Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
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Admission 2025-26
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 27th Jun, 2025
Admission 2025-26

Ar. Satyanshu Kumar

Assistant Professor
satyanshu.kumar[at]smvdu.ac.in
01991-285524, Extn.: 2373
School of Architecture & Landscape Design
Educational Qualification
  • Ph.D. in Architecture – Shri Mata Vaisno Devi University, Katra (Pursuing)
    Specialization: Sustainability Assessment, Heigh-rise Buildings
  • M.Tech. in Disaster Mitigation and Management – Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (2012-14)
    Specialization: Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Assessment of buildings
  • B.Arch. – Shri Mata Vaisno Devi University, Katra (2006-11)
    Specialization: Sustainable Architecture 
Teaching Experience
  • Assistant Professor, School of Architecture & Landscape Design
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra (2017–Present)

  • Assistant Professor, School of Architecture & Design
    Lovely Professional University, Phagwara (2016–2017)

  • Assistant Professor, School of Architecture & Design
    ITM University, Gwalior (2014–2015)

Administrative Experience
  • Member, University Alumni Affairs committee, SMVDU since January 2018.
  • Menber, Univesity admission committee, SMVDU since May 2022.
  • Member, Unniversity Anti Ragging Squads,SMVDU since January 2021.
  • Member of administrative committies during 6th, 8th & 10th Convocation at SMVDU
  • Member, Organizing Team of International Conference at SoALD in April, 2017.
  • Member, Committee for Stock Verification of central Library at SMVDU
  • Nodal Officer & Coordinator, NATA & PGETA Examination center at SMVDU.
  • Faculty-in Charge (in absence of HOD, SoALD).
  • Faculty-in Charge, Departmental Time Table and Examination,SoALD 
  • Co-Convener of professional training and placement committee in SoALD,SMVDU.
  • Member, Departmental academic affair Committee,SoALD from July, 2017.
  • Faculty Coordinator, Compilation of B.Arch Curriculum Revision Work,SoALD.
  • Departmental MOODLE Implementation Coordinator,SoALD
  • Co-Convener of RAPTAC committee in SoALD,SMVDU.
  • Coordinator of Admission, Registration, Alumni & Samarth in SoALD, SMVDU
Industry Experience
  • ArchitectIt’s all about design, Gurugram (2011–12)

Journal Publications
  • “Architecture and Earthquake Resistant Design”
    Journal of IIA, J&K Chapter, 2024.

  • “Multi-hazard Vulnerability of the Vernacular Houses of  Supaul, Bihar, India”
    Journal of the International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlement, Vol. 10, no.4, ISSN No. 2738-2222 (Scopus Indexed). 2023

  • “An Insight into Himalayan Vernacular Architecture: The KathKhuni Style of the Kullu Region, India”
    Journal of the International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlement, 9, no. 5, ISSN No. 2738-2222 (Scopus Indexed). 2022

  • “A methodology to delineate peri-urban settlement typology in the context of chandigarh region”
    Journal of Tianjin University, Vol:55 55, Issue: 06:2022, ISSN No. 0493-2137 (Scopus Indexed). 2022

  • “Understanding Vernacular Architecture in terms of Sustainability: Lessons from Turkey and India”
    Journal of the International Society for the Study of Vernacular Settlement, 9, no.1, ISSN No. 2738-2222 (Scopus Indexed). 2022
  • “Need of Multi-Hazard Risk Mitigation in Bihar”
    International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 10(3): 276–280. ISSN No. (Print) : 0975-8364 (Scopus Indexed)
  • “Role of Architecture and Aesthetics in designing Therapeutic Spaces”
    IJETSR, Volume 4, Issue 12, December 2017, ISSN 2394-3386
Conference Publications
  • Kumari Pooja, Kumar Satyanshu, “Behavioral Dimension In Designing Built Environment For Autism”, published in 6th International Conference on Recent Trends and Advancements in Engineering and Technology (ICRTAET)” on January 17-18, 2020, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra ISBN 9789386240767 
  • Gupta Abhiney, Kumar Satyanshu, Vishwakarma Kumar Rajesh, “Promoting Green Architecture through Energy-Efficient Planning: A Step towards Sustainability”, published in 4th International Conference on Recent Trends and Advancements in Engineering and Technology (ICRTAET)” on November 3-4, 2017, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra ISBN 978-93-86074-31-7
  • Vishwakarma Kumar Rajesh, Kumar Satyanshu, Gupta Abhiney, “The drainage system of India’s cities”, published in 4th International Conference on Recent Trends and Advancements in Engineering and Technology (ICRTAET)” on November 3-4, 2017, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra ISBN 978-93-86074-31-7
  • Kumar Satyanshu, Vishwakarma k Rajesh, Gupta Shishant, “Urban Lakes and Wetlands: Opportunity and Challenges in Indian cities”, published in the Neo-International Conference on Habitable Environment & International Professional Meet 2016, held from 11th -13th November 2016, organised by Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India.
Professional Development

 

  • STC on “Information Science for Building Design and Urban Planning” organised by NIT Hamirpur during 14th-18th October 2024
  • Completed the NEP2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme(MM-TTP) Organized by UGC-MMTTC Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, held from 22-01-24 to 31-01-24.
  • Completed PDP on “Implementation of NEP-2020 for University and Collage Teachers” by IGNOU under UGC approved PMMMNM on techers and teaching held on 12-20 June, 2023 with A+ Grade.
  • National online training programme on “Design of Building Services and Systems” organised by COA-TRC Bhopal in association with NIT Patna (9th-13th January 2023)
  • FDP & MOOC Certification Corse, with Elite certification on “Strategies for Sustainable Design” by IIT Hyderabad through NPTEL Jan-Apr 2023.
  • STC on “Planning Strategies for Urban Challenges (PSUC-2022)” organised by NIT Hamirpur during 27th June-1st July 2022.
  • FDP & MOOC Certification Corse, Topper with Gold medal on “Environmental Impact Assessment” by IIT Roorkee through NPTEL Jan-Apr 2022.
  • Short term Training Programme on “Services in Large Scale Buildings.” Conducted by IIT Kharagpur (July 02 – 04, 2021)
  • FDP & MOOC Certification Corse with silver medal on “Principles and Applications of Building Sciences” by IIT Roorkee through NPTEL 2020
  • FDP & MOOC Certification Corse with silver medal on “Sustainable Materials and Green Buildings” by IIT Delhi through NPTEL 2019
  • MOOC Certification Corse on “Sustainability in Architecture: An Interdisciplinary Introduction” by Universidad Politecnica de Valencia through Edx.2019
  • Faculty Development Programme on “Research Methodology” 08-12th Oct,2018 organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra ,Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • MOOC Certification Corse on “Foundation Program in ICT for Education” by IIT Bombay through IITBombayX 2018
  • FDP on “Effective Teaching-Learning in Higher Education” 04-6thth July,2018 organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra ,Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • MOOC Certification Corse on “The Architectural Imagination” by Harvard University through Edx.2017
  • Short Term Course on “Advances in Concrete Composites” 22 – 26 December 2017, Organized by Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab,India.
  • Faculty Development Programme on “Teaching Learning in Architectural Education” 12-14th July, 2017 organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • One day tarinning programme on “Punjab Energy Conservation Code(ECBC)” held on 18th march 2017 at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar.
  • Short term Training Programme on “Sustainable Built Environment; Issues And Options.” at National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (July 01 – 06, 2016)
  • Training Programme on “Fusion 360 ” at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar (October 27, 2016)
  • Training Programme on “Building Sense: Sustainable Building Policies, Practices and Performance” at Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi (October 13 – 14, 2016)
  • Training Programmes on “Live Legendary­ A Perspective For Better Teaching And A Better Life” and “3DS Max” during the period Jan 01, 2016 to Apr 30, 2016
Thesis Supervision

Architectural Thesis

  • Ankita Tiwari (2013EAL05) “SAI Regional Centre at Nagpur”
  • Basita Ashraf (2013 EAL08) “Model resort and Agriculture village at Kashmir”
  • Sanjeevni Sharma (2013 EAL 27) “Science city at Udaipur”
  • Shantam Dhingra (14BAR030) Co-working spaces in India regional response to a global trend
  • Akshit Phore (14BAR002) “Promenade Architecture The Observer’s Path Through the Built Space”
  • Sheen Malik (14BAR032) “Incubation Centre at Dwarika”
  • Kumar Gaurav(14BAR18) “IIM Bodhgaya”
  • Pooja Kumari(15BAL017) “Ekikrit Vidyalaya”
  • Hardik Manawa (15BAL012) “International Airport Terminal at Dholera in Gujarat”
  • Shuaib Mukhtar Bhat (15BAL022) “Pindich: Orionthlogy Center & Wetland Reserve”
  • Anshul Gupta (15BAL006) “Affordable Housing”
  • Gaganpreet Kour (16BAL008) “Physical Therapy and Vocational Rehabilitation Centre”
  • Vishal Kumar(16BAL008) “Farm Germination Skyscraper”
  • Lalith Nallala (17BAR016) “National Maritime Heritage Museum”
  • Madhurjyamay Saha (17BAR013) “Science City, Guwahati”
  • Jaskirat Singh Gujral (17BAR011) “The Silent Museum”
  • Sadaf Zehra Zaidi (17BAR026) “Cinema Complex”
  • Mokshita Sharma (18BAR015) “Student Village”
  • Sahham Munzir Zargar (18BAR025) “Buoyant Neighborhoods (Dal Lake, Shrinagar)”
  • Aatif Altaf Wani (18BAR02) “Luxury Housing at Bemina”
  • Shrutikirti Dubey (18BAR027) “भावना: AN EXPERIENTIAL MUSEUM”
  • Kamlesh Kumar (19BAR011) “Vedic Gurukulam”
  • M Navyodai Kanth (2008EAL01)” Rural Resettlement and Rehabilitation Housing”

 

Architectural dissertation

  • Ankita Tiwari (2013EAL05) “Universal Design for Sports facilities”
  • Basita Ashraf (2013 EAL08) “Structures on water”
  • Sanjeevni Sharma (2013 EAL 27) “Geometric forms and Architecture”
  • Akshit Phore (14BAR002) “Promenade Architecture: The Observer’s Path Through the Built Space”
  • Shantam Dhingra (14BAR030) “Co-working spaces in India regional response to a global trend”
  • Sheen Malik (14BAR032) “Rethinking the Design of Innovation Spaces”
  • Kumar Gaurav(14BAR18) “Contemporary trends in Campus Design”
  • Hardik Manawa (15BAL012) “Architectural Design of an Airport focused on elevating the passenger experience”
  • Pooja Kumari (15BAL017) “Behavioral Dimension in Designing Built Environment for Autism”
  • Shuaib Mukhtar Bhat (15BAL022) “Synergy of Vernacular Architecture”
  • Gaganpreet Kour(16BAL008) “Therapeutic Design to create Healing built-environment”
  • Vishal Kumar (16BAL008) “Urban Farm Architecture”
  • Madhurjyamay Saha(17BAR013) “Study of Interactive Spaces Taking Digital Technology as a Parameter”
  • Lalith Nallala (17BAR016) “Perspective of axis in architecture”.
  • Mokshita Sharma(18BAR015) “Anti -Anxiety Spaces”
  • Sahham Munzir Zargar (18BAR025) “Buoyant Architecture”
  • Aatif Altaf Wani (18BAR02) “Spirituality in Paradise”
  • Shrutikirti Dubey (18BAR027) “Architecture Induced phobias”
  • Jesssica Kour Soodan (19BAR010) “Healing Spaces and Wellness Architecture”
  • Kamlesh Kumar(19BAR011) “A Spatial Study of the Architectural Design of Indian Gurukul”
  • Rhea Sinha (20BAR023) “The Evolution of Vimana During Drividian Architecture Period”
  • Ankit Kumar (20BAR007) “The Role of Materiality in Sensory Architecture”
  • वंशिका सिहं (20BAR03) “Meta physicality in Architecture: Navigating the Realms of Time and Space”
  • Angelin Rupali (20BAR006) “Compassionate Spaces”
Patents
Conferences/Courses Organized
  • Organising Secretary “8th National Geo Research Scholars Meet” at SMVDU, 22-25th November 2024
  • Attended Online Workshop on “Dynamics & Advances in General Financial Rules & Purchase Processes”, held on August 7, 2021, organised by FDC, SMVD University, Under Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) Scheme
  • Attended  a webinar on “Redefining Smart and Sustainable Human Settlements Post COVID-19”, held on May 22, 2020, organised by ASSOCHAM,India
  • Online Workshop on “Recent Advances in Science and Technology of Concrete” held on 2nd May 2020, organised by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India.
  • Member, Organizing Team of International Conference on “Theory of Architectural Design: Global Practices amid Local Milieu,” held from 14th -16th April 2017, organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
  • Member, Organizing Team of Neo-International Conference on “Habitable Environment & International Professional Meet 2016”, held from 11th -13th November 2016, organised by Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India
Expert Talks
  • Delivered lecture on “Whole Building Design Approach for Sustainable Built Environment” as a resource person during 5 day online FDP organised by COA-TRC Bhopal & NIT Patna held from 17-21st july, 2023.
  • Invited as esteemed gust during 65th ANNUAL NASA CONVENTION conducted from 9th to 12th June, 2023 at Lovely School of Architecture and Design, LPU,Jalandhar.
  • Invited as an external expert for ETP  viva voce of B.Architecture Architectural Design Course  ARC312 on Dated ,03 june 2023 – 04 june 2023 at Lovely School of Architecture and Design,Jalandhar.
Consultancy

S.No.

Title

Role

Funding Agency

Current Status

1.

Vetting of Architectural Design for the work of Residential Colony, Bhachau, Gujarat.

CI

Dnova Infracon  Pvt. Ltd.,Haryana

 

2019, Closed

2.

Vetting of structural design for the work ‘Drainage Scheme Christian Colony Lower Prem Nagar,Jammu.

Co-CI

JK Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation

2019, Closed

3.

Vetting of Structural Design for the works: “Construction of Drainage scheme Shakti Nagar and its adjoining areas”, Jammu,

Co-CI

JK Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation

2020, Closed

Professional Membership
  • Registered member of Council of Architecture (CA/2014/64497)
  • Associate member of The Indian Institute of Architects (A27671)
Honors & Recognitions Achieved

“Young Faculty in Architecture Award” by VIFA Foundation 2023

Lesson Plans
Profile Last updated: February 18, 2025
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