Mar 2017 – Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Conducted research on ethno-architectural approach and methodology to understand vernacular practices and development of contemporary practice of housing in rural Assam.
• Research and development of a multi-case study research methodology that incorporates ethnographic tools of data collection to understand architectural artefacts in the village level, household level and individual level.
• Developed data collection templates based on the data and information required for research.
• Conduct transect walks, focus group discussions, questionnaire/surveys and participatory interviews aided by a projective technique.
• Conducted data analysis using NVivo qualitative analysis software.
• Developed a hypothesis through causal inferences based on the analytic induction method.
• Developed a framework based on the outcome of the analysis of the research.
• Disseminated research through academic papers and conference presentations*.
• Participated in the demonstration of Light Gauge Steel (LGS) as part of a ‘Management of Construction’ class at Burnley Campus, University of Melbourne.
• Awarded the 1st ‘best paper’ Prize for the paper “Multiculturism and socio-cultural integration in the bottom-up approach to rural housing: A multi-case study in Assam, India” presented in the 3rd International Conference on Smart Villages and Rural Development (Cosvard 2020).

Jun 2015 – Jul 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · Lado Sarai, New Delhi

• Managed and supervised site survey, site visits and building construction.
• Developed conceptual designs, and drafted layouts and working details on AutoCAD.
• Constructed 3D models of furniture products and design elements on Rhino.
• Prepared schedules, legends, and transmittals for on-going Projects.
• Coordinated meetings with consultants and clients for material analysis and selection as/detail.

Jan 2015 – May 2015 · 4 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Prepared 3D models, working drawing and details of joints and jamb details on Revit Architecture.
• Created schedules, legends, and matrices for the of hotel suite, beach house and country home Projects.

Oct 2014 – Oct 2014 · 0 mo · PRAMI Production Studios, Film City, Noida

• Assisted in Set Design by conducting Market Survey, Sourcing Prop Materials and Articles at wholesale rates or lower.
• Managed the interior set design budget by tracking expenditures on Excel sheets.

Feb 2013 – Jul 2013 · 5 mos · Hauz Khas, Delhi, India

• Prepared working drawing, schedules, legends, and transmittals for on-going Projects.
• Constructed physical models for conceptual design for client presentation.