Ar. Pallavi Keswani is an accomplished academician, architect, and urban policy researcher with more than seven years of experience in architectural education, urban management, and research. She completed her Bachelor of Architecture from Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur (2010–2015), where she developed a strong foundation in architectural design, planning, and built environment studies. To strengthen her expertise in urban governance and policy frameworks, she pursued a Master’s degree in Urban Management from CEPT University, Ahmedabad (2017–2019).

Currently, she is pursuing a part-time PhD at Sushant School of Architecture, Gurugram, focusing on advancing architectural education, urban policy frameworks, and innovative approaches in the built environment sector.

Ar. Pallavi Keswani has served as an Assistant Professor at reputed institutions including IES’s College of Architecture, Mumbai; School of Art & Architecture, Sushant University, Gurugram; Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur; School of Planning & Architecture, Poornima University, Jaipur; and School of Architecture, Mody University, Rajasthan. Her academic contributions include teaching, mentoring students, guiding dissertations and theses, coordinating academic initiatives, and contributing to institutional development activities.

Research & Publications

Ar. Pallavi Keswani has made significant contributions to research in urban planning, sustainable development, sanitation infrastructure, housing policies, and architectural innovation. Her research interests include urban policy formulation, sustainable city development, affordable housing strategies, participatory planning, waste management systems, heritage conservation, and technology integration in urban management.

Her notable publications and research contributions include studies on sanitation infrastructure in Ahmedabad and Pune, organic waste management practices in gated communities, heritage studies of Maheshwar, and urban housing challenges faced by middle-income groups in India.

She has published research papers in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the Indian Institute of Architects and has presented papers at national and international conferences. Her work has been featured through platforms such as SSRN and international conference proceedings.

Her research paper “Rehabilitation vs Punishment: How Prison Design System Shapes Behavior” received the Best Paper Award at the Design Education for Better World 4th International Conference and was published in a Scopus-indexed proceedings volume.

Conferences, FDPs & Academic Contributions

Ar. Pallavi Keswani has actively participated in various national and international conferences, workshops, and faculty development programmes. She has attended specialised programmes on sustainable architecture, renewable energy, architectural research methods, universal design, urban spatial planning, heritage conservation, and teaching methodologies.

She has also contributed as a coordinator and co-convenor for Faculty Development Programmes, including:

• “Everyone Can Design” – Co-Convenor, Sushant University (2024)
• “Institutional Strengthening for Funded Research Projects and Publications” – Coordinator (2024)

She has guided multiple academic projects, including:

• 6 Dissertation projects
• 3 B.Arch Thesis projects
• 1 B.Plan Thesis project

Areas of Expertise

• Urban Policy and Management
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Affordable Housing Strategies
• Architectural Education & Pedagogy
• Waste Management and Environmental Planning
• Heritage Conservation
• Participatory Planning
• Research Methodology

Professional Strengths

Ar. Pallavi Keswani is recognised for her analytical approach, research-oriented mindset, leadership abilities, public speaking skills, and commitment towards sustainable and inclusive development. Her multidisciplinary background in architecture, urban management, and policy research enables her to address complex challenges in the built environment.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Asst. Prof. Ar. Pallavi Keswani demonstrates strong eligibility for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to her outstanding academic achievements, interdisciplinary research contributions, and commitment to innovation in architecture and urban studies. Her active involvement in research publications, international conference presentations, peer-reviewed journal contributions, and award-winning research reflects her dedication towards advancing knowledge in sustainable urban development and architectural practices.

Her ongoing doctoral research, experience in higher education, publication record, and impactful research areas such as sustainable cities, housing policies, sanitation systems, heritage conservation, and community-centred planning establish her as a promising young researcher contributing significantly to the future of the built environment sector.