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saadahzakaria@gmail.com Norsaadah@raffles-me.com

NORSAADAH ZAKARIA, PHD EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Diploma in APD (Apparel Product Development), QCF Level 3, Awarded by PAA\VQ-

SET and Regulated in UK by OFQUAL Fashion Express Learning College, UK 2012-2014 Major: Garment Technology PhD in Science Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia 2006-2010 Major : Clothing Technology Dissertation: The development of body sizing system for school-aged children in Malaysia using anthropometric data Master in Education (MEd.Technical) University of Technology Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Malaysia 1997-1999 Major: Technical Vocational Teaching Methods BSc. (Hons) in Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A, 1993-1996 Major: Textiles and clothing Diploma in Textile Technology, Institut Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 1987-1990 Major: Textile Technology ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Sept 2015-present National co-researcher 1Malaysian sizing survey (Mysize) – Centre of Research for Computational Sciences and Informatics in Biology, Bio industry, Environment, Agriculture and Healthcare (CRYSTAL) , University Malaya May 2015-present Telestia Regional Educational consultant (TREC) –West, South and East Asia Jan 2014 –present- Academic Director consultancy, Raffles Design Institute, Riyadh

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September 15th – Dec 2013, Foundation Programme Director, Raffles Design Institute, Riyadh Aug 2013- Jan 2014 - Academic Consultant, Imelda Sparks Fashion Academy, Indonesia. September 2011- Dec 2012 – Academic Consultant, Telestia Indonesia Fashion Academy, Indonesia. 2011 - present, Academic Writer, Woodhead Publisher, Textile Institute, UK March 2001- August 2012, Lecturer, Department of Textile Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia. September 2005-2008 : Part Time Trainer, Malaysian Textile and Apparel Center, Malaysia July-December 2002: Part Time Lecturer, Textile Technology Graduates at College University Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia June 1999-2001: Full time Lecturer, English Unit, General Studies Department, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Polytechnic, Malaysia

RESEARCH AREAS/ EXPERTISE Traditional anthropometric survey, modelling and data for clothing design Shape analysis (body types and sizes) based on anthropometric data Clustering and classification of subjects using multivariate and data mining application Development of a standard sizing system for ready to wear clothing Sizing system optimization and validation using statistical method Apparel design and construction based on anthropometric sizing system

OTHER RESEARCH INTERESTS Automated digital (3D scan) anthropometric survey,modelling and data Functional and ergonomic design clothing and application of human factors E-fit clothing design based on anthropometric data Consumer behaviour and merchandising Marketing of textile and apparel products E-Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM) adoption in apparel industries Attributes of textiles and clothing quality (fit and comfort) TRAINING PROGRAMS CONDUCTED

Apparel Merchandising Retail Buying Management Apparel Technology TEACHING EXPERIENCE Introduction to apparel Apparel technology Ready-to-wear analysis Apparel marketing Apparel merchandising Apparel retailing

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Product development Apparel costing Technical English –Engineering Departments Commerce English – Business Studies Departments

HONORS AND AWARDS 2011 Scholarship for Anthropometric Training Program (AOTS), Japan 2008 Bronze award for “Standard sizing system and Sizing system ruler” under

Inventions, innovation and designs Competition, UiTM, Malaysia 2006-2009 Fellowship for PhD under University Staff Scholarship, Malaysia 2003 Most active Programme Award under Faculty of Applied Sciences, Malaysia 2003 Excellent Contributer Award (Chairman of Textile and Apparel Conference) under Faculty of Applied Sciences, Malaysia 1997-1999 Scholarship for Masters degree under Ministry of Education, Malaysia 1995 Helen Strow International Scholarship under College of Human Ecology, The Ohio State University, U.S.A 1993-1996 Scholarship for Bachelor’s degree under Ministry of Education, Malaysia

CONSULTATIONS AND TRAINING CONDUCTED May 2015-present : Telestia Regional Educational consultant (TREC) –West, South and East Asia

Responsibilities: Accredited as the TREC by SITAM-AB fashion school , Greece. o To promote and practice as trainer and educational consultant for Telestia-AB

system special educational methodology o Setup, introduced and controlled the Telestia garment making technology and fashion technology education in Jakarta, Indonesia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sept 2013- present : Programme/Academic Director Consultancy -Raffles Design Institute,

Riyadh Responsibilities:Academic consultant for programs: fashion design, visual communication, foundation studies and jewelry design o Development of students career path o Development of Raffles Programme enhancement with added value o Development of Raffles branding through academic programs o Development of workshops and seminars for public awareness o Programme integration for the first technology based garment making skills teaching

using Telestia-AB system August 2013- Jan 2014: Academic Consultant for Imelda Sparks Fashion Academy, Indonesia

Responsibilities: o Academic advise and strategy o Planned and coordinated TVT educational programmes for Telestia Indonesia o Academic monitoring and consultation of instructors

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o Academic consultation with CEO of SITAM-AB fashion school, Greece September 2011- Dec 2012 (15 months) Academic Consultant for Telestia Indonesia Technical and Vocational (TVT)Fashion Academy

Responsibilities: o Advised on the structure of the first technology vocational and technical garment making skills academy in Indonesia o Planned and coordinated TVT educational programmes for Telestia Indonesia o Initiated the first technological based vocational school for fashion design in Indonesia o Foster communication and consults through emails with affliated SITAM –AB fashion school CEO to discuss goals, needs and the curriculum for TVT (technical and vocational training school) o Collaborated with an international affliation renowned fashion school in Greece (SITAM -AB fashion school) o Coordinated and integrated successful tools and system in the vocational programmes of Telestia Indonesia o Designed curriculum and services offered at Telestia Indonesia

July –August 2011 (2 months) Fashion business Consultant for SME boutique Naila Butik, Tangerang, Indonesia (community service)

Responsibilities: o Reviewed the strategy and the establishment of a fashion boutique o Analysed and documented the potential of fashion business expansion and growth o Developed a programme for fashion business expansion o Proposed a plan for effective fashion business management 2008-2010 Steering Committee Member for Mysize (Malaysian anthropometric

survey) National Project Responsibilities:

o Supported the national anthropometric survey using 3D Body Scanner o Joint member team for the preparation of the anthropometric data collection and analysis o Team planning for the development of the Malaysian standard sizing system for clothing

Website: http://crystal.um.edu.my/mysize/index.php 2005-2008 Member of Working Group (WG) on Size Designation of Clothing (MS

2019:2006) under the Industrial Standard Committee (ISC)Q for Textiles and Apparels Malaysian Standards

Responsibilities: o 2008 Appointed as the Chairman (short term –due to relocation) for Working Group (WG) on size designation of clothing (MS 2019:2006) o July 14th 2008 Team work developing the new work item proposal (NP) for My size in Malaysian standard sizing system for garments based on anthropometric data o Developing criteria for Malaysian anthropometric survey and body dimensions database for standard sizing system o May 13th - June 27th 2008 Produced new standards for Malaysian clothing sizing systems:

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MS ISO 4416:2006, Size designation of clothes - Women's and girls' underwear, nightwear, foundation garments and shirts

MS ISO 4418:2006, Size designation of clothes - Gloves MS ISO 5971:2006, Size designation of clothes - Pantyhose MS ISO 8559:2006, Garment construction and anthropometric surveys- Body

dimensions MS 2019:2006, Standard sizing systems for clothes TRAINING AND LECTURES CONDUCTED

Jan -March 12th 2015 (11 weeks) Lecture: fibers and textile and history of costume 1. 26 Oct -2nd Dec 2014 ( 4 hours/weekly) Learning to study concept : Foundation Programme, Raffles Design Institute- Riyadh 24 th February 2014 (3 hours) Learning Journals (how to use journals as the supporting resources for writing) Learning how to study; Foundation Programme, Raffles Design Institute- Riyadh 16th February 2014 (3 hours) researching, reading and summarizing. Learning how to study; Foundation Programme, Raffles Design Institute- Riyadh 5th Jan 2014 Workshop on “ Interactive lecturing skills” for lecturers, Raffles Design Institute- Riyadh March 26th 2014 (11 weeks) Lecture on fibers and textile, marketing foundation, learning to study, and history of costume 1. August 1-15 2012 (2 weeks) Garment making Telestia-AB system training for

Instructors, Telestia Indonesia TVT Fashion Academy, Tangerang, Indonesia 4th.June – 31st.July 2012 (2 months) Pattern Construction Training for 8th Oct 2013 (Invited speaker) The importance of design, Opening ceremony of Raffles Design Institute at Harvey Nichols Plaza, Riyadh August 1-15 2012 (2 weeks) Garment making Telestia-AB system training for

Instructors, Telestia Indonesia TVT Fashion Academy, Tangerang, Indonesia 4th.June – 31st.July 2012 (2 months) Pattern Construction Training for Instructors, Telestia Indonesia TVT Fashion Academy, Tangerang, Indonesia May 2012 (3 days) Workshop for Pattern Construction, Telestia Indonesia, Tangerang, Indonesia May 2008 (1 day) Introduction to Apparel technology for Ministry of Defense,Malaysia July 2007 (3 days) Apparel Merchandising Workshop for Merchandisers of Garment

Factories (American & Efird;Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Bin Bin Knitwear Manufacturer Sdn. Bhd, Hon Sin Apparel Sdn.Bhd and Gimmill Industrial (M) Sdn. Bhd), Batu Pahat,Malaysia Jan 2006 (3 days) Apparel Merchandising Workshop for Merchandisers of Garment Factory (Koperasi Serbaguna Sanya Berhad (Kosan), Sabah, Malaysia Sept 2005 (3 days) Apparel Merchandising Workshop for Merchandisers of Garment Factories (Bin Bin Knitwear Manufacturer Sdn. Bhd, Hon Sin Apparel Sdn.Bhd, Canteran Apparel Sdn. Bhd and Gimmill Industrial (M) Sdn. Bhd), Batu Pahat, Malaysia June 2004 (1 day) Apparel Technology Course for Science and Technology Research Institute of Defence (STRIDE) Staff, Malaysia

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June 2003 (1 day) Introduction to Textile Technology Course for Ministry of Defense staffs, Malaysia May 2003 (1 day) Textile Technology Course for Custom Officers, Malaysia Jul-Dec 2002 (5 months) Apparel Technology and Management Course for Textile technology graduates’ skill advancement, College University Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia May 2002 (1 day) Introduction to Apparel Technology Course for Ministry of Defense, Malaysia

Community Services: Guest speaker for career development at Elementary High Scope School – Tangerang, Indonesia

1st June 2011 - Career development as a clothing technologist – Grade 2-3 25th May 2011 - Career development – goal of life entering middle school years – Grade 6 20 th May 2009 - Career development – clothing technologist – Grade K-1, 4-5

WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING ATTENDED 22-25th Feb 2015 (3 days) Garment Making training using Telestia –AB

System, Raffles Design Institute, Riyadh 25th-30th Jan 2015 (4 days) Garment Making Assessment training using Telestia –AB System, SITAM –AB Fashion and Art school, Thessaloniki Greece 30th November 2014 (1 day) Portfolio for learning and assessment, Dr, Zubair Amin (Singapore) and Dr Gominda Punnamperuma (Scotland)College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia 11th November 2014 ( 1 day) Blended learning Design tool workshop , Dr Christina Koppel (London) from Imperial College of London, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia 10-14th Feb 2014 (4 days) Garment Making Assessment training using Telestia –AB System, SITAM –AB Fashion and Art school, Thessaloniki Greece 4th Nov 2013 (1 day) Interactive lecture skills, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh Saudi Arabia 20th Nov 2013 (1 day) Workshop on Curriculum Design and course mapping, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia 19th Nov 2013 (1 day) The 2nd Saudi International Conference on Information Technology, KACSTIT 2013 , KASCT Science and Technology, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia 4th Nov 2013 (1 day) Workshop for Interactive lecture skills, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Feb 26-3rd March, 2012 (7 days) Garment making Workshop using Telestia-AB system, SITAM-AB Fashion Arts and Design, Thessaloniki , Greece Feb 1st-10th 2011(10 days) Anthropometric Training Program, Japan June 2011- Dec 2011 (online training) Pattern construction online vocational classes- E-Telestia trainer, SITAM-AB Fashion School.

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June 2011- present (self training) Automated pattern drafting - Wildginger and My Garment Designer software July 2010 (6 months) Basic Patternmaking Training - IKKIS Fashion School, Jakarta Apr 2006 (2 days) Research Methodology Workshop, Malaysia Oct 27th -28th 2005 (2 days) Workshop on thread education, stitchology, seamology-making quality garments, garment analysis and thread consumption calculation, American & Efird Inc.,Malaysian Textile and Apparel Centre, Kuala Lumpur Oct 2003 (4 days) Faculty Strategic Planning Workshop, Malaysia May 2003 (3 days) Teaching Assesment (exam questions) Workshop for Science and Technology programmes, Malaysia Oct 2002 (2 days) Curriculum and Sylabus Revision Workshop for Textile Technology Programme, Malaysia May 2002 (2 days) Writing skills Workshop, Malaysia Jan - Apr 1999 (10 weeks) Pedagogy and teaching Training - Sultan Abd.Aziz Polytechnic, Malaysia STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS (BSC.IN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY) 1. Nina Nastasha Aziz, May 2007

a. Research Area: Clothing retailing b. Title: The readiness of online purchase among fashion retailers in Malaysia

2. Azilahani Abidin, May 2006 a. Research Area :Clothing merchandising b. Title: A study on quality clothing from the consumer’s perception

3. Nurazlina Aini Mahamad Shaharin, March 2004 a. Research Area: Clothing technology b. Title: The study of fabric performance and wear comfort of polyester fabrics for

Air Asia flight attendants' uniforms 4. Nor Azlida Yusof, May 2003

a. Research Area: Clothing retailing b. Title: A study for apparel buying online among Malaysian consumers

5. Wan Norisharizad Shaarin, May 2003 a. Research Area: Clothing retailing b. Title: The market survey of women's ready-to-wear plus-size clothing stores in

Malaysia 6. Shufaryinie Abd Shukor, April 2002

a. Research Area: Clothing marketing b. Title: A study on influences of psychology, economy and style of maternity

clothing on the preferences of pregnant women in selecting maternity clothes 7. Nurazlin Ahmad, April 2002

a. Research Area: Clothing marketing b. Title: A study on influences of psychology and style of clothing on

the preferences of women consumers

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RESEARCH GRANTS

1. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Grant (2015-2017) Saudi National Anthropometric sizing survey using 3D Body scanner technology Principal Investigator: Dr Moudi Al Moosa Co-researcher Members: Dr Norsaadah Zakaria and Dr Nasriah Zakaria Duration: 2 years (RM 1, 8900, 000) – ongoing

2. Corporate Grant- Jerasia Sdn.Bhd (2006-2010) - Modelling an apparel sizing system for children’s wear using anthropometric data Principal Investigator: Dr. Jamil Salleh Member: Norsaadah Zakaria Duration: 3 years (RM 25,000) – completed

3. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education, Malaysia (April 2007-2009) - The development of a standard sizing system

for children’s wear using anthropometric data Principal Investigator: Dr. Jamil Salleh Member: Norsaadah Zakaria Duration: 2 years (RM 39,600) - completed

4. University Grant (2004-2006) - Attributes of Batik: consumers and retailers'

perceptions of buying quality Batik fabric Principal Investigator: Norsaadah Zakaria Members: Dr. Sofeah Abd Rahman and Nur’Ain Yusof Duration: 2 years (RM 17,000) - completed

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS 1. Zakaria,N.(2014).“Children and teenagers anthropometric and sizing”. Woodhead

Publishing Textile Institute, UK. Manuscript accepted and in progress 2. Zakaria, N. (2014). The importance of children sizing system for fitting purposes in book:

“Anthropometry Research in Malaysia”. ISBN 978-967-12137-2-8 3. Zakaria, N.(2013). Chapter 6: Understanding sizing, body shapes and requirements of

apparel for infants and children in book “Designing apparel for consumers: the impact of body shape and size”, Woodhead Publishing Textile Institute, UK. ISBN 1 78242 210 2

4. Zakaria,N.(2012). Editor. Anthropometry,sizing and clothing design, Woodhead Publishing Textile Institute. ISBN 0 85709 681 8

5. Zakaria,N. (2012). Chp.1: Introduction to garment sizing in book: “Anthropometry, sizing and clothing design”, Woodhead Publishing Textile Institute. ISBN 0 85709 681 8

6. Zakaria,N. (2012). Chp 4: Analysing anthropometric data: tools and techniques for identification of key dimensions in book: “Anthropometry, sizing and clothing design”, Woodhead Publishing Textile Institute. ISBN 0 85709 681 8

7. Bindahman,S., Zakaria,N. & Zakaria, N. (2012). 3D Body Scanning Technology:Privacy and Ethical Issues. Proceeding paper of The International Conference on Cyber Security, Cyber Warfare and Digital Forensic, pp.161-165. University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, June 26-28, 2012.

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8. Zakaria,N., Zakaria, Norsaadah. & Ng, L.K. (2011). Replacement of the manual anthropometric survey management into Web based environment: the case of children sizing system development. Manuscript send to 2011 IEEE Colloquium on Humanities, Science and Engineering (CHUSER) conference. 5-6 December, Penang, Malaysia.

9. Zakaria,N., Zakaria, Norsaadah & Ng, L.K. (2011). Size matters? The anthropometric web based system to enhance the sizing system development. Poster presentation at 8th International conference on ‘High –capacity optical networks and emerging technologies’- December 19-21, 2011.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

10. Zakaria,N. (2011). Sizing system for functional clothing:the development of school uniforms based on the anthropometric data of children. Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research Vol. 36, December 2011, pp. 348-357

11. Zakaria, N. (2009). The importance of body sizing system for clothing fit. Presentation at the Seminar Standard Sizing Systems for Clothing (MS2019:2006). SIRIM Bhd. Malaysia. November 10, 2009

12. Zakaria, N. (2009). The development of standard sizing system for children’s clothing using anthropometric data. Proceeding of the Conference on Science and Social Research (CSSR) 2009. UiTM, Malaysia. March 20-21, 2009

13. Zakaria,N. & Salleh,J. (2008). The development of standard sizing system for children’s clothing using anthropometric data. Science Letters. Vol.5(2). p.3-6. ISSN 1675-7785.

14. Zakaria,N. Salleh,J & Taib,M.N. (2008). Does size matter? Creating new sizing system for children’s wears using anthropometric data. Proceedings of the International Cyberspace Conference on Ergonomics. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. September 15- Oct 15, 2008

15. Zakaria, N. Salleh, J. Taib, M.N., Tan, Y.Y. & Wah, Y.B. (2008). Using data mining technique to develop sizing system for children’s wear. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Information Technology. vol. 2. p. 1. ISBN: 978-1-4244-2327-9. Malaysia. September 26, 2008

16. Zakaria, N. Salleh, J. & Taib, M.N. (2008). Size to fit: Development of a Malaysian sizing system for children's wear using factor analysis and cluster technique. Proceedings of the 86th Textile Institute World Conference. Hong Kong. November 18-21, 2008

17. Zakaria, N. & Wah, Y.B. (2007). Segmentation and decision tree modelling using SPSS and Clementine-a manufacturing case study. Presentation at the Conference SPSS 13th Annual User Conference. Petaling Jaya. Malaysia. November 15, 2007

18. Zakaria, N. (2007). Attributes of batik: Consumers and retailers perception of buying quality batik fabric. Proceedings of the Conference on Scientific and Social Research (CSSR 2006 and 2007). Petaling Jaya. Malaysia. July 3-5, 2007

19. Zakaria, N. (2005). What’s in the quality of batik?. Presentation at the Kuala Lumpur International Batik Convention 2005. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. December 9-10, 2005

20. Zakaria, N. (2005). The importance and benefits of a standard body sizing system in the clothing industry Presentation at the Seminar- When it comes to clothes, size matters, SIRIM. Malaysia. December 20, 2005

21. Zakaria, N. & Yusof, N. (2004). Mass customization vs. mass production: the significance of 3D body scanners in global marketing. Presentation at the Third International Conference on SMEs in a global economy. vol.2, pp. 827-838. Holiday Villa, Subang. Malaysia. July 6-7, 2004

22. Zakaria, N. & Yusof, N. (2004). Poster presentation, Seminar for the Textile and Apparel industry, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. September 2004

23. Zakaria, N. (2003). The challenges of customer relationship management (E-CRM) in retail clothing stores. Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Seminar on E-customer Relationship Management. Shah Alam, Malaysia. October 1-2 ,2003

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24. Zakaria, N. & Shaarin,W.S.(2003).Growth and opportunities of limited line specialty stores in Malaysia. Proceedings of the National conference of textile, apparel and fashion industries 2003. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. August 5-6, 2003

25. Zakaria, N. (2001). 3D body scanner: is it for the future? Proceeding Seminar series, Faculty of Applied Sciences, p. 117-124. Shah Alam, Malaysia. June 23, 2001

COMMERCIAL ARTICLES Zakaria, N. (2009). "What size are you?" The Star Magazine, Sunday Star August 2,2009 Zakaria, N. (2009). "Hardly made to measure". The Star online at

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2009/8/2/lifefocus/4432694&sec=lifefocus August 2, 2009 Zakaria, N. (2009). "So size does matter?" Research News, UiTM official website: http://www.uitm.edu.my/index.php/en/research-and-publication/research-news/148-so-size-does-matter January 12, 2009

ACADEMIC SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES Faculty level 2005 Committee member, UiTM 50-year anniversary celebration media, Faculty of

Applied Sciences, UiTM. Malaysia 2003-2005 Committee member, Welfare Club, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM, Malaysia 2003-2004 Committee member, Alumni Society, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM, Malaysia 2001-2002 Committee member, Internal Audit Committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM, Malaysia

Department level 2007-2009 Research member, special interest group (SIG) for textile and apparel

technology in Science Institute, Dept of Textile Technology, UiTM, Malaysia 2005 Coordinator, Student Practical Training, Dept of Textile Technology, UiTM, Malaysia 2005 Advisor,Textile and Apparel Product Development Colloqium, Dept of Textile Technology, UiTM, Malaysia February 19, 2003 Instructor, Research methodology and writing skills workshop for final year Degree students, Dept of Textile Technology, UiTM. Malaysia 2004 Student academic advisor, Dept of Textile Technology, UiTM, Malaysia August 5-6, 2003 Chairman, National Conference on Textile, Apparel and Fashion Industries 2003. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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REFEREES 1. Dr. Wafa Al Rushaid, CEO, Raffles Design Institute, Riyadh. Al Oruba Road, Olaya Riyadh 11454. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Contact: mob.+966554943333 (wafa@alrushaid.com) 2. Anastasia Vouyouka, CEO SITAM-AB TELESTIA, 3 Stefanou Tatti Str, Thessaloniki, 546 22, Greece Contact: +30 2310 25 15 10, mob.+30 6934 660 700 (anastasia@etelestia.com) Websites: www.etelestia.com and www.sitam-ab.com 3. Prof. Dr. Mohd Nasir Taib, Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia Contact : +60355435034 (dr.nasir@ieee.org) 4. Prof Dr. Jamil Salleh, Professor, Textile Technology Department, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam. Contact: +6-0355444633 (jamilsal@uitm.edu.my) 5. Dr. Marieeve Faust, Programme Director, Fashion Merchandising, School of Business Administration, Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Contact: +215-951-5329 (faustm@philau.edu) 6. Dr. Deepti Gupta, Professor, Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India Contact: +91-11-2659 1417 (deepti@textile.iitd.ernet.in) 7. Dr.Allan Chan Chee Kooi, Associate Professor, Department of Clothing Technology, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic, Hong Kong. Contact: +852-2766 6432 (tcchanck@inet.polyu.edu.hk) 8. Lucia Quek Sai Gearn, Head of Educational Resource Management. Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education, Malaysia Contact : + 603-2098 7872 (lucia@moe.edu.my)