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Education

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Postgraduate Certificate (Interactive Media Management- Interaction Design), 2025
Conestoga College, ON Canada

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2015
University of Delhi, India

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Masters in Fine Arts (Applied Art), 2009
College of Art, Delhi, India

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Bachelors in Fine Arts (Applied Art), 2007
Rajasthan School of Art, Jaipur, India

Professional
Experience

Associate Dean - Academics (Postgraduate Programs)
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art Design & Technology, Bengaluru, India
Feb 2022 - June 2024

Responsibilities include:

  • MAHE Certified PhD Supervisor

  • Member, Board of Examination

  • Member, Research & Collaborations Committee

  • Admissions Co-ordinator (PG-PGDP-IPhD)

  • Transdisciplinary Research Co-ordinator

  • Academic administration of student records in all PG-PGDP-IPhD programs at SMI, Student Sign Ups, Assessment coordination, etc.

  • Committee Member, Faculty Performance Appraisal System

  • Teaching Faculty for postgraduate & undergraduate courses in Visual Communication

Academic Co-ordinator (UG-PG Programs)
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art Design & Technology, Bengaluru, India
June 2019 - January 2022

Responsibilities include:

  • Summative Assessments (Semester end Examinations)

  • Evaluation of Internal Faculty Assessments

  • Preparation of Grade Ledgers

Assistant Professor & Department Co-ordinator
Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
July 2015 - December 2018

Responsibilities include:

  • MAHE Certified PhD Supervisor

  • Teaching BFA undergraduate students (Year 3 & Year 4)

  • Member, Board of Studies (BoS-UG), Dept of Fine Arts

  • Training & Placement Co-ordinator, Dept of Fine Arts

  • Alumni Relations Co-ordinator, Dept of Fine Arts

  • Purchase & Finance Co-ordinator, Dept of Fine Arts

  • UGC - NAAC OBE Co-ordinator, Dept of Fine Arts

  • Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Design

  • Member, Library Advisory Committee, Faculty of Design

  • HR Nodal Officer, Faculty of Design, MUJ

  • Committee Member, Faculty PMS (Performance Management System)

  • Committee Member, Faculty PDA (Personal Development Allowance) 

  • Member- Design Committee for In-house University Events​

Senior Graphic Designer
Xtreem Solutions, Jaipur, India
July 2014 - June 2015

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative design solutions across digital, print, and multimedia platforms meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

  • Worked closely with marketing, product, and development teams to translate business goals into compelling visual assets that enhance user engagement and brand presence.

  • Collaboratively worked and mentored other designers in the creative team.

  • Pitched design concepts and rationale to clients or internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively to refine and finalize designs.

Graphic Designer, Curator & Centre Co-ordinator
Kalaneri Art Gallery & Academy of Fine Arts, Jaipur, India
July 2011 - May 2014

Responsibilities include:

  • Designed all visual materials, including exhibition catalogues, promotional campaigns, signage, gallery guides and digital content, etc.

  • Collaborated with artists, collectors, and stakeholders to conceptualize, plan, and execute exhibitions.

  • Maintained and evolved the gallery’s visual identity across platforms, ensuring resonance with both artistic and public facing communications, by staying current with the evolving trends.

Assistant Professor (Part-time) 
Department of Visual Arts, ICG-The IIS University, Jaipur, India
August 2011 - April 2013

Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching undergraduate courses to Yr 2 & Yr 3 students in Visual Arts-Applied Art.

  • Teaching PhD coursework to students enrolled in PhD program.

Lecturer (Part-time)
College of Art, New Delhi, India
July 2009 - Apr 2011

Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching undergraduate courses to Yr 2 & Yr 3 students in Fine Arts-Applied Art.

INDUSTRY
INTERNSHIPS

Graphic Visualiser
Creative Department, CNN-IBN channel (Network 18), Delhi NCR, India
2009
 

Graphic Designer
Creative Team, Mint Advertising, New Delhi, India
2008
 

Scholastic Achievements

  • The sole faculty member selected for “Young Leader Development Program” an intense training initiative for leadership role conducted by MAHE, Udupi, India. 2003-2004.

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  • Best Oral Paper Award at the 33rd International Conference on Literature, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (LHES2-22), Barcelona, Spain. February 2022.

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  • “InSc Young Achiever Award” 2021 by Institute of Scholars, Bangalore (Registered under Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India and ISO 9001:2015 certified). July 2021.

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  • “Young Women Researcher in Advertising” award under the Humanities & Social Sciences discipline at the 6th Venus International Women Awards (VIWA2021) by Venus International Foundation, Chennai & Centre for Advanced Research. Chennai, India. March 2021.

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  • First Prize (Academic Excellence Award) in MFA (Applied Art), College of Art, New Delhi India. 2009.

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  • Merit based scholarship for 2 years of Postgraduate Studies (MFA) 2007-09, College of Art, New Delhi, India.

Certifications

  • Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE 2022), 2025

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  • Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disability Act (AODA) Ontario, 2025

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  • Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Virtual Exchange Program with University of Mexico, 2025

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  • Worker Health & Safety Awareness, Ministry of Labor, Ontario, 2025

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  • Safety in the workplace, Conestoga College, 2025

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  • Generative AI workshop (virtual) by Level Up Growth School, 2024

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  • “Data Analysis using Excel” an online workshop offered by Dept. of Commerce organized by MAHE Student Research Forum, July 2022.

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  • “Quantitative Analysis using SPSS” workshop organized by Manipal Centre for Business Practice, Bengaluru India, June 2022.​​

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  • “Teaching Pedagogy” a Faculty Development Program by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education), New Delhi India, Sep 2021.

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  • "Sustainable Packaging” Design Challenge (Research + Design Sprints) by World Design Organization (WDO) & World Packaging Organization (WPO) May-June 2021.

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  • “Generation Equality" Asia Pacific Design Challenge (Research + Design Sprints) by UN Women & World Design Organization (WDO), Aug 2020.

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  • “Design Swarms on Mural” virtual workshop by Surya Vanka, ISDA, June-Aug 2020.

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  • “Studio Thinking goes to Art College: Learning to assess art and teaching practice, curriculum, and student learning” virtual workshop as Faculty Development Program by Dr. Lois Hetland, Professor of Art Education, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Aug 2020.

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  • "Academic Writing and Publishing" workshop by Sage Publications, Bengaluru India, Nov 2019.

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  • "Productivity & Quality in Higher Education & Training: Challenges and Opportunities" a national Seminar by RSPC, Manipal University Jaipur, ISTD & NIPM, March 2018.​​​​

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  • "Status of Teaching & Research in Social Sciences: Challenges & Responses" a national Seminar by Social Science Research Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur India, January 2013.

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