Mehendi Sharma is an Assistant Professor at Pearl Academy, interdisciplinary researcher, and design educator working at the intersection of fashion, folklore, material culture, AI ethics, and emerging digital futures. Her research investigates how textiles, costumes, and visual culture function within both physical and virtual environments. Awarded the Research Excellence Award 2025 by Pearl Academy, Sharma’s work explores AI-generated material creation, indigenous knowledge systems, digital ownership, and cultural calibration. She is also the author of the book “From Co-Creation to Cultural Calibration.”