Prof. Utpal Kumar Sharma

Biography

Prof. Utpal Sharma, Director at Institute of Architecture, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, is an academician and an eminent professional in the fields of Urban & Regional Planning and Architecture. He is an Architect and Urban Planner with 30 years of experience in the field of Architecture, Urban Planning, Urban Design and Housing. He was also a Senior Associate with Vastu-Shilpa Foundation for Studies and Research in Environmental Design, Ahmedabad, India. Prof. Sharma has worked extensively throughout the country and has undertaken several prestigious urban projects that involve Preparation of Master Plans, Landuse Plans, Zonal Plans and formulation of Vision statements and Urban design guidelines for towns and cities. His profound understanding of the urban scenario shall provide valuable inputs to the study in terms of assessing the future growth and articulating the spatial plan. Prof. Sharma has received many prestigious awards including the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Urban Planning and Design. He has numerous lectures and papers on Urban Planning to his credit that has been presented in several workshops all over the world. He has god working knowledge of GIS and other software’s necessary for carrying out in depth planning analysis and research.

Research Interest

Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning