Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
Contact Details
Department of Civil Engineering
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus
Dubai International Academic City
P. O. Box No. - 345055, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +9714 2753700 Ex: 249
Education
Doctor of Philosophy 2014
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India.
Thesis Title:An Experimental Study of Designed Passive Elements for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in Composite Climate
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Rajiv Gupta
Bachelor of Architecture 2004
Sir J. J. College of Architecture, University of Mumbai, India
Thesis Title: Ved Vidya Niketan- A Centre For Vedic Studies
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Sushma Joglekar
Work Experience
Assistant Professor October 2016 - Present
Department of Civil Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Dubai Campus.
Courses Handled
Green Buildings and Energy Conservation, Engineering Graphics, Surveying, Construction Planning and Technology
Projects Supervised
Guided/ Guiding 9 students in various study oriented projects in the area of passive solar design, energy efficiency in buildings, 3D printed buildings.
Lecturer July 2008 – October 2013
Department of Civil Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus
Courses Handled
Green Buildings and Energy Conservation, Engineering Graphics, Humanities and Design, Construction Planning and Technology, Geographical Information Systems, Geodesy, Measurement Techniques II.
Projects Supervised
Guided 10 students in various laboratory and study oriented projects in the area of passive solar design, energy efficiency in buildings, sustainable planning of campus.
Teaching Assistant February 2007 – June 2008
Department of Civil Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus
Courses Handled
Engineering Graphics, Geodesy, Measurement Techniques II.
Project Assistant August 2005 – January 2007
Department of Civil Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Pilani Campus.
Courses Handled
Engineering Graphics, Measurement Techniques II
Projects Handled
· Redevelopment of Pilani bus stand
· Planning of parking lot in Pilani campus of BITS Pilani
· Redevelopment of traffic intersection in a town
· Member of planning and monitoring team for design of new campus of BITS Pilani at Hyderabad
· Interior layout of administrative offices and laboratories of BITS Pilani Pilani Campus
Assistant Architect July 2004 – March 2005
Associated Architects and Engineers
Nasik, Maharashtra, India
Projects Handled
Office building, housing scheme, marriage hall, bungalows, shopping complex, extension to existing college building
Trainee Apprentice December 2003 – April 2004
Vastukarma Chartered Architects
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Projects Handled
Commercial complex, housing scheme layout, interiors of conference hall, transit camp for slum rehabilitation scheme