Profile & Biography
Mr.Abhishek Kumar Saxena is a proud alumnus of FDDI and has over a decade of professional experience in the footwear industry, research & development, and skill development sector. He possesses strong expertise in footwear product design, pattern engineering, and new product development, with a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern digital design methodologies. His expertise includes footwear product design, pattern engineering, and new product development, with a strong blend of traditional craftsmanship and digital methodologies. His industry experience in R&D and product innovation enables him to deliver practice- oriented learning aligned with current industry standards. Mr. Saxena holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Footwear Design and Production with specialization in Designing from Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), and an MBA in Finance from the University of Allahabad. His multidisciplinary academic background enables him to integrate design thinking with analytical and market-driven strategies. At FDDI, he is actively involved in teaching core subjects such as footwear design, construction, pattern making, and product development through both manual and advanced digital platforms. He is proficient in industry-relevant tools including Rhino 3D and emphasizes experiential, project-based learning aligned with international standards. He actively contributes to academic development, curriculum enrichment, student mentoring, and institutional responsibilities. He supports research initiatives, promotes interdisciplinary learning, and aligns skill-based education with evolving industry and national priorities. Key Academic Contributions and Achievements: • Author of the book “Shoe Adjustments, Fitting and Its Advance Principles” (ISBN: 978- 93-5980-601-3). • Published research paper on “Algorithm-Based Pattern Nesting for Waste Reduction in Footwear Upper Cutting” (March 2026, ISSN: 2349-6002). • Published research paper on “Zero Waste and Low Waste Pattern Cutting Strategies in Footwear Upper Design” (January 2026, ISSN: 2349-6002).
