Suman Mandal
Assistant Professor II
Suman Mandal serves as an Assistant Professor II at the KIIT School of Architecture and Planning, bringing over a decade of combined academic, research, and professional experience. He holds a background in architecture -Urban Design and Pursuing his Ph.D. thesis at Jadavpur University on the impact of Mass Rapid Transit Systems (MRTS) on urban development. Mr. Mandal has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Amity University, Kolkata, and as a Visiting Faculty member at Jadavpur University. His professional career includes extensive industry experience as a consultant and practicing architect. An active researcher and mentor, he has published on urban transit systems, supervised M.Arch candidates, and contributed to key consultancy projects for government and heritage bodies.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
B.Arch from Jadavpur University, M.Arch In Urban Design from SPA Delhi,
COURSE EXPERTISE
Architectural Design, Urban Design, Project Planning & Finance, Urban History & Development Theories, Thesis Methodology(UD), Mass Rapid Transit Systems, Transit Oriented Development , Urban Housing Pattern & Policies, Building Construction
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Sustainable Mobility, Mass Rapid Transit Systems, Transit Oriented Development.
Professional Membership
Council of Architecture: Registered Architect, INSTITUTE OF URBAN DESIGNERS INDIA: Associate Member
Projects & Consultancies
1.Preparation of Draft Heritage Bye-Laws of Protected Monuments & Protected Areas of Eastern Region Monuments- Old Building of Asiatic Society & Tamluk Rajbati, Funds approved 442500/- / KIIT School of Architecture & Planning
2. Enhancement of 2 gram panchayats under GPSDP for GP Balakati and Nuapatna by Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Funds approved 10,00,000/- / KIIT School of Architecture & Planning
Administrative Responsibilities
Faculty in charge for Student Affairs, Faculty in charge KSAP Website