Dr. Arshia Khajooria Hazarika
| Designation: | Dean & Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: | Ph.D. -Department of Building Engineering and Management, School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi -2022.
Post Graduate Certificate in Bamboo Application Technology (2016) Center for Green Building and Technology, Bangalore |
| Areas of Expertise: | Energy efficient residential buildings, Vernacular Architecture and Sustainable Urban planning |
| Publications: | 27 publications in National and International journals, Conference Proceedings, Articles in Newspapers. Presented paper at Tokyo University for APSA conference. |
| Experience: | 27 years |
| Awards and Honors: | Conference Chair, Speaker, and Reviewer for various international conferences. External juror for Architecture Design and final year thesis and question paper reviewer.
Awarded "Teacher Award" for exemplary student evaluations and innovative teaching methodologies Received AARIKA award 2024 at Pink print conference. Best Paper award at International Conference. Secured 1st Prize in Design Competition, MAFCO, Mumbai as a student of B.Arch. Successfully guided students to win First Prize in the Berkeley Essay Competition at SMVDU (2007-2008), GATE Qualified (2017) |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Council of Architecture (COA), Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage ( INTACH) |
Dr. Swati Dutta
| Designation: | Associate Dean and Associate Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Ph.D. in Sustainable Urban Environment Studies, Jadavpur Univ., Kolkata, 2019 Master of City Planning, IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal – (2002-2004) Arch, Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh - (1997-2002) |
| Areas of Expertise: | City Planning, Sustainable Urban Environment studies |
| Publications: | 20 publications in various National and International journals, Book Chapter, Conference Proceedings, National Level Seminars, Articles in Architecture Magazines. |
| Research projects/patents: | 1 design patent & 1 copyright published and 1 design patent filed |
| Experience: | 20 years |
| Awards and Honors: | Institute Silver Medal for First Position, Master of City Planning from IIT Kharagpur
University Gold Medal for standing First in B. Arch, Panjab University, Chandigarh Le Corbusier Gold Medal for the Best All – rounder of the 1997 – 2002 batch GATE Qualified with All India Rank 18 and 97.96 percentile Certificate of Merit for Best Thesis given by Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) Best Teacher Award, 2014 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance in Skills in Teaching, 2009 |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI), Council of Architecture (COA) |
Dr. Damanpreet Chugh
| Designation: | In-Charge & Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Ph.D. from Chitkara University, Punjab (2024) Plan (Spec in Housing), School of Planning and Architecture Delhi. B. Arch, DCRUST, Haryana |
| Areas of Expertise: | Housing Planning, Urban Planning, and Adaptable Interiors. |
| Publications: | 8 publications in Interantional Journals, Conference proceedings, book chapters. |
| Research projects/patents: | 1 patent |
| Experience: | 15 years (7 years Industry+8 years Academics) |
| Awards and Honors: | Best Design Award from A3 Foundation.
Certificate of Appreciation from Chitkara University, 2019.
Certificate of Appreciation from Indian Police Foundation & Talen Pro Soultions, 2025. |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Member of Council of Architecture. Associate member of Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI). |
Ar. Shruti Behera
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Arch (Urban Design), School of Planning and Architecture,
Arch, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT),
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| Areas of Expertise: | Urban Design, Cultural Landscape Studies, Stategic Advisor for the PPP Projects |
| Publications: | 2 Publications in the Journal and conference proceedings |
| Research projects/patents: | 1 patent published and 1 filed |
| Experience: | 16 years (8 years Industry+8 years Academia) |
| Awards and Honors: | Awarded Gold medal for academic excellence in B.Arch. |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Council of Architecture (COA) and Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI) |
Ar. Deepika Vasudeva
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Ph.D., TERI - School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi - (2021 - Present) Arch (Sustainable Architecture), NIT, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh– (2016-2018) Arch, Chitkara University, Punjab – (2011-2016) |
| Areas of Expertise: | Green buildings ratings, Energy efficient buildings, Thermal comfort |
| Publications: | 3 publications in International Conference Proceeding, Book Chapters. |
| Research projects/patents: | 4 design patents granted, 1 copyright published and 2 design patents filed |
| Experience: | 6 years 7 months |
| Awards and Honors: | GATE Qualified (2020) with All India Rank 26 and 99.73 percentile
IGBC AP (Indian Green Building Council - Accredited Professional) LEED GA (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Green Associate) GRIHA CP (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment - Certified Professional) Revit Architecture 2013 Certified Professional |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Member of the Council of Architecture (COA). Empaneled Architect with HUDA (Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran) |
Ar. Deepika Sharma
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Plan (Housing), School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (2017-2019) B. Arch, MMU, Ambala, Haryana (2011-2016) |
| Areas of Expertise: | Urban Planning, Real Estate development, Housing Strategies, Interior Design and Architecture practical field expertise, Project formulation, Stage handling, Events Coordination |
| Publications: | 04 Publications in Nation and International conferences and journals |
| Research projects/patents: | 1 Research project, 03 patents |
| Experience: | 7 years 4months |
| Awards and Honors: | 2024-2026: Appointed as CWC member of Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), Chandigarh Chapter
Awarded NCC A and B certificate-Army Wing and Air Wing 2025: 1st position, Poster presentation, national seminar on “Sustainable Transitions” by NABARD, NASI and ASEES 2024: 1st position, Table Tennis Championship, Sangathan, Founders Day Celebration at AUPM 2023: 1st position, Badminton Championship, Sangathan, Founders Day Celebration at AUPM 2023: 1st position, Tug of War, National Sport Day, AUP, Mohali 2023: 2nd position, Chess Championship, Sangathan, Founders Day Celebration at AUPM 2023: 1st position, Table Tennis Championship, Sangathan, Founders Day Celebration at AUPM National level Sportsperson (represented Chandigarh 5 times) |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: |
CoA : Member of Council of Architecture FSAI: Core working Committee member ITPI : Associate member of Institute of Town Planners, India |
Dr. Vishal Dhiman
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structure) (2019-2023) M.Tech. Infrastructural Engineering, Thapar University Patiala, Punjab (2015-2017) B.Tech. Civil Engineering, Amity University, Noida (2010-2014) |
| Areas of Expertise: | Design of concrete structures, Fundamental of structures, Beam Column joints |
| Publications: | 12 research publications in various National and International journals. |
| Research projects/patents: | 2 research projects, 5 design patents published and 2 patents filed. |
| Experience: | 7 years (6 teaching+ 1 industrial) |
| Awards and Honors: | Got MHRD scholarship in master's for 2 years, received 2.5 lacs funding in NOVATE held at Chitkara University Punjab in 2022, DST CHD project under ministry of environment |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Canadian Society for Civil Engineering: Montreal, QC, CA Membership |
Dr. Swasti Sharma
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Ph.D. in Land use Planning, MNIT Jaipur (2021-2023) M.Tech. Urban Planning, GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab (2017-2019) B.Arch. GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab (2012-2017) |
| Areas of Expertise: | Land-Use Planning, Hill area Development, Urban Planning, Urbanisation. |
| Publications: | 10 research publications in various National and International Journals, Book Chapters and Conferences. |
| Research projects/patents: | 1 patent and 2 copyrights |
| Experience: | 2+ year experience |
| Awards and Honors: | Awarded Silver medal for academic excellence in MTech Urban planning, 2019. |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Registered Architect: Council of Architecture. Associate Member: Institute of Town Planners India |
Dr. Ayush Mishra
| Designation: | Assistant Professor (FIne Arts) |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Ph.D. in Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University (2017-2023) Master of Visual Arts. (2014-2016) Bachelor of Visual Arts. (2011-2014) |
| Areas of Expertise: | Modern Art, Awadh Miniature Painting, Art History, Art Appreciation |
| Publications: | 4 Research Publications in various National journals. |
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| Experience: | 3 year (Industry) and 5+ years in research during PhD |
| Awards and Honors: |
Junior Research Fellowship - 2016 Awarded with “Uttar Pradesh State award” in photography by Prafula Dhanukar Art Foundation , 2017. Recipient of AIFACS award in drawing section in 90th Annual all India Art Exhibition- 2017, New Delhi. Recipient of Excellence award in photography section in 83rd All India Exhibition of arts- 2017 , Amritsar. |
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Ar. Sayna Anand
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Ph.D. in Architecture and Planning, IIT Roorkee (2018-2025(thesis submitted)) M.Arch. Urban Design, Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurugram, Haryana (2016-2018) B.Arch. Punjab Technical University, Punjab (2010-2015) |
| Areas of Expertise: | Urban Design, Human centric design, Design for mental health, Streetscape design, Architecture |
| Publications: | 6 publications in various international journals, Book Chapter for conferences, and in Architecture Magazines. |
| Research projects/patents: | NA |
| Experience: | 1 year (Industry) and 5+ years in research during PhD |
| Awards and Honors: | Silver Medal for Academic excellence for master's in urban design 2018 |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI), Association of Designers India (ADI) and Council of Architecture (COA) |
Ar. Aarti Rana Chauhan
| Designation: | Assistant Professor |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Pursuing PhD in “Urban Design & Development” From Chitkara University (2019- Present) M.Arch. (I K GPTU) 2014-2016 First Division B.Arch. (I K GPTU), Punjab (2004-2009) Distinction: University Silver Medalist 2009 Diploma in Architectural Assistantship, Year: 2001-2004, Government Polytechnic of Women, Sector 10 Chandigarh |
| Areas of Expertise: | Urban Design and Studies, Architecture |
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| Research projects/patents: | 3 design patents |
| Experience: | 15 years |
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Visiting Faculties
Ar. Navneet Saini
| Designation: | Associate Professor (Adjunct) |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Arch (Industrial and Product Design), School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (2009-2011) Arch, GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab (2002-2007) |
| Areas of Expertise: | Human Centric Design, Experience design of spaces, Interior Design & Styling, Furniture Design, Interior Products & Furnishing design, Logos & Brand story developer, Visual Design, Architectural magazines and book cover designs, Architectural & Interior Photographer, Writer and Artist by passion |
| Publications: | Chandigarh - A Revolution in Indian Architecture Young Architects Festival (YAF) Proceedings of the Conference on "Contemporary Architecture : Beyond Corbusierism" · Oct 16, 2011 |
| Research projects/patents: | Working on product design patents |
| Experience: |
15 years Field experience in various Architecture and Interior design firms in Hong Kong & India (New Delhi, Chandigarh, Hyderabad) Private practice in Interior Experience Design & Styling, Furniture Design, Commissioned Artwork & Decor products design & development, Graphics, logos & Branding, Visual Design. Creative workshops for all age groups Academic mentoring experience in JNAFAU (Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University, Hyderabad), CCA (Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh) & AUP (Amity University Punjab, Mohali) |
| Awards and Honors: |
Architectural Photography Award – three Best Photographs selected & displayed for 'Chandigarh Heritage Week' - Issued by Chandigarh Museum of Fine Arts · May 2024 Best Cover Page Design Issued by JIIA (Punjab chapter) · Feb 2024 "Life and Works of Pierre Jeanneret" - Issued by Embassy of Switzerland, New Delhi · Nov 2005 SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES - Interior Design & Styling ( London School of Trends ) Architectural Photography ( Delopus.com ) Architectural Journalism (pursuing from - Delopus.com) |
| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: |
Association of Designers of India (ADI) Jul 2019 – Present Council of Architecture (COA) Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) |
Ar. Vikas Mittal
| Designation: | Assistant Professor (Visiting Faculty) |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
M. Arch (Arch. & Historic Urban Environments), Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, London, UK (2019-2020) B. Arch, Gateway College of Architecture, Sonipat, Haryana (2010-2015) |
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| Experience: | 8 years |
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Er. Rohit Pal
| Designation: | Lab Assistant |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Tech. Civil Engineering, SSVGI, Kurukshetra University Diploma in Architecture Assistantship, Govt. Polytechnic, Panchkula |
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| Experience: | 11 years |
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Ar. Jagdeep Kaur
| Designation: | Visiting Faculty (Asstt. Proff) |
| Qualifications with name of university: | Bachelors in Architecture – PTU University
Masters in Planning – PTU University |
| Areas of Expertise: | Architecture & Planning |
| Publications: | In Urban planning |
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| Experience: | + 10 years |
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Ar. Kanika Narwal
| Designation: | Visiting Faculty (Assistant Professor) |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
Masters In Architecture (Chandigarh College Of Architecture, Chandigarh)
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| Areas of Expertise: | Architecture And Environmental Planning |
| Publications: | In Urban planning |
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| Experience: | 8 YEARS |
| Awards and Honors: | GATE scholar (2015) |
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Mohit
| Designation: | Visiting Faculty (Assistant Professor) |
| Qualifications with name of university: |
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| Areas of Expertise: | Construction management |
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| Experience: | Six years experience in Residential and commercial projects. |
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| Affiliations and memberships of national and international level organization: | C.O.A. Registered architect |