Leveraging data-driven insights for sustainable urban development
At the Data Analytics & Research Lab, we're passionate about using data to tackle real-world urban challenges. By working closely with various stakeholders, we strive to create innovative solutions that improve urban living, enhance mobility, and promote sustainability.
To NICMAR University's students and faculty, serve collaborations with academia, industry and government bodies.
Creating smarter, resilient cities through innovative research and collaboration.
If you are interested and passionate to conduct academic research of forward-thinking ecosystem challenges in India and beyond, join us!
Faculty In-Charge, Data Analytics & Research Lab
The Data Analytics & Research Lab at NICMAR University, Pune, under the guidance of Dr. Kul Vaibhav Sharma, focuses on advancing interdisciplinary research through data-driven technologies, geospatial intelligence, and artificial intelligence applications. The lab promotes innovative solutions for sustainable infrastructure, urban systems, disaster management, and environmental resilience by integrating GIS, remote sensing, machine learning, and deep learning methodologies. Dr. Sharma’s research expertise includes landslide and flood risk assessment, climate analytics, geospatial modeling, urban heat island studies, and predictive infrastructure analytics. With extensive experience in AI-enabled geospatial analysis and scientific data interpretation, he actively mentors students and researchers in developing practical and impactful research solutions. The lab aims to build strong industry-academia collaboration, encourage advanced analytical research, and support innovation-driven decision-making for sustainable development and smart infrastructure systems.
Exploring institutional frameworks, participatory planning, and leadership strategies that make effective urban transformation.
Investigating sustainable, equitable, and low-carbon transportation systems to improve urban accessibility and reduce emissions.
Leveraging digital technologies, IoT, and urban informatics to enhance city operations, governance, and citizen engagement.
Advancing strategies for environmentally sustainable and disaster-resilient urban development in response to climate and socio-economic risks.
Applying geospatial tools and modeling techniques to analyze urban performance, support planning, and inform policy.
Understanding the dynamics of social, technical transitions shaping future cities through innovation, equity, and systemic change.
Partnering with government bodies and municipal corporations. Engaging with industry leaders to drive innovation. Conducting interdisciplinary research with academic institutions. Supporting community-driven urban solutions through data insights.
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HP Z2 Tower G9
Drone
GPS Tracker
Lenovo Idea Centre
AIO
Measuring Tool
High Resolution Cameras
Dimpy Rathee
Archee Verma
Charvi Sawai
Shubham Visaria
Rushikesh Deshmukh
Nilesh Pawar
Archee Verma
Dimpy Rathee
Nilesh Pawar
Rushikesh Deshmukh
Faculty In-Charge, Data Analytics & Research Lab
NICMAR University, Pune
Dean, School of Architecture and Planning
NICMAR University, Pune
Join us in shaping the future of data-driven urban development!
The Data Analytics & Research Lab at NICMAR University invites partners from academia, industry, and policy to co-create impactful, data-driven urban solutions.
Email: udaarlab@pune.nicmar.ac.in
Location: NICMAR University, Pune
Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/company/udaarlab
