Dr. Agya Preet is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Design, Technical Textiles, sustainable textiles, and garment technology. She has developed a multidisciplinary profile combining textile research, fashion education, sustainability, product development, and academic-industry engagement.

She is currently serving as Faculty at the Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), Chandigarh, an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, since July 2024. Previously, she served as Guest Faculty at NIIFT Mohali, Assistant Professor in Textile Engineering at Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Junior Consultant in Fashion Design and Technology at National Skill Training Institute (W), Mohali, and in teaching roles at Saffron College for Girls. She has also gained research experience as a Research Scholar in the Department of Textile Technology at NIT Jalandhar and teaching experience at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar.

Research & Technical Expertise

Her research interests encompass technical textiles, textile comfort, moisture and sweat transport, protective textiles, textile recycling, sustainable fashion, garment technology, textile testing, and fabric performance. Her research has particularly examined moisture transmission and drying behaviour of multilayered ensembles, seam effects on textile performance, and the thermo-physiological comfort of clothing.

Her work also reflects a strong interest in circular economy and sustainable fashion, including recycling crochet waste, discarded denim, apparel waste, and innovative approaches to refashioning and eco-printing.

Research Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Agya Preet has contributed to international and national scholarly literature. Her international publications include articles in recognized textile journals such as The Journal of the Textile Institute, International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, and Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research.

Her research publications address subjects including:

• Thermo-physiological comfort of multilayered ensembles.
• Liquid moisture transmission behaviour of layered ensembles.
• Moisture transmission and drying behaviour of clothing.
• Sweat and water interaction with textile assemblies.
• Antimicrobial treatment of cotton fabrics.
• Textile recycling and sustainable textile applications.
• Fibre cross-sectional characteristics and fabric comfort.

She has also presented research papers and posters at national and international conferences on technical textiles, sustainable textiles, textile recycling, fashion, and garment technology.

Book Publication

She is the author of the book “Green Fashion Marketing,” published in July 2025 by LWRN Studio, demonstrating her continued contribution to the field of sustainable fashion and green textile practices.

Academic Leadership & Professional Engagement

Dr. Agya Preet has actively contributed to academic administration, curriculum development, student mentoring, workshops, and industry interaction. Her responsibilities and achievements include serving on a B.Des syllabus revision committee, coordinating foundation activities, organizing workshops in fashion illustration and photography, conducting industrial visits, and serving as a member of academic committees.

She has also served as an External Jury Member for the Industry Internship Evaluation of Textile Design students at NIFT Panchkula, strengthening academic-industry collaboration.

Expert Lectures & Conference Contributions

She has delivered expert lectures on garment technology, sustainable fabric development, and sustainability in the fashion industry through circular economy approaches at academic institutions and universities. She has also chaired sessions at international conferences on sustainable fashion and technical textiles.

Her conference participation includes presentations on textile recycling, protective textiles, smart textiles, moisture transport, sustainable textile development, refashioning, apparel waste management, and technical textiles.

Awards, Achievements & Recognition

Her professional achievements include:

• Employee of the Month – July 2025 at FDDI Chandigarh.
• Qualified UGC-NET.
• Qualified GATE 2013 with All India Rank 141.
• Secured top position in M.Tech in Textile Engineering and Management at NIT Jalandhar.
• Secured 2nd Rank in the university examination during B.Tech in Textile Engineering.
• Active participation in academic, cultural, professional, and institutional activities.
• Served as a reviewer for journals including JTA and Leather and Textiles, International Journal of Materials Science and Applications, and Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal.

Training, FDPs & Continuous Professional Development

Dr. Agya Preet has consistently upgraded her academic and technical competencies through workshops, short-term courses, seminars, and faculty development programmes. Her recent training includes an International Faculty Development Programme on “Use of AI Tools in Research,” courses on characterization techniques in textiles and polymers, advancements in garment technology, statistical tools in research, fashion illustration, textile testing, and analytical techniques.

She has also completed AICTE-ATAL Faculty Development Programmes in areas including apparel design, textile design, blended learning, and flipped classrooms.

Sustainability & Innovation

A significant dimension of her academic profile is her commitment to sustainable fashion and circular textile practices. Her research and academic activities address textile recycling, refashioning, eco-printing, reuse of discarded denim, crochet waste recycling, and circular approaches to fashion. These activities demonstrate the application of research and teaching toward contemporary environmental and sustainability challenges in the textile and fashion sector.

Eligibility for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Agya Preet is eligible for the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on her substantial academic, research, teaching, and professional contributions in the fields of Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Technical Textiles, Fashion Design, Sustainable Fashion, and Garment Technology.

Her eligibility is particularly supported by her:

• Strong academic and research background in textile and fashion-related disciplines.
• Research experience at NIT Jalandhar and extensive teaching experience.
• Publications in established international and national textile journals.
• Contributions to technical textiles, textile comfort, moisture transport, protective textiles, and sustainable textiles.
• Scholarly presentations at national and international conferences.
• Book publication on Green Fashion Marketing.
• Research and academic contributions toward textile recycling and circular fashion.
• Expert lectures, session-chairing, reviewing, curriculum development, and academic-industry engagement.
• Continuous participation in professional development and research-oriented training.
• Recognition as Employee of the Month at FDDI Chandigarh and other academic achievements.

Overall, Dr. Agya Preet demonstrates a well-rounded record of research, teaching, innovation, sustainability-oriented scholarship, academic leadership, and professional engagement, making her a strong candidate for recognition under the Women Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.