Dr. Akhtarul Islam Amjad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Technology at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Panchkula, India. He also serves as Centre Coordinator for the Foundation Programme. With over 12 (till 2026) years of industrial, research, and academic experience, his expertise spans textile engineering, sustainable manufacturing, garment technology, and fashion technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering and an M.Tech. in Textile Engineering and Management from National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar. His research interests include sustainable textiles, recycled fibres, textile recycling, artificial intelligence in fashion, smart textiles, and sustainable product development.