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BMS College of Architecture (BMSCA) is a recognized Research Center under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
The Doctoral Program leading to Ph D degree in Faculty of Architecture was started in the year 2010. Since 2017 BMSCA was recognized as a Research Center under VTU offering excellent opportunities for quality academic research in Architecture.
The Institution with its strong academic profile and a rigorous learning environ provides befitting grounds to engage in a significantly enriching research experience with close-connect between academia and practical applications. Beyond boundaries research scholars are striving to emulate fundamental studies and fundings in frontline research in the field of Architecture and related diverse fields of Urban and Regional Planning, Urban design, Sustainable design, Building science, Landscape design, Architectural pedagogy & other related disciplines. BMSCA Research Center emphasizes on quality research that shall contribute to the society at large, making valuable theoretical & practical contributions in creating better buildings and cities, sustain the natural environment and enable best innovative practices.
The Doctoral Program aims to undertake meaningful scientific research to promote value addition & knowledge enhancement in the field of Architecture & related disciplines. It intends to promote value addition and knowledge percolation amongst under-graduate and post-graduate studies as well. The Research Center with its excellent state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes well equipped laboratories with latest equipment such as 3D Printer & Laser machine, Computer Lab with latest up-to-date software, Library & resource center boasting of nearly 10000 latest editions of books, print & e-journals offer an enhanced environment suitable for research & innovations.
The BSMCA faculty force includes Research Supervisors who are dedicated researchers in diverse fields of expertise and are guiding scholars towards disciplined and quality research projects. Many faculties pursuing research at the Research Center add to the academic pedagogical discourse and expand horizons amongst UG & PG learnings.
BMSCA Research Center assures a disciplined yet conducive research atmosphere for indulgent and focussed researcher scholars. Research studies are governed by the Regulations stipulated by VTU, Belagavi and may be accessed at https://vtu.ac.in/en/ph-d/. The latest Regulations and amendments are updated from time to time by the University which specifies each clause beginning with candidate eligibility to every progressing stage of research in a systematic manner. Aspiring researchers are suggested to browse through the latest regulations to understand the procedure for applying & qualifying for the Doctoral program admissions. For other required information, https://vtu.ac.in/en/# may be visited under the 'Research' tab.
The Institution with its strong academic profile and a rigorous learning environ provides befitting grounds to engage in a significantly enriching research experience with close-connect between academia and practical applications. Beyond boundaries research scholars are striving to emulate fundamental studies and fundings in frontline research in the field of Architecture and related diverse fields of Urban and Regional Planning, Urban design, Sustainable design, Building science, Landscape design, Architectural pedagogy & other related disciplines. BMSCA Research Center emphasizes on quality research that shall contribute to the society at large, making valuable theoretical & practical contributions in creating better buildings and cities, sustain the natural environment and enable best innovative practices.
VTU is one of the largest Technological Universities in India with 20 years of Tradition of excellence in Engineering & Technical Education, Research and Innovations. It came into existence in the year 1998 to cater the needs of Indian industries for trained technical manpower with practical experience & sound theoretical knowledge. Established by the Government of the Karnataka aims to promote planned & sustainable development of technical education consistent with state and national policies. To collaborate with national and international institutions, R&D establishments organizations like AICTE, MHRD, UGC, etc. industry and user agencies.
Eligibility and Admissions to Ph D program at BMSCA Research centre are in compliance with VTU stipulated norms and regulations. The links are listed in the preceding section.
BMSCA Research Center aims to provide a research journey to the scholars that is traced with exchange of ideas and dialogues with eminent professionals who have ground-breaking research to their credit. A series of Workshops and Lectures shall engage scholars in quality research methodologies and contributions to the society at large. The research tenure shall be in adherence to the University regulations and Research center norms as updated from time to time to upkeep the rigor and focus while achieving all expected deliverables as per the stipulated time-line. Research Scholar are encouraged to give colloquiums on their research journey and expand the horizons.
Currently, there are 14 Research Scholars pursuing the Ph.D. degree at BMSCA, with three already awarded Ph D Degrees under Research Supervisor Dr. Mamatha P Raj.
Sl No. |
Research Scholar name |
USN |
Research Supervisor |
Research topic/ title |
1 |
Shanthala V |
1CF15PAJ01 |
Dr. Mamatha P Raj |
Development Strategies & Design Guidelines for Peri-urban Area- A Zone of Transition- Case of Bangalore |
2 |
Neetha S N |
1CF19PAT05 |
Green Infrastructure Strategies for Urban Conservation of historical and natural heritage for selected areas of Bangalore Metropolitan Region |
|
3 |
K Shalini Vailaya |
1CF20PAT01 |
Strategic Implementation Plan for Mega Projects in a |
|
4 |
Rohit A |
1CF21PAT02 |
Understanding the role of Urban commons in a fast-growing city |
|
5 |
Madhumathi P |
1CF13PAN01 |
Dr. Lekha Hegde |
Continuity and change in Urban transformation, A city layered in time: A case of Bangalore (Thesis submitted) |
6 |
Rohini Iyengar |
1CF20PAT02 |
Climate Responsive Urbanism-patterns from historical precedents applied to a contemporary city |
|
7 |
Praveen Dongare |
|
The Urban Mutation- A periodic understanding on adaptation of electrifying transportation on urban pattern, morphology, & its effect on evolution of new typology of redundant infrastructure buildings |
|
8 |
Shwetha Purohit |
1CF22PAT02 |
Impact of urban expansion on Bird Sanctuaries in the Kaveri Belt |
|
9 |
Chidambar Shridhar Dudgikar |
1CF19PAT04 |
Dr. Shobha M N |
Public Realm Development and its Socio-Economic |
10 |
Tejaswini.H |
1CF20PAT04 |
The Tangible and Intangible effects of Culture in Art and Architecture of India |
|
11 |
Rukhsana Algur |
1CF21PAT03 |
Reimagining the Historical Precinct in current urban scenario |
|
12 |
Jananee R |
1CF21PAT01 |
Dr. Dakshayini R Patil |
Bengaluru Liveable v/s Sustainable city |
13 |
Shree Lalitha |
1CF22PAT01 |
Efficacy of expedient of vernacular houses in improving the micro-climate: A case example of Chettinad architecture |
|
14 |
Srikanth K S |
1CF22PAT03 |
To formulate a Resilience evaluation framework at neighborhood level for sustainable urban development |
Following three Scholars have been awarded Ph D Degree.
Sl No. |
Research Scholar name |
USN |
Research Supervisor |
Research topic/ title |
1 |
Dr. Dakshayini R Patil |
1CF11PAN01 |
Dr. Mamatha P Raj |
Mobility of Senior Citizens in Urban Public Spaces of Residential Neighborhood, Case of Bangalore City (AWARDED Ph D DEGREE in FEB 2020) |
2 |
Dr. Anup Naik |
1CF13PAN02 |
Passive Right Approach for Urban Sustainability – Drawing a Framework from Traditional Indian Architecture and Green Rating Systems |
|
3 |
Dr. K C Tanuja |
1CF12PAN01 |
A Comprehensive approach to livable streets in the mixed land use of neighborhoods - A case study of Bangalore streets |
Under the Research Supervisor Dr. Prof. Mamatha P Raj, Director BMSCA, two scholars Dr. Anup Naik (Director, Urban Frames) & Dr. Tanuja K C (HOD, Architecture, SIT Tumkuru) were awarded PhD Degree at the VTU Convocation held on July 31st, 2023
Open Seminar/Colloquium by Research Scholar Ar. Anup Naik (2021) under Research Supervisor Dr. Mamatha P. Raj at the BMSCA Research centre
Dr. Dakshayini R Patil awarded the Ph D degree in 2019 with Research Supervisor Dr. Mamatha P. Raj
Online Half-yearly progress review by the Doctoral Committee for Research Scholar Neetha S N, Associate Professor in January 2022
BMSCA Research centre conducts Orientation session for the registered scholars. The current year session was held on March 5th, 2022. Director gives an overview of the Ph.D. journey towards successful completion of the Doctoral program at the Research centre and orientation to the facilities available such as Library & Labs that may be suitably used by the scholars in their experiments. The scholars are oriented to University regulations and Research centre facilities & norms.
Orientation session to registered Ph d scholars by Director Dr. Mamatha P. Raj
With the objective of giving fundamental understandings of Research and coursework preparations, a series of Talks & Workshops is conducted by the Research centre for the benefit of all the registered scholars & faculty at large by inviting eminent resource persons periodically.
Orientation session to registered Ph d scholars by Director Dr. Mamatha P. Raj
Regularly conducted activities for the scholars include:
Any further queries regarding the Ph D program at BMSCA Research center may be directed to - info@bmsca.org
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