EDUCATION
IDP in Educational Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (2023-present) - PhD Research Scholar
Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai (2019) - Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) by Research partly by papers CGPA – 8.29
A three-year Field Research on “Study of Facets of Building Science – Traditional to Contemporary Architecture” that involved a combination of Qualitative and Quantitative analysis to study the Climate Responsive Architecture of rural Southern Bengal.
Wrote a Research Paper for International Conference on Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (UPACE-2018) on Bangla Roofs and the Various “Chalas” on Bengal Vernacular Architecture in June 2018.
Completed a Certificate Course on Research Methodology, conducted by Alexis Foundation, IIM Indore in January 2017
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 2014 - Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) CGPA – 8.37
Completed a Design-based thesis by working on a Cultural Theme Park in Kolkata. •
Secured 2nd Position in the batch with a First Class with Distinction.
PRESENTATIONS
"Evaluation of the Accuracy of Mahoney Tables in Contemporary Climatic Context using Case Studies from Southern Bengal" at the International Conference on 'Climate Change, Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Habitat’ by NIT Patna in Feb 2024.
“Exploring Intellectual Stimulation to define Fundamental Concepts through Perception-based Learning Tools” at the 9th International Conference On Education held in Thailand in March 2023.
“Modelling Architectural Interpretations of Indigenous Crafts: A compilation of ideas inculcated in an elective studio” at the 1st International Conference on "Multidisciplinary Aspects of Design: Enhancing the Connections" in June 2022.
“Psychology of Working Women in Architectural Institutions: Understanding the Work Culture pre & post pandemic” at the FCA National Symposium on Women in Architectural Practice in March 2022.
“Investigating Neighbourhood Effects and Local Embeddedness of a City and their Relevance on a Migrant’s Life” at the International Conference on ‘Future is Urban’ Resilience, Livability & Resource Conservation in December 2021.
“Perspectives on Urban Livability in Large and Small Indian Cities” at the National Conference on CITIES 2050: Planning, Governance and Management in July 2021.
“Strategies in Remote Teaching of Architectural History for imparting Quality Education in the Pandemic-effected scenario” at the 2nd World Conference on Teaching and Education, Vienna, Austria in February 2021.
“Building Orientation as the Primary Design Consideration for Climate Responsive Architecture in Urban Areas” at the International Conference on Innovations in Technology and Management for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in February 2020.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor at R V College of Architecture, Bengaluru. 2019 – 2023
Primarily dealt with subjects such as Architectural Design, Culture and Built Environment, Research Methods, Basic Design, Architectural Graphics, and Building Sciences for B. Arch students and Research Methodology for M. Arch students.
Assistant Professor at DY Patil School of Architecture, Lohegaon, Pune. 2017 - 2019
Visiting Faculty for Interior Design at International Institute of Fashion Design 2017- 2018
Part-time Faculty at Late Bhausaheb Hiray College of Architecture, Mumbai. 2016
Part-time Faculty at Garodia School of Professional Studies, Mumbai. 2016
Interior Architect at Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners), Pune. 2014-2015
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate Course on Assessment for Learning by University of Illinois under Coursera in May 2023.
Certificate Course on Design Thinking in Architecture by Eduwik in November 2022.
Certificate Course on Design & Infographics by Michigan State University under Coursera in August 2022.
Certificate Course Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology by University of London under Coursera in February 2022.
Certificate Course on Art Appreciation by NPTEL, India from March 2020 to May2020.
Certificate Course on History of Architecture in India by NPTEL, India from March 2020 to May2020
Certificate Course on Landscape Architecture and Site Planning- Basic Fundamentals, conducted by NPTEL, India from August 2018 to October 2018.
Certificate Course on Culturally Responsive Built Environments, conducted by NPTEL, India from July 2018 to September 2018
Certificate Course on Research Methodology conducted by Alexis Foundation & IIM Lucknow in December 2016.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Software: Design tools such as Revit Architecture, Auto CAD, Google Sketch-up, Adobe Photoshop; Supporting tools such as MS Office, Prezi.
Written Languages: English, Hindi
Spoken languages: English, Hindi, and Bengali
Extra-curriculars: Interest in Indian classical music, Illustrations, Writing and Travel.