Profile & Biography
▶ Academic Qualifications
▸ B.Sc. in Computer Science, Bhopal University
▸ Masters in Fashion Management, NIFT Bangalore
▸ PG Diploma in Education Management and Administration, IGNOU
▸ Pursuing Ph.D. (Topic: Study on Marketing Strategies of the handloom sector in select cities of Madhya Pradesh)
▶ Areas of Expertise
▸ Apparel Merchandising and Marketing, E-Commerce & Event Management
▶ Visual Merchandising
▸ Academic Innovation & Curriculum Development
▶ Professional Experience
▸ 14+ years of Academic Leadership across prestigious institutes (including Manjot Institute of Design and FDDI Chhindwara)
▸ 5+ years of Corporate Experience in Fashion and Retail industry
▸ Established and led three academic schools at FDDI Chhindwara:
⁍ School of Retail & Fashion Merchandise
⁍ School of Fashion Design
⁍ School of Footwear Design & Production Management
▸ Pioneered industry collaborations and skill development initiatives
▶ Research & Publications
▸ 6 International Journal Publications
▸ 2 Conference Papers
▸ 1 Book Chapter (MSME’s Startup Book – “Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Footwear Industry in Madhya Pradesh”)
▸ Recently received Design Patent Registration (AI-based POS Implementation Design)
▶ Projects & Consultancy
▸ Successfully coordinated Hasth Shilp Vikas Nigam (M.P. State Govt.) and FDDI Chhindwara project for training and upgradation of artisans from Gwalior cluster in
footwear and leather goods category.
▸ Coordinated CSR-led collaboration and skill training program for WCL Nagpur at FDDI Chhindwara.
▸ Initiated startup and incubation collaboration setup at FDDI Chhindwara to promote entrepreneurial development.
▸ Contributed to curriculum innovation and industry collaboration projects in design and retail domains.
▶ Professional Membership
▸Member, Research Foundation of India, Jabalpur
▸ Member of academic and research communities related to design, management, and retail for peer-reviewed journals
Mr. Sushant Yadav is an accomplished academician and industry professional with more than 14 years of academic leadership and 5 years of corporate experience. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science, a Master’s in Fashion Management from NIFT Bangalore, and a PG Diploma in Education Management and Administration from IGNOU. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. on the impact of e-commerce on the handloom sector of Madhya Pradesh. At FDDI Chhindwara, Mr. Yadav has been instrumental in establishing and leading the School of Fashion Design, the School of Retail & Fashion Merchandise, and the School of Footwear Design & Production Management. His key contributions include coordinating projects with the M.P. State Government’s Hasth Shilp Vikas Nigam for artisan training in Gwalior, leading a CSR-based skill development program for WCL Nagpur, and initiating a startup and incubation setup at FDDI Chhindwara.
With 6 international journal publications, 2 conference papers, and a book chapter in the MSME’s Startup Book, along with a design patent for an AI-based POS implementation design, Mr. Yadav continues to bridge industry and academia. A member of the Research Foundation of India, Jabalpur, he specializes in marketing, event management, visual merchandising, and academic innovation.
