Dr. Ramandeep Bawa is an accomplished academic, social anthropologist, researcher, author, and fashion and lifestyle technology professional associated with Panjab University, Chandigarh. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) at the University Institute of Fashion Technology, Panjab University, a position she has held since March 2022. She completed her Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Panjab University in 2019 under UGC-JRF, following which she served as an ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellow in Social Anthropology from 2020 to 2022. Her academic journey also includes Junior and Senior Research Fellowships in the Department of Anthropology.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Bawa has developed a broad interdisciplinary research profile spanning social anthropology, fashion and textiles, visual merchandising, consumer behaviour, home health care, adaptive clothing, experiential learning, and technology-enabled education and healthcare. She has authored more than 30 research articles, including publications reported as indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and has contributed research to journals, conference proceedings, and edited book volumes.

Her recent research demonstrates continued expansion into emerging interdisciplinary areas, including artificial intelligence awareness among medical students, virtual and augmented reality in higher education, adaptive clothing for persons with locomotor disabilities, healthcare professionals in home care, orthodontic research, and systematic reviews in healthcare and diagnostics.

Books & Scholarly Writing

Dr. Bawa is the author/co-author of two books:

• Visual Merchandising and Consumer Behavior in Shopping Malls
• Home Health Care for Geriatrics

She has also contributed book chapters addressing home health care services, emerging mall culture, textile waste and appliqué techniques, demonstrating her ability to connect academic research with practical and socially relevant applications.

Academic, Teaching & Leadership Contributions

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Bawa has made substantial contributions to academic coordination, curriculum development, student mentoring, professional training, and industry interaction. She has organised and coordinated orientation programmes, workshops, industry lectures, entrepreneurship sessions, and skill-development activities. She has also chaired academic sessions and workshops and served as a Placement Coordinator, facilitating connections between students and industry.

A notable contribution has been her involvement in preparing NEP-aligned syllabi for subjects including Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Apparel Production Control, Knitting Technology, and Work Study for Apparel Manufacturing.

Conferences, Training & Professional Development

Dr. Bawa has presented research at numerous national and international conferences, including the 4th International Academic Conference on Social Sciences in Singapore and an international conference in Bangkok. She has participated in Chandigarh Science Congresses, anthropology conferences, fashion and apparel technology conferences, and interdisciplinary academic forums.

She has further strengthened her methodological and professional capabilities through workshops and Faculty Development Programmes in research methodology, SPSS, qualitative analysis using ATLAS.ti, statistical techniques, mindfulness, social impact assessment, sustainable fashion, visual design thinking, and intellectual property rights.

Intellectual Property & Innovation

Dr. Bawa has demonstrated an interest in innovation and intellectual property through:

• An Indian patent product titled Digital Investment Planning Device.
• A Canadian copyright titled Real Time Monitoring System for Maxillofacial Bone Remodelling during Orthodontic Interventions.

These achievements reflect her efforts to extend research beyond conventional academic publication into innovative and applied domains.

Industry & Professional Experience

Her professional experience extends beyond academia. She worked as a Senior Merchandiser at Winsome Knitwear, Mohali, gaining practical exposure to the fashion and apparel industry. She is also associated as a Group Head with Hauz Home Health Care Services, linking her academic interests in anthropology and healthcare with practical home-care services.

Research Interests

Her major areas of research interest include:

• Visual merchandising and consumer behaviour
• Fashion, textiles and retailing
• Social anthropology and material culture
• Mall culture and emerging consumer trends
• Home health care and caregiving
• Adaptive clothing and inclusive design
• Fashion technology and experiential learning
• Artificial intelligence, virtual reality and technology-enabled education
• Interdisciplinary applications of technology in healthcare and education

Eligibility for Most Determined Researcher Award

Dr. Ramandeep Bawa is eligible for the Most Determined Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on her sustained and multidisciplinary academic journey, continuous research engagement, extensive publication record, authorship of books and book chapters, participation in national and international conferences, intellectual property achievements, and consistent involvement in teaching, academic leadership, curriculum development, workshops, and professional outreach.

Her progression from UGC-JRF and doctoral research to Senior Research Fellow, ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellow, and Assistant Professor, together with her continued research output across diverse disciplines, demonstrates strong perseverance, commitment to scholarly development, interdisciplinary research, and determination to create meaningful academic and societal impact. Her continued research activity through 2026 further reinforces her suitability for recognition as a Most Determined Researcher.