Dr. Sambaditya Raj is a seasoned Design Technologist and academic leader with over two decades of expertise spanning textile processing, sustainable fashion innovation, surface design, and fashion communication. Currently serving as Professor, Deputy Director, and Head at the Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University Rajasthan, he integrates advanced design technologies with traditional craft knowledge to create future-oriented, sustainable design solutions.
His professional journey bridges academia, research, and industry—from steering textile processing units to leading academic programmes, pioneering curriculum development, and mentoring research scholars. His work explores AI-driven sustainability, natural dyes, textile testing, trend forecasting, and craft documentation, reflected through multiple Scopus-indexed publications, book chapters, and national/international conference contributions.
A strong believer in knowledge-sharing and community development, Dr. Raj has
EDUCATION
PhD in Textile Design & Technology
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Multidisciplinary, Multidisciplinary, Visual Arts and Performing Arts, Arts and Humanities
Circular Fashion Revolution: Sustainable Fashion through Up-cycling and Traditional Textiles Kiran Sharma, Sambaditya Raj,, And Nitin Bhradwaj Journal of the Textile Association, 2024 Background: The fashion industry is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Ranked as the second most polluting sector globally, after oil industry, the textile industry has a significant environmental impact. This situation has been exacerbated by the fast fashion phenomenon, which thrives on the constant creation, promotion, and disposal of trends over the last two decades. Methods: To highlight the wastefulness of the textile and clothing industry, we will briefly examine the adverse effects of fast fashion. Furthermore, we will investigate how the industry can shift from a linear economy to a circular one by incorporating traditional textiles and emphasizing reuse and recycling. Therefore, this research employed mixed method approach both qualitative and quantitative. It utilized convenience sampling to survey 50 fashion industry respondents and personal interviews with 5 key fashion stakeholders. Results: The objective of this research is to examine and analyze the application of circular fashion principles through upcycling and traditional textiles, aiming to transform the fashion industry into a more sustainable and environmentally conscious sector. The results indicate that integrating circular fashion practices is vital for reducing the industry's environmental footprint and meeting the demand for sustainable consumer options.Conclusion: Circular fashion aims to minimize waste and prolong the lifespan of products, with upcycling involving the repurposing of waste materials into new items. Traditional textiles not only offer cultural richness but also present opportunities for sustainability. Collaboration among stakeholders is vital for achieving long-term sustainability.
Sustainable Solutions: Transforming Textile Waste from Design to Marketing Deepshikha Sahu, Sambaditya Raj,, And Amit Jain Journal of the Textile Association, 2024 Background: Every year, India generates more than 7,793 tonnes of textile waste, accounting for 8.5% of the global total. Due to issues with quality and visibility, only a small portion of this waste—59%— finds its way back into the worldwide supply chains for high-end goods in the textile sector. The “Waste to Wealth” report, which was released in July 2022, provides an outline of the potential and challenges India is facing regarding the flow of textile waste as well as the various subtitles of the country’s developing circular economy. Methods: This study describes several kinds of pre-consumer synthetic textile waste accessible in the textile industry for conversion into functional recycled value-added products. Synthetic textile waste is converted into fibers, which are then used to make product which promotes eco-cycle solutions. From starting from collecting synthetic textile waste from the textile industry to development of recycled outcomes. Results: The findings revealed that fibre derived from synthetic textile waste is highly valued and accepted in terms of long-term growth in the textile industry. Conclusion: This research represents a minor step towards the textile industry's sustainable growth. Furthermore, this type of venture will help to drive economic development. The goal is to recycle synthetic textile waste to the extent that it is non-biodegradable
Extraction and characterization of Himalayan natural plant Fibers for blended textile production S Raj, S Kulshreshtha, A Jain, V Sharma Vegetos, 1-10 , 2026 2026
The Power Of Representation: How Sarees Challenge Traditional Business Attire Norms In The Corporate World. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i1S.6302 S Kaur, I.& Raj African Journal Biomedical Research 28 (1s), 987-993 , 2025 2025
The Power Of Representation: How Sarees Challenge Traditional Business Attire Norms In The Corporate World. I Kaur, S Raj African Journal of Biomedical Research 28 , 2025 2025
Preserving Traditional Weaving Techniques of Kosa Silk of Chhattisgarh MA Ali, S Raj 2025
The Statistical Analysis of Comprehensive Data on Indian Sarees for Working Women: Balancing Tradition and Professionalism. I Kaur, S Raj Frontiers in Health Informatics 13 (3) , 2024 2024
Sustainable Solutions: Transforming textile waste from design to marketing. https://www.textileassociationindia.org/_files/ugd/aecc8c_793526d3f8234e5bb26dda424bb0049d.pdf D Sahu, S Raj, A Jain Journal of the Textile Association 85 (4), 367-374 , 2024 2024
Circular fashion revolution: Sustainable fashion through up-cycling and traditional textiles. https://www.textileassociationindia.org/_files/ugd … K Sharma, S Raj, N Bharadwaj Journal of the Textile Association 85 (4), 395-400 , 2024 2024
Comfort and Health in traditional Indian saree draping for business attire: A review. https://africanjournalofbiomedicalresearch.com/index.php/AJBR/article/view/4539/3484 I Kaur, S Raj African Journal Biomedical Research 27 (4s), 5037-5040 , 2024 2024
The statistical analysis of comprehensive data on Indian sarees for working women: Balancing tradition and professionalism https://healthinformaticsjournal.com/index.php/IJMI … S Kaur, I.& Raj Frontiers in Health Informatics 13 (3), 11387-11393 , 2024 2024
The Future Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Drapes I Kaur, S Raj Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation … , 2023 2023
Applicability of Artificial Intelligence for Social Development in Rural and Urban Sectors R Raj, S Raj Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation … , 2023 2023
Determinants of consumer buying behaviour: A study of footwear market in Kolkata SRAJ Datta.D. B Journal of Indian Leather Technologists’ Association 13 (05), 29-34 , 2023 2023
Applicability of artificial intelligence for social development in rural and urban sectors. Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation Technologies R Raj, S., & Raj Routledge Publications ,Taylor & Francis Group 21 (17), 58-65 , 2023 2023
The future possibilities of artificial Intelligence in modern drapes. Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation Technologie KI S. Raj Routledge Publications ,Taylor & Francis Group 21 (17), 101-112 , 2023 2023
Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Technique for studying tensile properties of Himalayan Nettle Fibre Raj., S., PK Choudhuri Journal of the Textile Association 83 (5), 287-293 , 2023 2023
Contemplating anthropometric technologies: A shift from mass production to mass personalization S. Raj., & Kaur.I International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology 12 (2), 35-44 , 2022 2022
TIMELESSLY SUSTAINABLE ART OF EVERLASTING ELEGANCE- AJRAKH SRAJ SHARMA.KIRAN TRACING YEARS OF INDIAN FASHION POST INDEPENDENCE 1, 505-515 , 2022 2022
A study on Kishangarh painting art and its transformation for textile materials S Raj, R Choudhary Caraivéti , 2022 2022
Upcycling - sustainable innovation in shaping fashion's future K Sharma, S Raj Kalyan Bharati , 2021 2021
The changing status of weavers of Santipur in Nadia district of West Bengal: A critical analysis S Raj, R Raj A Treatise on Recent Trends and Sustainability in Crafts & Design 2 , 2021 2021
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
‘Bagru’–––––A traditional printing technique of Rajasthan S Raj, PK Choudhuri, B Sriniketan, W Bengal BOOK OF ABSTRACTS, 24 , 2001 2001 Citations: 1
Extraction and characterization of Himalayan natural plant Fibers for blended textile production S Raj, S Kulshreshtha, A Jain, V Sharma Vegetos, 1-10 , 2026 2026
The Power Of Representation: How Sarees Challenge Traditional Business Attire Norms In The Corporate World. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i1S.6302 S Kaur, I.& Raj African Journal Biomedical Research 28 (1s), 987-993 , 2025 2025
The Power Of Representation: How Sarees Challenge Traditional Business Attire Norms In The Corporate World. I Kaur, S Raj African Journal of Biomedical Research 28 , 2025 2025
Preserving Traditional Weaving Techniques of Kosa Silk of Chhattisgarh MA Ali, S Raj 2025
The Statistical Analysis of Comprehensive Data on Indian Sarees for Working Women: Balancing Tradition and Professionalism. I Kaur, S Raj Frontiers in Health Informatics 13 (3) , 2024 2024
Sustainable Solutions: Transforming textile waste from design to marketing. https://www.textileassociationindia.org/_files/ugd/aecc8c_793526d3f8234e5bb26dda424bb0049d.pdf D Sahu, S Raj, A Jain Journal of the Textile Association 85 (4), 367-374 , 2024 2024
Circular fashion revolution: Sustainable fashion through up-cycling and traditional textiles. https://www.textileassociationindia.org/_files/ugd … K Sharma, S Raj, N Bharadwaj Journal of the Textile Association 85 (4), 395-400 , 2024 2024
Comfort and Health in traditional Indian saree draping for business attire: A review. https://africanjournalofbiomedicalresearch.com/index.php/AJBR/article/view/4539/3484 I Kaur, S Raj African Journal Biomedical Research 27 (4s), 5037-5040 , 2024 2024
The statistical analysis of comprehensive data on Indian sarees for working women: Balancing tradition and professionalism https://healthinformaticsjournal.com/index.php/IJMI … S Kaur, I.& Raj Frontiers in Health Informatics 13 (3), 11387-11393 , 2024 2024
The Future Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Drapes I Kaur, S Raj Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation … , 2023 2023
Applicability of Artificial Intelligence for Social Development in Rural and Urban Sectors R Raj, S Raj Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation … , 2023 2023
Determinants of consumer buying behaviour: A study of footwear market in Kolkata SRAJ Datta.D. B Journal of Indian Leather Technologists’ Association 13 (05), 29-34 , 2023 2023
Applicability of artificial intelligence for social development in rural and urban sectors. Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation Technologies R Raj, S., & Raj Routledge Publications ,Taylor & Francis Group 21 (17), 58-65 , 2023 2023
The future possibilities of artificial Intelligence in modern drapes. Software Engineering Approaches to Enable Digital Transformation Technologie KI S. Raj Routledge Publications ,Taylor & Francis Group 21 (17), 101-112 , 2023 2023
Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Technique for studying tensile properties of Himalayan Nettle Fibre Raj., S., PK Choudhuri Journal of the Textile Association 83 (5), 287-293 , 2023 2023
Contemplating anthropometric technologies: A shift from mass production to mass personalization S. Raj., & Kaur.I International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology 12 (2), 35-44 , 2022 2022
TIMELESSLY SUSTAINABLE ART OF EVERLASTING ELEGANCE- AJRAKH SRAJ SHARMA.KIRAN TRACING YEARS OF INDIAN FASHION POST INDEPENDENCE 1, 505-515 , 2022 2022
A study on Kishangarh painting art and its transformation for textile materials S Raj, R Choudhary Caraivéti , 2022 2022
Upcycling - sustainable innovation in shaping fashion's future K Sharma, S Raj Kalyan Bharati , 2021 2021
