The Department of Textile & Fashion Design at the University of Kamalia is dedicated to excellence in creative design education, textile innovation, and fashion development, providing students with a strong foundation in fabric science, fashion illustration, garment construction, and design aesthetics.
The department aims to prepare competent graduates with strong creative, technical, and analytical skills required for careers in fashion design, textile industry, apparel manufacturing, merchandising, interior textiles, fashion marketing, and related creative industries.
Through quality academic programs, studio-based learning, practical design projects, and industry exposure, students develop a deep understanding of textile materials, surface ornamentation, pattern making, fashion trends, and sustainable design practices while enhancing their artistic and technical abilities.
The department promotes creativity, innovation, and research in textile and fashion design, encouraging students and faculty to contribute to industry advancement, cultural expression, and modern fashion trends at both national and global levels.
Prof. Dr. Yasir Nawab is a Professor with a PhD in Material Science from Université de Nantes, France. He specializes in advanced materials research, focusing on innovative applications in textiles and material engineering. His academic and research contributions have advanced the understanding of material properties and their practical uses in modern industries.
He began his career in the fashion industry as a Creative Fashion Designer before moving into academia. He has served as assistant Professor at Roots IVY University, Visiting Assistant Professor at Government College University Faisalabad, and Head of Department at Superior University Faisalabad Campus. His expertise includes pattern making, draping, digital apparel design, fashion illustration, textile design, and garment production.
Prof. Dr. Abdel Fattah Seyam, with a PhD in Textile from North Carolina State University, is a leading authority in textile engineering and advanced fabric technologies. With decades of academic and industry experience, he has contributed significantly to research in fiber science, fabric manufacturing, and sustainable textile innovations.
Prof. Josphat Igadwa, a distinguished professor with a PhD in Textile and Fashion from the Open University of Kenya - Konza, blends traditional craftsmanship with modern fashion technologies. His expertise spans textile design, fashion innovation, and promoting sustainable practices in the African and global fashion industries.
Dr. Alana James is an Adjunct Professor with a PhD in Fashion & Designing from Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne. She brings extensive academic and industry experience to the field of fashion education.
