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FACULTY PROFILE

Teachers
Mrs. J. ATHIRSTAM
Assistant Professor and Head
Department of Costume Design and Fashion
Academic Qualifications
  •   M.Phil.
    Year of Passing : 2017

     Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal

  •   M.Sc.
    Year of Passing : 2013

     Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

  •   DCDDM
    Year of Passing : 1995

     S.Vellichamy Nadar Polytechnic College, Virudhunagar

Eligibility
  • NET
    Year of Passing : 2017

     UGC

Mrs. J. ATHIRSTAM, M.Sc., M.Phil., DCDDM.,
Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Costume Design and Fashion
athirstam@vvvcollege.org
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, 16 years, 10 months
Research Area
Dress Designing
Research Projects
Problems and Challenges Faced by Dressmakers in Virudhunagar, V.V.Vanniaperumal College Managing Board
Chapters published
Athirstam J, Aromatherapeutic Textiles, Advances in Essential Oils and Natural Products, ISBN 978-93- 90420-08-7, 2020
Athirstam J, The Development of Raglan Sleeve Saree Blouse Pattern Making Process, Interdisciplinary Approach on Progressive Research and Perception, ISBN:978-93-95196-62-8, 2022
Journal Publication
Athirstam J, & Thilagam C, (2014), A study on Development and Evaluation of Indian Embroidery in Saris, Multidisciplinary Research Journal of VVV College, Volume 1, Number 2, March 2014, ISSN: 2347-3967
Athirstam J, Dr Manonmani G (2017), Today’s trendy saree blouse preference among the age group of 25-50 years women in Virudhunagar town, International Journal of Home Science 2017:3 (3):193-195, ISSN: 2395-7476
Paper Presentation
Athirstam J, 2014, Attitude of teachers towards teaching through ICT, National level on Indian Service Sectors in the Information and Communication Technology Era: Emerging Trends, Issues and Prospects, ANJAC, Sivakasi, ISBN 978-93-83191-09-3
Athirstam J, 2018, A Case Study of Rural Self Employment Training Institute in Virudhunagar District, National- Women Entrepreneurship in Comprehensive Environment – A Paradigm Shift in Indian Context, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, ISBN 978-81-935892-0-5
Athirstam J, 2019, Attitude of Adolescent girls towards Fashion, International conference on Advancement and Applications of Technology in Food and Textile Industry, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Madurai
Athirstam J, 2019, Marabu Vazhiunavu Muraigalum Inraiya Matrangalum,Thamizhilakiyangalil Marabum Maatrramum, ISBN: 978-81-935892-4-3
Athirstam J, 2019, A study on recent trends in shopping attire among adolescent girls, State level seminar on Careers in the Fashion Industry, under the aegis of Tex valley– Erode, G.Venkataswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti
Athirstam J, 2019, Role of Meditation for Stress Free Life in Today’s Modern World, International Conference on Scientific and Social Approaches to Mental Well being-2019, Department of Biochemistry, Zoology, Home Science & Botany, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar
Athirstam J, 2020, Challenges of the Indian Apparel Industry, International conference on Skills for Clothing Sector-Transforming the Training Functions (ICSCS-2020), ISBN 978-81-937479-8-8
Athirstam J, 2021, Textile Waste Management- To secure the nature, International Seminar-Modern Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion and Digital Marketing, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli
Athirstam J, 2021, Recent Development in Medical Textiles, International Seminar-Modern Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion and Digital Marketing, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli
Athirstam J, 2021, Development of E-Textiles for Aesthetic Purpose, International Conference on Change Makers and Innovators in Sustainable Fashion Industry, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
Athirstam J, 2021, Problems Faced by the Dressmakers - A Study, Industry 5.0 – Post Pandemic Transformation, International Virtual Conference. St.Joseph’s of Commerce, Patrician College of Arts and Science, Chennai
Athirstam J, 2023, A Study on Development of Reefer using Tailored Waste from Virudhunagar Town, National Conference on Developments in Sustainable Fashion and Clothing, G.Venkataswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti
Athirstam J, 2023, An Overview of Upcycling Textiles from Environmental Issues, National Conference on Developments in Sustainable Fashion and Clothing, G.Venkataswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti
Courses taught at UG level
Textiles
Clothing
Fashion
Dress Designing
Membership in Professional Bodies
Home Science Association of India - 2022-2023
Awards / Recognitions / Achievements
Resource person on Herbal Beauty Tips in Lions Club, Virudhunagar on 04.10.2016
Resource person on Ethical Sense in Dressing in VHNSN College, Virudhunagar on 06.08.2019
Member in Question Paper Scrutiny Board, G.Venataswamy College, Kovilpatti from 2020-2021
Member in Question Paper Scrutiny Board, G.Venataswamy College, Kovilpatti from 2021-2022
Best Paper Award ,Cash Prize-1000/-, "A Study on Development of Reefer using Tailored Waste from Virudhunagar Town", G.Venataswamy College, Kovilpatti on 07.03.2023
Subject Expert, Board of Studies for B.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion, S.F.R College, Sivakasi, 11.04.2019
Subject Expert, Board of Studies for Value added course, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, 25.10.2019
Subject Expert, Board of Studies for Diploma in Make Over Artist, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, 19.02.2021
Subject Expert, Board of Studies for Diploma in Dress Designing, Pope’s College, Sawyerpuram, 04.01.2023
Subject Expert, Board of Studies for Diploma in Dress Designing, Pope’s College, Sawyerpuram, 26.02.2019
Subject Expert in Board of Studies, Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women, Kilakarai, 20.06.2023