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Ar. Abhishek Kumar
Ar. Abhishek Kumar
Assistant Professor
Office Address:
AB - 306/A, Department of Architecture and Planning, National Institute of Technology (NIT Calicut), NIT Campus PO, Kozhikode, Kerala, India ( PIN: 673601)
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Home Address:
CP5/1194, Katangal Companymukku Road, Katangal, NIT Campus PO, Kozhikode, Kerala, India (PIN: 673601)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) | CGPA: 9.71 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | IIT Roorkee | Ongoing
Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) | CGPA: 9.89 | National Institute of Technology Patna | NIT Patna
Bachelor of Architecture (B-Arch) | CGPA: 9.08 | National Institute of Technology Patna | NIT Patna
Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development | PGDUPDL | 1st Division
Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development | PGDESD | 1st Division
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | PGDDM | 1st Division
Post Graduate Diploma in Vastu Science | PGDIV | 1st Division
Educational Qualifications
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) | CGPA: 9.71 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | IIT Roorkee | Ongoing
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Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) | CGPA: 9.89 | National Institute of Technology Patna | NIT Patna
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Bachelor of Architecture (B-Arch) | CGPA: 9.08 | National Institute of Technology Patna | NIT Patna
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Post Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Development | PGDUPDL | 1st Division
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Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development | PGDESD | 1st Division
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Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management | PGDDM | 1st Division
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Post Graduate Diploma in Vastu Science | PGDIV | 1st Division
Area of Research
Heritage Planning and Management
Urban Planning and Conservation
Cultural Heritage and Built Environment
Heritage Interpretation and Research
Sustainable Cities and Indigenous Communities
Heritage Inclusive Sustainable Planning and Development
Urban Renewal, Heritage Precinct Regeneration
Cultural and Heritage Tourism
Architectural Heritage Conservation and Documentation
Conferences
| SI. No. | Conference Presentations and Publications |
| 2023 | |
| 1 | Kumar. A. & Sadhukhan. S. (2023). Identification of Key Stakeholders for Sustainable Urban Development and Heritage Conservation: An Indo-China Perspective. 12th ACLA – Asian Cultural Landscape Association, International Symposium 2023, Nanjing, China |
| 2 | Kumar. A. & Sadhukhan. S. (2023). Policies on Cultural Heritage, from Antiquities Preservation to Urban Conservation – a Paradigm shift. ICOMOS – India Scientific Symposium 2023, RVCA Campus Bengaluru |
| 3 | Islam. N., Kumar. A., Sadhukhan. S. (2023). Tourism Circuit Design for Pedestrians using Genetic Algorithm – A case of Bodhgaya, India. 3rd International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Spatial Methods for Urban Sustainability”(“SMUS Conference”), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| 4 | Kumar. A. & Sadhukhan. S. (2023). Vanishing Historicity: Need to ponder on the Role of Heritage as a Catalyst forSustainability of Historic Cities. 71st National Town and Country Planners Conference on Challenges for Urban and Regional Planning Towards Sustainable Development, Bhubaneshwar, India |
| 2024 | |
| 5 | Shashank T. & Kumar. A. (2024). Innovative Oasis: Unveiling a Sustainable Information Technology Park for the Future – A case study approach, International Conference on the Built Environment (ICBE 2024). |
| 6 | Sanjana N. & Kumar. A. (2024) Preserving Cultural Heritage through Heritage Museums, Art and Cultural Centers: A Case Study Approach to understand the Adaptive Reuse Strategies, International Conference on the Built Environment (ICBE 2024). |
| 7 | Vaishnavi M. & Kumar. A. (2024) Exploring the Parameters of the Historic Urban Landscape and Identifying Gaps in the Indian Context, International Conference on Religious Architecture (ICRA 2024), Patna, India |
| 8 | Kamble VC. & Kumar. A. (2024) Redefining Heritage Precincts in Urban Settings, International Conference on Religious Architecture (ICRA 2024), Patna, India |
| 2025 | |
| 9 | Vaishnavi M. & Kumar. A. (2025) Community and Visitor’s Perception in Shaping a City’s Historic Urban Landscape, Second International Conference on Heritage, Innovation and Transformation, Far Western University Nepal and IIT Roorkee, Mahendranagar, Nepal |
| 10 | Kamble VC. & Kumar. A. (2025) Heritage Precincts Management in India: Envisioning Equitable and Holistic Urban Development, Second International Conference on Heritage, Innovation and Transformation, Far Western University Nepal and IIT Roorkee, Mahendranagar, Nepal |
| 11 | Kamble VC. & Kumar. A. (2025) Re-imagining Heritage for Equitable Development of Heritage Precinct, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India |
| 12 | Vaishnavi M. & Kumar. A. (2025) Echoes of the Past: Uniting Community and Tourist’s Views on a City’s Historic Urban Landscape, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India |
| 13 | Menon G. & Kumar. A. (2025) Exploring The Transformational Potential of Cemeteries into Urban Green Spaces: ACase of Kozhikode City, India, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conferenceon Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India |
| 14 | Ubaidulla, Kasthurba AK. & Kumar. A. (2025) Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Urban Planning: Strategies forIntegrating Cultural Heritage into Modern Development, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India |
| 15 | Ranjan P. & Kumar. A. (2025) Bridging Gap between Local Economic Development (LED) and Tourism: Impact of Major Landmark on Local Area Economy, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India |
| 16 | Shadha AK. & Kumar. A. (2025) Migrant Communities: Incremental Modular Housing and Habitat Planning for Inclusive Growth, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India (Best Paper Award) |
| 17 | Rahangdale A. & Kumar. A. (2025) Breaking the Cycle of Informality: Low Cost Methods for Sustainable Housing, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India |
| 18 | Sathlaj KS. & Kumar. A. (2025) Redefining Marine Markets Spaces through a Case Study Approach, Annual Research on Cities Summit 9.0, A Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sustainable Urban Futures: Policy, Planning, Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, India |
| 19 | Rahangdale A. & Kumar. A. (2025) Affordability for the urban poor: A comparative study to analyse low cost materials and construction techniques, International Conference on the Built Environment (ICBE 2025). |
| 20 | Sathlaj KS.. & Kumar. A. (2025) Exploring market spaces through architectural layout thinking: Shaping Public-Oriented Designs within Markets, International Conference on the Built Environment (ICBE 2025). |
| 21 | Shadha AK. & Kumar. A. (2025) Fusing Metabolism and Affordability: Envisioning the Future Evolution of Metabolist Architecture, International Conference on the Built Environment (ICBE 2025). |
| 22 | Ubaidulla, Kasthurba AK. & Kumar. A. (2025) Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Integrating Cultural Heritage with modern urban planning, Nagar Manch Manipal, International Conference on Everyday Urbanism 2025, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, MAHE, Manipal, India |
Professional Affiliation
| SI. No. | Professional Body | Abbreviation | Affiliation/Membership Type |
| 1 | Council of Architecture | COA | Life Member |
| 2 | Institute of Town Planners India | ITPI | Associate Member |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Architects | IIA | Associate Member |
| 4 | Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage | INTACH | Life Member |
| 5 | International Council on Monuments and Sites | ICOMOS | Associate Member |
| 6 | South Asia Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes | SAADRI | General Member |
| 7 | International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing | ISPRS | Individual Member |
Professional Experience
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Assistant Professor | Department of Architecture and Planning | NIT Calicut
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Architect | Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) | HRIDAY Scheme - MoHUA (GOI)
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Assistant Professor - Visiting | NIT Patna
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Program Trainer - Architectural Assistantship | NIT Patna
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Assistant Architect | Siddharth Associates, Patna
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Planner Intern | Gaya Municipal Corporation
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Trainee Architect | Jaykay Architects Patna
Gold Medals
President’s Gold Medal | Institute PG Overall Topper | MURP | NIT Patna | 2021
Director’s Gold Medal | Branch PG Topper | MURP | NIT Patna | 2021
Institute Gold Medal | Vastu Science | SMCVA | 2022
Fellowship & Scholarships
Prime Minister Research Fellowship (PMRF) | IIT Roorkee | 2022
MoE GATE Institute Scholarship | Ph.D | IIT Roorkee | 2021
MoE GATE Scholarship | MURP | NIT Patna | 2019
Academic Excellence
Best Dissertation | MURP | NIT Patna | 2021
Best Architecture Thesis | B-Arch | NIT Patna | 2014
Branch Second Topper | Bachelor of Architecture | NIT Patna | 2014
Institute PG Topper (First Rank) | MURP | NIT Patna | 2021
Branch PG Topper (First Rank) | MURP | NIT Patna | 2021
Books Authored
Kumar. A. (2020). Gaya Images through Ages: The land of departed souls and Salvation. Xpress publishing, Notion Press. ISBN: 978- 1648694707.
Kumar. A. (2020). Bodhgaya Images through Ages: The land of Enlightenment and Peace. Xpress publishing, Notion Press. ISBN: 978-1648921773.
Kumar. A. (2020). University Campus Design in India: An Architectural Thesis Guide for University Design Projects (Edition 2). Xpress publishing, Notion Press. ISBN: 978-1648696916.
Kumar. A. (2020). Gaya and Bodhgaya, A Historic Legacy: A Pictorial Journey of Art, Architecture, Heritage and Culture at the Land of Enlightenment and Salvation. Xpress publishing, Notion Press. ISBN: 978-1649198365.
Kumar. A., Kumari. A. (2020). Architects: Notable Works of Famous Architects of all time. Xpress publishing, Notion Press. ISBN: 978-1648928307.
Kumar. A. (2016). University Campus Design in India: An Architectural Thesis Guide for University Design Projects (Edition 1). Pothi Publishers.
UG - Bachelor of Architecture
| SI. No. | Subject | Semester | Session |
| 1 | Urban and Regional Planning | Monsoon | 2023 - 24 |
| 2 | Building Construction & Materials - I | Monsoon | 2023 - 24 |
| 3 | Architecture Design and Field Tour - III | Monsoon | 2023 - 24 |
| 4 | Building Construction & Materials - II | Winter | 2023 - 24 |
| 5 | Architecture Design and Field Tour - IV | Winter | 2023 - 24 |
| 6 | Housing | Winter | 2023 - 24 |
| 7 | Building Construction & Materials - III | Monsoon | 2024 - 25 |
| 8 | Architecture Design and Field Tour - V | Monsoon | 2024 - 25 |
| 9 | Building Construction & Materials - II | Winter | 2024 - 25 |
| 10 | Architecture Design and Field Tour - VI | Winter | 2024 - 25 |
| 11 | Urban and Regional Planning | Monsoon | 2025 - 26 |
PG - M-Plan in Urban Planning
| SI. No. | Subject | Semester | Session |
| 1 | Applied Statistics and Demography | Monsoon | 2023 - 24 |
| 2 | Applied Statistics and Demography | Monsoon | 2024 - 25 |
| 3 | Research Methodology | Monsoon | 2024 - 25 |
| 4 | Tourism and Recreational Planning | Winter | 2024 - 25 |
| 5 | Mini Project | Winter | 2024 - 25 |
| 6 | Applied Statistics and Demography | Monsoon | 2025 - 26 |
| 7 | Urban Heritage Informatics | Monsoon | 2025 - 26 |
| 8 | Planning Studio - III | Monsoon | 2025 - 26 |
| 9 | Dissertation and Thesis Programming | Monsoon | 2025 - 26 |
| 10 | Summer Training | Monsoon | 2025 - 26 |
Earlier Taught Subjects
| SI. No. | Subject | Level | Role | Institute |
| 1 | Architectural Conservation | B-Arch | Assistant Professor | NIT Patna |
| 2 | Architecture Graphics | B-Arch | Assistant Professor | NIT Patna |
| 3 | Computer Application in Architecture | B-Arch | Assistant Professor | NIT Patna |
| 4 | Architectural Assistantship | SDP | Program Trainer | NIT Patna |
| 5 | Planning Theories and Techniques | MURP/Ph.D | PMRF - Teaching Assistant | NIT Patna |
| 6 | Seminar | MURP | PMRF - Teaching Assistant | NIT Patna |
| 7 | Architecture Design | B-Arch | Teaching Assistant | IIT Roorkee |
| 8 | Building Construction | B-Arch | Teaching Assistant | IIT Roorkee |
| 9 | Architectural Conservation and Historic Preservation | UG - PG | PMRF - Teaching Assistant | NPTEL -IIT Kharagpur |
| 10 | Architecture & Urban Conservation | B-Arch | Teaching Assistant | IIT Roorkee |
| 11 | Introduction to History of Architecture in India | UG - PG | PMRF - Teaching Assistant | NPTEL - ISSER Pune |
Sponsored Research
| SI. No. | Research Project Title | Budget Outlay | Sponsoring Agency | Start Year | Current Status | Role | Other Officers |
| 1 | Deciphering the role of eye tracking technology for sustainable development of heritage assets and historic precincts: a future discourse through insights from community perception | 5.0 Lakhs | NIT Calicut (Under FRG Scheme) |
2024 | Ongoing | P.I. | None |
Consultancy
| SI. No. | Project Title | Consultancy Amount | Client | Start Year | Current Status | Role | Other Officers |
| 1 | Preparation of Heritage Byelaws for Three Centrally Protected Monuments of Southern India - a) Tellicherry Fort, Thalaserry, Kannur, Kerala b) St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala c) Rock-cut cave, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala |
16.52 Lakhs | National Monument Authority, Ministry of Culture (Government of India) |
2024 | Ongoing | Co - P.I. | Dr. Kasthurba AK Dr. Samiksha S |
| 2 | Redevelopment and Rehabilitation of Project Displaced Communities for Chakla Coal Minning Project, Chakla, Latehar, Jharkhand |
129.80 Lakhs | Hindalco Industries Ltd (Aditya Birla Group) |
2024 | Ongoing | Co - P.I. | Dr. PP Anilkumar Dr. Muhammed FC Ar. Ritesh Ranjan Ar. Chenna Vivek Dr. Shyni Anilkumar Dr. Naseer MA Dr. Manoj A |
MOOC Courses Certification
Using Open educational Resources for Online Learning | Commonwealth of learning & PACFOLD | 4 Weeks | 2021
Mobile Learning with Multimedia | Commonwealth of learning | 4 Weeks | 2021
Digital Literacy Lab for Educators | Commonwealth center for connected learning | 4 Weeks | 2020
Introduction to Sustainable Development in Business | Open University of Mauritius & Commonwealth of learning | 4 Weeks | 2020
The Blue Economy | University of Seychelles and COL | 4 Weeks | 2021
Academic Counselling for ODL Learners | Odisha State Open University | 4 Weeks | 2020
Advance Cybersecurity training for Teachers | Commonwealth of Learning | 4 Weeks | 2021
Short Term Course Completed
Research Methodology in Heritage | IHA-INTACH | 2022
STC on Nalanda Heritage | Nalanda University | 2022
Introduction to Archaeology | Bihar Museum | 2022
Population & Sustainable Development | IGNOU | 2022
Architectural Conservation and Historic Peservation | NPTEL | IIT Kharagpur | 2018
Introduction to History of Architecture | NPTEL | ISSER Pune | 2023
Housing Policy and Planning | NPTEL | IIT Roorkee | 2017
Landscape Architecture and Site Planning | NPTEL | IIT Kharagpur | 2017
Conservation, Protection and Management of India's Standing Living Heritage | GIAN | NIT Patna | 2015
STC on Tribal Architecture | NIT Patna | 2023
STC on Architecture of Learning Spaces | NIT Patna | 2023
STC on Disaster Management | NIT Patna | 2023
FDP Attended
FDP on Capacity Building | NIT Patna | 2020
FDP on Indian Heritage Management | Amity University Haryana | 2021
FDP on Heritage Management | St. Joseph’s College | 2021
FDP on Leadership and Excellence | KIIT School of Management | 2021
FDP on Heritage Management | Jorhat Engineering College | 2021
FDP on Smart Cities: Opportunities and Challenges | NIT Patna | 2020
FDP on Waste Technology | ZHCET, Aligarh Muslim University | 2021
Workshops/Seminars - Attended
Seminar on Documenting Heritage Buildings: Tools and Techniques | INTACH Nagpur Chapter | 2021
Capacity Building Workshop | INTACH | 2023
Advance Methods Course | Visual Research Methods | IIT Roorkee | 2023
National Intellectual Property Awareness workshop | Intellectual Property India | 2022
Workshop on Earthquate Resistant Architecture | NICEE | IIT Kanpur | 2011
Workshop on Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Planning | NIT Patna | 2023
International Workshop on Astang Yoga, Level 1 | RGUKT-IIIT | 2022
Workshops/Seminars - Presented
Listing and Documentation of Heritage Sites, Case of Lodhi Garden | Capacity Building Workshop | INTACH | 2023
Introduction to Gaya Heritage Assets | Seminar on Role of Youth in Safeguarding, Protecting and Promoting Heritage, in special context to Gaya | INTACH | 2022
Volunteering/Extra Activities
PMSU Member | MoHUA | HRIDAY Scheme | INTACH New Delhi | 2015-2019
Committee Member | Bodhgaya Development Committee | 2018 onwards
Executive Member | INTACH Gaya Chapter | 2022 onwards
Non Teaching Assignment | Fabrication Lab | IIT Roorkee | 2023
Class Representative | MURP | NIT Patna | 2019-2021
Class Representative | B-Arch | NIT Patna | 2010-2014
Major Projects Completed
Development of Akshayvat Temple Complex at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 1.61 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Baitarni and Brahmsat Sarovar at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 6.15 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Connecting Pathway from Dungeshwari Hill to Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 7.60 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Godavari Sarovar at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 1.20 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Pitamaheshwar Sarovar at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 1.95 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of RamKund at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 0.80 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Ramsagar Sarovar at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 0.50 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Singra Sthan Sarovar at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 2.61 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Sita Kund Temple Complex at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 6.97 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Development of Vishnupad Temple Complex and Ghats at Gaya under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI - Project Cost: 8.25 Cr. | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Heritage Listing and Mapping of Gaya and Bodhgaya | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Restoration of Radha Krishna Temple near Dev Ghat at Gaya | Project Cost: 0.37 Cr. | Role: Site Architect (INTACH)
Projects Undertaken
Proposal for Heritage Building declaration ,Restoration and adaptive reuse of Jim Corbett building at Mokama Ghat, Patna | INTACH
Restoration proposal for old Theatre at V. N. Sharma Institute, Danapur, Patna | INTACH
Proposal Report for Construction of Welcome Arch in four directions of Gaya City under HRIDAY Scheme | MoHUA | GOI | Role: Architect (INTACH)
Preliminary Survey for Facade Upliftment of Patna Sahib Railway Station | NIT Patna
Languages Known
English - Professional Proficiency
Hindi - Native
Sanskrit - By Education
Dilects Known
Magahi - Native
Bhojpuri
Maithili
UG THESIS (Bachelor of Architecture)
| SI.No. | Name of the Student | Session | Thesis Title |
| 1 | Sanjana N | 2023-24 | Cultural Arcadia: Breathing Life into the forgotten spaces of Aloka Palace, Mysore |
| 2 | Shibita S L | 2023-24 | Design for Institute of Ocean study and Research, Trivandrum, Kerala. |
| 3 | T Shashank | 2023-24 | Design for Mixed use IT Park, Hyderabad |
| 4 | Amit Rahangdale | 2024-25 | Low cost Housing for Slum Dwellers, Case of Nagpur |
| 5 | Sathlaj K S | 2024-25 | Reinvigorating Koyilandy's Marine Economy: developing a Seafood Market Hub for Community's Economic Sustainability |
| 6 | Shadha A K | 2024-25 | Plug in Capsule tower prototype for the migration workers in Perumbavoor, Ernakulam |
PG THESIS (Master of Planning - Urban Planning)
| SI.No. | Name of the Student | Session | Thesis Title |
| 1 | Vaishnavi C Kamble | 2024-25 | Redefining Heritage Precinct with a methodological approach to Precinct Identification and Classification |
| 2 | Madireddy Vaishnavi | 2024-25 | Understanding Community and Tourism Perception in the Development of City's Historic Urban Landscape, a case of Simhachalam |
| 3 | Ubaidulla | 2024-25 | Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Urban Planning: Strategies for Integrating Cultural Heritage into Modern Development |
PG MINI PROJECT (Master of Planning - Urban Planning)
| SI.No. | Name of the Student | Session | Mini Project Title |
| 1 | Gopika Menon | 2023-24 | Exploring the Transformation Potential of Cemetries into Urban Green Spaces |
| 2 | Pritesh Ranjan | 2023-24 | Bridging the Gap between Past and Present: Study of the Influence of Adjacent Heritage Structures on Pedestrian flow along Footpath |
| 3 | Vrinda R Unni | 2024-25 | Assessing the Prospect and Challenges of Radial urban growth in Heritage cities: a comparative study |
