Faculty
Ashwani Kumar
Sr.Associate ProfessorInstitutional Roles: Program Chair, Master of Urban Infrastructure
Ashwani Kumar is Associate Professor Faculty of Planning. He has been with CEPT University since 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and a Master's Degree in Planning (Environmental Planning) from CEPT and has 15 years of experience. He has undergone an international professional training on 'Spatial Environmental Planning and Management Systems in European Countries' and is a recognized Green Buildings (GRIHA) evaluator. He offers courses on environmental science, environmental impact assessment, waste management, environmental infrastructure and Services, environmental legislation and cities & climate change. He guides students in Urban Environment Management and Regional Planning studios. He has worked with National, State and Local governments; and International multilateral / bilateral agencies on professional/research assignments on Development Plans, Coastal Regions Environmental Management Plan (Sri Lanka) as part of AISA-URBs program and Urban Environment Assessment of Pokhra (Nepal). His earlier experience as 'Environmental Engineer' at 'Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi' was with special focus on leading a team as part of a World Bank funded project.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Field | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech (Masters) | School of Planning, Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad | Envionment Planning | 1996 |
| B.Tech. | Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | Civil Engineering | 1993 |
Areas of Expertise
o Urban Environmental Management Plans ~o Environmental Impact Assessment ~ o Environmental Sustainability ~o Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation ~o River Catchment Basins and Natural Water Systems
Courses Taught
| Sr No. | Course Name | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRP | S-2024 |
| 2 | Non Municipal Infrastructure | S-2024 |
| 3 | Professional Practice for Urban Infrastructure | S-2024 |
| 4 | Sustainable Development and Resilient Cities | S-2024 |
| 5 | Infrastructure Project Studio (WASH) | M-2023 |
| 6 | Project Appraisal and Finance | M-2023 |
| 7 | Sanitation Technology | M-2023 |
Research/Design Projects in Areas of Expertise
His current interdisciplinary area of interests are on environmental policy, spatial environmental planning, climate change-development dialogues, vulnerability assessment, climate change mitigation & adaptation and metropolitan environmental management plans and environmental resources conservation from perspectives of Asian, European and the Pacific countries. He recently concluded assignment on ‘climate change adaptation plan for industrial estate (Naroda, Gujarat)’ and
Research Articles and Book Chapters in Areas of Expertise
Research Studies/Project
2012: ‘Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Naroda Industrial Estate (Ahmedabad) – A Climate hazards risk assessment exercise at micro level supported by GIZ.
2013: ‘Improved Spatial Environmental Planning in Gujarat’ with German (GIZ) research funding.
Presented Papers and Invited Lectures in Areas of Expertise
Papers Presented in Workshops/ Seminars
2016: Environmental Sustainability in Industries led Peri-Urban Development: Case of Naroda (Ahmedabad, Gujarat), in workshop ‘Cityscapes’ organised by German House (DWIH) during 29 Sep. to 1 Oct. 2016 in Delhi
2015: ‘Blue Blood of Cities’ at ‘Department of Urbanism’ , Faculty of Architecture (Delft University of Technology, TUD) as part of UKNA grant requirement (July 2, 2015), Netherland - Urban Knowledge Network Asia (UKNA) – TU, Delft
2014: ‘Planning for Sustainable and Climate Resilient Cities - Taking forward the agenda ….’ At National Consultation on ‘Urban Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation : Towards Sustainable Development of Cities’ at Delhi organized by UNDMT (UNDP) - MoEF – CDM on Octobe 17, 2014
2014: 'Industrial Estates Planning : Concepts and methods at National Conference on ‘Environmental Challenges and Opportunities”, Organised by SRICT, Ankleshwar (Gujarat-India) December 24, 2015
2014: ‘Sustainable and Disaster Resilient Urban Development” at North India Regional Workshop on ‘Planning for Resilient Cities’ at Delhi, organised by IRADe and MoUD on December 30th, 2014
2013: ‘Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Industrial Estates’ at ‘India Climate Policy and Business Conclave’, organised by MoEF - GIZ- FICCI - World Bank on Sept 20, 2013, New Delhi
2013: National Conference on “National Land Utilisation Policy 2013”, scheduled at Hotel Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, on 18th and 19th September, 2013.
Speaker/ Resource Person/Expert
2017: Co-Chair of Session on Climate Change at ‘Environmental Researchers Conference on World Environment Day , GEMI (Gujarat) June 5, 2017
2017: Keynote speaker and chair (technical session) in National Conference on ‘Urban Environmental Management in India: Problems and Prospects,’ on 13-14 February 2017 at The Department of Architecture and Planning, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur
2016 Key note Speaker on ‘Saving Environment - Recent Trends and Initiatives’ World Environment Day at ITPI (Haryana Chapter) on 4th June, 2016 at Morni, Panchkula (Haryana
2015 Guest Speaker on GEMI’s Annual Seminar presented paper on ‘Hazardous Waste Management Innovations – Waste Management and Exchange’. March 1, 2015
2013: Resource person at Roundtable on ‘GUJARAT SUSTAINABILITY VISION’, organised by FICCI (Gujarat). Feb. 2, 2013
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships, Grant-in Aids
2015 Urban Knowledge Network Asia (UKNA) Fellowship – TU, Delft, Netherland