Faculty Profile

Name : Miss. Manisha

Profile/Designation : Assistant Professsor

Education :

• M. Tech in Urban Planning, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat
• Bachelor’s of Architecture, Deenbandhu Chhoturam University of Science & Technology, Murthal 

Email: manishagaba@sushantuniversity.edu.in

Links: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/manisha-gaba-501a53160

Short Biography (250- 300 words)

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Manisha is a dynamic Urban Planner and Architect with a strong focus on Transport Oriented Development, Land Management, and Traffic & Transportation. Passionate about creating sustainable, efficient urban spaces through strategic planning and innovative design. Adept at integrating infrastructure, policy, and mobility solutions to enhance urban livability and development.

Prior to joining Sushant university, she has worked in organizations including Town & Country Planning Organization (MoHUA), R & D Associates and S D Sharma and associates.

Her key skills include Technical Writing, Primary & Secondary Data Collection, GIS-based analysis and Analysis using SPSS and RStudio. She has done research work in assessing Transit-oriented development and e-waste management.

She has also served as member of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan during her master’s degree in SVNIT, Surat. Apart from that she was involved in designing and beautifying corridor of Department of civil engineering, SVNIT, Surat.

Research Interests

Transit-oriented Development, Transportation, Urban Planning, E-waste management, Biophilic Urbanism

Publications

1. Authored paper titled “A Framework of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Sustainable Planning for Station Area: A Case Study of Gurugram, Haryana” in International Conference on Economy, Ecology and Equity in the Light of Dharmic Principle, Culture Conservation and Sustainable Development, 2024
2. “A Small step for Sustainable Mobility in School Transportation through Hydrogen Fuel Buses in Surat City” Paper accepted in 13th Asia-Pacific Conference on Transportation and the Environment (APTE) held at the National University of Singapore, Singapore, 2024
3. “Biophilic Urbanism: Designing Climate Resilient Cities for the future- A Case study of Surat City” Paper published in technical volume of 72nd National conference of ITPI held in Lucknow, January 2024
4. “Linear to Circular Economy- A Literature Review on E-waste Management” Paper published in technical volume of 72nd National conference of ITPI held in Lucknow, January 2024
5. “Understanding Biophilic Urbanism to Build Sustainable Cities” Authored and presented paper in National Seminar on Urban Environment Transformations and Mitigation Strategies, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, GNDU, Amritsar, 2023
6. “From Gray to Green: Transforming Cities through Green Urbanism Strategies” Authored paper in National Seminar on Urban Environment Transformations and Mitigation Strategies, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, GNDU, Amritsar, 2023
7. “Fostering prosperity: Rural- Urban linkages through the Milk Distribution Network” Authored paper in National Seminar Act Local to Go Global, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, GNDU, Amritsar, 2023.
8. “Art and Craft in Architecture and Design” Authored paper in International conference on Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Allied fields, Symbiosis, Pune, 2023.
9. “Acquainting Biophilic Urbanism for Development of Sustainable Cities” Authored and presented International conference on Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Allied fields, Symbiosis, Pune, 2023.
10. “Farm to Pharmacy- A Study for establishing Rural Urban Linkages” Authored and presented paper in National Seminar on Act Local to Go Global, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, GNDU, Amritsar, 2023.
11. “Air pollution and its contributing factors- A case study of Surat City” Authored and presented paper in Seminar- “Clean Air for Blue Skies”, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, GNDU, Amritsar, 2023.
12. “Air Pollution Interventions through Community Participation” Authored paper in Seminar- “Clean Air for Blue Skies”, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, GNDU, Amritsar, 2023.

Research Projects

Assessment of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Planning Strategies for Metro Station Area: A Case Study of Gurugram, Haryana (M. Tech thesis)

Workshops participated

1. Workshop on Procedural Aspects of Town Planning Scheme organized by ITPI, Gujarat chapter & SCET, 2024
2. Online Training Programme on GRIHA for Existing Building (GRIHA EB), 2024
3. Delivered expert talks on “Reducing electrical & electronic waste” in “Mission Life Programme” in different events held in SVNIT College, VNSG University, SVP School, Surat.

Awards and Achievements (including Scholarship)

1. 2nd prize in Standard Writing Competition organized by Bureau of Indian Standards, 2023
2. She was a GATE AIR 784. Scholarship from MHRD during her M. Tech in SVNIT, Surat

Affiliations and Memberships

1. ITPI Associate Membership no. AITP/2025/0232
2. CA/2021/137710 I Architect’s License I Council of Architecture