Dr. S. Priyalatha

Dr. S. Priyalatha

Qualification: M.Tech, Ph.D

Designation: Associate Professor

Department: Fashion Technology

Experience: Teaching – 19 Years, Industry – 4.6 Years

Official Mail ID: priyalathas@sonatech.ac.in

Journal Publication Conference Publication Book Publication Research Projects Patent Membership Research IDs Awards & Recognitions

Journal Publications

  1. Priyalatha, S. (2024). Effect of state of fabric on wicking characteristics of knitted fabrics suitable for sports applications. Archives for Technical Sciences / Arhiv za Tehnicke Nauke, 31.
  2. Indu, G. K., Kayalvizhi, C., Hayavadana, J., Rajpurohit, T., Priyalatha, S., & Priyanka, R. (2024). Revolutionizing style: Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in fashion design. African Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(15).
  3. Priyalatha, S. (2024). Study on effect of wound healing activity using herbal treated wound dressings. Journal of Polymer and Composites, 12(6), 62–69.
  4. Priyalatha, S. (2024). Effect of state of fabric on wicking characteristics of knitted fabrics suitable for sports applications. Archives for Technical Sciences, 31(2), 1–8.
  5. Priyalatha, S., Vasanth Kumar, D., & Thirumurugan, V. (2024). Biodegradable nanocomposites for enhanced water absorption using bio-based superabsorbent polymers. Asian Dyer, 21(4), 25–29.
  6. Priyalatha, S. (2024). Investigation on bi-layer knitted fabric produced using recycled polyester and banana fiber for improved moisture and thermal comfort properties. Journal of Polymer and Composites, 12(5), 19–24.
  7. Soundri, S. G. M., Kavitha, S., Priyalatha, S., Kalaiselvi, E., Pachiayappan, K. M., & Prakash, C. (2023). Thermal comfort properties of weft knitted interlock layered fabrics. Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 48(2), 174–180.
  8. Ananthi, P., Jemina Rani, P. C., Priyalatha, S., & Prakash, C. (2023). Investigation on influence of blend proportion on comfort characteristics of bamboo/lotus knitted fabrics. Journal of Natural Fibers, 20(1).
  9. Priyalatha, S., Moushika, T., Vigneshraja, E., & Murugan, T. (2022). Sustainable fashion through seaweed algae fabric. Asian Textile Journal, 31(10), 42–46.
  10. Suganthi, S., Pachiayappan, K. M., Priyalatha, S., & Prakash, C. (2023). A comparative study on moisture management properties of natural and manmade cellulosic fabrics. Journal of Natural Fibers, 20(1).
  11. Rameshkumar, M., et al. (2022). Study on flexural behaviour of ferrocement composites reinforced with polypropylene warp knitted fabric. Polymers, 14(19), 4093.
  12. Mohapatra, S., et al. (2022). Investigation of factors influencing rise in needle temperature to enhance production and seam performance – Part I. Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(17).
  13. Jennifer, K. C., et al. (2022). Study of impact strength properties of chicken feather fiber/jute fiber and its blends. Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(17).
  14. Thirumurugan, V., Priyalatha, S., et al. (2022). Nonwoven fabrics for thermal insulation applications. Asian Textile Journal, 28(7–8), 30–32.
  15. Rashma, M., Priyalatha, S., et al. (2022). Thermally active smart fabrics for regulating ideal body temperature. Asian Textile Journal, 28(7–8), 47–50.
  16. Kayalvizhi, C., et al. (2022). Influence of Musa acuminata sap on moisture management properties of cotton fabrics. Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(16), 13192–13200.
  17. Jayakumari, M., et al. (2022). Investigation of change in sewing needle temperature – Influence of fabric types and sewing parameters. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 50(5).
  18. Priyalatha, S., Dheepika, K., et al. (2021). SWOT analysis for starting fashion boutique. Asian Textile Journal, 30(7–8), 30–32.
  19. Priyalatha, S., & Thirumurugan, V. (2021). An overview of form fitted clothing. Asian Technical Textiles, 15(3), 26–28.
  20. Chinnadurai, S., et al. (2020). An instrument to measure the vertical wicking of fabrics by non-contact method using color sensors. Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(10), 3837–3850.
  21. Paramasivam, S., et al. (2019). Adsorption techniques for removal of colour from textile effluent. Colourage, 66(6), 42–44.
  22. Raja, D., Priyalatha, S., & Senthilkumar, M. (2019). Novel device to measure multi-directional wicking of elastic knitted fabric. Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 44(2), 173–179.
  23. Priyalatha, S., & Raja, D. (2018). A multi-directional wicking instrument under dynamic movements. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series E, 99(2), 209–218.
  24. Priyalatha, S., & Raja, D. (2016). Investigation on wicking behaviour of knitted fabrics under different deformation state. Journal of the Textile Institute, 107(7), 854–861.

Conference Publications

  1. Priyalatha, S., & Dhanushya, M. (2022, March 14–15). Design and development of ecofriendly mosquito repellent clothing. In Fashionnexa’22: National Level Virtual Technical Symposium (Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tirupur).
  2. Priyalatha, S., & Dhanushya, M. (2022, January 28–29). Eco friendly mosquito repellent finish. In National Virtual Conference on Advances in Fashion, Crafts and Textile Design (AFCT 2022) (Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam).
  3. Priyalatha, S., & Rashma, M. (2021, December 28–29). Sustainable development in the production of sanitary napkins. In International E-Conference on Sustainability in Technical Textiles (ICSTT-2021) (Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam).
  4. Priyalatha, S., & Rashma, M. (2021, March 22–24). Sustainable sports wear design for athletes. In Online International Conference on Advances in Textile, Fashion & Crafts (ATFC-2021) (NIFT, Jodhpur).
  5. Priyalatha, S., & Rashma, M. (2020, December 11–12). Case study on deformation of active sports wear during running. In International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology, Management and Language Studies (ASTMLS-2020) (Sona College of Technology, Salem).
  6. Yuvashree, S., & Priyalatha, S. (2020, December 11–12). Innovative retail approaches through e-commerce. In International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology, Management and Language Studies (ASTMLS-2020) (Sona College of Technology, Salem).
  7. Kavya, S., Fathima, P. S., & Priyalatha, S. (2020, December 11–12). Automation in garment manufacturing technology. In International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology, Management and Language Studies (ASTMLS-2020) (Sona College of Technology, Salem).
  8. Qureshi, S. A., Ramesh Kumar, M., Paramasivam, S., & Priyalatha, S. (2020, December 11–12). Hard waste generation in modern weaving due to auxiliary selvedge formation and a possible remedial solution. In International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology, Management and Language Studies (ASTMLS-2020) (Sona College of Technology, Salem).
  9. Priyalatha, S., & Thirumugan, V. (2020, October 24–25). Development of bamboo and kenaf blended protective fabric for kitchen apron. In Online International Conference on Advances in Technical Textiles (ICATT-2020) (Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam).
  10. Priyalatha, S., Paramasivam, S., & Mani, K. (2020, October 24–25). Investigation on effect of herbal mosquito repellent finish using nano silver extraction. In Online International Conference on Advances in Technical Textiles (ICATT-2020) (Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam).
  11. Priyalatha, S., Raja, D., Senthil Kumar, M., & Vasanth Kumar, D. (2015, December 10–12). Investigation on wicking behavior of the knitted fabric under dynamic state. In 2nd International Conference on Advances in Functional, Smart and Innovative Textiles (AFSIT-2015) (PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore).
  12. Vasanth Kumar, D., Raja, D., Senthil Kumar, M., & Priyalatha, S. (2015, December 10–12). Analysis on abrasion resistance of socks using simulated foot model. In 2nd International Conference on Advances in Functional, Smart and Innovative Textiles (AFSIT-2015) (PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore).
  13. Priyalatha, S., Raja, D., & Vasanth Kumar, D. (2015, August 13–14). Effect of temperature, wind velocity and liquid flow rate on wetting and drying of cotton knitted fabric. In International Conference on Emerging Trends in Textile Industry – New Innovations (ETTI-2015) (SSM College of Engineering, Erode).
  14. Vasanth Kumar, D., Raja, D., & Priyalatha, S. (2015, August 13–14). Investigation on comfort properties of double socks produced by various yarn blends and structures. In International Conference on Emerging Trends in Textile Industry – New Innovations (ETTI-2015) (SSM College of Engineering, Erode).
  15. Priyalatha, S., Raja, D., & Vasanth Kumar, D. (2015, March 12–14). A novel test method to evaluate simultaneous sweat absorption and evaporation characteristics of fabrics. In International Conference on Trends, Innovation & Market Potential in Technical Textiles (Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam).
  16. Vasanth Kumar, D., Raja, D., Senthil Kumar, M., & Priyalatha, S. (2015, March 12–14). Evaluation of sweat simulation in socks using a dynamic foot model. In International Conference on Trends, Innovation & Market Potential in Technical Textiles (Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam).
  17. Priyalatha, S., Raja, D., Mani, K., & Gunasekaran, G. (2014, August 22–23). Challenges faced in adding interlining to the garments. In 2nd International Conference INDUTECH-2014 (PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore).
  18. Raja, D., Vasanth Kumar, D., Priyalatha, S., & Gunasekaran, G. (2014, August 22–23). Single drop water absorbency tester by electrical conductivity principle. In 2nd International Conference INDUTECH-2014 (PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore).
  19. Priyalatha, S., Raja, D., & Gunasekaran, G. (2014, April 29–30). Effect of Vitex negundo extract treated wound dressing on wound healing. In Indo-Czech International Conference on Advancements in Speciality Textiles (Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore).
  20. Prakash, C., Koushik, C. V., & Priyalatha, S. (2007, June 1–2). Garment merchandising. In National Seminar (RATES’07) on Recent Advances in Textile and Electrochemical Sciences (Alagappa University, Karaikudi).

Book Publications

IoT Applications in Apparel and Fashion Business” [Chapter 11]” in the book titled “IoT Applications in Textile and Apparel Industry

Research Projects

  • Enhancement of durability and efficiency of the mosquito repellency of the clothing by the application of green synthesized nano particles
  • Development of functional product from post – consumer textile waste
  • Wearable Storage and UV Disinfection Device

Patents

  1. Patent titled “Durable Mosquito Repellent Coating” had been granted on August 22, 2022, Patent no.: 404024, Application:201941002470, Date of Filing: 21/01/2019.
  2. Patent titled “A portable and smart uv-c disinfection wearable device for Sterilizing medical tools” had been filed on 10.5.25, Application no: 202541045235.
  3. Patent titled “Process for preparing a thermo-responsive organic mosquito Repellent after-wash rinse composition with bio-polymer Encapsulation” had been filed on25.7.25, Application no: 202541070812

Memberships

  • IEI – Life Member – AM1358483
  • ISTE – Life Member – LM 141317

Researcher IDs

  • Scopus ID - Priya Latha
  • Orcid ID - 0000-0001-5866-1168
  • Research Gate profile - Priya Latha
  • Web of Science Researcher id - G-5045-2017

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recipient of Lilavathi award, 2021 awarded by AICTE, New Delhi for Women Innovator.
  • Recipient of Lilavathi award, 2020awarded by AICTE, New Delhi for Women Sanitation and Hygiene.
  • Recipient of Women Achiever - Faculty offered by women empowerment committee, Sona college of Technology for the academic year 2018-19
  • Recipient of Best Student Award at SSM Institute of Textile Technology during the year1994-1995