Faculty
AR. VINOD ARANHA
- Designation Director of the Institute
- Email varanha@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 01-07-2015
- M.U.P. (2007), Master of Urban Planning, Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), USA
- M. Arch (2007), Master of Architecture, School of Architecture, UIUC, USA
- LEED® AP (2007), Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, U.S. Green Building Council, Washington DC, USA
- Certificate in Business Administration (2007), College of Business, UIUC, USA
- B. Arch (1987), Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India
- Director, Nitte Institute of Architecture | [Jan 2015 to date]
- Professor - Faculty of Architecture, MIT, Manipal | [October 2012 to Jan2015]
- Sustainability & Green Building Specialist | [ June 2010 to date]
- LEED Technical Development Manager, U.S. Green Building Council, Washington DC, US | [February 2008 to May 2010]
- Researcher, Smart Energy Design Assistance Center at Building Research Council, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, USA | [August 2005 to January 2008]
- Founder & Managing Director/ Principal Architect, Aranha Associates, Mangalore, India | [1991 to 2005]
- Recognized by the Association of Consulting Engineers for the Ecological Engineer presentation at Lions Seva Mandir, Mangaklre (2014)
- Board of Studies expert on Sustainability & Climate Change at Mani pal University (2013, 2014)
- Earth Day public meeting lecture at Mangala Stadium, Mangahre (2012)
- Felicitated by Architects Guild at Sustainability & Climate Change seminar at Gold Finch Hotel (2010)
- Honorable Mention’ at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Gerald D. Hines Urban Design Competition 2006 for a Mixed Use Redevelopment project in St. Louis. MO
- Singapore & Indonesia summer program award by UIUC Department of Urban Planning - Tourism planning program at the Center for Tourism Studies at Institut Technologi Bandung (2006)
- Rotary District award as editor of the magazine 'Rotalore'
- Highest grade count in architecture faculty evaluation in 2004 at Manipal, India
AR DEAN D'CRUZ
- Designation Design Chair, Partner and Principal Architect in MOZAIC DESIGN COMBINE, Goa
- Email nia@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 01-10-2023
AR ICY P. C.
- Designation Professor
- Email icy@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 01-01-2019
- Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) in Construction Management from Rachana Sansad Project Management Institute, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) in Architecture, from National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala.
- Principal & Professor in Architecture, MEA College of Architecture, Perinthalmanna, Kerala
- Professor in Architecture, M E S College of Engineering, Kuttippuram
- Lecturer (Ad Hoc), National Institute of Technology Calicut
- Junior Architect, Ar. U Mohammed, U Mohammed & Associates, Kannur
- Construction Management
- Barrier Free Architecture, Universal Design
- Behaviour Architecture
- Building Construction Materials and Technologies
Departmental Responsibilities:
- Coordinator of Examinations and Evaluations Cell
- Coordinator of the NIA Covid Task Force and member of the University Task Force
- Coordinator of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Criterion 2
- Institution representative for Internal Complaint Committee (ICC)
- Institution representative for Women\'s Cell of the University
- Member of the Institute Innovation Committee (IIC)
- Member of SC/ST Cell committee
- Member of Grievance Redressal committee
- Member of Institutional Committee Against Sexual Harassment (I-CASH) committee
- Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) committee
University Responsibilities:
- Appointed as the Member of Board of Studies in Architecture of Nitte (Deemed to be University) by the Vice-Chancellor for 3 years from 01-07-2020 to 30-06-2023
- Selected to be the Member of Board of Research studies of Nitte (Deemed to be University) by the Vice-Chancellor with effect from 01-01-2020 for 3 years
- Nominated as the Member of Academic Council of Nitte (Deemed to be University) by the Vice-Chancellor with effect from 03-05-2019 for 2 years.
- Certified Registered Architect by Council of Architecture
- Associate member of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
- International Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Co-author of the conference paper titled \"Approach to simulate the rainwater runoff at site level using Rhino Grasshopper\" by Naga Venkata Sai Kumar Manapragada and Icy P C at Virtual Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Civil Engineering for a Disaster Resilient Society organized by National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, 15-20 March 2021 and under processing for publication by Springer
- Co-author of management case paper titled Enterprise Resource Planning Vs. Bespoke Software in Public Policy: A case study on FCI Kerala Region project implementation by Resmi. A. G, Ar. Icy P. Choyan and C.T. Sunil Kumar presented at International Conference on Management Cases, ICMC 2012, November 29 - 30, 2012, Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida (India)
- An article titled Earthquake and Buildings in Kerala was published in Vanitha Veedu Magazine in June 2010.
- Environment and Building Physics
- Climate, Site and Superstructure
- Building Construction and Materials
- Water and Waste Systems
- Electrical and Lighting Systems
- Dissertation and Research Techniques
- Project Management and Building Economics
- Life Cycle Costing and Analysis
- Elected as the Executive Committee Member of the IIA Kerala Chapter for the term 2020-2022
- Appointed as the Director of Pedagogy and Profession, an initiative of the IIA Kerala Chapter that would ensure effective collaboration between architectural and academic practices.
- Previous member of Ad-hoc Committee of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Kerala Chapter and Coordinator of the Resource Cell responsible for Academics Industry Collaborations, Publications etc.
- Executive Committee Member of Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) from 2018 and was a member of core committee dealing with community-based activities of the center
- Alumni Batch Coordinator for 1997 Admissions batch of the National Institute of Technology Calicut Alumni Association (NITCAA)
- External Reviewer for various courses in B.Arch. and M. Arch. programmes of various colleges in Kerala and Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Karnataka
- Member of B. Arch. Syllabus Committee of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University; a State Government University for the State of Kerala from 2016 to 2018
- Coordinator of B. Arch. Combined I & II to X semesters Engg. Degree Examinations for the academic year 2015 - 2016 and 2016 - 2017 appointed by The Controller of Examinations, University of Calicut
AR PALAKSHA K SHETTY
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email palaksha.shetty@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 09-01-2017
Bachelor of Architecture from Academy of Architecture, Mumbai and Masters in Architectural Design from CEPT, Ahmedabad
- Jr. Architect at DE.SIGN, Mumbai
- Architect at Design Cell, Mumbai
- Intern at Shahen Mistry Architects, Mumbai
- Club Mahindra - Consultant
Architecture Design, Design Led Innovation, Theory of Design
Foundation Studio, Architectural Representation Studio, Capstone Tutor
Non Academic Responsibilities:
- Member - Board of Studies
- Member - Academic and Curriculum
- Member - Capstone Project Selection Committee
- Member - Social Media Cell
- Coordinator - Consultancy Cell
Council of Architecture
Palaksha K Shetty, with his Bachelor of Architecture from Academy of Architecture, Mumbai and Masters in Architectural Design from CEPT, Ahmedabad finds himself amidst Architecture and Design innovation. His earlier work experience in Mumbai with a renowned Architectural firm is on large scale master planning, landscape projects of Airports, public spaces, and hospitality projects. Kinetic architecture, the process of design and build has always been an area of his research interest. He is a co-Founder of Studio Subtle which is an architectural practice based in Mangalore. The studio immerses in a diverse range of work, from large scale academic research, a variety of architecture projects, furniture design, and simultaneously in the process, realise inventive solutions that turn the very limitations of each project into the design trajectory, investigating opportunistic overlaps between form, space, time, culture, and materiality.
AR ARUL PAUL
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email arulpaul@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 01-07-2019
Paul holds a Master's degree in History, Theory & Criticism, and Urban Design from the Faculty of Architecture, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Anna University, Chennai.
Paul has 15 years of experience in both professional and academic practice, with 12 years dedicated to teaching and research.
Paul's areas of interest include architectural history, theory, and criticism, with a focus on the intersections of architecture, urbanism, and queer studies. He is particularly interested in heritage conservation, the role of architecture in shaping urban landscapes, and the pedagogical approaches to architecture education. His work also explores architectural historiography and cultural analysis, contributing to a deeper understanding of how architecture interacts with social and historical contexts.
Paul heads the Teaching Learning Process and Evaluation (TLPE) team and is in charge of the Examination Cell. He also serves as the NAAC criterion coordinator and is a member of the Board of Studies in Architecture. Additionally, Paul coordinates the development of syllabi and course content, ensuring that the curriculum remains dynamic and meets academic standards. He is a member of the Thesis/Capstone Committee and serves on the Dissertation Panel.
Member, Society of Architectural Historians
Arul Paul is an architect and educator, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Nitte Institute of Architecture in Mangalore. His research explores the intersections of architecture, urbanism, history, and queer studies. Paul holds a Master of Architecture in History, Theory, Criticism, and Urban Design from CEPT, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Anna University, Chennai. Through the lens of history and theory, he critically examines the evolution of pedagogy in response to emerging challenges and innovations, contributing to academia, research, writing, and practice. His publications include Lucknow Unrestrained: Palimpsest of Incongruous Possibilities (Sage) and Queering Academia (Avani), and his exhibition Lucknow Unrestrained was showcased at the Srishti School of Art and Design in 2019.
Paul co-presented "Queering Colonial Archives-Queer Architecture of Nawabi Lucknow" at the Society of Architectural Historians conference in 2021. Committed to social justice and equality, he actively champions these values for all, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.rnPaul's latest book, A Queer Reading of Nawabi Architecture and the Colonial Archive: Lucknow Queerscapes (Routledge, 2024), co-authored with Sonal Mithal, critically explores the architecture of Lucknow through a queer lens. The book challenges traditional readings of Nawabi architecture, reinterpreting the colonial archive to reveal the queer dimensions embedded in Lucknow's built environment. It has been widely appreciated for its unique perspective on architectural history, cultural memory, and gender studies, marking a significant contribution to queer theory in architecture.
Dr. Devakumar Thenchery
- Designation Associate Professor
- Email devakumar.thenchery@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 17-11-2025
B.Arch, M.Arch (Conservation), Ph.D
A total of 18 years of experience, of which 10 years in teaching and 6 years in architectural practice
Heritage studies, cultural studies, traditional architecture, temple architecture
M. Arch conservation gold medalist SPA Bhopal 2014-16, Sahapedia UNESCO research fellowship 2017, Completed PhD in Conservation studies from University of York in 2025, Elected as INTACH Calicut regional chapter co convenor for 2025-27
Co-coordinator: Academic and Curricular team, Coordinator: NU eLearn
Council of Architecture, INTACH, Indian Institute of Architects, Society of Architectural Historians, Athens Institute of Education and Research (ATINER) – Academic member
- Thenchery, Devakumar (2024) Traditional Management System of Dasavathara Temples of Kerala in 4th International Vedic Congress (poster), Tanjore,India
- Thenchery, Devakumar (2023) An Inquiry on Spatial Adaptability of Kozhikode City with reference to Migrant Labour Community’s Festivals and Practices in Avani Annual Research Symposium 2023.
- Thenchery, Devakumar & Cooke, Louise (2023) Rituals and Practices as a Binding Force in Connecting the Communities in ICOMOS GA 2023, Australia
- Thenchery, Devakumar (2017) Scrutinizing the role of cultural spaces as a common factor in tangible and intangible cultural heritage in 7th ATINER International Conference on Architecture, Athens, Greece.
- Thenchery, Devakumar (2017) Ritualistic Landscape of Kalamezhuth Paatt of Kerala in 5th ACLA International Symposium, Thailand.
INTACH workshop on documenting intangible heritage September 2024
History of architecture, Theory of Architecture, Conservation, Vernacular Architecture, Urban Design studios, Rural Studios
Spring 2026 - 1. Practice studio (capstone thesis), 2. Elective - Architectural History of South Indian Temples, 3. Elective - Urban Farming
AR JACOB THOMAS
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email jacob@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 18-12-2019
B. Architecture
MSc. Architecture
MSc. Architecture
Architect at AHR Architects, Poland; Architect at Damas decoration, Dubai; Architect at Arteso, Auroville; Assistant architect at Play Design Studio, Auroville; Trainee at SNJ Associates, Delhi; Founder and architect at K-Space Architects.
Computational architecture, Digital architecture, Visualization, Landscape, Housing, Graphic design, Environmental psychology.
Infrastructure, Placement, and Entrepreneurship
COA
An experienced architect who graduated from the Cracow University of Technology, Krakow, Poland, with a master\'s degree in architecture. Team player with excellent skills and academic qualifications. Easy going by nature and ability to get along with both work colleagues and senior managers. Good software skills and the ability to make good presentation drawings to the clients. Worked with different firms and acquired a variety of skills. Main hobbies are Traveling, Photography, Painting, Volleyball, Badminton, Swimming and Trekking.
AR NIKITA MAKHASANA
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email nikita.makhasana@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 02-05-2023
Nikita Makhasana holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning (Urban design), from the Faculty of Planning, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture, Mumbai.
Ar. Nikita Makhasana is a registered Architect and Urban Designer with nearly eight years of professional and academic experience across architectural practice, urban design, and teaching. She has both national and international experience at esteemed firms on large-scale urban projects, as well as residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across India.rnrn
rnShe has previously worked with the Master’s program under the Faculty of Planning at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and has been curating architecture studios and urbanism courses at Nitte Institute of Architecture since 2023.
rnShe has previously worked with the Master’s program under the Faculty of Planning at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and has been curating architecture studios and urbanism courses at Nitte Institute of Architecture since 2023.
Her areas of interest include urban design, the architecture–urbanism interface, and the study of cities and their spatial evolution. She is particularly interested in public space design, urban-scale master planning, and exploring cities through travel and architectural photography as a means of understanding urban form and cultural context.
Ar. Nikita Makhasana has received several academic recognitions and opportunities that reflect her strong commitment to architecture and urban design. She was awarded the Young Architects and Urban Designers Program (YUDAP) Scholarship, which enabled her to gain international exposure.
In recognition of her academic engagement and contributions to the institute, she was also conferred the Distinguished Teacher Award of the Nitte Institute of Architecture in 2025 by Nitte University.
In recognition of her academic engagement and contributions to the institute, she was also conferred the Distinguished Teacher Award of the Nitte Institute of Architecture in 2025 by Nitte University.
Apart from her core academic responsibilities, Ar. Nikita Makhasana actively contributes to several initiatives that support institutional growth and outreach. She is currently the Admissions Coordinator, where she is involved in guiding prospective students and promoting awareness about architecture as a career.
Her role also includes organising outreach activities such as workshops, exhibitions, college fests, and engagement programs that showcase the institute’s academic strengths and enhance its visibility.
In addition, she contributes to the coordination of the institute’s social media platforms and branding efforts, helping strengthen the institute’s outreach and communication with a wider audience.
Her role also includes organising outreach activities such as workshops, exhibitions, college fests, and engagement programs that showcase the institute’s academic strengths and enhance its visibility.
In addition, she contributes to the coordination of the institute’s social media platforms and branding efforts, helping strengthen the institute’s outreach and communication with a wider audience.
Registered with the Council of Architecture (COA)
- Architecture Design workshop at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris La Villette, Paris, France
- Conference by AF l Architecture Foundation on Architecture in the Subcontinent: A Radical Contextuality, at Mumbai, India
- Training program on Critical Thinking in Design Pedagogy, Online
- Training program on Integrated Design Strategies for Large and Complex Buildings: Focus on IT Parks, Online
- Faculty development program on mentoring skills, Nitte University, Mangaluru, Karnataka
Architectural design studios in Urban Design and Urban housing, Capstone/thesis project, Dissertation and Urbanism theory courses.
AR AVEEK GHOSH
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email aveek.ghosh@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 01-04-2024
M.Arch (Sustainable Architecture) Pursuing Ph.D from VNIT, Nagpur.
5.5 years of research + 2 years of teaching
Thermal comfort, Urban climate, Bio-meteorology, Climatology, Heat-health, Climate change, Built environment
- A3F Sustainable Design Award 2016 for student design entry based on sustainable parameters incorporated into the design.
- A3F Sustainable Design 2017 Award for student design entry based on sustainable parameters incorporated into the design.
- GRIHA Green Quiz: Winner of the GRIHA Green Quiz 2017 at the 9th GRIHA Summit, New Delhi.
- Certificate of Special Mention awarded in recognition of an outstanding technical paper at the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Design, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Coimbatore (ICETDACE), March 2020.
- PhD Student Presentation Award: Presentation prize for presenting a research paper at the 11th International Conference on Urban Climate, UNSW Sydney, Australia, during Aug. 28 - Sept. 1, 2023.
- Best Paper Award 2025 of Nitte Institute of Architecture.
- Green metric Coordinator for 2025 at NitteDU.
Academic NAAC Criteria I and III coordinator, Part of the NIA Academic and Curricular Team, NIA Research Coordinator
Council of Architecture (COA) registration: CA/2024/169008
- Kotharkar, R., Ghosh, A., & Keskar, R. (2025). Fine-scale mapping of heat-hazard risk and vulnerability using geo-spatial techniques: Insights from a tropical Indian city. Geographica Pannonica, 29(2), 84-107. https://doi.org/ 10.5937/gp29-56164
- Ghosh, A. (2025). Developing Multidisciplinary and Multi-Sectoral Heal-Early Warning System to Augment Urban Resilience to Humid Heat. International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology, 8(01), 38-44p. https://journalspub.com/publication/ijsbt/article=15418
- Ghosh, A. (2024). Smart Heat-health Action Plans: A Programmatic, Progressive and Dynamic Framework to Address Urban Overheating. Geographica Pannonica, 28(3), 221-237. https://doi.org/10.5937/gp28-51694
- Kotharkar, R., Vidyasagar, A., & Ghosh, A. (2024). Application of LCZ to Urban Heat Island Studies. In Local Climate Zone Application in Sustainable Urban Development: Experience from East and Southeast Asian High-Density Cities (pp. 79-103). Cham: Springer International Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56168-9_5
- Kotharkar, R., Dongarsane, P., Ghosh, A., & Kotharkar, V. (2023). Numerical analysis of extreme heat in Nagpur city using heat stress indices, all-cause mortality and local climate zone classification. Sustainable Cities and Society,101, 105099. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.105099
- Kotharkar, R., Dongarsane, P., & Ghosh, A. (2023). Quantification of summertime thermal stress and PET range in a tropical Indian city. Urban Climate, 53, 101758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2023.101758
- Attended faculty development program (FDP) on 'Integrating Scopus in your Research Workflow' conducted by SDC NitteDU on 2nd July 2025.
- Attended faculty development program (FDP) on 'Accelerating Research the Smart Way with Ethics, AI and University Support' conducted by SDC NitteDU on 30th July 2025.
- Attended NEP Orientation & Sensitisation Programme' conducted by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC), organised by MMTTC, Tezpur University, on 24th July - 4th August 2025.
- Attended faculty development program (FDP) on 'Awareness on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) at Workplace' conducted by SDC NitteDU on 13th September 2025.
- Attended faculty development program (FDP) on 'RESILIENT HABITATS - Rethinking Design in the Context of Climate Change' conducted by Council of Architecture (COA) Training & Research Centre during 10 June - 14 June 2024.
- Attended 'National level Conference: Young Leader's Conclave on Environment and Disaster' organised by National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), New Delhi, Govt. of India, during 4 th June - 5th June 2024.
- Ecology and Planning (2025 curriculum 1st semester)
- Technology and Systems (2025 curriculum 1st semester)
- Survey (2025 curriculum 1st semester)
- Climate, Site and Superstructure (2020 curriculum 2nd semester)
- Building Systems and Practices (2020 curriculum 7th semester)
- Dissertation (2020 curriculum 8th semester)
- Architectural Thesis (2020 curriculum 10th semester)
His teaching assignments include developing students’ understanding of climate- and weather-related factors, along with a comprehensive knowledge of human thermal comfort. With his vast experience, he enables students to become familiar with both international and national green building rating systems used to evaluate building performance. As a Dissertation Coordinator, he actively addresses students’ concerns while exposing them to diverse research practices. This includes guiding them through the fundamentals of research framing during the methodology stage, as well as formal writing exercises in both scientific and technical research. In his capacity as Architectural Thesis Coordinator, he mentors students in projects involving theoretical and practical design issues. His role includes conducting mapping and analytical studies, helping develop design frameworks through literature reviews, case studies, and research, and guiding students in proposing design solutions at an appropriate scale to address specific concerns.
Dr. Aveek Ghosh is an early-career researcher with a PhD in urban climatology, integrating the disciplines of urban planning, micro-meteorology, disaster management and public health. 7+ years of research/teaching experience with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry and academia at the Department of Architecture and Planning, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, India, as a research fellow.
He is currently engaged in teaching-learning at Nitte Institute of Architecture, Nitte (deemed to be) University as an Assistant Professor since March 2024. An architect with a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Architecture with knowledge of green building principles, passive design techniques at the building and city level in planning sustainable and livable cities. He possesses a strong knowledge of interpreting cityscapes through remote sensing applications and geographic information systems. Skilled in analysing exposure and vulnerability factors to mitigate climate risks and drive effective adaptation measures.
He has multiple research publications in the field of urban heat stress, outdoor thermal comfort, city planning interventions and policies for extreme heat, heat action planning in cities and application of spatial frameworks to address the complex issues of urban climatology. He is facilitating urban heat reduction through context-specific urban policies driven by scientific evidence at a fine scale and has knowledge of urban heat island mapping, climate risk and vulnerability assessment to identify driving factors.
He was invited as an external expert to deliver a lecture on ‘Interactive session for Preparing Heat Action Plans’ as a part of the Capacity Building Program (CBP) on “Climate Actions for Local Area Planning: Combating Heat Extremes” scheduled from 06 February to 10 February 2025 at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, India on 09-02-2025.
AR MALHAR PANSARE
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email malhar.pansare@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 15-04-2024
He is an architect with a B.Arch and M.Arch in Environmental Design, specializing in sustainable architecture and building simulations, with a passion for creating energy-efficient, environmentally conscious designs that harmonize with their surroundings. With a strong foundation in environmental principles and advanced simulation techniques, he strives to push the boundaries of sustainable design, complemented by research exploring the intersections of architecture, technology, and sustainability. He also has a strong interest in entrepreneurship and business, runs his own registered startup, and is particularly interested in Building Automation and IoT, aiming to integrate these into smarter, more responsive built environments for a sustainable future.
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) from D Y Patil College of Architecture, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) in Environmental Design from College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) in Environmental Design from College of Engineering Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Founder-Architect at MeghMalhar Architects, Maharashtrarn
- rnJunior Architect at Jyotirmay Archshell, Mapusa, Goa
- Intern - Prabhugaonkar and Associates, Porvorim, Goarn
- rnLecturer - Goa College of Architecture, Altinho, Goa rnrn
- Assistant Professor - Nitte Institute of Architecture, Mangalore, Karnataka
- Environmental-Sustainable Design
- Vernacular Architecture
- Climate Studies
- Urban Microclimate
- Building Automation
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Entrepreneurship
Successful selection of idea and startup ideation for incubation at AIC Nitte Incubation Center
- In-charge- NIA Innovation Hub
- Convener- NIA IIC
- Institute representative for Nitte University IIC
- Coordinator- NIA Student Innovation Club
- Coordinator- Short Term Courses
Certified Registered Architect by Council of Architecture
Associate member of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
Associate member of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
1. Author - Impact of Urban Morphology on Vehicular Carbon Dioxide Concentration (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-4988-1_22)
2. Author - Impact Assessment of Built Environment on Urban Flooding Using SCS-CN Method
(https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8842-6_17)
2. Author - Impact Assessment of Built Environment on Urban Flooding Using SCS-CN Method
(https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8842-6_17)
1. Metagreen Dimensions 2022 - College of Architecture Trivandrun, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2. International Annual research Symposium 2022
3. International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2023 - RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University, Noida
4. ZEMCH International Conference 2023 - Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
5. 2nd International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction” (ICTAC 2024) - Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India
6. 11th ZEMCH International Conference 2024 - Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
2. International Annual research Symposium 2022
3. International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2023 - RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University, Noida
4. ZEMCH International Conference 2023 - Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
5. 2nd International Conference on Trends in Architecture and Construction” (ICTAC 2024) - Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, India
6. 11th ZEMCH International Conference 2024 - Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Environmental & Building Physics, Building Systems & Electrical Services, Vertical Studio 1, Vertical Studio 2, Building Automation, Event Management
ER DEEKSHITH SHETTY
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email deekshithshetty@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 08-06-2017
DCE, B.E (Civil), M.Tech (CADS)
Teaching - 6 years, Industry - 5 years
Concrete Technology, RCC frame structures, Steel Structures
Handling Structural subjects like Basics of Building physics, RCC structures, PSC structures, Steel structures, Quantities & Estimation, Specifications
MISTE
\"An Approach on Optimization of Berth Structure at Port sectors for Handling Bulk Cargo and Containers\", International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) - Issue 07, Vol-4, July 2015.
He has established a consulting firm where he handles various projects across southern India. He is also associated with various industrial projects.
Mr. ANIL DEVADIGA
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email anildev@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 08-01-2018
G.D.Art, A.T.D
since 24 years practising visual art, worked as Chief Art Director Assistant in Bollywood Mumbai, 2 solo exhibitions, participated in more than 50 group exhibitions and more than 50 professional Art camps, worked as Art consultant in Magnum advertising agency, Mangalore for 4 years, 13 years’ Academic experience.
Cultural faculty coordinator, NSS Program officer, Team Member of Student Support and Progression Unit.
Mangalore Intach chapter Life Membership
Visual Art 1, Visual Art -2, Art Appreciation, Creative Expression, Theatre and Film set Design elective, Origami – Form making elective, Under Design and Build – Kinetic Sculpture, TEDx Talk project, Suspension bridge, Urban Sketching elective, Architecture and visual Representation, From Discard to Art elective, Cell to Sculpture elective,
Graphic -2 and History and context [ sem 2] Design and build [ sem 4 & 8]
AR. ALOK KUMAR
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email alok.kumar@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 02-08-2024
B.Arch
Professional Practice: 13 years
rnAcademics: 2 years
rnAcademics: 2 years
- Designing Iconic, Context-driven Architectural Expressions
- Sustainable and Net-Zero Built Environments
- Experiential and Narrative-driven Design Processes
- Urban Form, Public Realm, and Built Environment Exploration
- Architectural, Travel, and Nature Photography as Design Inquiry
- Travel-led Cultural Exploration and Spatial Understanding Theatre, Dramatic Arts, and Spatial Storytelling
- Sports and Physical Engagement
In-charge / Contributor – Experiential Learning Centre
Registered with Council of Architecture
- Integrated Water & Sanitation: Blueprint for Sustainable Architecture, 2026
- SDI Faculty Development Programme (FDP), 2024
- Creating Iconic Design – conducted by Gerard da Cunha, 2017
- Architectural Design Studio (Semesters 3, 5, 7, 8)
- Urban Design
- Interior Design
- Building Construction
- History of Architecture
- Dissertation / Thesis Guidance
- Architectural Competition Mentorship
Elective: Net Zero Building Cooperative Learning
Ar. Nishith Urval
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email nishith.urval@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 02-01-2026
Nishith Urval is an Assistant Professor (Grade II) at the NITTE Institute of Architecture (NIA), Mangalore, with over a decade of experience in architectural practice and academia. He completed his B.Arch from Manipal University (2013), receiving the Pedilite Award for Excellence, and his M.Arch from CEPT University (2018), where his thesis on sequential art in architectural design received the National Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Thesis.
He has worked with HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad (2018–2021), contributing to major projects such as the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, New Parliament Building, and Central Vista Redevelopment, with a focus on design communication and visual storytelling.
His teaching emphasizes process-driven design, drawing, and narrative-based representation, fostering exploratory and iterative approaches to spatial thinking.
B.Arch, M.Arch
- Assistant Professor (Grade II), NITTE Institute of Architecture (NIA), Mangalore rn
- Visiting Faculty, Manipal School of Architecture and Planning (MSAP)
- Architect, HCP Design, Planning and Management Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad (2018–2021)
- Independent Practice, Mangalore (2013–present)
- Architectural Design Pedagogy
- Visual Narratives and Sequential Art in Architecture
- Design Communication and Representation
- Indian Aesthetics and Traditional Art Forms+
- Ethnographic and Drawing-Based Research
- National Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Thesis in Architecture (2018)
- Pedilite Award for Excellence (PAFE), Manipal University (2013)
Council of Architecture, India (valid till 2027)
Publications
- Presented research at INSIGHT 2018, NID Ahmedabad
- Presented at International Conference on Everyday Urbanism (2025)
- Presented research at INSIGHT 2018, NID Ahmedabad
- Presented at International Conference on Everyday Urbanism (2025)
- Architectural Design (Semesters 1–4)
- Architectural Design – Thesis (Semester 10)
- Building Construction
- Design Fundamentals
- Architectural Graphics (Semesters 1–2)
- Re-interpreting Modern Board Games
- Undergraduate Design Studios (Semesters 1–4)
- Thesis Guidance (Semester 10)
- Foundation and Core Courses in Architecture
- Conducted workshops on Application of Sequential Art in Design at CEPT University and NITTE Institute of Architecture
- Conducted workshops at MSAP on Architectural Rendering and Conceptual Development
- Engages in drawing-based research and visual exploration under the initiative INK INDICUS
Ar. Deeksha
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email deeksha.puneeth@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 01-12-2025
B.Arch, M.Arch
Assistant Professor, Nitte Institute of Architecture, Deralakatte, Mangalore, December 2025 - Presentrn
rnAssistant Professor, Srinivas School of Architecture, SIT, Valachil, Mangalore, August 2019-October 2021rn
rnResource Person, Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moodubidri, February 2019 – May 2019rn
rnVisiting Faculty, Faculty of Architecture, MAHE, Manipal, July 2018 – October 2018
rnAssistant Professor, Srinivas School of Architecture, SIT, Valachil, Mangalore, August 2019-October 2021rn
rnResource Person, Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moodubidri, February 2019 – May 2019rn
rnVisiting Faculty, Faculty of Architecture, MAHE, Manipal, July 2018 – October 2018
Urban Ecosystem Services, InVEST modelling, GIS, Remote sensing, Urban Settings, Urban Heat Island.
- Awarded Best Paper Award in Oral Session at International conference on education 5.0- Role of Institution, Industry and Society (ERIIS – 2022), organized by NIT, Warangal.
- Recipient of Student Travel Grant to attend IEEE GRSS (IGARSS) – 2023 conference held on 16th - 21st July 2023 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, USA.
Ranking & Accreditation (Assistant Coordinator)
COA – CA-2018-94992
Publications
- Deeksha, & Shukla, A. K. (2022). Ecosystem Services: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Dimension in Freshwater Ecosystems. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 12(17), 8518. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178518 (Q1, IF:2.5, ISSN:20763417)
- Basha, U., Pandey, M., Nayak, D., Shukla, S., & Shukla, A. K. (2024). Spatial–Temporal Assessment of Annual Water Yield and Impact of Land Use Changes on Upper Ganga Basin, India, Using InVEST Model. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, 28(2). https://doi.org/10.1061/jhtrbp.hzeng-1245
- Nayak Deeksha, Shukla, A. K., & Rama Devi N. (2024). Decadal Changes in Land Use and Land Cover: Impacts and their Influence on Urban Ecosystem Services. AQUA - Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society (IWA Publishing), 73(1), 57-72. https://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2024.211 (Q2, IF:3.007, ISSN:27098028)
- Nayak D, Shukla AK (2026) Assessing ecosystem service trade-offs and synergies in the rapidly urbanizing coastal region of Mangaluru Agglomeration, India. PLOS ONE 21(3): e0344106. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344106 (Q1, IF:2.6, ISSN: 1932-6203)
- The book chapter titled “Review of State-of-the-Art Research on River Hydrological Hazards, Restoration, and Management.” Book Chapter 25 in “River Dynamics and Flood Hazards.” authored by Deeksha and Anoop Kumar Shukla is Published by Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. ISBN: 978-981-19-7099-3, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-7100-6_25.
- Book chapter titled “Remote sensing and its application on soil an ecosystem services” for book titled “River, Sediment and Hydrological Extremes: Causes, Impacts and Management” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and Nandineni Rama Devi is published by Springer Nature. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-4811-6_17
- Book chapter titled “Impact of Land Use in Water Resource” for book titled “River Conservation and Water Resource Management” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and, Nandineni Rama Devi published by Springer Nature. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2605-3_11
- Book chapter titled “Application of Remote sensing and GIS applications in the Monitoring of Ecosystem services” for book titled “Advances in Agri-Tech approaches for Nutrients and Irrigation Water Management” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and, Nandineni Rama Devi is published by CRC Press by Taylor & Francis Group. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781003441175-7
- Book chapter titled “Global and Indian Perspectives on Sustainable Development, Remote Sensing, and Climate Change: An Overview” for book titled “Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Mountainous Region“ authored by Satyavati Shukla, Deeksha, Sasmita Chand, Praveen Kumar Rai, Anoop Kumar Shukla, Rahul Kumar Misra & Udham Singh is published by Springer Nature. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2100-9_6
- Presented a paper titled “Land Use Land Cover classification of Mangaluru city using Object Based Image Analysis (OBIA) approach” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and Nandineni Ramadevi, for international conference on education 5.0- Role of Institution, Industry and Society (ERIIS – 2022), organized by NIT, Warangal, was conducted on 14-15 October 2022, at NIT, Warangal, Telangana State India
- Paper presented for online oral presentation titled “Effects of Urbanization on Urban Ecosystem Services (UESS) - A Framework” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and Nandineni Rama Devi for the conference 2nd Mediterranean Geoscience Union (MedGU) Annual meeting – The New International Geoscience Congress – Hybrid conference held on 27th – 30th November 2022. Organized by Mediterranean Geoscience Union (MedGU) AND Springer Nature, at Marrakech, Morocco is published on 21st February 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48715-6_33
- Paper presented (poster), titled “Assessing Land use land cover changes of Mangaluru city agglomeration” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and Nandineni Rama Devi in the conference ICHTR – 2022 held on 25th -26th November 2022 at MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka.
- Paper presented (poster/ online), titled “Evaluating land use land cover change and its drivers of Mangaluru city agglomeration, India from 1980-2022” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and Nandineni Rama Devi in the conference IEEE GRSS (IGARSS) – 2023 held on 16th - 21st July 2023 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, USA. The work is published in IEEE Xplore with DOI: 10.1109/IGARSS52108.2023.10282417
- Paper presented (poster/ online), titled “Effects of Urbanization on Urban Ecosystem Services (UESS) - A Geospatial Approach” authored by Deeksha, Anoop Kumar Shukla and Nandineni Rama Devi in the conference IEEE GRSS (IGARSS) – 2023 held on 16th - 21st July 2023 at Pasadena, Los Angeles, USA. The work is published in IEEE Xplore with DOI: 10.1109/IGARSS52108.2023.10281721
- Housing studio – Semester 4
- Management and Interior Systems – Semester 8
- Thesis students – 2
Active Reviewer for the journal “Scientific Reports”, 2 years Impact factor of 3.8(2023), Reviewed 2 articles in 2025.
Ar. Rakshith Chhatrala
- Designation Assistant Professor
- Email rakshith.chhatrala@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 09-01-2026
B.Arch, M.Arch
8 Years (Industry) / 5 years (Academia)
Academic: Sustainable Architecture, Climate Responsive Design, Indian and European History of Architecture, Modernism and Post-modernism, Urban Housing, Energy Efficient Facades. Extra-curricular: Sports, Cricket, Travel.
Conducted Summer School Programme at Angkor National Monuments of Cambodia in 2025, and Winter School Programme on Kaavi Art, in collaboration with Dr Janardhan Rao at Bhaasa Art Gallery, Udupi. (for Indus University, Ahmedabad)
Placement Cell Coordinator
Council of Architecture, India (valid till 2029) & The Architectural Association, London (2018 to 2021)
Workshops: AI in Architecture, Dravida Temple Architecture, Kaavi kala, Indic Architecture and Town Planning, Rhino+Grasshopper.
Architectural Design, History of Architecture, Climatology, Building Construction, Design Softwares, Professional Practice, Architecture Journalism, Green Building Certifications.
Architectural Design (Sem 8), Building Systems (Environment and Construction Module - Sem 4), Professional Practice (Sem 10)
Volunteered as Site Architect, at the construction of the historic BAPS Hindu Temple at Abu Dhabi - UAE, during its final construction phase - 2023.
