I am Vaani Walecha, working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Design at SGT University. I am a Gold Medalist in MBA – Fashion Management at SGT University and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from Amity University. I am also currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Fashion Design, further strengthening my academic foundation and research-oriented approach to teaching.
I bring a balanced blend of academic excellence and industry exposure in the field of fashion merchandising and management. Professionally, I have worked with Amity University Haryana, where I gained valuable experience in student coordination, welfare activities, and event management, enhancing my organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills. In addition, I have industry experience as a Merchandiser at Ultimate Fashion Maker, Radnik Exports Global Pvt. Ltd., Impulse International Pvt. Ltd. and Rawls Luxure. My works involved sample & production development, vendor communication, trend forecasting, market analysis and range planning. This hands-on exposure allows me to integrate practical industry insights with theoretical learning, ensuring students receive a holistic, comprehensive, and industry-relevant education.
My academic and research interests include fashion merchandising, product development, sustainable fashion practices, and CAD software applications. I am passionate about staying updated with emerging trends and innovations within the global fashion industry.
As an educator and fashion enthusiast, I believe in nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and professionalism among students. My commitment is to guide learners toward becoming confident, industry-ready professionals equipped with both conceptual clarity and practical understanding.
| Qualification | Pursuing Doctor of Philosophy-Fashion Design & Master in Business Administration in Fashion Management from SGT University and Bachelors of Design in Fashion Design from Amity University Haryana |
| Total Years of Work Experience | 1 yr 6 months |
| Total Teaching Experience | No |
| Total Corporate Experience | 1 year |
| Email ID | [email protected] |
| Teaching Interests | Fashion Fundamentals, Fashion Study related to Leather Design , Visual Merchandising, Craft Documentation,Computer Aided Fashion Design, Fashion Softwares- CLO-3D, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDraw. |
| Research Interests | Sustainable Fashion, AI integration in Apparel Industry and Promoting different Traditional Arts |
| Total Publications | No |
| Total Conferences, Seminars & Workshops | Attended 5 day faculty Development Program on Sustainable Fashion at Amity University Haryana, Presented a Review Poster in 1 International conference( ISHINE-25-AI) and attended various Workshops on Digital Fashion, Fashion Softwares , Embroideries, Eco printing, Dyeing , Printing and other different art forms |