Prof.Pudhuma Bharathi Karunakaran
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Name
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K.Pudhuma Bharathi
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Designation
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Assistant Professor
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Specialization
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Architecture
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E-mail Id
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pudhuma(at)nitt(dot)edu
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Area of Interest
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Environment & Sustainability, Earth Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, Heritage & Conservation, Sacred Ecosystems, Health care, Sustainable Sanitation
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Academic Qualifications :
Examination
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Board / University
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Year
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Division/ Grade
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Subjects
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M.Arch
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Texas A & M University
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2007
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3.72/4.00
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Architecture
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B.Arch
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Anna University
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2004
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8.0/10.0
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Architecture
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12th
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State Board
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1999
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93%
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10th
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Matriculation
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1997
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88.5%
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Employment Profile:
Job Title
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Employer
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From
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To
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Assistant Professor
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National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
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05/2020
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current
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Assistant Professor
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Anna University, Chennai
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03/2014
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04/2020
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Teaching Fellow
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Anna University, Chennai
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08/2013
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03/2014
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Assistant Professor/ Vice Principal
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Sigma College of Architecture, Kanyakumari
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07/2011
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10/2011
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Graduate Architect
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Hammel Green and Abrahamson, Inc., Los Angeles
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06/2007
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03/2011
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Junior Architect
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Kolam, Auroville
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07/2004
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12/2004
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Freelance architect
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Self
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01/2005
04/2011
11/2011
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07/2005
06/2011
07/2013
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Academic/Administrative Responsibilities within the University:
Position
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Faculty/Department/Centre/Institution
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From
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To
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Convener
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Horticulture Advisory Committee
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08.12.2020
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current
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Awards, Associateships, etc:
Year of Award
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Name of the Award
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Awarding Organization
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2009
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LEED Accredited Professional
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GBCI, USA
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Fellowships:
Year of Award
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Name of the Fellowship
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Awarding Organization
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From
(Month/Year)
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To
(Month/Year)
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2005
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Graduate Enhancement Award
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TAMU
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07/2005
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06/2006
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2006
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Norman & Renee Zelman Scholarship
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TAMU
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07/2006
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04/2007
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Participation in Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences/ Colloquia /Seminars/ Schools etc. (mentioning the role)
Date (s)
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Title of Activity
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Level of Event
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Role
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Event Organized by
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Venue
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2007
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Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Student Research Symposium
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International
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Presenter
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Texas A&M University, USA
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College Station, TX, USA
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2020
5 days
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FDP on Sustainable Built Environment in the Face of COVID-19
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National
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Participant
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Amity University, Kolkata with CSE, New Delhi
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online
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2019
1 day
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‘Jeernodharana and Temple Conservation- Texts and Practices
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National
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Participant
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NCSHS, IITM in collaboration with Cardiff University UK, DHRONAH Foundation, SPA Bhopal
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IITM
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2018
5 days
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‘Documentation of Heritage buildings
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National
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Participant
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INTACH Heritage Academy
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Boat club, Chennai
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2018
10 days
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FDTP on ‘Induction Program for students’ (Universal Human Values)
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Local
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Participant
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Anna University
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Anna University
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2014
2 days
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‘Study, Use and Conservation of Stone
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Local
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Participant
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INTACH with IIA
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Chennai
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2014
1 day
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‘Changing paradigms in Green buildings’
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National
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Participant
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CWET, MNRE, and HB consultants
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Chennai
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2014
1 day
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‘Listing of heritage buildings
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Local
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Participant
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INTACH Chennai chapter
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MEASI
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Construction technology and management organized by
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International
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Participant
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SAP, Anna University in collaboration with Auburn University (USA)
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SAP, Chennai
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2014
5 days
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SPICMACAY 2nd International Convention
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International
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Organizing team
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SPICMACAY
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IITM
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2005
1 day
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‘Housing design for Tsunami victims
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National
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Organizing team
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Gandhigram Rural Institute
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IITM
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2005
5 days
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‘Alternative & Cost-Effective Building techniques’ organized by
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National
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Participant
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Gandhigram Kattida Maiyam,
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Gandhigram Rural Institute
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2004
4 days
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Materials & Techniques used in Traditional Architecture of South India
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Local
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Participant
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Madras Craft Foundation
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Dakshinachitra, Chennai
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2002
6 days
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Theory of Arches, Vaults and Domes
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International
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Participant
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Auroville Earth Institute
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Auroville
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2002
6 days
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Practice of Arches, Vaults, and Domes
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International
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Participant
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Auroville Earth Institute
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Auroville
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Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences/ Colloquia/Seminars Organized (as Chairman/ Organizing Secretary/ Convenor / Co-Convenor)
Title of Activity
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Level of Event
(International/ National/ Local)
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Date (s)
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Role
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Venue
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The Study, Use, and Conservation of Stone
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National
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2015
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Coordinator
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Anna University/Mahabalipuram
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Brick Workshop
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Local
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2016
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Coordinator
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SAP, Anna University
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Bamboo workshop
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Local
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2016
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Coordinator
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SAP, Anna University
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Membership in Learned Societies
Type of Membership (Ordinary Member/ Honorary Member / Life Member)
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Organization
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Membership No. with date
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Life Member
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COA
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CA/36118
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Member
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INTACH
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-
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Conference:
2007
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2 days
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‘Disaster Recovery and Redevelopment Student Research Symposium’ organized by Texas A&M University, USA- made a presentation on “Importance of natural and man-made barriers, settlement planning and form-massing concepts in disaster mitigation”
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Awards:
1997
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Best Student Award from Lions club of Central Madras
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1999
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Best Outgoing Student Award, Vana Vani M.H.S school, Chennai
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Past / Completed Projects:
Sl. No
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Project Title
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Project Invigilator & Co PI
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Project Area
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Funding Agency
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Completed Year
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1.
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Spatial Planning of Gram Panchayats
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Dr. G. Subbaiyan & Team:
Dr. Meenatchi Sundaram
Dr. Gopalakrishnan
Prof. Pudhuma Bharathi
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Navalur Kuttapattu & Gundur
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Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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2021
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Details of Academic Work
- Courses taught at Postgraduate and Undergraduate levels
PG- Urban Conservation, Sustainable Architecture- Historic & Community Perspective
UG- Cost Efficient Construction Techniques, Architectural Conservation, History of Architecture and Culture- I, II, III, Climate & Built Environment, Building Materials- I, Building Construction- I & II, Basic Design, Architectural Design- I, II, III, IV, V, IX, Architectural Drawing- I, II,
- Projects guided at the Postgraduate level
- 2019- M.Arch Design Thesis on Design of a Weaver's hub near Kanchipuram
- 2022-M. Arch Dissertation on Analyzing Indoor thermal comfort and Energy efficiency of an Apartment in Composite Climate