Amrut Sadachar, Ph.D.

Amrut Sadachar, Ph.D.

  • Associate Professor
  • Apparel Merchandising Program Coordinator
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Amrut Sadachar, Ph.D. is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences at Auburn University. He holds a Ph.D. in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design from Iowa State University. Dr. Sadachar’s research focuses on consumer behavior in apparel and retail contexts, with particular emphasis on sustainable consumption, technology-enabled retail experiences, emotional intelligence, and consumer well-being. His work has been published in leading refereed journals and recognized with multiple national and international awards. A dedicated educator and mentor, he teaches courses in apparel merchandising, retail management, entrepreneurship, and professional development, and actively works to bridge academia and industry through experiential learning and industry partnerships.

Education

  • Ph.D.Iowa State University2014

  • M.S.University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth2009

  • B.S.V.J.T.I. Mumbai University, India2003

Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor, Auburn University, 2021 - Present.
  • Assistant Professor, Auburn University, 2015 - 2021.
  • Affiliate Assistant Professor, Iowa State University, 2016 - 2019.
  • Lecturer, Iowa State University, 2014 - 2015.
  • Project Associate, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, 2006.
  • Manufacturing Manager, Arvind Mills, India, 2004 - 2005.
  • Textile Engineer, Uniworth Textiles Ltd., India, 2003 - 2004.

Innovation

  • Address the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (i.e., 3. Good health and well-being and 12. Responsible consumption and production)
  • Create better shopping experiences for consumers to improve their well-being 
  • Develop strategies retailers can use to achieve sustainable and long-term success in the marketplace
  • Address issues related to the environmental impact of the apparel retail industry
  • Identify and test the approaches to narrow the consumer attitude-intention-behavior gap for sustainable apparel
  • Use of innovative technology (e.g., AI, AR, VR, RFID, Blockchain) in retail to improve consumer shopping experiences and develop sustainable apparel supply chain