Mukta Naik, Ph.D. — Security Consultant
Trained as an architect and urban planner, I am a public policy researcher focused on urban housing, livelihoods and internal migration. My work experience spans research, policy advisory and advocacy, and participatory design. I have worked with diverse stakeholders, including government, technical experts, design professionals, academia, unions and community leadership, to work towards equitable and sustainable policy and design solutions for complex urban problems. I have also taught in architecture, design, planning and social science programmes in universities across India on a part-time basis.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Public Policy Researcher specializing in Urban Development and Housing.
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Experience: 7 yrs 10 mos
Career Highlights
- Expert in urban housing and internal migration policy.
- Experienced in participatory design and advocacy.
- Strong background in teaching architecture and urban planning.
Work Experience
Sustainable Futures Collaborative
Fellow - Adaptation and Resilience (4 mos)
Centre for Policy Research
Research Fellow (1 yr 5 mos)
Senior Researcher (4 yrs 1 mo)
National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
Lead - Policy, Centre for Sustainable Urban Livelihoods (9 mos)
micro Home Solutions (mHS)
Architect and Urban Planner (2 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Master's degree at Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch at School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi