Faculty Profile

Name: Deepak Kumar

Profile/Designation: Associate Professor

Education:

PhD (Pursuing) in Architecture, M.R.S.P.T.U., Bathinda, Punjab, 2023, enrolled.

M. PLAN (Housing) from CEPT University, Gujarat, 2013, Pass out.

B. Arch (Roll of Honour) from G.Z.S.C.E.T. Bathinda, Punjab Technical University, 2009, Pass out. 

Email: ar.kumar.deepak@gmail.com (personal) 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-kumar-a0377421/ 

Short Biography

Deepak Kumar an Architect Planner with more than 13 years of experience completed his Bachelor’s of Architecture with honours in 2009 and pursued his Master’s degree from CEPT University, Ahmedabad in 2013. He worked on a range of National design competition projects, Residential Group Housing Projects, Corporate Office Buildings, Advanced Housing Project Funding, etc. during his Industrial experience in India. His experience ranges from designing and executing Large scale Residential buildings, Office complexes to educational buildings with renowned Architect Dr. Bimal Patel, PNB Housing Finance Ltd, and Real Estate company ATS Infrastructure Ltd.  

As an academician from the last nine years since 2015 he is working towards amalgamation of design practice with design pedagogy with reputed institutes like SPSA in Sonipat, SGI in Gurugram, Chandigarh University in Mohali, MBS SPA, New Delhi and Sushant University, Gurgaon. He has guided many students in their Thesis & Research and he has six research papers published under his name as of now and is looking for more in recent coming years. 

He has also been actively involved in organising several academic co-curricular activities like Faculty Development Program, Seminars/Webinars, Conferences, Workshops etc. and participated many Design Competitions. His network in the field of Architecture & Planning is an asset for any institution, it may be as speakers, presenters, jurors etc. He himself has two guest lectures under his name for the topic “Design Approach” in MRSPTU, Bathinda and Symbiosis, Pune. 

His theory of working in academia is to propagate ideology “Importance of Process over Product”. His curious nature with an undying urge to learn and passion for teaching with student individual assessment quality keeps him on the top of his mentorship. 

Research Interests

Architectural Design, Building Construction, Housing Development and Planning, Research. 

Publications

Articles in Journals and Chapters

1. “Architectural Solutions to Ocean Degradation by Plastic Waste”, Journal of The Indian Institute of Architects. Indian Institute of Architects, 2020 MAR-APR, 85(03-04), pp. 21. 

Research Projects

1. Research paper on “Environmental design as a tool for Crime prevention” submitted at Online National Conference on “New Trends in Architecture & Planning”. ISBN:978-93-340-0368-0, pg: 51, Organised by MBS SPA, Delhi. 09 Feb 2024. 
2. Research paper on “Transformation of Facades” submitted at Online National Conference on “New Trends in Architecture & Planning”. ISBN:978-93-340-0368-0, pg: 91, Organised by MBS SPA, Delhi. 08 & 09 Feb 2024. 
3. Research paper on “Effects of Micro-gentrification” submitted at Online National Conference on “New Trends in Architecture & Planning”. ISBN:978-93-340-0368-0, pg: 62, Organised by MBS SPA, Delhi. 08 & 09 Feb 2024. 
4. Research paper on “Concepts of TDR in India” submitted at Online National Conference on “New Trends in Architecture & Planning”. ISBN:978-93-340-0368-0, pg: 43, Organised by MBS SPA, Delhi. 08 & 09 Feb 2024. 
5. Research Paper on “Stray Cattle in Urban fragments” submitted at National Conference on “Multidisciplinary Aspects of Architecture and Planning: Enhancing the Connections.” Organised by COA TRC, Bhopal and School of Architecture and Design K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram. 01-02-03 June 2023.
6. Research Paper on “Daylighting in Library Spaces” submitted at National Conference on “Multidisciplinary Aspects of Architecture and Planning: Enhancing the Connections.” Organised by COA TRC, Bhopal and School of Architecture and Design K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram. 01-02-03 June 2023. 
7. Research paper on “Universal Design within Urban Fabric” published at National Research Conference 2021. Organised by Trinity College of Architecture, Pune. (ISBN:978-81-954252-4-2) 
8. Research paper on “Gentrification in Delhi” published at National Research Conference 2021. Organised by Trinity College of Architecture, Pune. (ISBN:978-81-954252-4-2) 
9. Research paper on “Modern Architecture shaping the identity of the society - Post Independence “presented at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi under the Theme: Art, Architecture and Society. Published in National Conference: Cultural Identities: Manifestation through Architecture, 2020 (ISBN No. 978-93-81131-03-9) 

FDPs Attended

1. 5 Day Faculty Training Programme in online mode on “EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN” 8th - 12th July 2024 organised by MBS School of Planning & Architecture, Dwarka, Delhi.
2. 5 Day Faculty Development Programme in online mode on “Architecture Pedagogy: A way ahead” 11th - 15th Dec 2023 organised by NIT, Patna.
3. 5 Day Short Term Course (Online Mode) on “Disaster Management” 04^th Oct–08^th Oct. 2023 by NIT, Patna.
4. Participated in an online workshop on “Facade Design Masterclass” organised by Architecture India on Architecture & Design on 20^th Sept 2023.
5. 5 Day Short Term Course (Online Mode) on “Thermal Comfort” 18^th Aug–22^nd Aug. 2023 by NIT, Patna.
6. Participated in 5 Day online Faculty Development Program with COA TRC, Bhopal in collaboration with School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada on “Ecological Resilience Initiatives for a Sustainable Development” from 31st July 2023 to 4th August 2023.
7. Program Coordinator at 5 Day Faculty Development Program with COA TRC, Bhopal on “Outcome Based Education: Best Practices in Architecture & Planning Education” from 10th Jan - 14th Jan 2022 at MBS School of Planning and Architecture, Dwarka, New Delhi.
8. Organised five days Faculty Development Programme on “Architectural Exploration: Past to Present” from 22^nd to 26^th July 2019, held and Organised by MBS SPA, Dwarka, New Delhi.

Others

Delivered online Lecture on “Design Approach” to the students of 2nd, 3rd & 4th year of Giani Zail Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Bathinda, Punjab on 16th March 2021. 

Affiliations and Memberships

1. Council of Architecture
2. Indian Institute for Architects
3. Institute of Town Planners, India.