• Directed and written films showcased at IFFK, SIGNS, Brisbane, Detmold (Germany), and Cinema d’Arte (Italy).
• Former Assistant Project Director & Academic Coordinator at KSID.
• An alumini of Film and TV Institute of India, Pune
• A stalwart in the field, he drives practice-based learning grounded in industry standards.

• 10+ Years of Teaching Experience 

• Passionate about integrating technology, creativity, and innovation in education and research.

• Experienced in mentoring students, coordinating academic initiatives, and conducting skill-development programs.

• Research interests include AI-driven solutions, data-informed decision-making, sustainable development, and tourism analytics. 

• 20 years of professional experience in academics & design (fashion) industry.
•  Directed consultancy projects translating industry needs.
•  Consultant for brands on design strategy, product development, and trend forecasting.
• Reliable industry partnerships resulting in internships, live projects, and placement opportunities
  (Craft, brand & media sectors)

• Experienced in Product Design, Design Research, and Creative Practice
• Worked on product development, installation art, and interdisciplinary design projects
• Former Design Tutor with expertise in Design Thinking and User-Centred Design                                                                           

•  Software Project Management, MIS – Management Information Systems expert
•  Service Marketing, Digital/Retail Marketing, Marketing Management expert
• Member of Curriculum Board, KTU
• Faculty member for Tata Consultancy Services Academic Interface Program

Head of Department of Communication Design, at KSID
Visiting Faculty, NID Bangalore
Design Consultant, Aglet Design, Bengaluru 2011 – 2015
Design Consultant, The Higher Taste Project Touchstone Foundation, Bangalore 2013-2015
Scrutiny Board Member for the design programmes, B.Des Kerala Technical University(KTU)

Amar Rajan is an organisational psychologist and Founder-Director of MindCarter Psychological Services (est. 2015), specialising in psychometrics, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness. He holds an MPhil in Consulting Psychology and an MA in Applied Psychology from the University of Kerala, along with a Certificate in Occupational Test Use from the University of Cambridge, UK. His scholarship on research ethics and institutional accountability includes the book Ethical Oversight and Its Absence: The Architecture of Legitimacy in Non-Compliant Research — An Indian Case Study and a peer-reviewed publication with Springer Nature, Media Dissemination of Non-Compliant Research: Threats to Public Trust, Ethical Standards, and Systemic Integrity.

• Founder & Executive Director of DT Leadership that shapes innovation leadership across Southeast Asia using Design Thinking as a core methodology.
• Recognized in design thinking, coaching senior leaders and driving innovation through training, hackathons, and thought leadership shared via LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Works closely with boards, executive senior leadership, managers, and executives across various industries to foster innovation and drive business growth.

• Led two major World Bank projects: Jalanidhi and KSTP
• Launched the award-winning Compassionate Kozhikode campaign, using social media to mobilize volunteers and implement community projects like Operation Sulaimani (free meals), Yo Appoppa (enhancing the quality of life of the elderly) among the others
• Directed and co-wrote the short film Daivakanam (The God Particle), exploring time and existence which was premiered at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in 2018.

• Industrial Designer with over 14 years of professional experience; Served as an industrial designer and design educator,
• PhD in Product Design, a master’s degree in Industrial Design and a bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering.
• Current research focuses on understanding consumer perception mechanisms to create sustainable materials that foster positive user experiences and enhance aesthetic sustainability.
• Led Industrial Design at SABIC India, handling projects in Railways, Defense, Healthcare, and Consumer Appliances.