Scientist, AICRP on WIA, PG & RC, PJTAU |
Textile Science, Marketing and Merchandising, Apparel and Textile Quality Analysis, Traditional Textile Art and Craft Specialisation |
lakshmichalla2475@pjtau.edu.in |
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| 4 | Dr. D. Radhika | Assistant Professor | Clothing and Textiles |
radhikackrishna@pjtau.edu.in |
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