Dr. Priya Tyagi | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Sharda School of Design Architecture and Planning, Sharda University, India

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Priya Tyagi began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Shri Ram Group of Colleges, affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow (2011–2016). She further specialized in Sustainable Architecture with a Master’s degree from DCRUST, Murthal (2017–2019). Her academic trajectory culminated in a PhD (2021–2025) from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, focusing on “Decision-Making Framework for Design Quality Assessment of Rural Houses in India”, marking a significant milestone in research addressing rural architectural sustainability.

🏢 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Tyagi’s professional career blends academic leadership and industry experience:

• Assistant Professor at Sharda School of Design, Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida (2025–Present)

• Former Assistant Professor at Sanskar College of Architecture and Planning, Ghaziabad (2019–2021)

• Early experience as Junior Architect and Trainee with leading firms like Shelter Architects and GRIHA Council, Delhi.

Her contributions extend beyond teaching to faculty training programs, curriculum development, and mentoring architectural research.

📚 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS IN ARCHITECTURE

Dr. Tyagi has established herself as a scholar in rural housing quality, sustainable construction materials, and inclusive design. Her research employs thematic, bibliometric, and epistemological frameworks to assess design quality and sustainability parameters. She integrates tools like NVivo, Superdecision AHP, and SPSS to enhance decision-making in architecture.

Key Research Areas:

• Sustainable Rural Housing

• Life Cycle Assessment

• Universal Design & Inclusivity

• Stormwater Management

• Energy Efficiency & Environmental Impact

🏅 ACADEMIC CITATIONS, ACCOLADES AND RECOGNITION

Dr. Tyagi’s scholarly work is widely recognized, with SCIE and SCOPUS-indexed publications in reputed journals like Environment, Development and Sustainability and Journal of Housing and the Built Environment. Her doctoral work and collaborative research have been presented at international platforms including:

• Springer Conferences

• IOP Conference Series

• International Conferences in Abu Dhabi & Pune

Highly cited articles include:

• “Optimizing Rural Housing Design Quality” – Springer (2025)

• “Comprehensive Investigation of Rural Housing” – Springer (2024)

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Tyagi’s influence resonates in both academic and professional communities:

• Reviewer for SCOPUS-indexed journals such as Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development and Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

• Recognized as a GRIHA Certified Professional and a registered architect (CA/2017/84016).

• Played a pivotal role in promoting awareness and implementation of Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC).

🧭 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

With an evolving academic footprint, Dr. Tyagi is poised to contribute further to:

• Policy-oriented research on rural housing and sustainable architecture

• Guidelines for low-carbon design practices in India’s rurban transition zones

• Mentorship for budding architects and researchers in sustainability and decision sciences

She aims to bridge research and real-world applications in climate-resilient rural infrastructure, aligning with UN SDGs and India’s National Housing Missions.

 ✅CONCLUSION

Dr. Priya Tyagi exemplifies the confluence of academic brilliance, professional excellence, and visionary research in sustainable architecture. Her work not only addresses pressing societal and environmental challenges but also inspires future generations of architects to think beyond form and function, toward human-centric and ecologically sound built environments.

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