Faculty

Premendra Raj Mehta is former President of Council of Architecture, India. COA is a statutory Body created by Government of India under the provision of Architects Act 1972, and it is charged with the responsibility to regulate the standards of Education and Practice of Architects, besides registering the Architects. Mr Mehta is currently the Chairman of National Board of Accreditation for Education and Training ( NABET ) of Quality Council of India and member of Technology Sub Mission of Housing for All mission of Government of India. Mr Mehta is former member of Research Council of Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee ( CSIR-CBRI), Lalit Kala Academy and Chairman of All India Board of Architecture, Town Planning & Applied Art Education of AICTE. He has been member of National Board of Accreditation, GATE Committee of Ministry of Education and several other forums concerned with development of higher Education in India. He has also been a member of Expert Committee of Ministry of Commerce on Services. Mr Mehta has represented India at WTO and has participated in several Bilateral and Multilateral negotiations on Market Access. He has also presented a paper of Recognition of Qualification at WTO, Geneva. He has spoken, as Key Note Speaker, at several national and International Conferences on subject of Architectural Education, Higher Education, Urban Design and Urban Management, General Agreement on Trade in Services, Professional Practice etc. Extensively travelled, Mr Mehta is in active practice since 1979 and he is the Architect for the Redevelopment of Connaught Place, New Delhi. He holds post graduate qualification in Urban Design and is an Alumnus of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. He has been a Visiting Professor at his alma mater for over two decades. Mr Mehta is Director of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) known for Jaipur Foot and is a recipient of Helen Keller Award for service to Disabled.

Mr Anburaj V is Board Member of Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Thanjavur

Mr Muralikumaran is the Chairman of McGan’s Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty and a Sr Advocate at Madras High Court.

Co-Founder, Bandwrks Foundry

Structural Engineer and Professor, PMIST, Thanjavur

Sandeep Kaushik has Master’s Degree in Traffic and Transport Planning from SPA New Delhi. He has been in active practice of Transport Planning since 1992. His notable projects include City Development Plan – Traffic and Transportation for New Delhi and Jaipur, Traffic planning for a number of Airports and Traffic circulation plan for Connaught Place, New Delhi, with emphasis on Pedestrianisation. Mr Kaushik is a Visiting Professor at School of Architecture at Deenbandhu Choturam University for Science and Technology, Murthal, Haryana

Architect Brahm Dev Dahiya is a graduate of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and has been in practice for nearly 45 years ( Design Action Group). He is known for his contribution in design of Educational Campuses including that of IIT Roorkee Campus at Greater Noida, Indian Institute for Information Technology, Una, Maharaja Surajmal Institute, New Delhi and Schools for NCT of Delhi. Mr Dahiya has designed several Industrial buildings, Housings, Townships and Hotels. Mr Dahiya has been a Visiting Professor and Examiner at Jamia Millia Islamia, a central University :New Delhi , Amity University :Noida, GGSIP University :New Delhi, Ayojan School of Architecture: Jaipur Mr Dahiya is a fellow of Indian Institute of Architects and is former Chairman of its Noida Centre. He is widely travelled in Canada and United States.

D K Sharma is graduate in Architecture from University of Roorkee 1982 ( now IIT Roorkee). He began his career 30 years ago as an Exhibition and fashion designer and moved to Architecture in early 2000 to design some of the very inspiring projects in almost all parts of India. His landmark projects include Bhopal Airport, Port Blair Airport, IIIT Kaddapah, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kakinada, Indian Maritime University Vishakhapattanam, Meghalaya Assembly New Shillong etc. His firm D K and Associates collaborates with Preston Scott Cohen (USA) for projects in India and abroad.

Prakriti Mehta is a Master of Urban Design from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and presently teaching at Balwant Sheth School of Architecture, NMIMS University, Mumbai. She is a researcher with keen interest in Policies concerning Migration and Housing. Her recent papers are published in official publications of HUDCO, BMTPC and Indian Institute of Architects. Ms Prakriti Mehta is a certified GRIHA Evaluator and has received commendation for her Design Entry for Mumbai Street Lab, a design competition organized by Mumbai Municipal Corporation and WRI. She currently assisting Dr Rommel Mehta, an eminent Landscape Architect & Zoo designer in coordination of implementation of Aurangabad Zoo.

An alumnus of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (B.Arch 1981) and Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (M Sc Human Settlements Development 1987). , Sh Kamal Raj brings with him nearly 40 years of experience of Architectural practice (Kamal Raj Architects), specializing in integrated multi disciplinary corporate interiors and design management. Some of his projects include Data Centres, Hospitality projects, resorts, Large multinational Office Interiors and Housings. A number of his projects are LEED Certified. A fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects, Sh Kamal Raj has been a visiting Professor at School of Planning and Architecture for over a decade and is known for his unique style of making students develop their sense of visualization of a context.

Ar Peeyush Srivastava brings with him over 28 years of experience in the design field, having worked on projects such as the Gujrat International Finance tec City, Ahmedabad, planning and redevelopment of Kendriya Vidyalayas, and the Main Temple in Dharamshala. He has worked and consulted for organisations such as Fortis, OMAXE ltd, TIMEX, NDTV, BHEL, Jet Air, ORIENT and Jaypee Group. Peeyush is an alumnus of the Government College of Architecture, Lucknow, 1993 batch. Peeyush has designed several hospital projects, including 12 hospitals for the FORTIS Health Care group. He has also innovated the Magic Module concept for hospital design. Besides healthcare projects, he has a diverse portfolio of Institutional, Housing, Township, and Industrial projects. He has also successfully completed several national and international interior design and exhibition projects, in India and Germany.

Sanjib Sengupta is former Chief Architect of NDMC ( New Delhi Municipal Council) and has a unique distinction of regulating development in one of the finest planned cities of the world. He has also been Secretary of Delhi Urban Arts Commission, a statutory Body overseeing aesthetics in Urban Architecture of New Delhi. He has had the privilege of having contributed towards maintaining the Parliament house, a living heritage. Mr Sengupta, while working for CPWD for over 35 years, has designed buildings in almost all the geoclimatic conditions of India. His projects include a school in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh; Transit Guest Houses in Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Post Office & Telephone Exchange Building in Kolkatta; M.P. Housing & Supreme Court Lawyer’s Chamber in New Delhi, Super Specialty Hospital in Agartala etc. He is presently working on the design of IIIT Pune, a centrally funded institution. Mr Sengupta has been a member of Council of Architecture, representing State Govt and has been actively associated with development of mechanism for assessment of Maintenance of Minimum Standards of Education by Institutions imparting Architectural Education in India. Mr Sengupta is an alumnus of Jadavpur University, 1979 batch and enjoys his hobbies of sketching, photography and travelling.

A renowned Architect, Interior Designer, and Educator, Ar Anurag Roy holds over 35 years of experience in academia. An alumnus of School of Architecture & Planning, New Delhi, he has held the post of Dean of Vastu Kala Academy in New Delhi, and more recently, the Principal of Gateway College of Architecture & Design, Sonipat. Anurag has also been actively involved in bridging academia and professional practice by spearheading programmes such as Quality Improvement Programs for Teachers and Continued Education Program for Practicing Architects. He has been on the jury for numerous national competitions and conducted multiple successful workshops for many Educational Institutions. Besides publishing numerous research papers, he has also authored a book which is currently in print. As a professional, Anurag has worked on a wide range of projects as an Architect, as well as an Interior Designer. He has also worked within and outside India, including projects for the Royal families of Qatar. He is an advisor for Bureau of Indian Standards and a Team Member of the National Building Code of India. He has also held the post of an Executive Member of the Indian Society for Lighting Engineers in the past.

Poonam Dewan is former Addl. Commissioner (Landscape) of Delhi Development Authority, New Delhi. She has been responsible managing the greens of the greenest city of the world. During her over 30 years of involvement in Landscape Design, Execution and Maintenance at DDA , she has contributed immensely in evolution of 3 Master Plans for National Capital Territory of Delhi, Bio Diversity Parks, Heritage Park, Degraded Landscapes, Urban Parks, Conservation of Delhi Ridge etc. Ms Dewan is MSc in Botany for Delhi University and Master Of Landscape Architecture from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

Richard Barraud is a graduate of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (1979). He was part of the design team for Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium built for Asian Games 1982 and thereafter carried on his own practice for nearly 25 years. He has been engaged in research and Documentation of Moghul Architecture in India for over four decades, working with Dr Ebba Koch, Professor of Art History, University of Viena, Austria Mr Barraud is in full time teaching for last 15 years and is a visiting Professor at School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and at Dept of Interior Design , South Delhi Polytechnic, New Delhi. He has been a Jury member for several Universities.

Dr Manoj Kr Jain, holding a doctorate in Architecture from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, brings with him over 28 years of experience. The experience of running his own successful practice as an architect and urban planner, coupled with regular academic activities, enable him to impart critical knowledge to the students. As a professional, Manoj has successfully delivered a wide range of projects ranging from groups housings to institutional buildings, both within and outside the country. He has completed projects in Dubai and USA. Within the nation, he has also been the Team Leader on World Bank aided projects in Agra and Vrindavan. Further, he has also published research papers pertaining to Jain Philosophy and Architecture for Sustainable Development.

Ms Mousumi Biswas is a Civil Engineering Graduate from IIEST, Shibpur, Kolkata (1991) and Post Graduate in Structural Engineering from City University, London (1995). She has over 30 years of experience in structural analysis and design. She has done structural design of many multi- storeyed office complexes, shopping and multi utility complexes, residential buildings, and industrial buildings across the country. Ms Biswas has own independent practice in New Delhi and she works closely with Architects. She is also a visiting Professor at School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi.

A Gold Medalist from Jadavpur University and M. Phil from New Castle upon Tyne, Ar Peu Banerjee has over 30 years of teaching, training and research experience. She began her career at Shanti Niketan, worked on vernacular design with local materials & technologies and developed her sensitivities towards people Centric Sustainable Architecture, which she carries on in her studies and works till date. Her contribution in design and Construction of Primary Schools and housing for EWS, across India has won many accolades and these are examples which are quoted is discussions and research papers. Ms Peu Banerjee has taught at TVB School of Habitat Studies for over a decade and there after at IP University and School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

Ar Tushar Agrawal is an alumnus of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. With over 26 years of professional experience, he has expertise in sheet metalworking and cast iron working. Alongside professional experience, Tushar also has over 20 years of teaching experience. He is not just well versed with the practice of architecture, but also up to date with technological advances. He holds a post graduate diploma in GIS, as well as a Certification in Finishing Engineering. Running his own Architectural practice, Tushar also brings with him excellent entrepreneurship skills, having worked with clients such as IBM Daksh, Schneider, Fortis Hospital, Bajaj Auto, Ultra Motors amongst others.

Ar Rizwan is an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, India. He has worked on numerous institutional and commercial projects as a project architect. Currently, he is working with Siddhartha Das Studio as architect, involved in design and execution of museums and related design projects. As an artist, he has worked on interior and exterior wall murals in multiple sites across Varanasi, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Ar Rizwan is fluent with multiple mediums of art and works fluently in both architectural and digital art software.

Ar Anas is a post graduate in Architecture with distinction from Jamia Millia Islamia, India 2020, after completing his B.Arch in 2018. He has conceptualised several institutional projects, involving multidisciplinary inputs,including IIIT Pune and National Law University, Uttarakhand, at Design Action Group, New Delhi. He enjoys working on interiors and has travelled to China for exploring new materials and their application in his interior design projects. Ar Anas is well versed with , Revit 2021, Sketch , Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, MS Project, Vray 4.0, Lumion 10, Relux, Insight 360 Energy Analysis and QGIS.

Ar Tushar is a post-graduate in Architectural Design from University College London and a recipient of the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship. His dissertation was featured in the BPro Show Book as a stand out research piece. He has been to Svalbard, Norway to study climate change in the Arctic. He presented some of those findings at the 2022 International CAADRIA Conference in Australia. Ar Tushar is an alumnus of Jamia Milia Islamia, 2018 and a freelance architect. He works on Rhino, Grasshopper, and the Adobe Suite fluently. He has also published articles and research papers on Sustainable Development.