Dr Sampath Kumar, Director of the School of Design and Art at Manipal University Jaipur, is a seasoned textile engineer with experience in design. His research includes braiding, natural fibers, handloom and handicrafts, geosynthetics, technical textiles, and fashion garments. Dr Sampath has worked at various engineering and design institutes as well as corporate sectors in skill development, and has written 45 modules for the Ministry of Labour.