Dr. Priyanka Mishra

Assistant Professor II

Dr. Priyanka Mishra is an Architect and Urban Planner whose work integrates environmental psychology, spatial analysis, and resilience-based frameworks to address challenges in urban and peri-urban regions. Her research spans urban and fringe development, climate-resilient planning, sustainable built environments, gender-responsive planning, water systems, and the climate–nutrition–health nexus.
She has led consultancy and research projects on socio-ecological systems, indigenous knowledge, and livelihood sustainability. A Reiki Grandmaster and alternative healing practitioner, she bridges architecture, ecology, psychosomatic health, and integrative healing for holistic development.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ph.D. from KIIT School of Rural Management, KIIT Deemed to be University; Masters in Urban Development and Planning from MANIT, Bhopal; B.Arch from CET, OUAT, Bhubaneswar

COURSE EXPERTISE

Urban Planning, Sustainable Development, Environmental Planning, Environmental Psychology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Sustainable Development, Community Resilience, Environment Planning, Environmental Psychology, Bioenergy and Alternative Healing Systems, and Integrative Health Sciences, with a strong emphasis on human–environment interactions and regenerative planning frameworks

Administrative Responsibilities

Assistant Controller of Examinations for KSAP, KSRM and KSPP; Faculty In Charge of Academic Audit Committee, Admissions, Research Proposals, Students’ Discipline Committee, Student and Women Grievance Committee and School Ranking FIC- NIRF; Course Coordinator for M.Des; Tutor Mentor for 4th Year Girls B.Arch and 2nd Year M.Des; Social Media Coordinator for KSAP; Associate Editor of KIIT R&D e- Newsletter

Awards and Achievements

Women Researcher Award in the 2 International Award Ceremony & Conference for
Women Researchers, 2025, Organized by VDGOOD Professional Association, India; Best International Tutor in Global Summer School & Faculty Development Program, 2025

Outreach Activity

Advisor, Clean Energy Policy Programs, Climate Reality Project India & South Asia

Professional Membership

ITPI Senior Member, IIA Senior Member, COA, Indian Climate Congress Senior Member

Projects & Consultancies

  • Space of Transgenders in Family and Community Systems: A Study in Odisha, Research: ICSSR;
  • Forest Development Interventions, Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods of Local Communities in Ghumsur North Forest Division, Consultancy: Office of DFO, Ghumsur North Forest Division, Bhanjanagar;
  • OFSDP, Forest Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods of Local Communities in the Fringe Areas of Ghumsur South Forest Division, Consultancy: Office of the DFO, Ghumsur South Forest Division, Bhanjanagar.

Patents and Innovations

  • Renewable Energy Powered Poles to Detect Noise Pollution, 2023;
  • IOT-powered financial security system for detecting malicious links and enabling safe transactions, 2025;
  • Development of a Self-Sustaining Green Building Design Utilizing Passive Cooling, Solar Energy Harvesting, and Rainwater Harvesting Techniques, 2025;
  • Renewable Energy Resources in Distributed Power Networks, 2025;
  • Renewable Energy Based Sustainable Transportation System, 2025