Area of Practice |
Architect, Environmental Planner, Design Researcher, Environmental Philosopher |
Education |
B. Arch., Manipal Institute of Technology, Mangalore University, India Master of City Planning, School of Design (previously Graduate School of Fine Arts), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA PhD (Art, Design & Interdisciplinary Studies), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India. Doctoral Research Title: “Reimag(in)ing the Western Ghats of India – Situated Knowledge Perspectives for a New Ground of Wetness”. |
Work experience |
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Interest Areas |
design research; environment; socio-ecological systems; climate change adaptation; movement and migration; movement and place-making; law and policy; environmental and conservation rights; developmental and sustainability issues |
Current Practice at Srishti |
Dean of Research and Collaborations, Srishti Manipal Institute Undergraduate and postgraduate research projects; Fieldwork engagements; Art and design projects |
Creative Practice and Outreach |
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Projects showcase:
Resilient Wayanad – Monsoon, Cultivation and the SDGs (PG Capstone)
A project in collaboration with FLEDGE and MSSRF
More details here: https://dellaboratory.wordpress.com/portfolio/resilient-wayanad/
Splice – the Iconic Joint, a collaborative studio with UPenn Landscape Department (UG Thesis)
More details here: https://dellaboratory.wordpress.com/project-type/design-research/