Dr. Kasthurba A. K.
Dr. Kasthurba A. K.
Professor
Office Address:
AB 301 Department of Architecture, National Institute of Technology Calicut, NIT Calicut Campus (P.O.) Kerala, India 673 601.
Email ID:
Home Address:
5/2679 B Narayaneeyam, Cherooty Nagar Colony Puthiyara (P. O.), CalicutKerala, India 673 004
PhD. (Building Materials - Architectural Conservation) - 2006 - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India.
M.Tech (Building Technology) - 1997 - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India.
B.Arch, ( Architecture ) - 1988 - University of Kerala, College of Engineering Trivandrum ( CET)
Post Doctoral Research Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India. - 2010 - University of Illinois Chicago, IL, USA - 2014
PG Diploma in Land Management and Settlement Regularization - 2009 - IHS, Eurasmus University Netherlands
PG Diploma in Yoga and Meditation - 2012 - Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India.
Fulbright Research Fellow 2013, Visited 15 top technical Universities in USA.
Visiting Research Fellow, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, (Jan2014 - June2014)4
Journals
- Bhargavan J., Kasthurba, A. K., & Bhagyanathan, A. (2022). Flood Mitigation Techniques Using Storm Water Harvesting Methods: A Bibliometric Analysis. Science & Technology Libraries, 1-12
- Patil, S. M., Kasthurba, A. K., & Patil, M. V. (2022). Damage assessment through petrographic and microscopic studies of stone monuments. Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 7(1), 1-12.
- Abdurahiman, S., Kasthurba, A. K., & Nuzhat, A. (2022). Impact of Urban Heritage on social values in historic urban precincts-Public perception of the Kuttichira community, Kerala. SCIRES-IT-SCIentific RESearch and Information Technology, 12(1), 19-30.
- Abdurahiman, S., Kasthurba, A.K. (2022). Urban Conservation of Heritage-Sensitive Zones in India: A Methodological Approach. In: Versaci, A., Bougdah, H., Akagawa, N., Cavalagli, N. (eds) Conservation of Architectural Heritage. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74482-3_22
- Sheelu Johns, Kasthurba A.K., Bhagyanathan, A. et al. (2021), Landslide susceptibility investigation for Idukki district of Kerala using regression analysis and machine learning. Arab J Geosci 14, 838 (2021). DOI 10.1007/s12517-021-07156-6 - SCI Indexed
- E. Rahmathulla Noufal, A. K. Kasthurba and J. Sudhakumar (2021), “Influence of Copper Slag and GGBS on Mechanical Properties of Concrete” IOP Conf. series : Materials science and Engineering 1114 (2021) 012008, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1114/1/012008.
- Patil, S. M., and Kasthurba A.K. (2021) “Weathering of Stone Monuments: Damage Assessment of Basalt and Laterite”. Materials Today: Proceedings – Elsevier
- Patil, S. M.,, Kasthurba A.K. and Patil, M. V. (2021). Characterization and assessment of stone deterioration on Heritage Buildings. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 15, e00696.
- Alex Jose and A.K.Kasthurba (2021), “Laterite soil-cement blocks modified using natural rubber latex: Assessment of its properties and performance”, Construction and Building Materials, 273 (2021) 121991.–SCI Indexed.
- Alex Jose and A.K.Kasthurba (2021), "Stabilization of lateritic soil for masonry applications“, Magazine of Civil Engineering. 2021, 1(101) – Scopus Indexed.
- Sheelu Jones, A. K. Kasthurba, Anjana Bhagyanathan and B V Binoy (2021), “Impact of anthropogenic activities on landslide occurrences in southwest India: an investigation using spatial models”. Journal of Earth System Science. – Scopus Indexed.
- Alex Jose and A.K. Kasthurba (2020), “Alternate Construction Using Polymer Modified Stabilized Earth Blocks: A Pilot Project To Demonstrate Eco friendly And Sustainable Housing”, Journal of Critical Reviews, 2020, 7 (12) , Pp 7-13. Scopus Indexed.
- E.Rahmathulla Noufal .A.K.Kasthurba, J.Sudhakumar and Unnikrishnan Manju (2020), “Assessment of concrete properties with iron slag as a fine aggregate replacement” Advances in Concrete Construction (ACC), Vol. 9, 589-596. Techno-Press.
- E. Rahmathulla Noufal, A. K. Kasthurba, J. Sudhakumar and Unnikrishnan Manju (2020) “Optimization of Copper Slag for the Production of Green and Sustainable Concrete”. Journal of structural Engineering. CSIR, India.
- Shahim Abdurahiman and Kasthurba A. K. (2019), Delineation of Heritage Sensitive Zones for Urban Development of Cities in India - An Alternative Methodological Approach, Future Cities, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, and ISPER (Institute for Spatial Planning and Environment Research), ISBN 978- 81-927014-5-5
- Supriya Patil and Dr. Kasthurba A.K. (2018) “A Study on Thermal Performances of Historic Buildings – A Review”. International Journal of Global Science Research
- Bhagyanathan, Anjana, A. K. Kasthurba, Santosh G. Thampi, and Deepak Dhayanithy (2018). "Terrain attributes of sacred grove locations point towards conscious spatial delineation." Current Science 114, no. 5: 957-959.
- Dr. A.K.Kasthurba Sacred Groves in Peri-Urban Areas: An Opportunity for Resilient Urban Ecosystems (2017), International journal for Earth sciences and Engineering. Vol.10. Pp: 75-82
- Alex Jose, and A.K.Kasthurba (2016), “Masonry Materials for the Future: Comparison on Sustainability Factors of A Few Popular Masonry Materials”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2016, 5 (14), 200 – 205.
- Kasthurba A K, (2015), Sustainable Construction Technique Utilizing Waste materials: Coconut shell sandwich Panel construction in Journal of Indian Institute of Architects Vol80 (11) November 2015 pp 35-38
- Kasthurba A K and Josna Raphael P (2015) Social Logic of Morphological Evolution of Temple Towns of Kerala, India: Understanding the cultural influence on the spatial configuration of Temple Towns. International Journal of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Sciences (IJCEBS) ISSN 2320 –4079 Vol. 5 May 2015
- Kasthurba A K and Josna Raphael P (2015) Understanding the cultural influence through space syntax on the spatial configuration of Temple Towns Of Kerala, India International Journal in IT & Engineering (ISSN-2321–1776) Vol. 4 April 2014
- Kasthurba A K, K R Reddy and DV Reddy (2014), Use of laterite as a sustainable building material in developing countries. International journal for Earth sciences and Engineering IJEE vol 07(4) August 2014 ISSN 0974-5904 pp 1251-1258
- Kasthurba A K, K R Reddy and DV Reddy (2014), Sustainable approaches for utilizing waste in Building Construction : Two case studies in India in International journal for Earth sciences and Engineering IJEE vol 07(3) June 2014 ISSN 0974-5904
- Kasthurba A K ( 2012) Historic City of Fort Kochi, Kerala, India- Symbiosis of Conservation and development int. Journal of World Academy of Engineering and Technology Vol.70, 2012 pp 480-491
- Kasthurba A K (2012) Characteristics of Malabar laterite as a building material- Field and laboratory studies ‘ Int. journal of Earth sciences and Engineering. pp 518523 ISSN 0974-5904, Vol. 05, No.03 ( 01)
- Kasthurba A K ( 2012) Historic City of Fort Kochi, Kerala, India- Symbiosis of Conservation and development int. Journal of World Academy of Engineering and Technology Vol.70, 2012 pp 480-491
- Kasthurba A K ( 2012) Characteristics of Malabar laterite as a building material- Field and laboratory studies ‘ Int. journal of Earth sciences and Engineering. Pp 518523 ISSN 0974-5904, Vol. 05, No.03 ( 01)
- Kasthurba A K (2011) “ Weathering of laterite in Monuments of Western India” in national conference on Advances in Architecture at Manipal University 14-16 December 2011
- Kasthurba A K ( 2011) Sustainable development of Heritage sites in Stapathi- national journal of traditional architecture Vol.8, Jan- March 2011, pp32-34.
- Kasthurba A K, Manu Santhanam and Hema Achyuthan (2006) “Dependency of Engineering Behaviour of Malabar Laterite on Profile Characterstics”, in Asia Ociana Geoscience Society 3rd Annual Meeting (AOGS 2006),Singapore, July 10-14, 2006
- Kasthurba A K, Manu Santhanam and Mathews M S (2007), “Investigation of Laterite Stones for Building Purpose from Malabar Region, Kerala State, SW India. Part-1 Field Studies and Profile Characterisation” International Journal for Construction and Building Material Vol.21 pp 73-82
- Kasthurba A K and Manu Santhanam (2006) “Laterite as a Prime Material for Architectural Applications in Malabar Region of Western India” Int. Journal for Housing Science, Vol.30,No.3 pp 183-193
- Kasthurba A K, Manu Santhanam and H Achyuthan (2007), “Investigation of Laterite Stones for Building Purpose from Malabar Region, Kerala State, SW India. Part-3 Chemical analysis and microstructure studies” International Journal for Construction and Building Material doi:10.1016 /j.conbuildmat.2006.12.003 (available on line at www.sciencedirect.com)
- Kasthurba AK, and Manu Santhanam (2005) “A Re-look into the Code Specifications for the Strength Evaluation of Laterite Stone Blocks for Masonry Purposes”, Institution of Engineers (India) Journal – Architectural Engineering Division. Vol.86, April 2005, pp 1-6
- Kasthurba A K (2006) “Pre-historic Megaliths of Kerala” STAPATHI Journal on Traditional Indian Architecture. Vol.7, Jan- Mar 2006, pp 4-11.
- Kasthurba A K and Mathews M S (2001), “Restoration of Architectural Heritage Buildings- A case Study of National Art Gallery Madras”, STAPATHI Journal on Traditional Indian Architecture. Vol.2, April-June 2001, pp 23-31
- Kasthurba A K, Mathews M S and Manu Santhanam (2007) Weathering Damages to Laterite Stone Monuments: Decay Features and Properties of Laterite in Churches of Goa, W. India. Journal of Conservation of Cultural Property in India
- Kasthurba A. K. (2014), Architecture of Kozhikode Tali Temple. Published by Vastuvidyapratistanam, Calicut, India
- Kasthurba A. K. and KKN Kurup ( 2013) – The Heritage Monuments of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry Published by Malabar Institute for Research & Development, Vatakara, India
- Kasthurba A. K. (2012), Kuttichira- A Medieval Muslim Settlement of Kerala- with special reference to Architectural Heritage published by Malabar Institute for Historical Research, Vatakara, India.
- Kasthurba A K (2011) “Tali Temple and Environs” in Malabar- Heritage and Prestige- Edited by Dr P B Salim and M C Vasist, Published by Mathrubhumi press, Calicut
- Kasthurba A K, Balagopal T S Prabu (2002), “Maritime Constructions of Colonial Period in North Malabar” Edited by M O Koshy Cannanore in the Maritime History of India, Published by Kannur University, November 2002, pp 65-68.
- Kasthurba A. K. (1999), “Conservation of Historic Building in Stone”, Architectural Engineering Handbook 2000, published by Architectural Engineering Division Board of Institution of Engineers (India), Kerala state and Calicut Local Centre December 1999, pp H1-H19.
Conferences
- Shahim Abdurahiman , Kasthurba A.K., Sudha Aralikatti, Chitralekha K (2022), Revitalization of Historic Temple Precincts in Urban Area- A Qualitative Assessment of the Tali Temple Tank Precinct Calicut, ICMAD 2022 – International Conference on Multidisciplinary Aspects of Design : Enhancing the Connections, Gurgaon
- Shahim Abdurahiman , Kasthurba A.K., Afifa Nuzhat (2022), Framing a Conceptual Approach for Urban Conservation in Historic Cities- a case of Kuttichira, Kerala, 6th International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH), Italy
- Bhargavan, J., and Kasthurba, A. K. (2020), Comprehensive Assessment of Household Potable Water Security in Lowland Urban areas-A Case Study of Kozhikode, Kerala., Roorkee Water Conclave 2020, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee & National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee. February 26-28, 2020
- Shahim Abdurahiman and Kasthurba A. K. (2020), Urban Conservation of Heritage Sensitive Zones in India: A Methodological Approach, Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) 4th Edition, Luxor, Egypt
- Shahim Abdurahiman, Kasthurba A.K. and Afifa Nuzhat (2020), Street Art and Graffiti in Historic Precincts- Vandalism or Art for Urban Heritage in India, 3rd International Conference on Design Pedagogy and Contextual Aesthetics- THANIMA 3, National Institute of Technology Calicut.
- Jasna Bhargavan, Shahim Abdurahiman and Kasthurba A.K. (2020), Traditional Rainwater Harvesting Techniques - Heritage-based Solutions and Urban Aesthetics, 3rd International Conference on Design Pedagogy and Contextual Aesthetics- THANIMA 3, National Institute of Technology Calicut.
- Kasthurba A.K., Shalu M. K. and Shahim Abdurahiman (2020), Cultural Identity in Vernacular Architectural Traditions: Study of Ethnic Hamlets in the Himalayas, 3rd International Conference on Design Pedagogy and Contextual Aesthetics- THANIMA 3, National Institute of Technology Calicut
- Shahim Abdurahiman and Kasthurba A. K. (2019), Delineation of Heritage Sensitive Zones for Urban Development of Cities In India: An Alternative Methodological Approach, Proceedings of International Conference on Future Cities, 11th -13th December 2019, Pp: 336-339, Jointly Organised by Department of Architecture and Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee and Institute for Spatial Planning and Environment Research, Panchkula.
- Kasthurba A. K. and Anjana Bhagyanathan (2017), Sacred Groves in Peri-Urban Areas: An Opportunity for Resilient Urban Ecosystems International journal for Earth sciences and Engineering Vol.10, 2017 Pp: 75-82
- Kasthurba A. K. ( 2016), Utililisation of Laterite as a sustainable building material in developing countries , ASCE International conference 2016 EMI, at Metz, France 2527 October 2016.
- Kasthurba A. K. (2015) Preserving the Cultural identity of Historic urban cores: A case study of Kuttichira Muslim settlement in Calicut, Kerala in proceedings of conference on Rediscovering cities NCRC-2015, organized at MM Univesity and IIA Chandigah, India 10-11 April 2015.
- Kasthurba A. K. (2017), Yoga: A traditional Wisdom for well-being , work efficiency and Leadership. SMS Varnasi, International Conference ICON Spirituality & Skill for :Leadership and Sustainable Management 18-19th Feb 2017.
- Kasthurba AK and Jeeja Menon (2015) Innovative techniques in Masonry applications based on sustainable principles- Case studies in National conference on Technological for sustainable Infrastructure TISI 2015 held at NIT Calicut 13-14 March 2015
- Kasthurba A K ( 2013) Sustainable development of urban heritage at Fort Kochi, Kerala India “ in International Conference AEI 2013 at Architectural Engineering Institute , Pennsylvannia State University, USA during 3-5 April 2013
- Kasthurba A K (2012), Managing building waste for sustainable urban development: Challenges. Opportunities and future outlook. International conference organized by ASCE ( India) ICSCI 2014 held at Hitex, October17-18, 2014 Hydrabad, Telangana, India
- Kasthurba A K (2012), “ Characteristics of Malabar laterite as a Building Material- Field and Laboratory studies” in International conference IES 2012 Kumamoto University, Japan during 5-7 March 2012
- Kasthurba A K, Manu Santhanam and Mathews M S (2006), “Characteristics and Weathering Mechanisms of Laterite Building Stones in Historic Monuments of Western India”, International conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC 2006) held at New Delhi, Nov6-8, 2006.
- Kasthurba A K and Manu Santhanam (2004), “Strength Evaluation of Laterite Stone Blocks for Masonry Purposes” National Conference on Recent Developments in Materials and Structures (REDMAT 2005) held at NIT Calicut December 2—6, 2004.
- Kasthurba A K, Mathews M S, Manu Santhanam and Hema Achyuthan (2003), “Properties and Performance of Laterite Building Stone” 8th International Conference on Inspection, Appraisal & Maintenance of Structures, Singapore. December 18-19, 2003, pp 277-284
- Kasthurba A K and Mathews M S (2000), “ Study of Stone Weathering in National Art Gallery, Chennai and Strategies for Conservation” International Conference on Stone Weathering Due to Atmospheric Pollution NET Work (SWAPNET 2001) at Prague, Czech Republic. May 7-11, 2001
- Kasthurba A K and Mathews M S (2000), “Investigation of Deterioration and Conservation Strategies for Historic Buildings.” International Seminar workshop on Traditional Indian Architecture , Department of Architecture and Regional Planning , IIT Kharagpur, November 3-5, 2000
Professional Experience
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Junior Architect at a Private Architectural Firm ( N M Salim & Associates, Calicut ) 1988-89
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Head, Department of Architecture, NIT Calicut during Feb2011 to Feb 2013.
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Teaching Architecture since 1990 at NIT Calicut.
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Professor & Head, Department of Architecture 2017 to Present- Continuing
Research Contributions
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Revision of IS code on specification of laterite stone blocks for masonry code considered for revision (IS 3620: 1979) by sectional committee of Bureau of Indian Standards ( the report has been accepted by BIS meeting- BIS-CED6 held at CDOS, Jaipur on 10th January 2012
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Conducted surveys for documentation of Heritage Monuments in Malabar as a member of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), 2010
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Submitted Technical report for funding the project on Conservation of Iringannoor temple and Environs- A heritage repository of Kadathanad (submitted for central funding) 2010
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Submitted Technical report for funding the project on Renovation of Sree Rama Temple, Thiruvangad, Tellicherry 2009 ( submitted for central funding)
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Prepared report for Revitalizing Architectural plan for Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode2011
Educational Qualifications
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PhD. (Building Materials - Architectural Conservation) - 2006 - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India.
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M.Tech (Building Technology) - 1997 - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India.
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B.Arch, ( Architecture ) - 1988 - University of Kerala, College of Engineering Trivandrum ( CET)
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Post Doctoral Research Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, India. - 2010 - University of Illinois Chicago, IL, USA - 2014
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PG Diploma in Land Management and Settlement Regularization - 2009 - IHS, Eurasmus University Netherlands
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PG Diploma in Yoga and Meditation - 2012 - Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India.
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Fulbright Research Fellow 2013, Visited 15 top technical Universities in USA.
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Visiting Research Fellow, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA, (Jan2014 - June2014)4
Academic Outreach Activities
- Participated in summer Field School -Building Landscapes Cultures- BLC field school along students and faculty of University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 1517 June 2018.
- Fulbright visit to 15 Universities in US-with suggestions how to take forward in academic, research and development activities at NIT Calicut 2013
- Invited Speaker, 2IE conference funded by UN at Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa2012
- Reviewer for International Journals ASCE and ACI and International conference Pier Reviewer ACE 2015
- Member Board of Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala and committee for syllabus revision ( Since 2011)
- Member Expert Core Committee for starting School of Architecture under Sree Sankaracharya Universty, Kalady, Kerala 2014.
- Expert committee member for Setting up Heritage Museum at IIM Kozhikode July 2011
- Technical expert for feasibility study and preparation of technical report for setting up Institute of Medical Sciences at Waynad October 2011.
- PhD examiner for evaluation of doctoral thesis at various Universities Anna University, NIT Triruchirappally, Kerala University and VIT Vellore- Evaluated 11 doctoral thesis
- Member Grievance committee Kerala University for matters connected with academic matters of B Arch students at Kerala University in 2006
Honors /Awards
- Recieved Academics world excellent paper award for the paper entitled "Land slide and Human-modified landscapes - Kerala." at Academics World International Conference held in Melbourne, Australia on 24-25 December 2022.
- Received SAH International Travel grant by Getty Foundation to attend Society of Architectural Historians Annual International Conference in Pasadena/Los Angeles, 6-10 April 2016.
- Fulbright Nehru Award 2013 to attend International Education Administrators Seminar in USA and visit top 15 universities in USA funded by USIEF and CIES
- RWTH visiting fellowship to attend University Administrators Enrichment Program at
- RWTH Aachen University, Germany in September 2012
- Awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowship for women 2010 instituted by IIT Madras, India
- Netherlands Fellowship award 2009 to attend PG diploma on Land Management and Settlement Regularization at IHS Rotterdam, Netherlands August 2009
- Vocational Excellency Award by Rotary International ( Calicut) for Architectural services to the community November 2009
- Won Gold in Annual faculty sports at NIT Calicut for Yoga 24 Feb 2020.
Professional Affiliations
- Associate Member, ICOMOS India - ASC/2022/311
- Member, Society of Architecture Historians (SAH) Society of Architectural Historians,
- 1365 N. Astor Street Chicago, Illinois 60610. www.sah.org
- Certified Registered Architect by Council of Architecture CA/90/12959
- Life Member, Indian Institute of Architects, India (IIA)
- Life member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) LM 10830
- Life member, Indian Association for the Study of Cultural Property in India (IASC)
- Life Member, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Recent Projects Undertaken
- Renovation of Kandankulam Jubilee Hall , Calicut , Kozhikode Corporation, Project cost: 2 Crores- scheduled to complete by September 2020
- Revitalisation of Urban Heritage Core, Calicut: Tali and Kuttichira Heritage Zones, District Tourism Development Council Project 2020, Project cost: 3 Crores
- Restoration of Iringannoor Temple tank , Calicut Project cost: 50 Lakhs
- Restoring of Historic Icons of Port City: Restoration of Sea Piers at Calicut Beach
- Tribal Housing- Heritage development strategies
Expert Lecture Delivered
- Expert presentation on "Conservation of Urban Heritage Core - A Review" organized by Council of Architecture, Training Research Center on 19 April 2023.
- Expert talk on "Crossing the first milestone in research" organized by ICFAI School of Architecture, Hyderabad on 21 April 2023.
- Keynote speaker in the panel discussion at UNESCO Sub-Regional Conference on World Heritage at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 17 - 18 April 2023.
- Invited speaker to deliver expert lecture on “Tracing Historical Memory through Architecture” and "Design Decisions for Alternative Living" for SPACES-Design, Culture & Politics for Kerala Architectural festival held at Trivandrum 29th August to 1st September 2019.
- Invited speaker to deliver expert lecture on “Sustainable development along Transit Corridors” for Council of Architecture Training Program on Integrated Approach for Transport Corridors organized at BMS School of Architecture, Bangalore 25 Feb to 1 March 2019.
- Invited speaker and Technical Committee member for National Conference on Recent trends in Architecture and Civil Engineering “Towards Energy efficient and Sustainable Development” organized by Department of Architecture, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu. 10-12 January 2019.
- Key note speech for one day seminar on "Architectural Engineering for Tribal Housing" Organized by Institution of Engineers( India) Kozhikode local centre on 13 February 2016 at Saraswat Academy Campus, Calicut.
- Expert presentation on Yoga: A traditional Wisdom for well-being, work efficiency and Leadership. SMS Varnasi, 18-19th Feb 2017. International Conference ICON Spirituality & Skill for :Leadership and Sustainable Management
- Expert talk on Understanding Properties and Weathering Mechanisms of Laterite on 9th June 2014 at Department of Civil and Material Science Engineering , UIC, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Delivered expert talk on Laterite Monuments of Malabar region, W. India- Strategies for their Conservation, on 21st May 2014 at AIA, Chicago, USA
- Invited speaker to deliver Keynote speech on “Managing building waste for sustainable urban development” International conference on Sustainable Technologies in Building & Environment ICSTBE 2015 held at Satyabama University , 15-17 July 2015 Chennai , India.www.icstbe2015.com
- Invited speaker - International conference on “Eco-materials for construction: 2iE International Conference at Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, W. Africa. 10-12 June 2013 http://www.2ie-edu.org
- Expert talk on Understanding Properties and Weathering Mechanisms of Laterite, 9th June 2014 at Department of Civil and Material Science Engineering , UIC, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Invited speaker – delivered expert lecture on Architectural evolution and Heritage Management and planning at GEC Thrissur 24-25 Sept 2009
Professional Profile
Teaching Architecture since 1990 with updating knowledge with current themes in energy efficient building, green Architecture, Earth constructions and Environmental friendly design approaches. Won several international awards and recognitions, have collaboration with reputed universities in USA. An active participant in various professional bodies- initiated community development projects and academic outreach activities. Significant contributions in the Architectural conservation and related research/consultancy works. Organized several workshops, seminars and delivered key note lectures in emerging fields of Architectural education. Numerous research publications in journals and books to credit. An ardent practitioner of Yoga and Meditation.
Ph. D Guidance
- Josna Rapahael P, 2015 - A model for urban interventions in Culturally integrated historic urban cores: Case study of traditional Temple towns of Kerala - Completed 2015
- Anjana Bhagyanathan 2011 -Conservation of Sacred Grooves and their impact on ground water levels in river basins of Malabar, Kerala- Completed 2018
- Alex Jose, 2015 - Masonry Blocks for Future- Modified Stabilised Earth Blocks using Natural Latex ongoing – Completed 2022
- Sheelu Jones, 2016 - Environmental Conservation of Western Ghats-ongoing – Completed 2022
- Jasna Bharghavan, 2017 - Infrastructure for water Security - Ongoing
- Rahmathulla Noufal, 2016 - Utilisation of waste in replacement of fine aggregate for Concrete – Completed 2020
- Supriya Mahesh Patil, 2016 - Weathering of Stone monuments: Weathering pattern of Basalt stone in monuments of Khandapur , Maharastra
- Shahim Abdurahiman, 2018 - Urban conservation Assessment Framework - Ongoing
Courses Taught
- Functional efficiency of buildings
- Climate responsive architecture
- Architectural Conservation
- Sustainable construction techniques
- Building Technology and Materials
- Cost effective construction
- History of Architecture-(Ancient, Medieval &Modern, Western& Indian)
- Environmental ecology
- Urban Renewal & conservation
- Heritage Management & Tourism
- Maintenance, Repair and Retrofit of constructed facilities
- Architectural Design studios.
Membership in Professional Bodies
- Registered in Council of Architecture
- Life member, ISTE LM 10830
- Life member, Indian Association for the study of Cultural Property in India
- Member, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
- Member, Board of Studies in Architecture University of Calicut, Kozhikode
- Member, Board of Studies in Architecture, Anna University, Tamilnadu
B. Arch Thesis Guidance
- Isabel Lisa Jose (2023) - From bean to cup, coffee experience center and processing plant
- Bharath Krishna K (2023) - Waterfront Wellness Resort.
- Sreelakshmy Udayan (2017) - Planning and Design for ISKON Community, Guruvayur
- Anjum Naveed (2016) - NID Kozhikode
- Shameem Sulaiman (2015) - Matsya : The Complete marine Fishery Park, Calicut
- Arjun E (2015) - Rejuvenation of Kannur Central Prison
- Sajna C N (2015) - Planning and Design of Collectorate campus, Ernakulam
- Guru Priya (2012) - Memory of World: centre for Reprography & historic Documents
- Sonam Trobgay (2012) - Jangchubling Buddhist Institute
- Jhanu Chander (2011) - An Abode For the Aged
- Praveen C V (2011) -Urban Rail Transit Hub, Kozhikode
- Ajay S (2010) - Crafts Village at Vadakara
- Anjana Alexander (2010) - Pearl Qatar Maglev
- Chavan Abhilasha (2010) - Rashodha - A Vine House at Nasik
- Reshmi R (2010) - Design for Space Science Centre - IIST
- Abhisek Shanker (2009) - Calicut Cultural Museum
- Rijesh K (2009) - Home for Destitute Children
- Kaushik Kumar (2009) - Digital Media Exhibition Pavilion
- Naveen Kiran (2009) - Design of Auto Mall, Hyderabad
- Aneena Paulson (2008) - Adaptive re-use of the Old Railway Station Site
- Aravind Raj (2007) - Energy Efficient Building Design Teri Campus
- Manesh Saxena ( 2007) - Commonwealth Games Village, New Delhi -2010
- Saritha V (2006) - Design of a Bus Terminus Cum Commercial Complex
- Sruthi Samuel (2006) - Design For an Edutainment Center
- Chandan Nagasuri (2006) - Marine Transit Terminal
- Janeesh Haridas ( 2006) - "Vasishtawahan" Volks Wagon Car Manufacturing Unit Design
Academic Contributions
- Participated in summer Field School -Building Landscapes Cultures- BLC field school along students and faculty of University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 1517 June 2018.
- Fulbright visit to 15 Universities in US-with suggestions how to take forward in academic, research and development activities at NIT Calicut 2013
- Invited Speaker, 2IE conference funded by UN at Ougadougou, Burkina Faso, Africa2012
- Reviewer for International Journals ASCE and ACI and International conference Pier Reviewer ACE 2015
- Member Board of Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala and committee for syllabus revision ( Since 2011)
- Member Expert Core Committee for starting School of Architecture under Sree Sankaracharya Universty, Kalady, Kerala 2014.
- Expert committee member for Setting up Heritage Museum at IIM Kozhikode July 2011
- Technical expert for feasibility study and preparation of technical report for setting up Institute of Medical Sciences at Waynad October 2011.
- PhD examiner for evaluation of doctoral thesis at various Universities Anna University, NIT Triruchirappally, Kerala University and VIT Vellore- Evaluated 11 doctoral thesis
- Member Grievance committee Kerala University for matters connected with academic matters of B Arch students at Kerala University in 2006
Project Work /Consultancy
- Principal Investigator Renovation of Civic Center – Kandamkulam Jubilee Hall near Tali Temple Kozhikode . Consultancy Charges Rs 8,25,000; January 2019.
- Technical Expert PYN Heritage project for Laterite masonry at Yangoon, Mynamar; Govt of Mynmar and Hongkong Shangai group of Hotels. September 2018.
- Involved in MHRD project on “Strength and Durability Studies of Laterite as an Alternative Building Material- Conservation of Laterite Monuments” at IIT Madras 2003-2005 ( Doctoral research work)
- Co-ordinator TEQIP project on Services to Community and Economy Services to Community and Economy- TEQIP project on Skill up-gradation and training for Rural craftsmen and women workers for Rs 1, 75,000; January 2007 to March 2007 (3 months)- Completed
- Principal Co-ordinator for TEQIP project on Advanced production linked training for women entrepreneur of Kakkodi Panchayath carried out by NIT Calicut for the beneficiaries of Kakkodi Panchayat during January 2008 Amount Sanctioned Rs 1, 25,000/- completed
- Principal Investigator for the consultancy project on Restoration of Miskal Mosque Calicut prepared for the Miskal Mosque Committee December 2007-
- Principal Investigator for the consultancy project on Restoration of Tali Temple and Miskal Mosque, Calicut. Project Cost Rupees 2.35 crores; Project funded by ONGC, Government of India January 2009 ( Project work completed )
- Undertaken several design projects which includes commercial and residential buildings
Other Activities
1. Member, Board of studies, Faculty of Architecture, University of Calicut (2006)
2. Member, Board of studies, Faculty of Architecture, Anna University (2006)
3. Member, Appellate Committee, Faculty of Architecture, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 2006
4. Faculty advisor for a batch of Architecture students, Dept of Architecture, NITCalicut (2006 admission)
5. Faculty in Charge for Time table preparation Department 2006 onwards
6. Involved in B Arch Curriculum and syllabus revision 2006
7. Convenor, workshop on Conservation for Heritage Monuments held at REC Calicut, 8th December 2000
8. Participated in Poster presentation held in connection with Technical festival Shastra 2004 held at IIT Madras
9. Resource person for a few short term course and seminars
10. Attended 12 continuing education programmes conducted by AICTE/MHRD
11. Delivered key note speech for Archaeological Survey of India for the World heritage Week Celebrations in 2006 and 2007
12. Prepared a manual for Creative Arts Laboratory in 2003
13. Set up a building materials Museum at MIT Manipal in 1989
Projects Undertaken/ Completed
- Co-ordinator TEQIP project on Services to Community and Economy Services to Community and Economy- TEQIP project on Skill up-gradation and training for Rural craftsmen and women workers for Rs 1, 75,000; January 2007 to March 2007 (3 months)- Completed
- Principal Co-ordinator for TEQIP project on Advanced production linked training for women entrepreneur of Kakkodi Panchayath carried out by NIT Calicut for the beneficiaries of Kakkodi Panchayat during January 2008 -completed
- Principal Investigator for the project on Restoration of Tali Temple and Miskal Mosque, Calicut. Project Cost Rupees 3.5 Crores; Project funded by ONGC, Government of India January 2009 ( Project work completed )
- Revitalization of Calicut Railway Station and design of a Railway Heritage Museum 2012
- Restoring of Historic Icons of Port City: Restoration of Sea Piers at Calicut Beach for DTPC 2012
- Calicut Heritage Development: Natural and Manmade for DTPC 2008
- Maritime Forts of Malabar: Proposal for Tourism Development for ASI 2011
Area Of Interest
- Urban Renewal and conservation
- Heritage management and Tourism
- Architectural conservation
- Energy-efficient building
- Green Architecture
- Sustainable constructions
- Environmental-friendly design approaches
M.Tech Thesis
Experimental study of Deterioration and Restoration Procedures of National Art Gallery Building, Madras Museum, Chennai (1996)
Apointments
- Chairperson - Center for Yoga and Holistic Wellbeing, NIT, Calicut (2021 onwards)
Research Contributions
- Carried out amendment of IS code on specification of laterite stone blocks for masonry code considered for revision (IS 3620: 1979) by sectional committee of Bureau of Indian Standards ( the report has been accepted by BIS meeting- BISCED6 held at CDOS, Jaipur on 10th January 2012
- Conducted surveys for documentation of Heritage Monuments in Malabar as a member of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), 2010
- Submitted Technical report for funding the project on Conservation of Iringannoor temple and Environs- A heritage repository of Kadathanad (submitted for central funding) 2010
- Submitted Technical report for funding the project on Renovation of Sree Rama Temple, Thiruvangad, Tellicherry 2009 ( submitted for central funding)
- Prepared report for Revitalizing Architectural plan for Government Mental Health Centre, Kozhikode2011
Research Interests
- Urban Renewal and conservation
- Heritage management and Tourism
- Architectural conservation
- Energy-efficient building
- Green Architecture
- Sustainable constructions
- Environmental-friendly design approaches
Short-term training programme attended
Attended 13 short term courses
Sponsored Reseacrh Projects
- Principal co-coordinator for project on Skill Upgrading of Rural Craftsmen and Women workers project under TEQIP- services to Community&Economy; amount Sanctioned Rs. 1, 75,000/- (2006-07) - Completed
- Worked for MHRD project carried out at IIT Madras on Strength and Durability studies of Laterite as an Alternative Building Material; Project cost Rs.10 lakhs; 2003-2005 (involved as a research scholar)
Worshops/Seminars/Short term courses organised
- Co-ordinator for Faculty Development Program on Sustainable Building Technologies and Environment held at NIT Calicut during 12-16 November 2018.
- Co-ordinator for national workshop on Traditional Architecture, Art and Crafts organized at NIT Calicut during 18-19 October 2012
- Co-ordinator for ISTE-AICTE sponsored FDP on Maintenance, Repair and Retrofit of Buildings held at NIT Calicut during May 18-23, 2010
- Co-ordinator for National Seminar-workshop on Conservation of Architectural Heritage organized by INTACH and NIT Calicut on 1 November 2009
- Co-ordinator for ISTE-AICTE sponsored short term training programme (STTP) on Conservation of Architecture Monument & Settlements held at NIT Calicut during May 15-22, 2009.
- Co-ordinator for ISTE-AICTE sponsored (STTP) on Conservation of Architecture Heritage held at NIT Calicut during May 26-30, 2008
- Co-ordinator for Seminar on Conservation of Monuments in Malabar organized by NIT Calicut, ASI, INTACH, IIA and DTPC on 3rd November 2007
- Convener, one day workshop and exhibition on “Conservation of Heritage Monuments” at NIT Calicut, on 8th December 2000 with ASI and INTACH