Sweta Samal is an Assistant Professor and Urban Designer with over 10 years of academic and professional experience, currently associated with the KIIT School of Architecture and Planning. Her expertise lies in urban design, spatial planning, and context-driven urban development. She has contributed to Scopus-indexed research publications, reflecting her engagement with academic inquiry and evidence-based urban practice. In addition to academia, she has been actively involved in government-supported projects, particularly with the Tourism Department, contributing to projects.Her work bridges research, teaching, and real-world implementation, with a strong emphasis on sustainable, culturally responsive, and inclusive urban environments.