Dr. Sameer D. Gujar is an academician and researcher in the field of Architecture. He holds a Bachelors in Architecture from Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai, a Masters in Environmental Planning from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur. His research interests include the design of unbuilt spaces, sustainable built environments, and climate-based simulation studies. Passionate about how spaces can better respond to people and the environment, he aims to contribute significantly to architectural education and research, particularly in unbuilt spaces and sustainable design. His teaching experience has honed his skills in academia and administration, fostering a research-based approach to architectural education. He has joined the School of Architecture and Planning as Assistant Professor.

Dr. Prinyanka Gayen is an Architect and Urban Designer with her PhD from School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. Her topic of PhD was Framework for Designation of Modern Heritage of India. She has taught subjects like Design Studio, Housing and Urban Design, Solar Energy & Built Environment, Architectural Professional Practice, Working Drawing, Building Construction, History of Architecture, Ecology and Environment, Climatology.

Shruti is an architect-urban planner with diverse experience of more than 15 years working with industry, academic institutions, and non-profits both in USA and India. She holds a master’s degree in Urban Environmental Planning from Arizona State University, USA; a bachelor’s in architecture from Pune University; and currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Shruti brings extensive knowledge of urban planning, outstanding research and analytical skills, exceptional communication and academic writing abilities in her current role as an academic. Her teaching and research interests include Urban Housing, Renewal and Redevelopment, Gentrification, and Valuation of Properties. She also takes keen interest in Green Buildings, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Planning and Sustainable Development.

Dr. Manas Marathe is an architect-urban planner with professional experience of more than 10 years, including 7 years of teaching experience at different colleges in Pune. Manas completed his B.Arch from Sinhgad College, Pune in 2008. After working for 2 years in the architectural firm Mitimitra Consultants Pvt. Ltd, Pune, he did his Masters in Urban and Rural Planning from IIT Roorkee in 2012.  He was a recipient of the prestigious DAAD German academic exchange scholarship in 2011 to pursue Master’s research at TU Darmstadt, Germany and has done his PhD from the same university in 2019. His areas of research include cultural landscapes, urban infrastructure, and traditional water management systems. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture and Planning, NICMAR University.