Faculty
Chandrani Chakrabarti
Associate ProfessorInstitutional Roles: Program Chair -Master of Landscape Architecture
Chandrani Chakrabarti is a landscape architect with fifteen years of professional consulting experience in landscape architecture and urban design. Chandrani's teaching and research interests include landscape urbanism and nature-based solutions around urban water. She has been associated with CEPT University since 2018 and currently serves as Program Chair, Master of Landscape Architecture. Prior to joining CEPT, worked as a Senior Associate at Jerde Partnership Inc. in Los Angeles. There, she led commercial mixed use development projects primarily in the US, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Chandrani has a Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree from Jadavpur University.
Education
| Degree | Institution | Field | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA | Harvard University | Landscape architecture | 2010 |
| B.Arch | Jadavpur University | Architecture | 2006 |
Courses Taught
| Sr No. | Course Name | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Landscape Theory | M-2024 |
| 2 | Water Plus Studio | M-2024 |
| 3 | Landscape in Housing Design | S-2024 |
| 4 | Urban Waterfront | S-2025 |
| 5 | Landscape Urbanism | S-2025 |
Presented Papers and Invited Lectures in Areas of Expertise
Elangkumaran, S., and Chandrani Chakrabarti. "Nature-Based Solutions for the Un-Altered Ecosystems: Addressing Vacant Lands as a Typological Study in Ahmedabad through GIS Methods." ESRI India User Conference, Hyderabad, 2024. Conference Presentation.
Chandrani Chakrabarti, and Sandip Patil. "Embracing Green Infrastructure: A Ground-Up Adaptation of Nature-Based Solutions in South Asian Cities." International Conference on Urban Affairs, New York, 2024. Conference Presentation.
Vishal PJ and Chandrani Chakrabarti. "Assessing the People-Resource Relationships in Redevelopment Projects around Urban Waters." 15th ISOLA Conference, Bhopal, 2024. Conference Presentation.
Chandrani Chakrabarti, and Sandip Patil. A Handbook for Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in South-Asian Monsoon Climates. CEPT University, University Research Proposal, 2023 and 2024 - in progress
Chandrani Chakrabarti and Mansi Shah. "Scaling Up, Scaling Deep: Negotiating Scales for Productive Urban Landscapes." Scales of Change: Proceedings of the ECLAS Conference, Mar. 2023.
Chandrani Chakrabarti and Mansi Shah. "Scaling Up, Scaling Deep: Negotiating Scales for Productive Urban Landscapes." ECLAS Conference: Scales of Change, Sept. 2022. Conference Presentation.
Chandrani Chakrabarti, Sandip Patil, Divya Shah. "Life in Parks: A South Asian Perspective." Future Proof Management of Public Spaces: I.A.M. Public Space, Wageningen University & Research, Mar. 2022. Conference Presentation.
Shah, Mansi, and Chandrani Chakrabarti. GSEN Trophy Brief. National Association of Students of Architecture, 2020–2022.
Shah, Mansi, and Chandrani. "Productive Landscape – Pedagogy and Approach." City Observer, vol. 7, no. 1, June 2021.
Sandip Patil, Divya Shah, and Chandrani Chakrabarti. Jinkieng Jri: Proposal for Root Bridges in Meghalaya for the UNESCO World Heritage Site. CFDF, Mar. 2022.
Sandip Patil, and Chandrani Chakrabarti. Concept Note for the Proposal of Centre for Landscape Futures. CRDF, Jan. 2022.
Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships, Grant-in Aids
CEPT University Research Pool Grant, 2023 and 2024
A handbook for nature-based solutions (Nbs) in South-Asian monsoon climates (joint proposal with Sandip Patil)
CEPT Studio Excellence Award, 2021
Studio Unit: Eco-warriors [edible to productive landscapes] (co-tutored with Mansi Shah)
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship, 2009
College of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Prafulla C. Mukerji Graduate Studies Scholarship, 2009
Prafulla C. Mukerji Foundation, Middletown, USA
Penny White Prize, 2008
Productive urbanism: Findings from East Kolkata Wetland, GSD, Harvard University, USA
VELUX Creativity Award, 2008
Daylight in Building Design competition, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Award for Public Service, 2008
Low-cost toilet structures on sandbars oj Jalangi River, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) Scholarship for Higher Studies, 2007
Bharat Petroleum, India
Everest Award of Excellence in Architectural Studies, 2007
Jadavpur University, India
University Gold Medal, B. Arch, 2006
Jadavpur University, India