OVERVIEW
Faculty of Design promotes cross-disciplinary research for generating new knowledge and disseminating existing knowledge across Architecture, Planning, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Interior Design, and other allied fields that can bring positive change in the environment. The research is supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, while synergizing with other disciplines such as Management, Basic Sciences and Engineering.
The faculty undertakes research in new technologies, theories and methods related to critical and engaged paradigms in architecture and design education, promotion of sustainable communities through participation, ecological and sustainable development of urban systems, place making through transformation of urban cores, conservation and management of historic architecture, energy studies in built environment, digital transformation and decision making in architecture and planning, structural behaviour of building materials, agri-based textile development, sustainable fashion and garment making, revival of traditional arts and crafts, branding and communication design, space making and furniture design for the elderly and differently-abled, signage and way finding, vernacular architecture and construction technologies, water conservation and restoration measures; & promoting architecture and design education through varied media.
The establishment of the LEED Lab is a significant step in this direction for the creation of new research opportunities. It also strives to promote MUJ campus as a living laboratory, promoting research and experimentation in the field of sustainability.
Students, academicians, and practitioners with allied interests are welcome to collaborate with us and add to the pool of knowledge. By networking with international experts, we aim to reinforce the vision of catalysing scalable solutions in architecture, design, construction, training, and policy that will ensure an equitable society.
RESEARCH PROJECTS / R&D ACTIVITIES AT FoD
Name of the Research Project |
Area of Research |
Global Encyclopaedia of Women in Architecture, 1960-2015, Bloomsbury |
Architecture |
IEQ (Indoor Environment Quality) Benchmarking Platform for Institutional Campuses funded by ASHRAE India Chapter (Funding – 1.5 lakhs) |
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Study of Earth Sheltered Buildings in Hot Dry Climate |
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Energy Efficient Clusters in Hot Dry Climate of India |
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Development of Rating System for Sustainable Buildings in India |
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Guidelines for Efficient Urban Design for Jaipur City |
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Urban Ecological Issues and Interventions in Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
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Rejuvenation of Surface Water for Conservation of Biodiversity: A Case Study of Ramgarh Lake, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
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Reviving Biodiversity within the Urban Green Spaces of Jaipur through Vegetation Interventions, Rajasthan |
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Study of Native Wildlife Habitat Conservation within the Urban Ecology of Jaipur, Rajasthan |
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An Integrated Approach for the Conservation of Wetlands to promote Bio-diversity: A Case Study of Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan |
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Urban Design Documentation and Rejuvenation Strategies for Jaipur Walled City Area, Rajasthan |
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Revitalization of Satellite Town – Bagru, Rajasthan |
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Urban design Documentation and Strategies for Kesarganj, Ajmer, Rajasthan |
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Revitalization of Pushkar Town, Rajasthan |
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Revitalization of Market Places in Jaipur Walled City, Rajasthan |
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Urban Design provisions to Enhance Walkability and to provide Organized Vending Zones, Jaipur, Rajasthan (Proposal submitted to DST, Rajasthan) |
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Urban Ecology and City of Jaipur, Rajasthan (Proposal submitted to DST, Rajasthan) |
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Completed Architectural Consultancy Projects: NOIDA International Public School, Consultancy. Dr. Madhura Yadav and Abhas Verma |
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Assessment of Bamboo as Sustainable Material for Farm Structures. Dr. Madhura Yadav and Abhas Verma |
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Urban Rejuvenation Of Open Spaces And Associated Water Bodies In The Jaipur Walled City. Prof. (Dr.) Madhura Yadav Ar. Neha Saxena, Ar. Bibhu K Nayak, Ar. Manish Sharma. |
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Application of nanomaterials in architecture – An overview Dr. Madhura Yadav and Abhas Verma |
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| Enhancing Quality of Life in Cities Through Public Open Spaces: A Case of Lucknow City. Ar. Jyoti Yadav | |
Creating opportunities for specially-abled (hearing impaired) people to become employable (Funding – 1.75 lakhs) |
Fashion Design |
Developing Garments for the Physically Challenged People, Community Development, Development in Handloom |
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Traditional Textiles & Crafts, Forecasting |
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Apparel Product Realization, Creative Textiles & Surface Ornamentation |
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Phad (Craft Community of Rajasthan), Ethnographic Design Research, Visual Communication, Folk Design, Transmedia, Cognitive Ergonomics |
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Technical training to Specially-abled People, Training, and Innovation in Apparel Manufacturing |
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Indian Craft - Kaavad, Origin and Transformation of Islamic Calligraphy |
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Designed Stationary for Convocation (2014 to 2019) |
Applied Art |
Designed AIC (Atal Incubation Center) Logo in 2019 |
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Designed Mementoes for Degree Certificate with illustration for Sikkim Manipal, MAHE & Manipal University Jaipur in 2017-18 |
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Designed model for Manipal University Jaipur namely: a) University and Hostel Model (2019), b) Residential Campus Model (2013-14), c) MUJ Campus Model (2012) |
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Designed 3D Mementoes for Chief Guest in Annual Convocation in 2019 |
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Designed Souvenir for the University (2014 to 2019) |
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Mementoes for Gold Medal Students (2014-15) |
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Development of Wayfinding Strategy for Urban Spaces of Jaipur |
Interior Design |
Design for Social: To enhance the user experience of Train Vendors |
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Ancient Architecture of India and its Influences on Future Architectural Design |
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Sustainability Indices for Transformations in Vernacular Building |
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Design methodology for Urban Voids present in Jaipur |
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| Evaluation Process in Design Education - Elimination of Personal Biases Promoting Subjectivity as Design Philosophy |
FACULTY RESEARCH EXPERTISE / INTERESTS
School of Architecture & Design |
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Public Spaces and Feminist Utopias; Terrain Vague and Alternative Urbanities; Gender and Leadership in Architectural Education; Architectural Theories and History & Critical Thinking in Architectural Education |
Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Chatterjee |
Architecture - Ecology Interface; Eco-cities; Promotion of Eco-materials; Community Based Participatory Research; Future Design and Planning of Smart Cities and Villages & Sustainable Building Rating Systems |
Prof. (Dr.) Madhura Yadav |
Sustainable Development of Religious-Historic Cities with emphasis on the Conservation of Intangible Parameters; Managing the Impact of Urbanization on Peri-urban Areas |
Prof. Sunanda Kapoor |
Heritage Restoration and Management of Historic Cities and Sites; Heritage Value Assessment; Tools and Approaches for Measuring Heritage Economics & Adaptation of Vernacular Architecture in Modern Construction |
Ar. Neha Saxena |
Energy Efficient Buildings; Climate Conscious Design & Smart Urban Systems |
Ar. Bibhu Kalyan Nayak |
Urban Water System; Urban Resilience; Disaster Resilience & Hospitality Buildings |
Ar. Manish Sharma |
Urban Planning; Tourism Induced Planning Transformation; Sustainable Urban Development & Hospitality Architecture and Design |
Ar. Abhas Verma |
Urban Design and Place Making; Campus Planning and Design; Mass Housing; Behavioral Psychology; Urban Governance & Smart City |
Ar. Akshay Gupta |
Slum Rehabilitation and Redevelopment; Affordable Housing; Governance for Urban Poor; Mechanical Services in Buildings; GIS and Remote Sensing; Solid Waste Management & Post Occupancy Evaluation of Affordable Housing Schemes and Programs |
Ar. Raunak Prasad |
Construction and Project Management; Concrete Technology; Highway Construction Models & Real Estate Economics and Regulations |
Er. Siddhant Walia |
School of Planning & Design |
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Fashion Design |
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Developing Protective Garments for Women; Agri-based Textiles; |
Prof. (Dr.) Sampath Kumar Padmanabha Jinka |
Sustainable Fashion, Surface Ornamentation |
Prof. Pratibha Sharma |
Design Education, Forecasting & Traditional Crafts and Textiles |
Dr. Deepshikha Sharma |
Pattern Making; Draping & Grading for Men, Women and Kid’s Clothing |
Mr. Harshawardhan Soni |
Design Thinking; Design Process; Fashion Design; Communication Design & Visual Design |
Mr. Saurav Sharma |
Pattern Making; Garment Construction (Men, Women and Kids) Merchandising & Manual Grading |
Mr. Mahboob Anwer |
Material Exploration with various materials; Technical Drawings |
Ms. Megha Kapoor |
Applied Art |
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Effects of Language and Illustration on Art of Advertising; Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, Branding and Communication Design |
Prof. (Dr.) Anantkumar Dada Ozarkar |
Interrelation between Modern Indian Theater and Painting |
Dr. Kusum Kanwar |
Interior Design |
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Industrial Design, Development and Detailing; Furniture Design; Sustainable Interiors and Green Building Design; Identity, Signages and Wayfinding |
Ar. Sneh Singh |
Designing in Urban Voids; Sustainable Approach for Public Spaces & Urban Furnishings |
Ar. Sonali Jain |
Architecture, Interior and Product design; Design Development and Detailing; Furniture Design & Material Exploration |
Ar. Akshita Joshi |
Innovations in Emerging Crafts as Evolution of Market Needs; the Effects on Indigenous Craft and Artisans & Exploring Unconventional Materials for Crafts |
Ar. Apoorva Agarwal |
Building Materials; Construction Drawings; History of Architecture; Modern Art Movements & Photography. |
Ar. Kush Jee Kamal |
Crafts Process and Technology; Interior Architecture; Vernacular Architecture; Sustainable Built Environment; Furniture Concept and Design & Build Transformation Analysis |
Ar. Richa Jagtramka |
Ergonomic Designing of Household Interiors based on Human Activities; Traditional and Modern Ways and Standards. |
Ar. Heena Ajmera |