Prof Soumitra Kemkar has joined FLAME University as Academic Specialist – Design. He has a keen interest in the disciplines of Art-Design-Music, and is passionate about studying the overlaps and correlations in the concepts, fundamental elements, and aesthetic principles.

He is driven by a balance of functionality and visual aesthetics, developing visual sensitivity and an empathetic nature; in creative problem solving with human-centric design approach, going to the root of knowledge with an inquisitive nature, understanding fundamentals, teaching, sharing knowledge, and documenting insights. The experience and journey of the design process is as important as the outcome; a good design tells a great story. 

Prof. Soumitra has been engaged in teaching design at Symbiosis Institute of Design, School of Visual Arts, MIT WPU, as well as associated with many schools of art and design as a juror, mentor, and guest lecturer. He also has an Industry Experience of 4 years, as a Visual Communication and Product Designer. He was associated with Persistent Systems, PaperTrue, Pune; Sprinklr, Gurgaon and was also a freelancer.

He has an advanced training in Indian Classical Vocal Music for over 17 years, of which he has been learning the finer intricacies and nuances of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana Gayaki under the guidance of Guru Smt. Anjali Malkar for 10 years.