Research in Inclusive and Sustainable Environment Laboratory (RISE Lab)
Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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The Research in Inclusive and Sustainable Environment (RISE) Laboratory focuses on promoting resilient, inclusive cities that strike a balance between environmental stewardship and social equity. We explore the integration of advanced, equitable urban futures through interdisciplinary studies in housing affordability, Inclusive Neighborhood Planning , residential location choice, sustainable tourism, urban morphology, and urban design. We are eager to welcome students, industry professionals, and anyone passionate about advancing knowledge in key sub-areas of urban studies to join us through doctoral studies, talks, discussions, or collaborative sessions. Your expertise and fresh perspectives will enrich our shared pursuit of innovative, sustainable urban solutions.
Faculty in Charge: Prof. Ankhi Banerjee (ankhi@infra.iitkgp.ac.in)
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This is an AICTE approved FDP Course
NPTEL online certification course
Course Name: Measures of Green Urbanism
Course Type: Elective
Category: Architecture, & Planning, Housing & Real Estate development, Geography & Sociology
Course Duration: February 16, 2026 - March 13, 2026 (04 Weeks)
Level: Post graduate
Enrollment Ends : 16 Feb 2026
Exam Registration Ends : 27 Feb 2026
Exam Date : 25 Apr 2026
Areas of Research
Housing Affordability
Inclusive Neighborhood Planning
Residential Location Choice
Sustainable Tourism
Urban Morphology
Urban Design
Dr Ankhi Banerjee
Dr Ankhi Banerjee
Associate Professor
Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Education
Ph.D., Housing (2015)
Ranbir & Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
Thesis Title: “An assessment of housing affordability based on variations in infrastructure development within KUA”
Master of Architecture in Urban Design (2010)
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
Thesis Title: “Transforming Chaos to Discipline, through Urban Design Interventions – taking a part of Diamond Harbour Road in Behala as an example”
Bachelor of Architecture (2008)
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
Experience
Associate Professor 2024 - present
Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Courses taken: Engineering Drawing, Housing Finance, Infrastructure Regulatory Issues, Quantitative Techniques for Infrastructure Management (QTIM), Facility Planning & Specialized Building Design, M.Tech Seminar
Assistant Professor 2016 - 2024
Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Courses taken: Engineering Drawing, Housing Finance, Infrastructure Regulatory Issues, Facility Planning & Specialized Building Design, M.Tech Seminar
Assistant Professor 2015 - 2016
Department of Planning and Architecture, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Courses taken: Building Services, Architectural Design, Working Drawing, History of Architecture
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