Faculty - D Y Patil School of Architecture

Prof. Shubhada Chapekar

Principal, Professor in Architecture

B Arch (Hons) & M Arch (Environmental Architecture)

Prof. Shubhada Chapekar is an alumni of Sir J J College of Architecture Mumbai (1991) and has a post-graduate degree in environmental architecture from Dr B N College of Architecture, Pune (2009). She has an experience of around 30 years in the profession and academics. Prof Shubhada has worked with renowned architects in Mumbai and as a freelancer on numerous interior design projects also in Mumbai. She has served as an Associate Professor at Padmashree Dr D Y Patil College of Architecture Pune from 2009 up to joining D Y Patil School of Architecture, Lohegaon, Pune in 2011. She has been the Principal since then. She believes in student centric education and has been motivating and guiding the students as well as the faculty for their all-round development. Other interests and activities- Executive Committee Member -Hon Treasurer of MASA (Maharashtra Association of Schools of Architecture)

Editor- Research Journal of MASA,

Executive Member of the National Council (Architecture)- Womens Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI)

Dr. Kartik Vora

Professor Design Chair

Diploma in Architecture, MA (History and Theory of Art & Architecture) Ph.D

Dr. Kartik Vora has studied architecture at CEPT, Ahmedabad, Master's from UIC Chicago, and PhD from Baroda. He has worked with Charles Correa Bombay, was the Research fellow at SOM Foundation Chicago and has taught at various colleges. He has participated in many conferences and is on advisory councils for several institutes.

Dr. Vora is affiliated with many institutes and organizations, DROAN School of Architecture- Rudrapur Uttaranchal Technical University, Member -Council of architecture to name a few.

Prof. Veena Shenvi

Professor Design Chair

B Arch

Prof. VeenaShenvi is a practicing architect with 39 years of experience. She is the proprietor of Unitech Consultants, an architectural firm based in Mumbai and Pune. She is into academics since year 2011 and presently Design Chair at D Y Patil School of Architecture, Lohegaon. Being compassionate yet disciplined are her inspiring qualities. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2014.

Prof. Aparna Rahul Mhetras

HOD (M Arch Env. Arch.) & Professor

B.Arch & M.Arch ( Env. Arch.)
IGBC Accredited Faculty

Prof. Aparna Rahul Mhetras is an Environmental architect having 20 years of professional and teaching experience. She has worked as the Project architect for Ruby Hall Clinic, Wanowrie, Pune an award winning project at Chaney Architects along with various National and International projects. She also has her own practice in partnership as Maya Design Studio based in Pune. She has served as the Academic Coordinator and Associate Professor at Dr D Y Patil School of Architecture, Lohegaon, Pune. Currently she is Head of the Department for M. Arch (Environmental Architecture), with a keen interest in research and History of Architecture she has written, published, and presented papers at various research conferences.

Committed to her job she shares a good rapport with her students and possesses good administration and research skills.

Prof. Sunayanee Banerjee

Professor

B.Arch & M.Arch (Urban Design)

Prof. Sunayanee Banerjee has graduated in Architecture from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and then pursued her Master’s degree in Urban Design from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi. Her professional career spans 30 years, during which she has worked in architectural firms in Delhi, Kolkata and Pune. She has been a faculty in both undergraduate and post-graduate programs in Architecture at Savitribai Phule Pune University and Ajeenkya D Y Patil University since the past 8 years.

Prof. Aprajita Kaushik

Associate Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Environmental Architecture)

Prof. Shital Golhar

Associate Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Digital)

Prof. Shital Golhar is an Architect and Interior designer. She has pursued her B.Arch in 1999 from MIET college and M.Arch in Digital Architecture from BNCA ,Pune .She had been managing residential and interior projects, and is associated with D Y Patil School of Architecture as Associate Professor for the last 5 years.

Prof. Nilesh Pore

Admission Officer & Associate Professor

B.Arch & M.Tech ( Town & Country Planning)

Ar.Nilesh Pore graduated from B.K.P.S. College of Architecture and Post Graduate from COEP, Pune, specialized in Town & Country Planning. He has been practising since 2005 and has completed many prestigious projects in Interior Designing in Pune. He has been formerly associated with various colleges as visiting faculty and former principal of Minerva College of Architecture Pune. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2016.

Prof. Maduri Patil

Chief Exam Officer & Associate Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Env. Arch)

Prof. Madhuri Patil, completed B. Arch. From North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon and M. Arch. In Environment from Dr Bhanuben Nanawati College of Architecture, Pune has over 18 years Architecture and academic experience. She has worked on many projects in Nashik and her individual projects. She has also worked with Environment Architects. Working as Associate professor in D Y Patil School of Architecture, Lohagaon, Pune. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2013.

Prof. Seema Paulzagade

Associate Professor

B Arch & M Tech (Country & Town Planning)

Prof. Seema Paulzagade has graduated in Architecture from VNIT Nagpur, and then pursued Masters in Town and Country Planning from Govt. College of Engineering Pune. Her professional career spans over 18 years. She has worked on various architectural as well as interior design projects of different scales in Hyderabad, Pune and Nagpur. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2013.

Prof. Jeens Thomas

Associate Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Urban Planning & Environment)

Prof. Jeens Thomas graduated from BKPS College of Architecture, Pune, India and did his Master’s from RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) University, Australia. He has over 14 years of experience within architectural, construction and real estate industries. His expertise is in leading corporate interior fit-out projects for multinational clients. His subject interests include design management of sustainable projects. Since Jan 2021, he is working as Associate Professor in DYPSOA.

Prof. Ruturaj Kulkarni

Assistant Professor & M. Arch. EXAM COORDINATOR (ADYPU)

B Arch & M Arch (Sustainable)

Prof. Ruturaj Kulkarni has over 12 years of experience and has been working in the field of sustainability and energy conservation with the aim of spreading awareness about the environment. He is certified professional for IGBC and has knowledge of several green rating systems with hands-on experience for energy auditing. Passionate for teaching, he believes an aware generation of young architects is key to better tomorrow. His keen interest is research in the field of energy conservation and innovative teaching methodology. Compassionate for the environment and animals around, he works for stray animal rescue. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2014 and is involved in mentoring students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Prof. Amit Shirke

Assistant Professor

B Arch

Prof.Amit Shirke has been practicing ethics of architecture with an aim to help people realize their dreams. He has worked as lead architect for several architectural projects and has been consultant to many turn key projects. He has been working as an assistant professor with Honorable Ajeenkya D Y Patil University since 2014. He believes in teaching his experience to the new generation and design a better generation. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2014.

Prof. Sonam Kute

Admission Officer & Assistant Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Digital)

Prof. Sonam Kute Waghe graduated & post graduated in Digital Architecture from Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Architecture Pune She is Practicing architecture since 2011 and working on freelancing projects like Residential, Interiors and Promoting Renewable energy through solar products in various projects. She has keen interests in teaching and learning. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2014.

Prof. Swati Solunke

Assistant Professor, Exam Coordinator (ADYPU) & Credit Counselor Member, Board of Examinations.

B Arch & M Arch (Env. Arch)

Prof. Swati Solunke has graduated from Aurangabad and post graduated from DYPSOA, Pune. She has a total of 10 years of professional and teaching experience and has completed many civil and interior projects. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2015.

Prof. Kanchan Yadav

Assistant Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Regional & Urban Planning)

Prof. Kanchan Yadav is Assistant Professor in D Y Patil School of Architecture Pune Lohegaon. She did her Bachelor in Architecture from College of Engineering and Technology Bhubaneswar. She received her Masters’ degree with specialization in Masters in Regional and Urban Planning from SPA, Bhopal. She has started teaching in September, 2013. Prior to this post she was working as Assistant Professor at Ansal School of Architecture, Lucknow.

She has worked in the industry on various project of landscape and residential. She was winner of Yuva Ratna design competition in 2007.She gives high importance to the authentic use of material, pure geometry and an intimate dialogue with nature to create unique architectural designs.

Prof. Karan Choudhary

Assistant Professor

B Arch

Prof. Karan Choudhary Graduated from Dr.D.Y Patil college of Architecture and has worked with renowned architects like Ar.Ganesh Bala,Auroville, Ar.Sunil Humane,Pune and Ar.Usha Rangrajan,Pune.Principal Architect,Studio Barefoot Architects,Pune. Practicing architecture since 6 years, and has received A&i Award 2019. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2017.

Prof. Rasika Medhekar

Assistant Professor

B Arch (Interior Design) & M Arch (Digital Architecture)

Perceived B.arch in specialization in Interior Design and Masters in Digital Architecture dealing with Parametric softwares. Energetic Architect Professor who utilizes a very interactive approach to teach the art of architecture and highly trained professional with over 7 years of experience in diverse fields of Architecture, Designing, Architecture Academics.Aiming to amalgamate this knowledge and deliver strategic inputs to the team while striving for the growth and development of organization by applying technical and analytical skills.

Prof. Sheetal Tiwari

Assistant Professor

B.Arch & M.Arch (Environmental Architecture)

Prof. Sheetal Tiwari is a qualified architect with an experience of 8 years in Professional Practice including 4 years of Teaching. She believes that a good building design is achieved by understanding their relationship with the human needs with natural systems and the surrounding environment, she also advocates that it is our responsibility as an Architect to make buildings that are innovative, user friendly as well as adaptable to the surroundings. She is keen to share and apply allied knowledge with aspiring students in the field of architecture.

Prof. Parwati Tripathi

Assistant Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Healthcare)

Prof.Parwati Tripathi has graduated from AKTU Institute and Post Graduated in Healthcare Architecture from Jamia Millia Islamia, She has done her Diploma in Architecture from NVTI. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2017.

Prof. Aditi Garg

Assistant Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Interior Arch & Design) Craft & Technology

Prof. Aditi Garg hails from Kanpur. She is an alumnus of Government College of Architecture, Lucknow and School of Interior Design, CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She holds a keen interest for craft practices that have prospects in the field of architecture. She also shares an interest for areas such as - research, generative design processes, innovations in crafts, architectural photography etc. She has a four years practical and one year academic experience. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2018.

Prof. Aanchal Rawal

Assistant Professor

B.Arch. & M.Arch. (Sustainable)
IGBC Accredited Faculty

Prof. Aanchal Rawal has M.Arch. with a specialization in Sustainable Architecture from NIT Hamirpur. Possessing a teaching experience of three years, she strives to experiment in terms of teaching methodology, as per the need and learning ability of the students. An avid learner and an enthusiast for extra-curricular activities. She has a keen interest in Sustainability, Vastu Shastra and Climatology in general in terms of Research. She has been associated with both the M.Arch. & B.Arch. department in DYPSOA since 2018.

Prof. Nikita Pawar

Assistant Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Urban Design)

Prof.Nikita Pawar has graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru engineering college, Aurangabad and Post graduated in Urban Design from KamlaRahejaVidhyanidhi College of Architecture, Mumbai.She has 5 years of working experience in Residential, Commercial, Conservation, Interiors and Urban Planning projects. She is Working in DYPSOA since last year. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2018.

Prof. Neha Bagade

Assistant Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Env. Arch)

Prof. Neha Bagade is an alumni of BKPS College of Architecture Pune and Post graduated (M. Arch in Environmental architecture) from Pune University in 2020. She is an artistic and dynamic person who admires art. She had been associated with DYPSOA since 2018.

Prof. Pooja Godbole Soman

Assistant Professor

B.Arch, M.Arch ( Urban & Regional Planning ),
M.Arch ( Landscape Architecture )

Prof. Pooja Godbole has a professional and teaching experience of 10 years since 2011.She strongly believes in establishing relationship of built and unbuilt spaces through every design projects and helping students to develop understanding of the site and coming up with design solutions for the building, Passionate about bird watching, knowing association of native trees for various bird's activities, trekking, their importance through books are some of my hobbies. Apart from practicing architecture she explored her teaching skills and associated with DYPSOA from 2016 and was involved recently in various other virtual events of the institution other than academics.

Prof. Sanjyot Kamalwar

Assistant Professor

B.Arch, M.Arch (Landscape Architecture, PVP College of Architecture, Pune)

Prof. Sanjyot Kamalwar has more than 7 years of professional experience and almost 4 years of teaching experience. She has actively helped to conduct the National Conference and Research in Architecture Conference at DYPSOA, Lohegaon. While pursuing her Masters degree, she has also participated in the Students Conference in Research and Architecture at DYPSOA, Lohegaon, and her research paper has been published as well. She has keen interest in Cultural Landscapes and Urban Planning as well. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2019.

Prof. Pankaj Kotalwar

Assistant Professor

Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad

Prof. Pankaj Kotalwar has more than 16 years of professional & teaching experience. He is pursuing Post graduation in Environmental Architecture from DYPSOA, Lohegaon. He is very passionate about sustainable & environmental architecture. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2019.

Prof. Salman Ayub Shaikh

Assistant Professor

B.Arch & M.Arch (Landscape Architecture)

Prof. Salman Ayub Shaikh is an Architect & Landscape Designer, graduated from SPA, New Delhi (B.Arch) & VIT’s PVPCoA, Pune (M.Arch LA).

He has an intense experience of working on architecture & interior design projects with Ar. Jacob George in Cochin and on landscape design projects with Hong Kong based firm ONE Landscape. He currently works as a freelance designer and has a keen interest in cross-pollination between education & practice of Architecture. He has been associated with DYPSOA since February, 2021.

Dr. Amit Kaur

Associate Professor

B.Sc. (Geography Honours), M.Sc. (Geography ), M.Plan (Housing), Ph.D

Dr. Amit Kaur belongs to Kolkata. She has graduated in Geography from Shri Shikshayatan College, Kolkata and then pursued Masters in Geography from Presidency College, Kolkata. She holds another Masters in Planning with specialization in Housing from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She has also done her PhD in the domain of Housing and Community Planning from the Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, IIT Kharagpur. Her doctoral research topic was "Developing a Composite Satisfaction Index to evaluate Middle-Income Group Housing: Case study of Kolkata". She has published journal papers in the domain of Housing in international journals and also presented her work in international conferences in India and abroad. Her research interests include affordable housing, housing finance, real estate, quantitative methods, urban studies, sustainable communities. Prior to joining her PhD she worked as an Academic Associate at CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She has joined DYPSOA as an Associate Professor since April 2021 and is involved in mentoring students at both under graduate and post graduate levels.

Prof Devika N. Chivate

Assistant Professor

B Arch & M Arch (Architectural Construction & Project Management)

Prof. Devika N Chivate has graduated from D.Y.P.C.E.T, Kolhapur and M.Arch (Architectural Construction & Project Management ) from College of Architecture, Kolhapur. She has more than 6 years of professional and teaching experience. She has worked on various residential and interior design projects in Kolhapur and served as assistant professor at Sinhgad College of Architecture Pune and Department of Architecture, D.Y. Patil college of Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2021.

Prof Gourav N.V.

Assistant Professor

B.Arch

Prof. Gourav N.V. has graduated from D.Y.P.C.E.T, Kolhapur and is a qualified architect with an experience of 9 years in Professional Practice including 8 years of Teaching. He has worked on various residential and interior design projects in Kolhapur and served as Assistant Professor at School of Architecture, D.Y. Patil college of Engineering and Technology, Kolhapur. He is also passionate about music and dance and worked as dance choreographer and judge for various cultural activities. He has been associated with DYPSOA since August 2021.

Prof Adhreja Dey

Assistant Professor

B.Arch, M.Arch (Urban Design)

Prof. Adhreja has graduated from SRM University Chennai, and completed M.Arch (Urban Design) from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She has worked in architectural firms in Kolkata and Pune. She currently works as a freelance designer and has a keen interest in urban design and heritage conservation. She has overall 6 years of professional experience, and was associated with Om Dayal Group of Institutions, Kolkata as an Asst. Professor. She has been associated with DYPSOA since August 2021.

Prof. Arya Manoj Unde

Assistant Professor

B Arch

Prof. Arya Manoj Unde Graduated from VPSOA College of Architecture Baramati, Pune and she is pursuing Post-Graduation in Environmental Architecture from DYPSOA, Lohegoan, Pune.

She has experience in working on residential, commercial and interior projects. She has also worked on theater designs on national and international level projects. She believes in continuous improvement in her skills and hard work. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2021.

Prof. Himanshu Manjrekar

Assistant Professor

B E (Mech Engg), M E Mech (Design Egg)
IGBC Accredited Faculty & Professional

Prof. Himanshu Manjrekar is a Mechanical Engineer and has post graduated from Pune University in Design Engineering and graduated from Rajiv Gandhi Technological University, Bhopal. He has been working in the area of sustainable built environment since year 2009. He has knowledge of the various rating systems that are practiced Globally, and hands on experience of energy simulation and documentation for rating and implementation of sustainability norms in construction projects. He had been associated with Marvel Realtors, Pune and had worked with Ab Initio, Mumbai. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2018 and is involved in mentoring students at both undergraduate and post graduate levels.

Prof. Nilesh Nanaso Gaikwad

Assistant Professor

Bachelors in Engineering & Masters in Civil Engineering (Env. Arch)

Prof. Nilesh Nanaso Gaikwad completed his Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Kamal Nayan Bajaj College of Engineering Baramati, Pune (Vidya Pratishthan College of Engineering Baramati). Then he completed his Masters degree in Civil Engineering from Anantrao Pawar College of Engineering Parvati, Pune with specialization in Environmental Engineering. He has published 6 international research papers in the field of Environmental Engineering. He has a teaching experience of 6 years in Civil Engineering in subjects like Engineering Mechanics, Surveying and Advanced Surveying, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering. His areas of interest for research are Structural Design, Structural Analysis, Structural Systems and Environmental Science. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2020.

Prof. Mrudula Darade

Assistant Professor

BE (Civil) & ME (Construction & Management)

Prof. Mrudula Darade is a Civil Engineer and has graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College Aurangabad and Post Graduated in Construction and Management from D Y Patil School of Engineering and Technology Lohegoan Pune. She has participated in National as well as International Conferences and published research papers. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2015.

Mr. Mayuresh A. Lanjekar

Librarian

NET,SET,M.LIB. & I.SC.

Mr. Mayuresh Lanjekar has educational qualification of NET, SET,M.LIB. &I.SC. and has a total 14 yrs of experience of working in various premier institutions like YASHADA, Savitribai Phule Pune University, SYMBIOSIS, Marathwada Mitra Mandal College of Engineering. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2014.

Ms. Sushma V Patil

Library Assistant

SET, M. Lib, B. Lib & B. Com

Ms. Sushma V Patil has the educational qualifications of SET, M. Lib, B. Lib, B. Com. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2011.

Ms. Poonam Gaikwad

Accountant

B. Com & MBA(Finance)

Ms. Poonam Gaikwad has graduated from Vidya Bhavan College of Commerce, Pune & has done her Post-Graduation from Sikkim University. She has more than 8 years of experience in the Accounts & Finance field. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2013.

Ms. Trishna Bokil

Assistant Registrar

MBA (HR)

Ms. Trishna Bokil is post graduate in business management having specialisation in HR, and currently pursuing Ph D.

She has nearly 20 years of experience in administration in various categories. Ms. Bokil has been associated with DYPSOA for the last 8 years and is currently in the position of Assistant Registrar.

Ms. Poonam Kotkar

Office Assistant

B.Com

Ms. Poonam Deepak Kotkar has the educational qualification of B.Com and she has been associated with DYPSOA since 2011.

Mr. Prashant Jadhav

Office Assistant

B.Com

Mr. Prashant Jaywant Jadhav has an educational qualification of B.Com. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2013.

Ms. Rita More

Lab Technician

BBM & MBM(CM)

Ms.Rita More has an Educational Qualification of BBM, MBM(CM). She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2015.

Prof Rupali Kale

Assistant Professor

B Arch

Prof. Rupali Kale Graduated from VPSOA College of Architecture Baramati, and she is pursuing Post graduation from DYPSOA, Lohegoan, Pune.

Her interests include interiors and landscape. She also works on heritage conservation. She has handled various residential (civil), landscape and interior projects. She has been associated with DYPSOA since 2021.

Mr. Digambar Patil

Admission Officer & Office Assistant

BA

Mr.Digambar Patil has an Educational Qualification of B. A. He has been associated with DYPSOA since 2014.