Dilip Kumar Mothiram believes the fundamental goal of teaching is to foster learning and creativity in a positive environment. In the field of art and design it is also imperative that one is a skilled and experienced practitioner who is constantly improving his/her skill in order to impart and foster this learning to students. Students take their habits from their instructors, so if the instructor is passionate and skilled, students will trust your expertise and put in the effort to learn. In this fast-paced, quick knowledge world I believe that students will respect and respond to the instructor that they know can also practice what he preaches. Because we all have different learning styles, it is important for the educator to practice patience and be prepared to explain and demonstrate work multiple times in different ways to reach those students with alternate learning needs.

Dilip Kumar Mothiram is an assistant professor at the Heriot-Watt University campus in Dubai where he Lectures and develops course materials for 1st to 4th years and mentors the production technician. One of his important roles is to mentor students struggling with their courses. Dilip Kumar Mothiram is involved in planning collaborations with industry partners. He is responsible for the direction and effective operational management of the program, while coordinating with other course directors. He is also responsible for coordinating meetings to discuss course materials and relevance.

Dilip Kumar Mothiram organises trips for students, participating in the School’s Marketing events. He lectures in design and production from years 1-4. His research focus is in practitioner based design and creation.

Before joining Heriot-Watt University in 2010, Dilip Kumar Mothiram was a course coordinator/lecturer at the Raffles Design Institute in Shanghai, China and before that he was a lecturer/coordinator at the Walter Sisulu University in East London, South Africa.

Recently Dilip Kumar Mothiram has been working on his Ph.D. Research Topic: An Investigation into Fashion Design Pedagogy and Professional Design Practice.


He has also been taking Draping masterclasses with top French Instructor Aurélie Vibet who worked at Christian Dior for 10 years and is a Professor at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. He has completed two courses:
1. Fitted dress with train, drape and flounce.
2. Dress with boned bustier top and circle skirt.

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