Dr. Jignasa Shah

HOD (Fashion Department)

Forward thinking, innovative and enterprising describes Ms. Shah aptly. In the years she has taken responsibility she has been instrumental in upgrading the department by initiating far reaching changes..

An M.Sc in Clothing & Textile, she has in-depth knowledge of both the subjects. Currently, she has submitted her Phd project to the University of Mumbai on ‘eco friendly innovative printing for fashion fabrics in small scale industries’ with the aim to bring widespread awareness of the dangerous effects of chemicals used in Printing and the possibility of viable alternatives.

Ms. Medha Sabnis

Faculty (Fashion Department)

A topper of this course of this very Polytechnic with 25 years of experience has in-depth knowledge of subjects like Apparel Construction, Grading, Fashion Studies, Surface Ornamentation and Indian Traditional Costumes & Textiles of India.

Ms. Manisha Saji

Faculty (Fashion Department)

Backed by 15 years experience, Ms. Saji’s eloquence and command over her subject has earned her respect from both students and staff. Her forte lies in Apparel construction, Indian Costume, Fashion Promotion and Management of Projects.

Ms. Rizvana Ansariya

Faculty (Fashion Department)

Ms. Ansariya has a total of 14 years teaching experience in India and abroad.A recipient of Certificate of Excellence by Ed Excel, a UK based awarding body in Fashion Designing; she combines in-depth knowledge of subject with excellent teaching skills.

Mr. Aras Vishwanath

HOD (Computer Department)

A Computer Engineer with over 30 years of experience in teaching provides an integrated and purposeful learning to the students in the field of Computers.

Mr. Hitendra Savla

Faculty (Computer Department)

A post graduate in Computer Applications with an experience of over 29 years; has a strong flair for Computer Aided Designing.

Henna Mehta

Visiting Faculty

An alumni of this very Polytechnic teaches Merchandising, Entrepreneurship and Finance.

Rima Shah

Visiting Faculty

A NIFT graduate with over 9 years of experience in the fashion industry. She is armed with insightful knowledge of design & development.

Vishwa Shah

Visiting Faculty

An ex-student of the department and a recent Associates graduate from FIT, the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. An Embroidery designer for international brands; has a strong urge on experiencing the fashion world and being detail oriented in design development.

Tanu Mehta

Visiting Faculty

Tanu is a post-graduate from NIFT, New Delhi. She has worked with Dillard’s, H&M, BCBG and Robinson’s. Now teaches Retail Management.

Sonia Jain

Visiting Faculty

An alumnus of Sophia Polytechnic having done both Fashion Design and Applied Arts Ms. Sonia Jain teaches Fashion Illustration.

Zainab Ayaz

Visiting Faculty

An alumnus of the department, Ms. Zainab Ayaz ’s forte is Creativity which enables her to infuse her subjects with a fresh perspective in Portfolio Designing.

Nikita D'Souza

Visiting Faculty