Mr. C. Rajesh Kumar

Mr. C. Rajesh Kumar

Qualification: M.Tech., (Ph.D.)

Designation: Assistant Professor – Fashion Technology

Department: Fashion Technology

Experience: Teaching: 6.5 Years, Academic-Placement and Industry Liaison: 4.5 Years, Industry: 3 Years

Official Mail ID: rajesh@sonatech.ac.in

Journal Publications

  1. Rajesh Kumar C., et al. "An Evaluation of the Thermal Comfort Properties of Synthetic Fibers and Their Blends in Knitted Fabrics." FIBERS AND POLYMERS (2025): pp.1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-025-01118-5
  2. Rajesh Kumar C & Raja D. "Study and Development of Natural Antibacterial Finished Milkweed and Milkweed/Recycled Hollow Polyester Blended Textile Materials using Senna Auriculata Component for Feminine Health and Hygiene Products." FIBERS AND POLYMERS (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-025-00987-0
  3. Rajesh kumar C., et al. "Thermo-physiological Comfort Properties of Neem Herbal Extract Finished Synthetic Fabrics." Fibers and Polymers (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-025-00872-w
  4. Rajesh kumar C, Raja D., et al. "Study on fibre reinforced composites developed by using recycled fibres from garment cut waste." International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology (2022). https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-02-2022-0029
  5. Rajesh kumar C, Raja D., et al. "Study and Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Textile Composites Developed by using Recycled Viscose and Polyester Fibres from Apparel industry Cut Panel wastes." Tekstil ve Konfeksiyon (2023). https://doi.org/10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1057656
  6. Rajesh Kumar C, Raja D et al. "Study on moisture behavior properties of milkweed and milkweed/cotton blended sanitary napkins." Journal of Natural Fibers (2020): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1826384
  7. Rajesh kumar C., et. Al. "A Critical Review of Materials and Manufacturing Techniques in Wearable Textiles." African Journal of Biological Sciences, Volume 6, Issue -15, September 2024
  8. C. Rajesh Kumar., et al. "Study on Bio-Based Textile Fibers." Frontiers In Health Informatics, Vol. 13 No. 3, P: 8059-8074, November 2024
  9. Rajesh kumar, C., et al. "An overview on sustainable fashion." Asian Textile Journal (November 2022) 31 (11), 47-50
  10. Rajesh kumar, C., et al. "Future scope of medical banana fibre: A review." Journal of Critical Reviews (2020): 3166-3173

Conference Publications

  1. Rajesh kumar C, et al. "Review on Antibacterial Properties of Natural Herbs through nano particle application in the sanitary napkins" in international conference on Sustainable Textile Fashion and Craft STFC-2k23 by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology on 30th March 2023.
  2. Rajesh kumar C, et al. "Study and Development of Herbal finished Sanitary Napkin" in the International Conference on Innovations in Science and Technology for Industrial Applications (ICISTIA) organized by K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengodu, TN from 01.06.2022 to 03.06.2022.

Research Projects

  • Rs. 14.6 lakhs fund received for "Study and Design development of cost-effective semi-automatic sanitary napkin machine" from Ministry of MSME, New Delhi
  • Ongoing research project "Multi-sensor technology to safely navigate exercise in extreme temperatures" in association with KITE-UHN-Fibre.

Patents

  1. Patent published on "Process for preparing a thermo-responsive organic mosquito repellent after-wash rinse composition with bio-polymer encapsulation". Application No: 202541070812, Dated: 25.07.2025.
  2. Patent published on "Textile based pH sensors for wearable and medical applications". Application No: 202541060688, Dated: 25.06.2025
  3. Patent published on "Conductive electrode integrated moisture monitoring System for Reusable Diapers". Application No: 202441049144, Dated: 27.06.2024.
  4. Patent published on "A Novel synchronized chamber machine for manufacturing sanitary napkins". Application No: 202341042868, Dated: 27.06.2023.

Book Publications

  • Rajesh kumar, C., (2024). Health and Hygiene Care Textiles in Textile Materials for Good Health and Wellbeing. SDGs and Textiles. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-6496-9_3

Memberships

  • Indian Society For Technical Education [ISTE]
  • The Institution of Engineers (India) [IEI]

Research IDs

  • ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4071-5425
  • Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58036542300
  • Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=ElTM_dAAAAAJ
  • Web of Science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/HLW-6123-2023
  • IRINS: https://sonatech.irins.org/profile/383538

Awards & Recognitions

  • Received Exemplary Staff performance award 2025 during Sona Sartoria' 2025.
  • Received best achievement staff award for 100% placements for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Batches in Sona Staff awards – 2014.
  • Received appreciation for the contribution in Development and implementation of Strategic Plan for the Fashion Technology Department in Sona Staff Swards – 2009.
  • Received appreciation certificates for my contribution towards Industry Institute Interaction, Coordination, Placement & Training in Sona Staff Awards – 2009.