Teaching Experience

• Assistant Professor (Full Time, On Contract) - Department of Architecture, Planning and Design, IIT-BHU (July, 2020 - Present)
• Teaching Assistant - NPTEL Course (August, 2018 - October, 2018)

Professional Experience

• Architect - Swastika Architects & Interior Designer, Lucknow (November, 2019 - June, 2020)
• Architect - Dar-al-Handasah, Pune (August, 2019 - October, 2020)
• Architect - Arch En-Design, Lucknow (August, 2016 - June, 2017)

Internships

• Architectural Intern - The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Delhi (May, 2018 - July, 2018)
• Architectural Intern - Cosmic Designs Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow (January, 2015 - June, 2015)

Courses Taught

• Year I
  • Basic Design and Creative Workshop
  • Architectural Design I
  • Introduction to Environmental Studies
  • Architectural Graphics I
  • Architectural Graphics II
• Year II
  • Architectural Design III
  • Building Construction II
  • Quantity, Pricing and Cost Estimate
  • History of Architecture I
  • History of Architecture II
  • Modern World Architecture
• Year III
  • Architectural Design IV
  • Vernacular Architecture
  • Computer Applications in Architecture
  • Quantity, Pricing and Cost Estimate
• Year IV
  • Working Drawing

Google Scholar iD: 2tLysGkAAAAJ

ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6300-8814

Published in an International Journal

• Kaur, H., Singh P., Bivina GR and Nawani A. (2021). Qualitative Evaluation of Pedestrian Facilities using the PLOS Model. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 775, 012006. (Scopus Indexed: IS: 0.45)
• Nawani, A. and Kaur, H. (2021). A Microclimatic Study of Urban Neighbourhood Parks. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 775, 012006. (Scopus Indexed: IS: 0.45)

Published in an International/National Conferences 

• Nawani, A., Verma, R., Nawani, A., Dwivedi, A. and Kaur, H. (2024). Quantifying the Impact: Assessing Urban Heat Island Effects on Campus Microclimates and Design Solutions. In: 6th Canadian International Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences 2024 (HUSO2024), University of Toronto, Canada (June 15 -16, 2024). 
• Shwetank, K., Rehal, P., Nawani, A. and Kaur, H. (2024). Advocating Inclusive Design for Differently-abled Persons in Varanasi, India. In: International Conference on Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Human Settlement, Purnima University, India during 2-4 May 2024.
• Nawani, A., Nawani, A., and Kaur, H. (2024). Factors Modeling the Consumer Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Varanasi, India: an Extended UTAUT Model. In: 10th Transport Research Arena (TRA) Dublin 2024 on "Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility." (April 15-18, 2024). (Scopus indexed)
• Nawani, A., Verma, R., Nawani, A., Rehal, P., Dwivedi, A., and Kaur, H. (2024). Sustainable Utopias: A Comprehensive Exploration of Eco-village Planning for the Indian Context. In: International Conference on Rethinking Built Environment (INCoRBE 2024), Mizoram, India (March 6 - 8, 2024). 
• Nawani, A., Nawani, A., and Kaur, H. (2023). Effect of Safety Perception on Mode Choice on First and Last Mile Connectivity: A study of Lucknow Metro. In: 16th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), Montreal, 2023 (July 17-21, 2023). (A Grade Conference)
• Kaur, H. and Nawani, A. (2021). Ferrocement as Sustainable Building Material. In: 6th National Convention Ferrocement "Precast Ferrocement - Future of Construction Industry" (14 - 18 November 2021), India organized by Ferrocement Society India.
• Kaur, H., Singh P., Bivina GR and Nawani A. (2021). Qualitative Evaluation of Pedestrian Facilities using the PLOS Model. In: Global Sustainability Conference (GSC). (Scopus Indexed, Springer Publication)
• Nawani, A. and Kaur, H. (2021). A Microclimatic Study of Urban Neighbourhood Parks. In: Global Sustainability Conference (GSC). (Scopus Indexed, Springer Publication)

2020: Certified Indian Green Building Council Accredited Professional (IGBC-AP)

2017: GATE All India Rank (98)

2014: Achieved "Top 10" Rank in LIK Studio, Annual NASA for "Documentation of Panchmarhi Catholic Church"

2013: Awarded "Most Innovative Design" at Integral Studio for “Temporary Shelters for Sinhasta Yatris in Ujjain”

Reviewer

• Innovation in Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure (ISSI)

AT INSTITUTE LEVEL

• Juror, Hindi Debate, Hindi Pakhwaada 2022
• Juror, Smart India Hackathon 2022
• Member, Annual Convocation Committee, IIT (BHU) Varanasi

AT DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL

• Member, Department Space Committee (April, 2022 onwards), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, NASA and Study Tour (April, 2022 onwards), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, Department Examination and Time Table (April, 2022 onwards), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, Department Faculty Council Committee (April, 2022 onwards), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Convener, Department Faculty Council (January, 2021 - July, 2021), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, Building Construction Course Coordination (July, 2021 onwards), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, Expert Lectures (July, 2021 - March, 2022), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, Time Table (July, 2021 - March, 2022), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Convener, Design Competition (July, 2021 - March, 2022), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, Departmental Library (July, 2021 - March, 2022), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Member, Infrastructural Procurement (July, 2021 - March, 2022), IIT (BHU), Varanasi
• Curriculum Development Committee (B. Arch) Member (July 2020 onwards), IIT (BHU), Varanasi

Workshop / Expert Talk / Webinar Organized

• 3D Mapping and Modeling using Drone and GIS Software, a one - week High-End Workshop (KARYASHALA) under the ABHYAAS Scheme – A SERB Initiative (fully funded) organised by the Department of Architecture, Planning and Design & Civil Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi (5th to 11th December 2022). 
• Sharing Perspectives for Climate Risk Preparedness Using Intangible Cultural Heritage as a Knowledge Resource, Department of Architecture, Planning and Design, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, NSC ICH and NSC CL, ICOMOS India (April 24, 2022)
• Sustainable Hillside Development 2022, COA-TRC, Bhopal along with Department of Architecture, Planning and Design, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (February 14-18, 2022)
• Craft-Design Innovation Framework: from practice to education by Ar. Jay Thakkar, Department of Architecture, Planning and Design, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (February 9, 2022)

Workshops/Short-Term Training Programs Attended

• Making River Sensitive Master Plan, National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) at, Gurugram (July 14-15, 2022)
• Augmented and Virtual Reality under ‘Future Skills PRIME’ Programme, C-DAC Pune (March 7-17, 2022)
• Circular Economy,  School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal (November 22-24, 2021)
• New, Affordable, Validated, Research Innovation Technologies for Indian Housing (NAVRITIH) by School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi and BMTPC (March 19, 2021- March 26, 2021)
• Archi-Tech Summit, Shaastra, IIT Madras (February 27, 2021)
• Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainable Construction Practices, AICTE sponsored online QIP short-term course organized by the Department of Architecture, Planning and Design & Department of Civil Engineering IIT (BHU), Varanasi (February 01-06, 2021)
• Risk Management of Biological and Cascading Hazards: In the Context of Pandemics, COEDMM Roorkee, RIKA India, IJL Keio university, ARISE India, GIDM (October 12-16, 2020)

• Council of Architecture (COA)
• Accredited Professional – Indian Green Building Council (IGBC AP)
• Associate Member – Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
• Member – Lucknow Architects Association (LAA)