Name: Aparna Surve (Dean)

B. Arch, Masters in Industrial Design

Email: [email protected]

Professor Ar. Aparna Surve is an alumnus of Sir JJ college of Architecture and has completed her Masters in Industrial Design from IDC (Industrial Design Center), IIT, Mumbai. Prof. Surve has 25 plus years of experience in the field of Architecture and Design. She has executed Urban design projects such as Kala Ghoda Art District, M G Road Flora Fountain, etc. along with architectural and various interior design projects. Her deep interest in education has led her to head architectural Institutes of repute viz. NMIMS – Balwant Sheth School of Architecture as the Dean and Aditya College of Architecture Mumbai in the past. She has extensively taught in Mumbai, Bangalore and Goa, as a visiting faculty for the past 20 years. Prof. Surve has authored books for

Name: Gupta Vishwas

M.Arch - Environmental Architecture

Email: [email protected]

Prof. Vishwas Gupta is in academics and a practicing architect with many institutional projects completed. He has also been part of academia for more than 15 years and has been practicing for more than 25 years.

Name: Sameer Salvi (Professor)

B. Arch (Univ of Mumbai), M. Arch (Univ of Southern California, USA)

Email: [email protected]

Sameer is an Architect with pan India and international professional experience; after his post graduation he has worked in Los Angeles and New York with award winning firms. He brings his professional experience into his teaching and interaction with students fostering an overall interactive learning environment. Sameer maintains a balance between his professional practice and teaching, both of which compliment each other. He believes all architects must take the initiative to mentor students and share their professional experiences to bridge the gap between academia and professional world.

Name: Anita Shyam (Associate Professor)

B Arch, M Plan (Urban and Regional Planning)

Email: [email protected]

Anita Shyam is an Architect and Urban Planner with over 13 years of experience in professional consulting and research in the urban planning and public services sector.
An alumnus of Sir J. J College of Architecture, Mumbai she has done her Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, (CEPT University) Ahmedabad.
She was associated with CEPT University on PAS Project (Performance Assessment Systems), as a Research Associate on service level benchmarking, performance assessment and improvement of urban services in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Her consulting assignments include various urban planning and infrastructure projects.

Name: Dinesh Zope (Associate Professor)

B. Arch & M. Arch

Email: [email protected]

Dinesh Zope is an Architect and IGBC Accredited Professional with over 16 years of experience in field of Architecture and Interiors.
During his professional tenure he has worked extensively in the trade ranging residential and commercial interiors, Slum redevelopment, Mass Housing, Green Building Certification along with Hospitality and Institutional Projects.
An alumnus of Sir J. J College of Architecture, Mumbai he has done his Masters in Environmental from Rachana Sansad’s Academy of Architecture, Mumbai.

Name: Vinay Surve (Associate Professor)

Masters in Architecture

Email: [email protected]

Vinay is a keen observer who develops ideas from site, nature and people moving in the city. He believes that a success of a building is in its layering, its discovery by the visitor and its ability to make public building truly public. His work reflects a sculptural sensuality and random dynamism of a sketching hand.

Name: Prof. Sachin Joshi (Associate Professor)

B.Arch. and M.Arch (Environmental Architecture)

Email: [email protected]

Ar. Sachin Joshi is an practicing architect and has acedemic experience for more than 10 years in this field. Graduated from Rizvi college of architecture and has done masters in Environmental Architecture. During his professional experience he has worked on various residential and commercial projects, thus helping the students with practical knowledge. His aim is towards bridging the gap between academic and professional world of architecture

Name: Anil Pawade (Associate Professor-Allied)

M.Tech (Structural Engineering) ,B.E(Civil Engineering)

Email: [email protected]

Anil is an Associate Professor working in School of Architecture since 2016 . He received his master degree in Structural Engineering from the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Belgaum, India in 2001.Anil received his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Nagpur University in 1990.His Area of Interest is Analysis and Design of Civil Engineering Structures. He is pursuing Ph.D in Civil Engineering from Amity University Mumbai. He had published 11 research paper with one patent.

Name: Kundan Bharambe (Associate Professor)

B. Arch, M. Arch (Environmental Architecture). M.Valuation (Real Estate), PhD (Built Environment - Pursuing)

Email: [email protected]

Kundan is an architect engaged into professional as well as academics, with an experience of over 10 years. He's a practicing valuer for real estate assets (immovable properties) and actively involved in research for Built Environment. He has his expertise in allied fields of architecture and developed himself with multi-faceted roles in his professional, academic conduct.

Name: MAULIK YOGESH LUKKAD (Associate Professor)

Email: [email protected]

Master’s graduate with degree in building construction & holding experience working with international firms like F+P, HOK wanting to explore teaching side and share knowledge, work experience with the future architects. Experienced architect and project coordinator with expertise in architectural design, project management and BIM technology applications. Earned Outstanding Student Award for Master of Building Construction Program from Auburn University.
• Delivered extensive knowledge in reading and drafting of architectural, interior, construction and shop drawings to Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy Project, Navi- Mumbai, India.
• Received Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to D.Y. Patil Sports Academy Project

Name: Vandana Chawla

M.Arch in Environmental Architecture
IGBC Accredited Professional

Email: [email protected]

Prof.Vandana Chawla is in academics for more than 10 years and also having excellent Architectural work experience of more than 15 years in renowned companies.

Name: Ar. Seema Shah

B.ARCH & M.ARCH (Construction Management)

Email: [email protected]

Seema Shah is a versatile professional with rich experience of more than 20 years of planning and architectural works that include industries, hospitals, public places like courts, holiday homes, schools and institutes, corporate offices and individual residences. She has established Partnership. Firm and has teaching experience of over 12 years. She did her Bachelor of Architecture in the year 1999 from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Bangalore and completed her Masters in Construction Management in the year 2017 from Rachna Sansad, Mumbai. She has published her joint reseach paper in Tekton.As a Faculty she strives to provide a learning environment that promotes excellence and innovation, ethical practice and responsibility towards society.

Name: Preeti Nayak (Associate Professor)

B.ARCH & M.ARCH

Email: [email protected]

The Academic Head of the M. Arch Urban Design Department, Prof. Preeti Nair Nayak is an architect-urban designer with a cumulative experience of over a decade and a half. Her work experience includes projects as part of leading national and international firms as well as government bodies. She holds a Master’s degree in Urban Design from KRVIA, Mumbai. Having authored and published 3 books, she has published several research papers as well.
Her role in the department entails research, mentorship, subject expertise and streamlining the studio process for learning-oriented outcomes.

Name: Ashlesha Kale (Associate Professor)

Master of Architecture (Urban Design), Center for Environmental Planning and Technology, (The deemed University of CEPT, Ahmedabad, India (2003), Second Rank with Distinction.
Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture, University of Mumbai, India (2000)

Email: [email protected]

Ashlesha Kale has been an important professional asset for BNCA, MMCA, KPA, and INGRAIN & UERO. With her experience for the past 22 years, she has evolved a multi-disciplinary approach and working style, valid in the Indian academic scenario. Ashlesha’s participation in the development of above firms & organisation has been immense. Her inputs as a coordinator in the teamwork are of great importance. She brings with her an attitude to look at projects as opportunities to experiment over the contemporary aspects of architectural design and urbanism.

Name: Shailendra Thakan (Assistant Professor)

B.Arch, M.Arch (Urban and Regional Planning)

Email: [email protected]

Shailendra Thakan is an Architect, Urban Planner and Academician. Before joining the institute, he has worked with various reputed architectural firms on several residential, commercial and industrial projects in Mumbai and Thane area. He is an asset to our institution as he constantly interacts with our students and shares all his Professional learnings. He possesses a keen interest in urban planning and have worked on various development projects.

Name: Sampada Khokle (Assistant Professor)

B.Arch M.Plan

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Sampada is an Architect and Transport Planner Worked with IIT research cell in sustainable transportation.

Name: Prajakta Bhave (Assistant Professor)

B.Arch, M.Arch (Urban Design)

Email: [email protected]

Prajakta is an Architect specializing in Urban Design. She has been in the academics since past 5 years and has been actively involved in conducting various workshops for Urban Sketching and Architectural representation.

Name: Suchita Karale (Assistant Professor)

M.arch

Email: [email protected]

Suchita Karale is an architect with a strong background of sustainable building and practices. she has been practicing since 2011 and has executed multiple residential as well as commercial projects. She holds a master's degree in Environmental architecture and is a certified GEM CP(Green Eco-friendly Movement Certification program). She has been serving as an assistant professor at D Y Patil school of architecture since 2018 and is a passionate, caring teacher nurturing student from varied backgrounds and learning temperament

Name: Prof. Tanvi Deshpande (Assistant Professor)

Masters in Landscape Architecture. (School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal)

Email: [email protected]

Tanvi is practicing Landscape Architect and passionate Art and Craft curator. She is assistant professor in D Y Patil School of Architecture, Nerul, Navi Mumbai from past 6 years. She is conducting Landscape Design studio, Architectural Design studio, Visual Art, Electives in the college. A leading 'Ceramic and Pottery Lab' at the school. She had coordinated Ceramic and Pottery workshops with master ceramist.
'THE ART CAFE' is her brand for handmade stuff with specialization in Indian Traditional Art Forms. She is creative workshop tutor and Art educator. She had conducted many Art and Craft workshops under this brand.Her focus in teaching is application-based learning methodology where students can explore and experiment various materials as a tool of Design thinking.

Name: AR. SAYALI PHANSEKAR (Assistant Professor)

B. Arch & M.Arch (Advance Architecture)

Email: [email protected]

She is a practicing Architect and has been working on several Architectural and Interior Design projects in Mumbai. She has completed her bachelor’s degree from prestigious Sir. J. J. College of Architecture in 2017 and Masters in Advance Architecture from B.S.S.A , NMIMS in 2021.
She has worked at P.G Patki Architects an award-winning Architecture firm on Commercial and Residential projects pan India. Contributions to the institute includes advance Computation Design subjects such as Digital Fabrication and Prototyping along with Teaching the students Design and Visualisation software’s. Mentoring Design Studios as well as various Electives and handling responsibilities as class in charge of F.Y. B Arch in the institution

Name: AR. JAY NARENDRA PATIL. (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)

B. ARCH & M. ARCH (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

Email: [email protected]

Jay Patil is a Practicing architect and a project manager who has an experience of 5 years in the field. He established a partnership firm & has earned himself various projects spanning from redevelopment of residential buildings, Slum redevelopment projects, Bungalow housing schemes and commercial Interior projects to Various residential Interior design projects.He is a alumni of this college, graduated B.arch from D Y Patil College of Architecture(Mumbai University) in 2019 & Completed his M.arch (Project management) from CTES college of architecture.He has aimed to bridge the gap between academics and in field practice by being part of this school while smoothly running his practice. He has been a part of organising various workshop in the institution for better understanding of the students

Name: Mahek Khan

Academic Head - F.Y.B.Arch & Computational Design Certification course.

Email: [email protected]

Digital Fab Lab Head
She is an accomplished practicing architect and former design architect at multinational firm Atkins SNC Lavalin where she have worked on a waterpark project to have a tallest slide in the world. Her diverse portfolio encompasses a range of projects, including infrastructure development, educational institutions, residential complexes, and interior designs, both in the Middle East and in India. She is an expert in complex geometric pattern in Islamic Art & Architecture and conducts workshop in institution like J.J.School of Architecture,JD school of Fashion Design and many other. Her research is valued and contributes to the understanding and analysis of geometric patterns in Islamic architecture, specifically focusing on the Jaali style, being published in a CBS publication book as a chapter on "Comparative Analysis of Geometric Pattern Jaali in Traditional & Contemporary Islamic Architecture" is a significant accomplishment

Name: AR. MIHIR.S.SAWANT (Assistant Professor )

B. ARCH & M. ARCH (Project Management)

Email:[email protected]

He is an Practicing Architect and has his own firm based in Mumbai. He has been working on several Architectural and Interior Design Projects in various parts of Maharashtra. He is a alumni of this college, graduated B.arch from D Y Patil College of Architecture(Mumbai University) in 2019 & Completed his M.arch (Project management) from Hiray college of architecture. He has been creating refined, meaningful Architectural & Interior design for our discerning clientele for nearly 5 years. He has been running a premium Architectural & Interior design firm, he embraces a process that incorporates multitude of element essential to experiencing a building or space as a complete environment

Name: AR. MEGHA SHARMA (Academic coordinator – Masters in Urban Designer)

MUP-SPA Delhi (2013-2015), B.Arch -MIT COLLEGE , AURANGABAD

Email: [email protected]

An Architect & Urban Planner with over 5+ years of experience in public realm projects, she has an equivalent experience in teaching and academics. She started working as an urban designer with Road Department, at Pune Municipal Corporation in the year 2016. She has been a part of various prestigious projects and Jungli Maharaj road, which was executed under her guidance has been awarded STA2020 (Sustainable Transportation Award 2020). She has also been engaged in on-ground planning and executing the development of the street network in Pune under the Smart City mission.Her expertise lies in citizen engagement, public administration, project management - street development, urban infrastructure development and rehabilitation.
Prof. Megha is involved with the school for both M. Arch and B. Arch for subjects such as Public Participation, Urban Design, Spatial Planning, Habitat Studio and allied subjects.

Name: DIPIKA AGARWAL (Assistant Professor)

B.ARCH: Sunder Deep College of Architecture, Ghaziabad.

Deepika Agrawal an ambitious, hardworking & challenge orientated individual. An organised professional with proven teaching, guidance, and counselling skills. Possess a strong track record in improving test scores and teaching effectively. Skilled at communicating complex information in a simple and entertaining manner. Looking to contribute my knowledge and Skills in a College that offers a genuine opportunity for career progression.

Name: Ar. Shraddha Abhishek Kadam (Assistant Professor)

Email: [email protected]

Have 11+ years of professional experience with multifaceted exposure in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Interior, & Academics, with more than 6 years of expertise in the field of Urban Design and more than 3 years of experience in academics.Well experienced in heading and winning projects in the realm of Urban Design and Planning in both public and private sectors. As a Project Head, have led a team of Urban Designers & Architects to work towards achieving quality project output and building up competitive collaborations for business development.
Work style follows a research-based and process-oriented design development with collaborative approach. Strongly believe in Inclusive development and Contextual Urbanism, which has won a UN-Habitat ranking project.

Name:Rasana Bhardwaj (Asst. Professor)

M.F.A. in fine arts, M. V. A. first year Visual Arts, B. V. A. Visual Arts.

Email: [email protected]

Rasana Bhardwaj is a practicing Fine and Visual Artist. She has worked in the field of Visual Arts for 25 years. A Gold Medalist for BVA, SNDT University. She has also bagged a couple of Awards from well known Art Foundation and reputed Institutes within India. With experience in the field her expertise ranges from skill in the practice of Art to application and resource building. Expertise in coordination and leading workshops, teaching skills, sourcing material, documentation on aesthetics and analysis. She has Worked with Galleries in Mumbai as Gallery Manager, Art Consultant, Artist Concierge, Art Curator etc.
Being an Alumni of Sir. J J School Of Arts and SNDT University she got opportunities for participating in many National and international programs in the field Of Art including competitions and workshops.

Name: Ms. Sneha Varhadi (Assistant professor)

B.F.A & M.F.A fine ( from Sir.J.J.School Of Arts)

Email: [email protected]

Mrs.Senha Rangnath Varahadi has been working as Artist and Art Teacher since last five years. She has participated in various National Workshop, Art Camps and Seminars. She has been awarded with various awards and government scholarships too.
At present she is perusing her P.hD in Contemporary Art . Her area of work Indian Contemporary art and Alternative art practices. As an Art Teacher is very known among students due to her communication skills and innovative way of Teaching.

Name: Shilpa Vallecha (Assistant Professor)

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Shilpa Vallecha Is an architect and interior designer by profession. She has completed her B.Arch. from LAD College of architecture Nagpur University in the year 2010. Her practical work experience is on various projects of residential interiors, hospitals, small scale industry, She has done her postgraduation in MIAD at CEPT university Ahmedabad 2013. Her Masters in interior architecture and design was with specialization in craft and technology. Her major work was on traditional building crafts and its integration in space making. Her interest areas are Design Process and Design Thinking. In her master’s course she had worked with various craft persons from different regions on wood, stone and clay etc. as material to explore. In her academic journey she had organised and managed hands-on workshop on Indian handicraft and folk art for students to synthesis them with various traditional craft forms and technique of doing it. She aims to perceive Ph.D. studies in her feature.

Name: Chaarvi Mathur (Assistant professor )

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Chaarvi Mathur is an Urban Designer, Academician and principal Architect at Studio Archarrette. Her present work aims at recognising the potential of the “Private” as creator and propagator of public spaces in the city of Mumbai, exploring the possibility of bridging the gap between the existing methods of open space incentivization with the concept of Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS). Her activism looks at legalising and legitimising POPS in Indian cities along with their specific social context