Profile

Name : Dr.Krushang Arvind Thakore

Designation : Professor

Email ID : krushangthakore@rediffmail.com

Areas of Specialization : Textile Chemical Processes & Quality management

Total Experience : R& D: 25 Years Academic : 1 Year 7 Months Industry : 14 Years

Educational Qualification :
Degree Branch / Specialisation University Year of Passing
UG B.Sc. / Chemistry Gujarat University, India 1973
PG M.Sc./ Organic Chemistry &
Gujarat University, India 1976
Dyes
Ph.D. Ph.D. / Textile Chemistry Gujarat University, India 1985
PDF PDF / Textile Chemistry N.C.State Univeristy, USA 1992

Consultancy Work :
Organization/
S. No. Nature of Work Amount in Rs. Year
Agency
Development work in progress - October 2011
BIT Development and Transfer of Know – Under Investigation to February
1.
How for Salt –Less Dyeing Process 2012
for Cellulosic Textiles

List of Publications:
1. K. A. Thakore, “Ultrasound applications in exhaust and pad-batch dyeing of cotton fabric,” American
Association of Textile Chemist and Colourist (AATTC), July 2011.

2. K. A. Thakore and K. S. Mehta “Improved efficiency through sensitization of cellulose,” The Indian Textile
Journal, Vol. 121, no. 1. Oct. 2010.

3. K. A. Thakore, “Ultrasound- A Novel technique for textile wet processing applications,” Asian Textile
Journal, April/ May 1994, pp 35-43.

4. C. B. Smith. and K. A. Thakore, “The Effect of Ultrasound on Fiber Reactive Dye Hydrolysis,” Textile
Chemist and Colorist, Vol. 23(1), 1991, pp. 23-25.

5. K. A. Thakore and C. B. Smith, “The Effect of Ultrasound on the Diffusion Coefficient of C.I Direct Red 81
in Cellulose,” Dean Hite and Mark C. Textile Chemist and Colorist. Vol. 22(11), 1990, pp. 20-22.

6. K. A. Thakore, C. B. Smith and T. G. Clapp, “Application of Ultrasound to Textile Wet Processing,”

American Dyestuff Reporter, Vol. 79(10), 1990, pp. 30-38.

7. K. A. Thakore, “Spot Tests for the Identification of Zari” Colourage, Vol ,36(19), 1989, pp.13-19.
 8. K. A. Thakore and R. M.Mittal, “Influence of Auxiliaries in Disperse Dyeing Polyester,” American Dyestuff
Reporter, Vol. 76(9), 1987, pp. 5, 66-76.

9. K. A. Thakore and S. V. Gokhale J., “Ensure Consistency in Shade in Polyester / Cotton fabrics,” Text.
Association India, Vol. 49(10), 1988, pp. 82-86.

10. R M. Mittal and K. A. Thakore, “Reproducibility of Polyester Dyeing with Disperse Dyes,” ATIRA Technical
Digest, Vol. 19(2), 1985, pp. 33-39.,

11. K. A. Thakore and S. V. Gokhale, “Industrial Shade sorting- an Olive Green shade for defense,” The Indian
Textile Journal, Vol. 97(1), 1986, pp. 118.

12. K. A. Thakore, “A Physico- chemical Studies of Applying Ultrasound to Textile Dyeing,” American Dyestuff
Reporter, Vol. 79(5),(4) & (6), 1990, pp. 38-43.

13. K. A. Thakore, “Application of Ultrasound in Dyeing of Cotton Fabric with Direct Dyes- Part I, Dyeing
Kinetics,” Indian Journal of Textile Research, Vol. 13, 1988, pp. 133- 139.

14. K. A. Thakore, “Application of Ultrasound in Dyeing of Cotton Fabric with Direct Dyes- Part I, Diffusion
Kinetics,” Indian Journal of Textile Research, Vol. 13, 1988, pp. 208 – 212.

15. R. C. Shah and K. A. Thakore, “ Effect of Heat Setting Temperature on Dye ability of some Disperse Dyes on
Polyester,” Colourage, Vol. 27 (16), 1980, pp. 3 -7.

16. G. M. Venkatesh, K. A. Thakore, “Computer Colour Matching System for disperse Dyes on Polyester/ cotton
Blends” Colourage, Vol. 27(16), 1980, pp. 3-8.

17. K. A. Thakore, “A New Development in fabric Preparation - Kuster's Bleaching System with Flexnip,” ATIRA
Communication of Textiles, Vol. 26 (1), March 1992, pp. 17-24.

18. K. A. Thakore , C. S. Rao and J. R. Modi, “Shade Variation in Piece Dyed Fabrics for Garment
Manufacturing,” Colourage, Vol. 36 (1), 1989, pp. 13-20.

19. R. C. Shah and K. A. Thakore, “Dye Built-up Properties of Reactive Dyes,” the Indian Textile Journal, Vol.
92(2), 1982, pp. 103-113.

20. R. C. Shah and K. A. Thakore, “Dyeing with Disperse Dyes,” The Indian Textile Journal, Vol. 91(6), 1981,
pp.129-134.

21. R. C. Shah and K. A. Thakore, “Shade Variation in Dyeing of Polyester and Polyester / Cotton Blend fabrics,”
ATIRA technical Digest, Vol. 14(1), 1980, pp. 20-23.

Publication in Conference:

1. K. A. Thakore, “Ultrasonic in Textile Dyeing Processes,” in 28th Journal of Society of Dyers and Colorist,
Oakland, New Zealand, 27 July 1998.
 2. K. A. Thakore and K. S. Mehta, “Salt - less Dyeing of Cellulosic Fibers,” in 19th ATIRA Technological
Conference, Ahmedabad, April 1996, pp. 94 -100.

3. K. A. Thakore and K. S. Mehta, “New possibilities in Dyeing - An Approach to Handle Energy and
Environmental Issues,” in 18th ATIRA Technological Conference, Ahmedabad, March 1995, pp. 55-62.

4. K. A. Thakore, “Eco- Friendly Energy Efficient Dyeing Process for Cotton and Polyester/cotton Blend
Fabrics,” in TECHON- 95 Conference, March 1995.

5. K. A. Thakore, “Ultrasound -A Novel Technique for Textile Processing Applications,” in Bi-Lateral

Symposium between Japan and India on Chemical Processing of Textiles, IIT, New Delhi, Nov. 1993, pp. 35-
43.

6. K. A. Thakore, “Ultrasound Dyeing- From Technique to Process Technology,” in 34th Joint Technological
Conference, Organised by ATIRA, BTRA, SITRA and NITRA, April 1993, pp. 123-127.

7. K A Thakore, “The possibilities and challenges of using ultrasound in textile wet process,” in Textile Industry
Symposia organized by Industryial Electrotechnology Laboratory at N. C State University , Raleigh, USA.
May 16, 1990.

8. K. A. Thakore, “Spot Tests for the Identification of Zari” in Handloom Institute, Varanasi, 1989.

9. K. A. Thakore, “Application of Disperse Dyes,” Held at ATIRA March, 1986

10. K. A. Thakore and R. M. Mittal “15 Studies on Disperse Compatibility” in 43rd All India Textile Conference,
1986, pp. 317-323.

11. K. A. Thakore and S. V. Gokhale, “Consistency in Olive Green Shade of Polyester/ Cotton fabric for
Defense” in 28th Joint Technological Conference, 1987, pp. 25.1-25.2.

12. K. A. Thakore, “Kinetics of Ultrasound Applications to Textile Dyeing,” in 27th Joint Technological
conference organized by ATIRA, BTRA, SITRA at Delhi, Feb. 1986, pp. 107-110.

13. R. C. Shah and K. A. Thakore, “Effect of Heat Setting Temperature on Dye ability of some Disperse Dyes on
Polyester / Cotton Fabrics,” in 38th All India Textile conference, 1981, pp. 295 - 300.

Book:
1. K. A. Thakore, Applications of Disperse Dyes on Polyesters, Published by ATIRA. 1986.

Journals : 21

Conferences : 17

Books Published : 01

Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended : More than 50

Seminar, Conference, Workshop Organised : About 20

Guest Lectures Delivered : More than 30

Membership in Professional Bodies:

Reviewer for

American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorist, USA

Nominated member of Indian Standards Institution, Committee for Clothing’s & Garments. (1992- 1998)

Chemical Tests and Methods for Textile Chemicals and auxiliaries (1985-1994)

Apparels and Garments (1990-1996)

Awards and Recognitions :

By Gujarat Dyestuff Manufacturers Association for outstanding services in Export of Dyes in 1987

By the Marwar Color and Chemical Association for providing best services to small scale export oriented
industries in 1994

Visits Abroad :

Delivered a paper on “Ultrasonic in Textile Dye Process”, at JSDC-Australia and New Zealand Chapter at
Oakland, New Zealand, August 1998.

Worked as visiting fellow and Research Associate at NC State University, Raleigh, USA from 1990 to 1991

Worked as a Manager Knitting & Dyeing & Finishig Company in Melbourne, Australia from 1998 to 1999

Worked as a Business Development Manager in Clothing & Garment area in UK from 2007 to 2008