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Prof. Reena Tiwari
Prof. Reena Tiwari
John Curtin Distinguished Professor,
School of Design and the Built Environment,
Curtin University, Australia
Prof. Anirban Adhya
Prof. Anirban Adhya
Dr. Anirban Adhya is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at Lawrence Technological University. His work connects, and extends, domains of urban ecology, spatial typology, and everyday urbanism, with critical positions on human-nature interaction, ecological well-being, and social ethics. As an urban design expert, he has served locally consulting groups and communities in Buffalo NY, Warren MI and Seattle WA. As a winner of the Fulbright Specialist award (2019-2024), he has shared his knowledge globally working with institutions in Costa Rica, India, and Italy.
His recent book, Urban Design Made by Humans, is an exploration of urban design first principles as foundational human actions. His previous book, Shrinking Cities and First Suburbs: The Case of Detroit and Warren, Michigan, captures his interest in the evolving dynamics of the Detroit Metropolitan Area. Anirban’s design work has been recognized in Memorials of the Future Competition and Exhibition and in the Queen City in the 21st Century: Buffalo Comprehensive Plan.
He holds a PhD in Architecture from the University of Michigan, a professional architecture degree from the University at Buffalo, and another professional architecture degree from India.
Prof. Gaurav Raheja
Prof. Gaurav Raheja
Professor and Head,
Department of Architecture and Planning
Professor In-Charge,
Laboratory of Inclusive Design
Joint Faculty,
Department of Design,
IIT Roorkee
Prof. Haimanti Banerji
Prof. Haimanti Banerji
Dr. Haimanti Banerji is a Professor in the Department of Architecture and Regional Planning and the Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Outreach at IIT Kharagpur. Principal Coordinator, QIP, AICTE and the Deputy Team Leader, Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning & Design at IIT Kharagpur by MoHUA, Government of India.
She has more than 20 years of working experience with the vulnerable groups in urban Indian context. She is one of the authors of Universal Design India Principles © NID, 2011 and empanelled with the Dept. of Empowerment of Person with Disability, MSJE as Accessibility Auditor. She is actively involved in mainstreaming inclusion in the domain of urban planning and development along with UN-Habitat and NIUA. Dr. Banerji is also engaged in the Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC), an initiative by Govt. of India to provide ‘Housing for All’ in various capacities. Her recent international academic collaborations include Indiana University of Pennsylvania and MIT, USA and Hokkaido University
Ms. Deepa Palaniappan
Ms. Deepa Palaniappan
Accessibility Professional,
Azim Premji University
Dr. Anjlee Agarwal
Dr. Anjlee Agarwal
Dr. Anjlee Agarwal is a highly accomplished universal accessibility and inclusive mobility specialist with over 33 years of experience, co-founding Samarthyam in 1991 to champion inclusivity across India. Her profound expertise spans accessibility, mobility, and WASH, establishing her as a leading authority.
Beyond her practical work, she is a respected researcher and author who actively drives accessibility and mobility solutions while advocating for equity and inclusion. Promoting sustainable and liveable societies is the mission. Her influence extends to bridging the national policies implementation gaps through her membership in the NITI Aayog, CSO Standing Committee.
Dr. Agarwal’s impactful contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including a National Award and recognition from the United Nations. Her PhD research on accessibility as a human right; she combines a strong academic grounding with practical application, notably focusing on empowering women with disabilities and conducting extensive training, solidifying her role as a Transformative Leader in creating an Accessible India.
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