Faculty

LEADERSHIP

Archana Surana

Archana Surana

Founder & Director
Mentor - Fashion and Jewellery Department

Ms Archana Surana is a Design Educator, Mentor and Social Entrepreneur with 28 years of experience innovating in Design Education. She successfully carries forward a legacy of 22 years as the Founder and Director of ARCH College of Design and Business. She established vital pathways in specialised streams of Design Education by imparting Undergraduate and Post Graduate Level programs with International and National Certifications.

DESIGN CULTURE initiative is her mission to harness the power of Design among the aspirants of the creative and innovative domain, enabling them to become design leaders. She is Chairperson, Design Culture- Pink City Design Confluence 2022.

She is a Member of -the CII National Committee on Design India(2021-22) and has been a Scientific Committee member on International fashion research colloquiums. Former Dean- Fashion Design Faculty, Academic Council Member of Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU), and CBSE Committee on Skill Development.

She represents ARCH as a member of International forums- IFFTI, WDO, Cumulus and Industry & Academic bodies -FICCI-Flo, FDCI, IIID, IGBC, TPF, TIE Rajasthan.

US State Department and Rotary Foundation Alumnus, Vital Voices Lead Fellow, a Fortune and GAP Mentee, founded the Women Mentors Forum, WMF in 2014, impacting 1500+ women entrepreneurs and professionals.

An austere social entrepreneur, her contributions to youth and women empowerment have gained her recognition at the hands of former Indian President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, as a YUVA ICON.

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Benoy Thoompunkal

Benoy Thoompunkal

Advisor
Mentor - Interior and Graphic Department

As a practicing Design Consultant and Academician for over 32 years, he has worked in multiple fields of design, ranging from Heritage Conservation & Product Design to Interiors, Space & Structure, Lighting, Exhibitions & Display, Clock Design and Photography. He has also executed various national and international projects

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Rachana Sabikhi

Rachana Sabikhi

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Rachana Sabikhi has worked with diverse social enterprises in India and abroad for over 20 years. As a former CEO at FORHEX (Federation of Rajasthan Handicraft Exporters), she initiated the prestigious FORHEX Fair—a significant trade event that provides Handicraft Exporters and Artisans, at the same platform, to promote cultural heritage globally. She has also led training and placement programs across nine different streams.

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Yashpal Dagur

Yashpal Dagur

Senior Faculty
Jewellery Design & CAD

Academics with well-established jewellery firms like Jewels Emporium, Jewels Saga, Harrison’s, Vikas Gems, Pyramid Jewels etc. for both international and domestic markets. For the past 13 years, he has been associated with ARCH College of Design and Business. His area of expertise lies in training in the use of Graphic software that includes Auto-CAD, Reach Fashion Studio, Reach CAD, JCAD, Jewel CAD, 3Design, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustration, Front Page, etc.

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Anil Bose

Anil Bose

Dy. HOD
Communication Design

Anil Kumar Bose has an experience of over 25 years in the industry of Graphic Design, Animation and Photography. He has worked with TV based studios for motion graphics, e-Learning design for Magic Software, ITPrenuers and Liqvid learning. He was the chief designer at Triburg Centre for Learning. He has worked on corporate communication and branding for international NGOs like GAAMAC & LOGIN Asia. He has created learning based simulations for the managers and labour at Fair Labor Association Switzerland. He worked on Photo-features for a newspaper. Photography and Design faculty with different institutions in Delhi NCR. He is a Post Graduate from NID Ahmedabad and a BFA from Delhi College of Art.

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Shweta Saxena

Shweta Saxena

Academic Coordinator &
Senior Faculty Interior Design

She brings over 16 years of experience in the interior design industry, specialising in commercial projects, and more than 9 years of academic experience. As an ARCH alumna, she has spent over 2 years contributing to ARCH College, combining her professional expertise and creative insight to mentor and inspire the next generation of designers.

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Divya Soni

Divya Soni

Faculty
Jewellery Design

Divya completed her graduation with B.Sc. in jewellery design, with an overall industrial experience of 5 years. She is an alumnus of ARCH COLLEGE OF DESIGN AND BUSINESS. She has worked as a head Designer with a luxury design brand SYMETREE(Jaipur) and various other jewellery houses. Divya is an entrepreneur and creative director of a bespoke jewellery brand from Jaipur, 'DIVYASONI' which she started 2 years ago.

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Bhargav Mistry

Bhargav Mistry

Mentor - Product Designer

As a practicing Design Consultant for over 39 years, he has worked on multiple challenging projects across industrial & domestic products and equipment design. One of his successful projects has also received an international patent. Along with a long and diversified track record in design he also has three internationally acclaimed music albums.

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CORE

Rathindra Dolai

Rathindra Dolai

Faculty & Coordinator
Foundation & Product Design

Rathindra Dolai, holds a Master of Arts degree with Commendation in Industrial and Product Design from Ulster University of Arts, Belfast(2018-2019). He is the Registered Product Designer with Development Commissioner(Handicrafts), Ministry of Textile, Government of India. With five years of industry experience, he has worked in small and large organizations and has designed lighting fixtures, liquor products - packaging, liquor products branding and designing, and Cosmetics.

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Purnima Vyas

Purnima Vyas

Faculty
Interior Design

Purnima Vyas is an Alumnus of Arch college of design and business with an experience of 6 years in Interior design industry. She is an entrepreneur and principal designer at STUDIO EMARAT which she started in 2018 and has delivered 10 plus projects in and out of jaipur.
Her expertise lies in concept development, technical detailing and visualisation.

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Garima Tiwari

Garima Tiwari

Faculty, Fashion Textile Design
Projects Coordinator

A Post Graduate, M.Des in Textile Design from NID, Ahmedabad and a Graduate, B.Des in Textile Design, from NIFT Gandhinagar, she has an 8+ years of experience in Student mentoring and Projects Management.
Currently, Garima is working as a Project Coordinator and overseeing the Design Business Incubator (ADBI - HUB_IN) set up and courses at ARCH. In addition to this, she is responsible for writing and handling new projects (both national and international) for fundraising, among other roles.
Over the years, Garima has worked closely with various constituents of the design industry and has also provided consultancy services to design-based social enterprises. She is a research scholar and is currently pursuing her PhD under the Fashion and Textiles Department from Banasthali Vidyapith.

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Udayveer Singh

Udayveer Singh

Coordinator
Design Culture Co Create

An alumnus of NIFT Bengaluru and an experienced textile engineer. He has a rich experience in the textile as well as in fashion industry and has worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion industry, including Myntra, Lee, Wrangler, Trident Limited, Arvind Limited, and Raymond where he gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in various aspects of textile and fashion business, including product design, manufacturing, and quality assuarance.
He is a proficient project manager and has successfully managed multiple projects in the textile and fashion industry. He has a strong command over the latest technical advancements in the field.

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Narjis Bhargav

Narjis Bhargav

Senior Faculty
Fashion Design

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Charu Thukral

Charu Thukral

Faculty
Interior Design

Charu Thukral is a graduate in Interior Architecture & Designing. She has a deep knowledge & industry experience in furniture designing and residential & hospitality projects. Apart from her profession, she is an avid sportsperson and has been recognized among the top 10 female marathon runners in India.

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Aditi Vyas

Aditi Vyas

Faculty
Assistant Professor - Jewellery Design

Aditi is a design graduate with a specialization in soft material applications. With a keen interest in craft research, she has authored an academic paper on Phad Painting. With a solid background in academia, she has three years of teaching experience. Additionally, she has worked with and guided students on numerous industry projects, while working with Arch. She is also an enthusiast of Surface Design, known for her explorative mindset.

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Simran Samtani

Divya Sharma

Faculty,
Interior Design

Divya Sharma brings over 25 years of experience in the interior design industry and administration. With 5.6 years in academics at NIFD and ARCH, she blends industry insight with education. Her role as an administrative executive spans several reputed colleges across multiple cities in India, reflecting her versatility and leadership.

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PRO

Yunus Khimani

Yunus Khimani

Senior Faculty
Artist & Educator

A Post-graduate in Painting from Faculty of Fine Arts, M. S. University of Baroda. He has 24 years teaching experience in various art and design institutes in India. He has been a practicing artist for over 40 years. Former Dean of Under Graduate program at Indian Institute of Crafts & Design in Jaipur and he was Director of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust and Jaigarh Public Charitable Trust in City Palace, Jaipur for 9 years.

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Khemraj Kala

Khemraj Kala

Senior Faculty
Interior Design

Khemraj Kala has an experience of over 18 years in the industry in Visual Merchandising. He is a Graduate from NID Ahmedabad and a MBA in Retail and Marketing Management. He acted as Head Visual Merchandiser with Mothercare and Blackberry’s among other brands.

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Sampat Jhorar

Sampat Jhorar

Senior Faculty
Foundation Studies

An Architect and a Landscape Designer by qualification. Alumnus of CEPT University, Ahmedabad. He has a total experience of 12 years in the field of Landscape Architecture and 6 years in academics. With a strong inclination towards mountain landscapes, he did regional level research on The Plateau of Cherrapunjee and on the fragile Landscape of lower Himalayan regions.

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Dr. Shefali Arora

Dr. Shefali Arora

Faculty
Graphic Design Communication

Dr. Shefali Arora, Doctorate by profession and ESL Trainer by passion, did her CELTA (University of Cambridge) recently from Oxford House, Barcelona. Shefali holds a Ph.D. in Management with specialization in Consumer Behaviour from IIS University, Jaipur. She has also done PGDM (Marketing & Finance) and M.com (EAFM, B.ad). Shefali has a vast teaching experience of 8 years, which includes a comprehensive range of subjects both inside; classroom and virtual environment. Her specializations are Branding, Strategic Management, Business Communication and Training Development.

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Nishi Jajoo

Nishi Jajoo

Faculty
Interior Design

A graduate from SNDT University, Mumbai she has an experience of 20 years in Interior Design & Project Management. Currently leading a reputable firm Design Elements for Interior Designing and Architectural Development. Her expertise like in Technical & Execution on Interior Projects.

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Anish Hatwal

Ekashwar khatwal

Faculty
Graphic Design Communication

Ekashwar khatwal is a Concept artist, illustrator, and 2d/3d Animator. His expertise lies in designing Concept art for movies and video games, he has designed and executed Murals and several illustration books for Children's for different NGOs, he is also interested in digital music-making, learning filmmaking, Photography & books.

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Rajat Vashishtha

Rajat Vashishtha

Faculty
Interior & Product Design

An alumnus of IICD and has 9 years of experience as a Professional Industrial Expert in the design industry. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is an accomplished entrepreneur and founder of Studio Design Tree, which specializes in interior design and execution, and Indian Design Tree, which exports furniture. His expertise lies in product development, with a focus on innovation and technical understanding.

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Rajat Vashishtha

Neilamber Bhardwaj

Faculty
Product Design

Neilamber Bhardwaj is a postgraduate in Industrial and Product Design with three years of industry experience and over five years in academics. Beginning his journey in Furniture and Graphic Design, he brings a rich, cross-disciplinary perspective. Passionate about innovative material use, he has created unique paper accessories while working with Ratan Papers Pvt. Ltd. and other design-forward companies.

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Bhavna Sharma

Bhavna Sharma

Faculty
Design Communication & Photography

Bhavna is a versatile visual content producer with a career spanning over a decade. Her journey began after completing a Postgraduate Diploma in TV Production in 2009. Setting her sights on infotainment, Bhavna crafted an impressive portfolio that opened doors to prestigious opportunities. She has worked with renowned organizations such as and has extensively covered events like MTB Himalaya and Raid de Himalaya, the world's highest motorsports rally.

Collaborating with esteemed brands like Royal Enfield, Triumph Motorcycles India, Wrangler, Tata Tea, RTDC, and the Indian Army, Bhavna has honed her skills as a still photographer, show host, blogger, vlogger, and motorcycle rider. Her most fulfilling projects include collaborations with Earth Touch, the largest wildlife archive in South Africa, and Sanctuary Asia Wildlife magazine.

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TECH

Nirmal Soni

Nirmal Soni

Faculty
Interior Design

Nirmal has 12+years’ experience in archite cture & interior design industry. He holds a masters degree in design and diploma in architecture. He is the founder of an architecture visualization firm in Jaipur. He is popularly known for visualization and creative acumen in industrial software.

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Bharat Bhushan

Bharat Bhushan

Faculty
Technician - Jewelry Lab

Bharat Bhushan is a technician in the Jewellery department at ARCH and holds 23 years of experience, including 11 years in the industry. With a decade of expertise in the Kundan Meena industry, he is a master of jewellery manufacturing with a diverse skill set that encompasses casting, enamelling, stone cutting, carving, stone setting, jewellery lock changes, engraving, and embossing, among other production techniques.

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Manju Sharma

Manju Sharma

Faculty
Technician - Textile Lab

Manju Sharma is a dedicated professional with 5 years of experience at ARCH College, and specializes in traditional hands-on textile techniques. Her expertise includes block printing, tie & dye, batik, the use of natural dyes, and weaving.

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Kanhaiya Lal

Kanhaiya Lal

Faculty
Technician - Wood Lab

Kanhaiya Lal, has an impressive 35 years of experience in woodworking and metal fabrication including 15 years in industry. With a profound understanding of craftsmanship in wood, he has expert skills in furniture making extending to prototypes and structures in space for exhibitions and display. His skills basic lab tools repair.

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Ramesh Chandra Sharma

Ramesh Chandra Sharma

Faculty
Technician - Fashion Lab

Ramesh Chandra Sharma, with 27 years of experience, is a skilled professional in pattern making, fabricating, stitching, garment construction, and surface ornamentation.

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Himanshu Angira

Himanshu Angira

Faculty
Technical - Interior Design

Himanshu holds a B.Tech degree in Automobile Mechanical Engineering and has over seven years of experience in both academia and industry. His career includes three years in academia, dedicated to fostering student growth and innovation, and four years in the industry, where he has worked on various projects using software such as AutoCAD, 3ds Max, V-Ray, SketchUp, CATIA, SolidWorks, Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, RDWorks, ANSYS, ArtCAM, Corona Renderer, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and event design software.

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Business

Dr. Ankush Kumar

Dr. Ankush Kumar

Faculty
General Hindi

Ankush has completed his M.Phil and PhD. He has also done a diploma in journalism and transcription. He has over 12 years of academic experience and has been associated with many institutions as an academic advisor.

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Sona Sen

Sona Sen

Faculty
Course Coordinator BBA

Sona Sen, with over 15 years of experience, is an expert in HR and Marketing, holding multiple degrees including an MBA and MHRM, and is pursuing a Ph.D. She has published in Scopus journals, won numerous academic and extracurricular awards, and excels in teaching, research, and curriculum development.

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Sona Sen

Dr. Sunita Sharma

Faculty
BBA

Dr. Sunita Sharma holds a Ph.D in Police Science and Criminology. An academician with 6 years of teaching and 4 years of research experience in HRM, Commerce, and Labour Law. Awarded a national-level scholarship by the Ministry of Home Affairs for Ph.D. research. Skilled in curriculum design, student engagement, and cross-functional academic coordination.

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Sona Sen

Ankit Sharma

Faculty
BBA

Ankit Sharma is an experienced professional with over 16 years in education, entrepreneurship, sales, manufacturing, and business development. An MBA in Marketing and a B.Tech graduate, he currently serves as Assistant Professor at Poornima University and leads a cable manufacturing venture. With diverse corporate and academic experience, he aims to contribute meaningfully to dynamic organizations.

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Elected to Cumulus Executive Board

Elected to Cumulus Executive Board

Our city's pride Archana Surana, Founder & Director, ARCH College of Design & Business has been elected for the 8th Cumulus Executive Board (2022-2025) to represent India on 356 Member Institutions- Cumulus Executive Board.

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Keynote address on Design Culture (S) for Peace

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Finale Keynote Address

Finale Keynote Address- Pink City Design Confluence 2022

Mr Surya Vanka, Founder & Chief Designer, Authentic Design Former Director of User Experience, Microsoft joined the ceremony for the Finale Keynote Address where he shared.
Citation of Honour

Citation of Honour to Mr. Srini Srinivasan, President, WDO

ARCH College of Design & Business presented the citation of Honour to Mr Srini Srinivasan President of World Design Organisation for his inspired leadership at the helm of the World Design Organisation(WDO) and his outstanding contribution to spreading design culture.
Award Ceremony- Pink City Design

Award Ceremony- Pink City Design Confluence 2022

Gayatri A. Rathore, Principal Secretary- Tourism, Art & Culture, Government of Rajasthan; Pradymuna Vyas, Advisor- Confederation of Indian Industry (CIl), Board Member- World Design Organisation (WDO) & Immediate Past Director- National Institute of Design
P-R-E Workshop in association

P-R-E Workshop in association with IxDa & Cumulus

A P-R-E: Practise - Research - Education Workshop by Cumulus & IxDA was conducted by Eija Salmi, Secretary-General, Cumulus International and Alok Nandi, Managing Director Partner
21st CII India Design Summit'21

21st CII India Design Summit'21

ARCH College of Design & Business as Knowledge Partner with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held the 21st CII India Design Summit, on 8th-10th December 2021. The 3-day event via the CII hive platform was themed "Design for Circular Economy".
17th JJS- Jaipur Jewellery Show’21

17th JJS- Jaipur Jewellery Show’21

ARCH exhibited its Jewellery Department’s work, providing ARCH’s students and graduates the opportunity to showcase their work at such a Grand Platform. Jewellery Designers and ARCH Alumni Shrishti Bhardwaj, Label-Also and Riya Soni, Label-Inari too exhibited their work.
22nd World Education Summit'21

22nd World Education Summit'21

Ms Archana Surana sat as a panelist at the 22nd World Education Summit 2021: a premier global event on innovation in education. Organised by Elets the event was a congregation of leaders from the global education fraternity sharing their ideas to reinvent, redesign and revamp education.

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