Ar.

VIJESH KUMAR V

B.Arch (NIT Trichy - Gold Medal), M.Tech - ID&M (IIT Kgp)

Assistant Professor in Architecture
School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada
E-mail: [email protected] (Official)
[email protected]
Mob: +91 948700 5023
DOB: 12th March 1987

My Research interests ranging from Computational Architecture, Energy Modelling,

Materials & Construction Methods and Identifying Regional Infrastructure disparities.

CONTENTS

Education

Experience

Research

Teaching (Selected)

Activities & Interests (Selected)

Membership in Professional Bodies

References
 EDUCATION

M.Tech: Infrastructure Design and Management

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, WB 2010-2012

 CGPA: 8.73/10 (First Class with Distinction)

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 Thesis on ‘Strategies for a revival plan of Agricultural Infrastructure’ – a case of
Damodar River Basin West Bengal Region. Thesis Guide: Prof. Dr. Joysen GPA:
9/10

B.Arch: Architecture
National Institute of Technology, Trichy, TN 2005-2010

 CGPA: 8.83/10 (First Class with Distinction)

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 Thesis on ‘Ayurvedakuteeram’ - Aayurvedic Healthcare and Education
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Centre with Special Study: Study of warm and humid climate and application in
design (Studied more than 200 year old buildings to substitute the modern design
concepts to achieve cost efficient and climatically responsive buildings.). Thesis
Guide: Prof. V Ramprasad GPA: 10/10 Best Thesis Award winning Project.

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 Acquired Gold Medal for having secured highest CGPA in Bachelor of Architecture
for the period 2005-2010.
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 Acquired Outstanding Student Award in Bachelor of Architecture for the period
2009-2010.
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 Award winner for ‘Pidilite student award for excellence in studies’ for ‘Optimum
Space Utilization’ during 9th semester, February 2010.
 Acquired ‘Architect Kharche Endowment Award’ for the best project in
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B.Arch. in the year 2009-2010.
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 Award winner for academic performance for all the years of Academic
 EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor in Architecture

School of Planning & Architecture,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 31st October 2018 - Present

The various selected key responsibilities includes,

 Thesis Co-ordinator for the year 2018-19, 2019-20 
 Faculty-in-charge for Computer Centre at School of Planning and Architecture from
19 April 2020 to till present.
 Faculty-in-charge (Co) for GIS Lab at School of Planning and Architecture from 19
April 2020 to till present.
 Committee member for Website from October 2018 to till present.
 Subjects handled for B.Arch,
o Theory: Computation in Architectural Design, Project Management, Urban
Economics and Sociology
o Studio Cum Practical: Computer Application, Building Construction V,
Architectural Design V, Thesis
 Subjects handled for M.Arch,
o Theory: Project Finance and Management
o Studio: Sustainable Architecture Studio II – Envelope Design, Sustainable
Architecture Studio III – Simulation strategies.
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Assistant Professor in Architecure

SAN Academy of Architecture, SAN Institutions,
ACC Pirivu, Walayar, Coimbatore 1st June 2015 – 26th October 2018

This is a new College which started in 2015 only. Here I got many opportunities to
experiment with the students, including molding a style in teaching from my previous
experiences. I got opportunities to participate in nearby colleges as a jury member and
speaker. The primary job here was to prepare first years, and facilitate the other.
 External member of Thesis panel for B.Arch Final year at Sneha College of
Architecture, Palakkad, kerala for 2017 & 2018 batch.
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 External member of Thesis panel for B.Arch Final year at Alsalama College of
Architecture, Perinthalmanna, Kerala for 2017 batch.
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 Co-ordinator for the first Newsletter - ‘ARCHGRID: SAN’S Newsletter’ for the year

2016-17. Published Newsletters for August 2014, September 2014 and March 2015.
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 Participated as External Jury Examiner for nearby colleges.
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 Subjects handled for B.Arch,
o Theory: Theory of Architecture, Climate & Built Environment, Energy
Efficient Buildings, Evolution of Human Settlements
o Studio Cum Practical: Basic design, Architectural Design I, Architectural
Design II, Building Construction I

Assistant Professor in Architecture

Mc GAN’S Ooty School of Architecture,
Perar, Ooty 28th July 2012 – 30th May 2015

This was my first employment. Slowly I started loving this job. I got opportunities to handle
so many subjects, and to act as a Coordinator for many programs. I also participated in the
field as a jury member and speaker for nearby colleges. The primary job was to handle
theory and practical studios for B.Arch (Architecture) and M.Arch (Environmental
Architecture), which was wonderful.
 Thesis Co-ordinator for the year 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15
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 Program Officer for ‘Red Cross Society’ for the year 2013-14 and 2014-15.
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 Participated in the ‘One-Day Training Programme for RRC Programme
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Officers’ sponsored by TANSACS and conducted by Red Ribbon Club ofAnna
University, Coimbatore region on 22nd January 2014.
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 Co-ordinator for the first Newsletter - ‘ARCHBRIDGE: McGAN’S Newsletter’ for the
year 2014-15. Published Newsletters for August 2014, September 2014 and March
2015.
 Library Co-ordinator for the year 2012-13 and 2013-14.
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 Participated as External Jury Examiner in nearby colleges
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 Subjects handled for B.Arch,
p Theory: Theory of Architecture, Climate & Built Environment, Energy
Efficient Buildings, Project Management, Building Services
o Studio Cum Practical: Basic design, Architectural Design I, Architectural
Design II, Building Construction I, Architectural Design V, Architectural
Design VIII, Thesis
 Subjects handled for M.Arch,
p Theory: Climate Responsive Building, Environmental Planning
p Studio: Environmental Architecture Design Studio II, Dissertation, Thesis
Architecture Intern
Anand & Associates, No. 2A, State Bank Road,
Bangalore – 560001 16th June 2008 – 14th November 2008

Even though I was here only for a short period I happen to handle a variety of projects and
positions. Ar. Anand Sir had given me opportunities to work with him closely for conceptual
design building, sketches, scheme drawings, sanction drawings, working drawings,
presentations, site supervisions, service drawings, energy efficient strategies, shading
device designs, etc. I also got trained in REVIT ARCHITECTURE 2009 during this time in
the office. The training was conducted only for limited employees there, but he included me,
I thank him for the opportunity. Even after I completed my training and left the office
continued to send me small assignments to finish from period to period. The list of projects I
happen to work are given below as,

 Sreepal’s Residence @ Chickmangalore

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 Jadwet Corporative Office, Portblair, Andaman
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 A+D Competition Entry (Hulikanu mane Project was won the competition for
Innovative material use).
 MHI-VST @ Mysore
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 SAN @ Mysore
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 Chennaiford @ Ambatur – (Rennovation And Modification)
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 Prakash’s Residence @ Vijayawada– (Rennovation And Modification)
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 Dukes Hotel Khandala– (Rennovation And Modification
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 Service Center For Metroford @ Whitefield
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 Pradeep,S Residence @ Bangalore
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 Shiv Sai’s Residence @ Bangalore
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 Feral Building @ Pondichery – (Finished Project)
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 Teekay’s Furniture Making Company @ Bangalore
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 Beach Cottage For Ajith @ Mangalore
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 Aby,S Cottage @ Pondichery– (Rennovation And Modification)
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 Anu’s Residence @ Pondichery– (Interior)
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 Rashmi’s Residence @ Bangalore – (Interior)
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 ITC @ Mysore
Architecture Intern
Ar Vijayakumar Sengottuvelan, Vijay Architects,
Tiruchirappalli – 620001 1st – 31st December 2007

While I was doing my second year Architecture, my beloved HOD Prof. Joseph Fernando Sir
had sent me to an Ex-Prof. Ar.Vijayakumar Sir during the semester vacation. I enjoyed the
various work he had given me which was mainly including
Data Collection, Concept development for Residential, Industrial and Commercial Projects in
Trichy. He also bought my sketch book where I sketched various ideas.

Freelancing Architect
Infinitedesk Associates July 2010 – October 2018

I got opportunities to work in many projects, even though only a few I really got to put what I
was wanted in case of construction. People are looking for smart solutions for building and
low cost.

 Served Tirur municipality as Architect Consultant

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 Member of Planning Committee at Tirur municipality to identify various opportunities
for developments and improvement.
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 Designed residences, villas, offices, clinics, amenities, industries and hospitals for a
number of clients across India.
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 Participated and Conducted researches over traditional building materials and
methods.
 RESEARCH

Articles and Research Publications

1. Vijesh Kumar V, ‘’Voronoi & Sustainability’, Time Space & People, April 2017, pp. 28-
35.
2. Vijesh Kumar V, ‘Understanding Sustainability’, Time Space & People,
November 2014, pp. 32-38.
3. Vijesh Kumar V, ‘REPRESENTATION OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN THE
CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE OF TRADITIONAL KERALA
ARCHITECTURE’, Journal of International Academic Research for
Multidisciplinary, ISSN 2320-5083, Vol. 02, Issue: 05, June 2014, pp. 282-291.
4. Vijesh Kumar V,’REPRESENTATION OF TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN
THECONTEXT OF SUSTAINABILITY: a case of traditional Kerala architecture’,
Paper Submitted for National Trends in Emerging Trends in Architecture & Allied
fields – 2014.
5. Vijesh Kumar V and Dr Joy Sen, ‘Critical Evaluation of Agricutural
Infrastructure priorities of development in the scenario of Damodar River
Basin in West Bengal Region, India’, Journal of International Academic
Research for Multidisciplinary, ISSN 2320-5083, Vol. 01, Issue: 07, August 2013, pp.
435-451.
6. Vijesh Kumar V, May 2012,‘Strategies for a Revival Plan of Agricultural
Infrastructure: A case of Damodar River Basin West Bengal Region’, MTech
Thesis in Infrastructure Design and Management, Indian Institute of Technology,
Kharagpur.

Conferences, Workshops, Seminars and Webinars

1. “Architecture after Covid-19”, Webinar by Ar.Surinder bahga, Organized by Parul

University, Chandigarh on 17 July 2020.
2. “Water Future for Cities” Webinar being organized by UNESCO New Delhi, National
Institute of Urban Affairs and Namami Gange Programme of the Government of India
on 15 July 2020.
3. “The traditional water management systems- the water man of india” Webinar by Dr.
Rajendra Singh organized by CGBMT on 7, July, 2020.
 4. “Rethinking Cities: Resilient and Liveable Futures”, Webinar organized by
Department of Planning, SPA Vijayawada on 27, May 2020.
5. “Revisiting of Planning Practices & Education for New Normal” Webinar organized by
ITPI-Delhi on 23, May 2020.
6. “Parametric Modeling“, Webinar by Arturo Tedeschi and Hamid Hassanzadeh on
April 15, 2020.
7. “How Architecture and Interior Design Reduce the Risk of COVID-19”, Webinar
organized by CAS Design on 6, April 2020.
8. “Parametric Modeling“, Webinar by Arturo Tedeschi and Hamid Hassanzadeh on
March 19, 2020.
9. Participated in FDP on ‘Communicating Research and Open-access Publishing
(CROP-2019)‘ held on 17-21 June 2019.
10. Particiapted in COA-TRC Program titled ‘Digital Architecture’ from 22nd to 26th
January 2018 at Thejus College of Architecture, Thrissur, Kerala.
11. Invited Speaker for DST-SERB sponsored National Level Workshop on ‘Green
Technology for Sustainable Development’ during 19th to 20th January 2018
conducted by the department of Civil Engineering, Sri Krishna college of Engineering
and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
12. Particiapted in a training course for ‘Bamboo Construction Workshop’ from
28th to 29th March 2016 at Auroville Bamboo Centre.
13. Participated in the workshop ‘Cost Effective Sustainable Constrution Technology’
on 27thMarch 2016 at DakshinaChitra, ECR, Chennai, conducted by Ar. Eugene
Pandala under AARDE Foundation.
14. Hands on Workhop in ‘Appropriate Technologies and Building Materials Training
Course in India’ that featured the training of the Hollow-core interlocking block, the
funicular shell roofing, the Ram Lochan tile, the Geodesic dome and other feasible
technologies in construction under the guidance of Prof. Anil Laul in December 2014
at Anangpur Building Centre, Faridabad, Haryana.
15. Attended the winter course ‘Multi attribute decision making workshop’ held from
7th to 9th December 2012 in Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of
Technology, Kharagpur.
16. Volunteer for International Conference on Frontiers of Infrastructure Finance,
December 28-30, 2011 organized by Vinod Gupta School of Management &
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 RCG school of Infrastructure Design and Management, Indian Institute of
Technology, Kharagpur.

Current Research

1. Building material Composition, Geometry, Affordability, Arrangement and Climate

Responsive Analysis.

2. Research of Roofing Methods (Funicular Shell, Filler Slab and ), Geodesic Domes

3. Alternate low cost Water-Proofing Methods

4. Building Energy Modelling using Numerical Methods with simulation tools

TEACHING

Guided B.Arch Theses

 1. Abhimanyu K.V, June 2020, ‘Agro-artisans Hub, Reimagining Tibetan culture through
people, Bylakuppe, Mysore’, B. Arch Thesis, School of Planning and Architecture,
Vijayawada.
2. Arava Monish Tej, June 2020, ‘Edutainment Centre at Ahmedabad’, B. Arch Thesis,
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
3. Gayathri Venkatraman, June 2020, ‘Indian Institute of Human Settlements’, B. Arch
Thesis, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
4. Nihal Singh Bist, June 2020, ‘International School’, B. Arch Thesis, School of
Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
5. Shylesh Kumar, May 2019, ‘Rebirth of ruins by remixing reality – Civilization Museum
and experience centre, Keezhadi’, B. Arch Thesis, School of Planning and
Architecture, Vijayawada.
6. Karthik Patali, May 2019, ‘Work-space Design – Office at Bangalore’, B. Arch Thesis,
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
7. Mamatha Bannerjee, May 2019, ‘Dance Institute’, B. Arch Thesis, School of Planning
and Architecture, Vijayawada.
8. Krishnendu, May 2015, ‘Spaceport at Sreeharikotta’, B. Arch Thesis, McGAN’S Ooty
School of Architecture, Ooty.
9. Prasad Rao P, May 2015, ‘Secretariat Complex and Hostel Facilities at Telengana’,
B. Arch Thesis, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
10. Sarfudeen F, May 2015, ‘Architect's Hub at Mumbai’, B. Arch Thesis, McGAN’S Ooty
School of Architecture, Ooty.
11. Shilpamallya S, May 2015, ‘Convention & Exhibition Centre at Calicut’, B. Arch
Thesis , McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
12. Ezhilarasan J, May 2014, ‘Food Craft Village’, B. Arch Thesis , McGAN’S Ooty
School of Architecture, Ooty.
13. Nikhil Jo Jacob, May 2013,‘Floating Village at Cambodia’, B. Arch Thesis , McGAN’S
Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.

14. Yangchen Lamu, May 2013,‘Biodiversity Museum at Bhutan’, B. Arch Thesis ,

McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
Guided B.Arch Dissertations
 1. Abhimanyu K.V, November 2019, ‘Fractals Geometry’, B. Arch Thesis, School of
Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
2. Arava Monish Tej, November 2019, ‘Applications Artificial Intelligence’, B. Arch
Thesis, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
3. Vineetha Kavarathappu, November 2019, ‘Flexible Architecture’, B. Arch Thesis,
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.

Guided M.Arch Theses

1. Shabarise Y, June 2020, ‘Numerical optimization on free form office buildings in

Tropics’, M. Arch Thesis, School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada.
2. Asha Sapna A P, May 2015, ‘Design a Sustainable Residential School at
Manantavadi, Wayanad’, M.Arch. Environmental Architecture Thesis, McGAN’S Ooty
School of Architecture, Ooty.
3. Aarti Maria Rebecca A, May 2013, ‘Regenerative Architecture: a case on Cheyyur’,
M.Arch. Environmental Architecture Thesis, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture,
Ooty.
4. Keerthi Naidu B N, May 2013, ‘Construction and Land Use Pattern in Sub-Urban
Spaces’, M.Arch. Environmental Architecture Thesis, McGAN’S Ooty
School of Architecture, Ooty.
5. K M Rajan, May 2013, ‘Sustainable Urban Building Towards zero carbon
environment’, M.Arch. Environmental Architecture Thesis, McGAN’S Ooty
School of Architecture, Ooty.

Guided M.Arch Dissertations

4. Pradeep C M, December 2014, ‘CONSERVATION VALUES OF SACRED GROVES

OF KERALA ON THE BASIS OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM’, M.Arch
Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
5. Vashini Livingston, December 2014, ‘ARCHITETURAL VALUES OF TRIBAL
COMMUNITIES’, M.Arch Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture,
Ooty.
6. Sindhya. P N, December 2014, ‘A VOLUMETRIC PROPOTION STUDY OF
 TRADITIONAL KERALA DOMESTIC COURTYARDS WITH THE BUILT’, M.Arch
Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
7. Najumudheen PT, December 2014, ‘IMPORTANCE OF EARTH CONSTRUCTION
AND POTENTIAL OF MUD ARCHETECTURE IN CONTEMPORARY WORLD’,
M.Arch Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
8. Amshunath R, December 2014, ‘IMPACT OF SOLAR RADIATIONS OF HIGH RISE
BUILT FORM IN WARM HUMID CULTURE’, M.Arch Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty
School of Architecture, Ooty.
9. T Giri, December 2014, ‘USE OF BAMBOO AS A SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
MATERIAL’, M.Arch Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
10. Resmi Das, December 2014, ‘POST OCCUPANCYEVALUATION OF INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF ATRIUM SPACES IN SHOPPING MALLS’, M.Arch
Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.
11. Asha Sapna AP, December 2014, ‘ROLE OF VEGETATION IN SITE PLANING A
CASE OF KERALA’, M.Arch Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of Architecture,
Ooty.
12. Jitha.S, December 2014, ‘SELECTION OF SUITABLE WALL ASSEMBLES FOR
HOT AND DRY CLIMATE IN INDIA’, M.Arch Dissertation, McGAN’S Ooty School of
Architecture, Ooty.
13. Merin Vikramaraja, December 2014, ‘IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
CUES FROM BIRTH OF BUILDIG TO ITS DEATH’, M.Arch Dissertation, McGAN’S
Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty.

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

 Conducted a Painting Exhibition at Thunjan Parambu, in relation with

Thunchan National Festival held during January 28 – 31, 2017.
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 Was an Event Manager of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Hall of Residence during
Hall Day Celebration, Illumination & Rangoli 2011-12.
 Participated and secured third prize in Morphosez – Planning a Sustainable
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SEZ event in Pragyan ’09, the International Techno – Management Festival of NIT
Trichy held during 12th -15th February 2009.
 Participated and secured third prize in C3 – Concept Car Challenge event in
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Pragyan ’09, the International Techno – Management Festival of NIT Trichy held
during 12th -15th February 2009.
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 Participated and secured second prize in design of ‘Department of
Management Studies’ at NIT Trichy conducted by MBA department, NIT
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Trichy.
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 Head of Design committee for Arch Cult 2008, the national level architectural
symposium of NIT Trichy.
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 Participated and secured first prize in the event Mural painting in NITFEST’08, the

inter department cultural festival of NIT, Trichy held from 4th – 6th April 2008.

 Member of Computer Support Group (CSG) for Arch Cult 2007, the national level
architectural symposium of NIT Trichy.
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 Participated in HABITUS 2007, the Golden Jubilee Annual NASA Convention
held during 28th-31st December ’2007 conducted at MANIT, Bhopal.
 Participated in SYNERGY, the 49th Annual NASA Convention held during 9th-
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12th January ’2007 conducted at Manipal Institute of Technology.
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 Designed T-Shirt for NITT Fest, the annual extravaganza of NIT Trichy, Dec 2006.
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 Part of the Winning team from NIT Trichy that won the Louis-i-Khan Trophy

conducted by National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) Dec 2006.

 Participated in a ‘Annual Training Camp SD/SW & JD’ of 3(TN) Air Sqn (Tech)
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NCC, Tiruchirapppalli held at Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research
Academy, Deemed University, Thanjavur, from 21st to 2nd July 2006.
 Art Works are exhibited in the blog – Rhythm of Life:
http://vijuartnphilosophy.blogspot.com/
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 Participated in drawing and painting exhibition held at Kerala Lalit kala Academy Art

Gallery Kozhikode from 12th to 5th April 1999. (During 7th Standard)

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Membership in Professional Bodies

 Registered with Council of Architecture Reg. No. CA/2011/51416

 Accredited Professional for Energy Conservation Building Code
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REFERENCES
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Prof. Dr. Joysen, Professor

Dept. of Architecture and Regional Planning,
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal – 721302
Head of the Department, Ranbirand Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and
Management
Phone (office): +91 - 3222 - 283222 e-mail: joysen @ arp.iitkgp.ernet.in

Prof. P. Gopalakrishnan, Assistant Professor

Dept. of Architecture,
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu
Mob: +919994924004
e-mail: [email protected]