Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 21st Feb, 2025
Admission 2025-26

Ar. Abhimanyu Sharma

Assistant Professor
abhimanyu.sharma[at]smvdu.ac.in
01991-285524, 9796079046Extn.:2371
School of Architecture & Landscape Design
Educational Qualification
  • Perusing Ph.D. from SMVDU
  • Masters of Architecture (General) from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Nashik, India in June 2012. (First Class)
  • Bachelor in Architecture from S.P.S.M.B.H’s College Of Architecture, Kolhapur, Maharashtra in 2003. (First Class)
Teaching Experience
  • Working as Assistant Professor at School of Architecture & Landscape Design in S.M.V.D.University, Katra from August 2007 till date.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Practicing Independently as Architect, Interior Designer and Landscape Consultant in J&K State from Jan 2005 till date in 3rd Dimension Associates as Senior Architect.
  • Worked with VNA Design Team Pvt. Ltd at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi from July 2003 to December 2004 as an Architect and Interior Designer and handled prestigious projects.
  • Associated as an Architectural Consultant with Poonch Development Authority, Rajouri Development Authority, Mansar Development Authority etc.
Journal Publications
  • “Sustainable Campus Design” in Abstract Book ‘International conference ENERSTATE-2010, Dehradun 27-29th Dec. 2010’.
  • “Affordable Housing: A New Paradigm In 21st Century Indian city.”  In Proceedings ‘National Conference “Sustainable Neighbourhoods” held at MNIT-Jaipur in Feb-2014.
  • “Convertible Homes: Partition Walls in 21st century Indian Architecture” in Proceedings ‘Neo-International Conference on Habitable environments (NICHE)’ held at LPU-Jalandhar in Nov 2014.
  • Published Paper “Heritage Architecture of Jammu-A Case study” in International Journal of New Technologies in Science and Engineering (IJNTSE) Vol. 2, Issue 4, October 2015, ISSN 2349-0780, and Impact Factor of 6.04, Pages (s): 33-40.
  • “Vernacular Architecture in Cold & Dry Climate: Ladakh – A Case Study” presented & Published in International Journal for Scientific Research and Development (IJSRD), Paper ID: IJSRDV3I120575, Published in: Volume : 3, Issue:12, Publication Date:01/03/2016 Page(s): 767-769
  • Published paper “Identification of Seismic Damages in Reinforced Concrete Structures & There Recommendations” in International Journal of Science & Technology & Engineering (IJSTE), Paper ID:  IJSTEV3I4071/Volume-3/Issue-04/October 2016. ISSN (Online):2349-784X, Impact Factor of 3.905, Pages(s): 138-143.
  • Published paper “Sustainable Campus Design in Cold & Dry Climate: Druk White Lotus School – A Case Study” in International Journal of Science & Technology & Engineering (IJSTE), Paper ID:  IJSTEV3I5089/Volume-3/Issue-05/November 2016. ISSN (Online):2349-784X, Impact Factor of 3.905, Pages(s): 139-143.
  • Presented a research paper titled “Rejuvenating a Space into World Class Environment through Conservation and Energy Saving Techniques” in the international conference titled “Alternative & Renewable Energy Quest in Architecture and Urbanism” (AREQ), held in Barcelona, Spain from 1st Feb. to 3rd Feb. 2017.
  • Presenting a research paper titled “Sustainable Assessment Approach based on Eco-Design in Cold Climate”, in the international conference titled “Theory of Architectural Design: Global Practices amid Local Milieu” (ICTOAD)-2017 at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra from 14th to 16th of April’ 2017.
  •  Published paper “Understanding Sustainable Approach on Eco-Design in Cold Climate – A Case Study” in International Journal on Emerging Technologies (Special Issue-ICTOAD-2017) 8(1): 1-5(2017), Published by Research Trend, Website: www.researchtrend.net). (ISSN NO. (Print): 0975-8364, (Online): 2249-3255), Impact Factor for the year 2015-2016 is 3.1.
  • Published paper “Implication of Sustainable Development in Site Planning in Composite Climate in India” in International Research Journal of Engineering & Technology (IRJTE), Paper ID:  FTP4111104/Volume-4/Issue-11/November 2017, e-ISSN:2395-0056, p-ISSN:2395-0072, Impact Factor of 6.171.
  • Published Paper “Sustainable Design in Context to Energy Saving in Buildings: A case study of Residence in Jammu” in International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy having ISSN No. 1001-0742 in June 2019.
  • Published Paper Biophilic Design, Paradigms Used In The Context Of Hotel Designing” in International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy having ISSN No. 1001-0742 in June 2019.
Conference Publications
  • Presented a research paper titled “Rejuvenating a Space into World Class Environment through Conservation and Energy Saving Techniques” in the international conference titled “Alternative & Renewable Energy Quest in Architecture and Urbanism” (AREQ), held in Barcelona, Spain from 1st Feb. to 3rd Feb. 2017.
ORIENTATION / REFRESHING COURSES ATTENDED
  • AICTE Sponsored Short Term Course on “Passive Solar Building Design” at NIT Hamirpur w.e.f. 7th to 11th June, 2010.
  • Training Program titled “Research Methods & Techniques in Architecture” sponsored by COA, National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) w.e.f 10th to 14th June, 2013.
  • Two week Short term Course on “Engineering Mechanics” organized by IIT Mumbai w.e.f 26th Nov, 2013 to 6th Dec, 2013 at SMVDU Remote Center.
  • Three days Training Workshop on “Conservation Techniques” sponsored by “INTACT-Jammu Chapter” at Jammu University, w.e.f 10th -12th March 2014
  • Three days Lecture Workshop: “Physics of Earthquake and Hazard Analysis” organized by School of Innovation and Community Development and School of Physics, SMVDU, Katra sponsored by the Joint Science Education panel of three Science Academies (INSA-IASc-NASI) from 27th -29th May 2014.
  • Two days Participation in ICSSR Sponsored International Conference titled “Shifting Paradigms in Applied Economics and Management: Course Correction” held on 1st -2nd August, 2014 organized by Faculty of Management, SMVDU, Katra.
  • Two weeks ISTE STTP Workshop on “Environmental Studies” under the National Mission on Educational through ICT (MHRD, GOI) w.e.f. 2nd to 12th June, 2015 in SMVDU remote Centre.
  • Two weeks ISTE STTP course on “Introduction to Structural Engineering” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur from 30th 2015 to 9th Jan 2016. The workshop was held under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD).
  • Five week course on “Geospatial Technology for Urban Planning” conducted by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Indian Space Research Organization, Department of Space, Government of India from 11th 2016 to 15th March 2016.
  • One week AICTE recognized Short term course on “Recent Trends in Automobile Engineering” through ICT conducted by Mechanical Engineering Department from 29th 2016 to 4th March 2016 at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (J&K).
  • Four weeks Faculty Development Programme (FDP), AICTE approved on “Use of ICT in Education for Online and Blended Learning” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay from 2nd May 2016 to 10th July 2016. FDP was held under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD), and was funded by SAP Indian Pvt. Ltd through CSR grants.
  • One day workshop on “Patent Drafting and Filing” in association with “Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC)”, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. (20th October, 2016).
  • Four weeks Quality Improvement Program (QIP) on “Remote Sensing & GIS application carbon Forestry” conducted by IIRS-ISRO from 16th Feb 2017 to 10th March 2017.
  • Faculty Development Program on “Intensive Teaching Learning in Architecture” conducted by Ar. Rajeev Garg at SMVDU from 12-07-17 to 14-07-17.
  • Faculty Training Program of MOOC online course on “Sustainable Cities” offered by “The SDG Academy” from May’17 to September’17.
  • Participation in 4 Day Workshop on “Use of Bamboo in Design” by Prof. Pravinsinh Solanki, Faculty, NID Ahmedabad as a Co-convenor at Department of Architecture & Landscape Design at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra from 27th to 30th September, 2017.
  • One week Teacher’s Training Program (TTP) on “Energy Efficient Building Design” from 18-12-17 to 22-12-17 organized by Department of Architecture and Planning, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur in collaboration with Council of Architecture Training & Research Centre.
  • One Day Online Workshop on “Dynamics and Advances in General Financial Rules (GFRs) & Purchase Process” organized by Faculty Development Centre, SMVDU under Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) Scheme in collaboration with Directorate of Quality Assurance, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (J&K).
  • Two week AICTE approved Faculty development Program (FDP101x) on “Foundation Program in ICT for Education” conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay from March8, 2018 to April 12, 2018 under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), MHRD,Gol.
  • One week Faculty development Program on “Energy & Power Systems” from August 05-09, 2019 held at School of Energy Management, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (J&K).
  • One week Faculty development Program on “Energy Simulation” from November 04-08, 2019 held at School of Energy Management, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (J&K).
  • One week Online Faculty Training Orientation and Research Program on “TO BE IS TO BUILT”, Teaching of Building Construction: Tools, Methods and Outcomes organized by Sushant School of Art and Architecture, AASS Factor Team, New Delhi.
  • One Week AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary Faculty Development Program on “Sustainable Construction Practices in Civil Engineering” from 30-08-2021 to 03-09-2021 at Government Polytechnic Sakoli.
  • One Week AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary Faculty Development Program on “Natural Ventilation and Building Design in Tropical Regions” from 13-09-2021 to 17-09-2021 at School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. (An Institute of National Importance under Ministary of Education).
  • One Week Online National Faculty Development Program on “Integration Simulation Software for optimal Building and Urban Built Environment” from 17-07-2023 to 21-07-2023 organized by Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre, Bhopal in association with NIT, Patna.
  • One Week Faculty Development Program on “Introduction to Pre Design” from 13-05-2024 to 17-05-2024 in collaboration with Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Architecture (VESCOA), organized by Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre (COA-TRC)
  • One Week Short Term Program on “Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing” from 22-07-2024 to 27-07-2024 organized by Faculty Development Centre (FDC) SMVDU under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching of MOE, GOI, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu in Collaboration with School of Mechanical Engineering.
  • One Week Faculty Development Program on “Applicaton of technology in Architectural Education” from 16-12-2024 to 20-12-2024 in collaboration with Vastu Kala Academy, College of Architecture, New Delhi sponsored by with Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre (COA-TRC)
Dissertation / Thesis Supervision
  • Dissertation  Supervised 

    • Supervised 4-5  students of every year since 2011.
  • Architectural Thesis Supervised 

    • Supervised 4-5  students of every year since 2012.
Conferences/Courses Organized
  • Organized 4 Day Workshop on “Use of Bamboo in Design” by Prof. Pravinsinh Solanki, Faculty, NID Ahmedabad as a Co-convenor at Department of Architecture & Landscape Design at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra from 27th to 30th September, 2017.
  • Organised Joint Architectural Studio workshop with students of SPA, New Delhi in the Dept. of Architecture & Landscape Design, SMVDU Campus from 7th to 10th September, 2017.
Expert Talks
  • “Implication of Heritage Fenestrations in Contemporary Architecture” at GCT, Jammu

  • “Understanding and Importance of Architectural Drawing in Architectural Education” at GCT, Jammu

Institutional Consultancy

S. No.

Role

Title

Funding Agency

Current Status (Closed/ Running)

1

JAMBU ZOO

Landscaping and Architecture for upcoming Zoo at Jammu

J&K WILDLIFE DEPTT.

On –going

2

(Consultancy Co- In charge and MoU Proposer)

 

 

Landscaping in and around Jammu city as part of JAMMU SMART CITY LTD.

Through JAMMU MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.

On –going

3

(Co-CI)

32 No. Staff Quarters for Non-teaching staff at SMVDU.

SMVDU

On –going

4

(Co-CI)

G+3 GIRLS HOSTEL Building (300 capacity) at SMVDU.

SMVDU

On –going

5

(Co-CI)

Basoli Boys Hostel at SMVDU (WORKING DWGS COMPLETE SET)

SMVDU

Completed

6

(Co-CI)

Redevelopment of Parvati Bhawan at Vaishno Devi Bhawan, Katra

SMVDSB

Completed

7

(Co-CI)

 

Landscaping of Ban Ganga Area at Katra

SMVDSB

 

On –going

8

(Co-CI)

 

Staff quarters and pilgrim facilities at Ban Ganga, Katra

SMVDSB

 

On –going

9

CI

Pilgrim Holding area at Adhkwari

SMVDSB

 

On –going

International and National Exposure

No Data Available

Honors & Recognitions Achieved

No Data Available

Profile Last updated: February 6, 2025
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