Assoc Professor Rajiv Padhye
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Assoc Professor |
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School / |
Fashion & Textiles |
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Contact Details |
+(61 3) 9925 9124 |
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Location |
Building: 512 |
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College/Portfolio |
Design & Social Context |
Qualifications
B Sc (Chemistry) B Sc (Textile Technology) Ph D (Leeds)C Text, FTI, C Col
Key activities
Discipline Head, Research Coordinator and PG supervisor
Industry Experience
1980-1982 Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing company Mumbai India1995-1997 Australian Dyeing company Clifton Hills Victoria Australia
Professional interests
- 2003 Vice president Textile Institute Victoria
Current-member of:
- Textile Institute Victoria
- Society of Dyers and Colourists Victoria
- Technical Textiles and Non woven Association of Australia
- AATCC- USA
- Hindu Society of Victoria
Accomplishments
Awarded FTI ( Fellow of Textile Institute, UK) in 2000 highest professional award recognised internationally
Awarded International Wool Secretariat Travelling Fellowship to present a paper at 7th IWTR conference, Tokyo Japan, 1985
Recipient of International Wool Secretariat, UK Ph D Fellowship in 1982,-1985 at University of Leeds, UK on a project entitled Dyeing of Wool with Phosphonated and Carboxylated reactive dyes.
Research
Dr Rajiv Padhye is chartered Textile Technologist and Fellow of the Textile Institute, UK. He holds TWO bachelor degrees and PhD from Leeds, UK
Over 25 years Rajiv is in Textile industry and has worked on a shop floor mainly in wet processing area as well as in research and academic field. His expertise is in the areas of Chemical Technology and Processing of Textiles, Dyeing and Finishing, Fibre Chemistry, Nanotechnology and Performance textiles. Rajiv has received various research grants since 2002 and was the chief investigator for Ballistic Armour project funded by Australian Wool Innovation which has been patented in 2008-09. Also has published his researches on widely differing topics in various journals.
Research Funding
Defense Material Technology Centre Project 2 (2010-11) - $50,000
CFA- Kneepad assessment (2010) - $6,000
Researcher in Business with United Boded Fabric (2010) - $18,000
CFA- UV resistance fabric (2010) - $12,000
AFP- anti stabbing + training (2009-10)-$ 13,500
Defense Material Technology Centre Project 1 (2009-2011)-$120,000
City west water- (2006- 2008) - $ 45,000
Australian Wool Innovation- (2004-2007) - $ 470,000
International Fibre Centre- (2002-2006) - $ 180,000
Australian Postgraduate Award- (2001-2005) - $ 120,000
Melbourne Fire Brigade- (2007) -$10,000
UNDP- India (1991-1993) - $ 20,000
Patent
Fibre- blends ballistic fabrics for use as protection against high-speed impacts.
List of Publications / Conference Presentations
Rajiv has published his researches on widely differing topics in various journals.
Refereed Journals-
1. “Sewing Performance of Stretch Denim” R Padhye and R Nayak, Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Vol.6 Number 3 (2010), p 1-9
2. “Recent advancements in Electrospinning Process” R Padhye, L Arnold and R Nayak , Melliand International Worldwide Textile Journal Vol 1-2 March (2010), p 17-18 ISSN 0947-9163
3. “Melt-electrospinning for Production of Nanofibres” R Padhye, L Arnold and R Nayak . The Indian Textile Journal Vol CXX Number 9 (2010), P 73-76 ISSN 0019-6436
4. “Influence of chitosan post treatment parameters on the fixation of pigment-based inks on ink-jet-printed cotton fabrics” R Padhye, N Momin and A Khatri, Journal of Applied Polymer Science Vol 119 Number 5 (2010), p 2495-2501 ISSN 1097-4628
5. “Melt-electrospinning for Production of Nanofibres” R Padhye, L Arnold and R Nayak, Textile Asia Vol 2 Feb-March (2010), p 25-29 ISSN 0049-3554
6. “Use of tetra-sodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate in pad-steam dyeing of cotton with reactive dyes”, Quaid-E-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering, Science & Technology, Pakistan. Vol 9 Number 1 (2010), p 1-6 ISSN 1665-8607
7. "A non-destructive method for thickness measurement of thin electrospun membranes using white light profilometry." N Affendi, L Kyratzis, Y Truong, R Padhye and L Arnold, Journal of Materials Science November (2009)
8. “Application of Wool in High-Velocity Ballistic Protective Fabrics” R. Padhye, L. Arnold and k. Sinnappoo, Textile Research Journal
9. “Recent developments in Electro-spinning Process” R. Nayak, R. Padhye and L Arnold, Chemical Fibres International (2009)
10. “Melt-electrospinning for the production of nanofibres” R K Nayak, R Padhye and L Arnold, Asian Textile Journal –October (2009) p 30-32
11. “Production of Novel Surfaces by Electro-spinning” -R. Padhye, L. Arnold and R. Nayak, Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis, Technical Series, vol. LVIII, Sibiu (2009), p 128-137, ISSN 1583-7149
12. “Chitosan based post treatment for cotton fabric ink jet printed with pigmented inks: part-1”, R. Padhye, N. Momin and K. Sinnappoo, Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis, Technical Series, vol. LIV, Sibiu (2007), p 43-52,ISSN 1583-7149
13. “High speed concept for manufacturing Bi-shrinkage yarns” R. Padhye and Suprit Sing, Journal for Asia on Textiles and Apparel, 2, p 1-5, (2007), ISSN 1015-8138
14. “New High speed concept for Bi-shrinkage Yarns Manufacture” R. Padhye and Suprit Sing, Chemical Fibers International Journal, vol 57, issue 1/2, p 49-52, (2007) ISSN-0340-3343
15. “Polyethylene Napthalate: A next step in Polyester Development” R. Padhye, N. Momin and K. Sinnappoo, Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis, Technical Series, vol. LIII, Sibiu (2006) ISSN 1583-7149
16. “Dyeing of Wool with Azoics.” R Padhye, Colourage, vol.37, July (1990) pp 24-27
17. “Dyeing of Wool with Phosphonated and Carboxylated reactive dyes – Reaction Mechanism”, R Padhye and I Rattee, Colourage, vol.34, October (1987) pp 33-35 Reprint
18. “Effect of Mordants on dyeing of cotton with vegetable dyes.” R Padhye and D Rathi, Textile Dyers and Printers, vol.23, December (1990) pp 41-45
Refereed Conferences-
19. “Biodegradable Organic Salts for Reactive Dyeing of Cotton” A Khatri, R Padhye, M White, IFFTI (International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes) Annual Conference (2010) Taiwan ISBN 978-986-6221-10-1
20. “Innovative Wool-Synthetic blend fabrics for personnel protection” R. Padhye, L. Arnold and K. Sinnappoo, IFFTI (International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes) Annual Conference (2010) Taiwan ISBN 978-986-6221-10-1
21. “Medical Textiles - An Innovative Response for Sustainable Healthcare” S Islam, L Arnold and R Padhye IFFTI (International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes) Annual Conference (2010) Taiwan ISBN 978-986-6221-10-1
22. “Application of phase change materials in textiles and apparel” Sinnappoo Kanesalingam, Rajiv Padhye and Saniyat Islam, 1st International Conference on Textile and Apparel ICTA-2010, ISBN 978-984-33-1192-4 Dhaka Bangladesh January (2010) pp 56-59
23. “Automotive Textiles – fashion, well-being and future perspectives” R Padhye L. Arnold and S. Islam, IFFTI International conference, UK April (2009)
24. “Techno –commercial importance of polyethylene naphthalate” R. Padhye, N. Momin, K. Sinnappoo and R. Gupta CHEMECA conference proceedings, Melbourne, (2007)
25. “Techno- Commercial Implications of Polyester firbre in Textile Industry” R. Padhye, N. Momin, K. Sinnappoo and R. Gupta CHEMECA conference proceedings, NZ September (2006)
26. “Fashion, Function and the Future” R. Padhye INTERMESH Organised by RMIT Fashion Melbourne (2004)
27. “Smart Skills for the Wool Value Chain” R Padhye P Chaubal China International Wool and Wool Textile Conference, Shanghai, China 10th Oct (2002)
28. “Wool Carpets: Substitute for BCF dyed Nylon?” R Padhye B Raymond 16th International Symposium, SDCANZ, Melbourne, (Oct.2000)
29. “Modification in Kubelka – Munk’s equation for acid dyes on wool.” R Padhye P Mhaispurkar 9th International Wool Textile Research Conference, Italy, (1995).
Other Publications-
30. “Ballistic fabric” Provisional Patent submitted, 21st April (2008). R. Padhye and L. Arnold Patent Number: 2008901932
31. “Cotton Going Green” S Islam, S Ratnapandian and R Padhye Bangladesh Textile Journal Nov-Dec (2009) ISSN-1998-2712 pp 33
32. “Application of natural fibre in ballistic protective fabrics” R. Padhye and L. Arnold Natural Fibres Conference Frankfurt Germany June (2009)
33. “Application of Microencapsulation in Textiles” R. Padhye, S. Islam, K. Sinnappoo, N. Momin Bangladesh Textile Journal Jan-Feb (2009) ISSN-1998-2712
34. “Environmentally Improved Approach for Pad-Steam Dyeing of Cotton with Reactive Dyes Using Sodium Edetate” R. Padhye, M. White and A. Khatri, International Conference on Energy and Environment Islamabad Pakistan February (2009)
35. Arnold L.N. and Padhye R. (2007) Australasian Textiles & Fashion Vol.27, p.29, March/April (2007).
36. “Managing Education or Educating Management?” R Padhye P Chaubal, New Frontiers in Learning and Development for the Fashion and Textile Value Chain Fashion and Textiles: the New Frontiers Design, Technology and Business, IFFTI International Conference 2002, Hong Kong 7th November (2002).
37. “Global Textile Education & Research for Post 2005 Economics: opportunity for Indo-Australia Collaboration” R Padhye P Chaubal, 57th ALL India Textile Conference, Chandigarh, India. 24th Nov (2001)
38. “Smart Textiles for the New Millennium” R Padhye, 6thTexpression, International Conference, New Delhi, India 29thNov (2000)
39. “Degumming of silk with Soaps and Detergents.” R Padhye and M Sakha, Current Researchers in HomeScience, vol.8, (1993) pp 33-39
40. “Handloom Saris and Khans of Northern Karnataka.” R Padhye and S Giriwalkar, New Cloth Market, April (1993), pp16-25
41. “New Approaches in Printing on Wool.” Current Researchers in Home Sciences, vol.5, (1992) pp 45-51
42. “Degumming of Silk at low temperature.” R Padhye and M Sakha Colour Chronicle (Sandoz Publication), January (1992) pp 12
43. “Assessment of the Textiles Auxiliaries and their effect on physical properties of the Textile fibres.” Current Researchers in Home Sciences, vol.1, (1990) pp 47-50
44. “Dyeing of Wool with Phosphonated and Carboxylated reactive dyes - Reaction Mechanism”- 43rd All India Textiles Conference, Bombay, India, Textiles Today and Tomorrow March (1986). pp 324-332
45. “Improvement in Fastness and Fixation of Phosphonic and carboxylic Dyes on Wool” 7th IWTR Conference, Tokyo, Japan, Oct. (1985). pp 59-68
46. Research Project Report- Arnold L. Padhye R (2005)“Application of Wool in Ballistic Protection - Failure Modes for Ballistic Fabrics” RMIT University Milestone Report TM03, AWI Project FT278, pp.32, July 2005
47. Research Project Report- Arnold L. Padhye R (2005)“Application of Wool in Ballistic Protection” RMIT University Milestone Report TMS04, AWI Project FT278, pp. 22, October 2005
48. Research Project Report- Arnold L. Padhye R (2006)“Application of Wool in Ballistic Protection” RMIT University Milestone Report TMS05, AWI Project FT278, pp. 15, March 2006
49. Research Project Report- Arnold L. Padhye R (2006)“Application of Wool in Ballistic Protection - Impact and Ballistic Tests on Wool/Kevlar Blend ballistic Panels”, RMIT University Supplementary Milestone Report TMS05, AWI Project FT278, pp. 25, May 2006
50. Research Project Report- Arnold L. Padhye R (2006)“Application of Wool in Ballistic Protection – Tear Strength Tests on Wool/Kevlar Blend Ballistic Panels” RMIT University Milestone Report TMS06, AWI Project FT278, pp. 10, June 2006
51. Research Project Report- Arnold L. Padhye R (2006)“Application of Wool in Ballistic Protection – Analysis of NIJ Level IIIA Ballistic Tests of July 2006”, RMIT University Milestone Report TMS07, AWI Project FT278, pp. 14, August 2006
52. Research Project Report- Arnold L. Padhye R (2007) “Application of Wool in Ballistic Protection – Analysis of NIJ Level IIIA Ballistic Tests of August 2007”, RMIT University Supplementary Report, AWI Project FT278, pp. 7, November 2007
53. Research Project Report- Arnold L, Padhye R (2010) “Effect of UV Exposure on the Strength of Fabrics Applied as Outer Apparel for Fire-fighters” RMIT report to Country Fire Authority
54. Research Project Report- Padhye R, Fergusson S. Nayak R (2010) “Fire Retardant Treatments for Cotton-Blends” RMIT report to United Bonded Fabrics
55. Research Project Report- Padhye R, Fergusson S, Islam S Kanesalingam S (2011) “Investigation of shrinkage behaviour of FR- over Trouser Kneepad” RMIT report to Country Fire Authority
56. Research Project Report- Arnold L, Padhye R, Fergusson S, Cowper E (2011) “Investigation of the damage characteristics in knitted fabrics resulting from stabbing attack” RMIT University report to Australian Federal Police
57. Research Project Report- Arnold L, Padhye R, Kanesalingam S and Vijayan A (2011) “Protective Fabrics to Mitigate Blast Impact for Use in Military Uniforms”RMIT University report to Defence Material Technology Centre
58. Research Project Report- Padhye R, Fergusson S, Islam S (2011) “Investigation of Mildew Growth on BRADMILL Outdoor Canvas Fabric” RMIT University Report
59. Research Project Report- Padhye R, Orchid T (2011) “Weathering of rigid external canvas panels” RMIT report to Jayco pty ltd
Research Supervision
Rajiv is also a Post Graduate Research Supervisor with impressive postgraduate research completion record.
Design and Social Context Research Supervisors
Scholarships and prizes
- Awarded FTI ( Fellow of Textile Institute, UK) in 2000 highest professional award recognised internationally
- Awarded International Wool Secretariat Travelling Fellowship to present a paper at 7th IWTR conference, Tokyo Japan, 1985
- Recipient of International Wool Secretariat, UK Fellowship in 1982, for 3 years to conduct Ph.D. at University of Leeds, UK on a project entitled Dyeing of Wool with Phosphonated and Carboxylated reactive dyes.