Our Team

Expert Faculty At NIF Global Kondhwa, Pune

Learn directly from experienced designers who share industry insights, practical techniques, and real-world guidance to help students understand professional workflows, creativity, and career expectations in fashion design, interior design and design management.

Meet Our Faculty

Neha Desai - Fashion Design Faculty

Neha Desai

Fashion Design Faculty

A senior faculty member and industry expert with 18 years of experience. She has served as a jury and contributed to training programs. Her expertise bridges design and execution, inspiring professionals with innovation and precision.

Zaid Shaikh - Interior Design Faculty

Zaid Shaikh

Interior Design Faculty

An Interior Designer and Interior Design Professor with 10 years of professional experience in residential and commercial interior projects in Pune. He holds a specialization Course in Interior Design from INIFD, Pune Kondhwa, and is skilled in space planning, working drawings, 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, and walkthroughs. His area of expertise includes design education, concept development, materials and finishes, AutoCAD drafting, SketchUp modeling, and presentation development.

Ar. Rahin Khan - Interior Design Faculty

Ar. Rahin Khan

Interior Design Faculty

A practicing Architect, Faculty and Green Building Consultant from Pune. Holding a Bachelor of Architecture Degree and M.Arch in Sustainable Architecture with over 10 years of experience in academics and professional practice. Building construction, building services and eco-friendly materials are core subjects of interest.

Aasiya Shaikh - Fashion Design Faculty

Aasiya Shaikh

Fashion Design Faculty

Fashion Design Faculty at NIF Global, Kondhwa, Pune with 12+ years of teaching experience. She specializes in textile embellishments, embroidery, and surface ornamentation. A Guinness World Record holder for creating the largest crocheted blanket, her work is deeply rooted in preserving traditional crafts such as crocheting, knitting, macramé, and textile painting.

Khyati Trivedi - Fashion Design Faculty

Khyati Trivedi

Fashion Design Faculty

Fashion Design Faculty at NIF Global Pune Kondhwa. She holds a Masters Degree in Fashion Design and brings valuable industry experience, having worked with renowned designer Ritu Kumar and Reliance Brand Limited. She teaches advanced Fashion Rendering and Textile Finishes, inspiring students with her expertise and creative approach.

Ar. Shirin Shaikh - Interior Design Faculty

Ar. Shirin Shaikh

Interior Design Faculty

Interior Design Faculty at NIF Global Pune Kondhwa. A B.Arch Degree holder and practicing architect with 6+ years of experience. Her expertise lies in creating spaces that blend functionality and user experience through meticulous detailing and advanced software skills. With a portfolio spanning international projects, she is also passionate about mentoring students through design studios.

Megha Kakde - Fashion Design Faculty

Megha Kakde

Fashion Design Faculty

Fashion Design Faculty at NIF Global Pune Kondhwa with 7+ years of teaching experience. She holds a degree in design and specializes in design software, textile design, apparel marketing, portfolio development, and fabric quality control. An entrepreneur in sustainable women's wear, she brings practical industry insight and is passionate about nurturing creativity and strong design fundamentals.

Chaitali Bhagia - Interior Design Faculty

Chaitali Bhagia

Interior Design Faculty

Interior Design Faculty at NIF Global Pune Kondhwa. A versatile design professional with 20+ years of experience across interiors, events, and spatial storytelling. She specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial conceptualization, landscape planning, and material selection. Deeply passionate about teaching Interior Design with practical guidance for students' professional growth since 2013.