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Highlighting major contributions to urban planning, research excellence, and academic leadership
Currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of Department of Planning at SPA Vijayawada, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Earned PhD in 2021 focusing on Public Land Based Revenues for Urban Infrastructure Financing. Published multiple research papers in prestigious international journals and conferences.
Successfully supervised 60+ M.Planning and B.Planning thesis projects between 2013-2024, covering diverse topics in urban planning, infrastructure, and sustainable development.
14 years of comprehensive experience spanning academia, research, and industry. Previously worked with Lea Associates South Asia, CEPT University's Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, and IIM Ahmedabad.
Led and contributed to significant planning projects including GIS-based Master Plans, Regional Plans, Gram Panchayat Development Plans, and the Rehabilitation Planning for Polavaram Irrigation Project.
Organized multiple national and international conferences including the International Conference on "Resilient and Liveable City Planning 2020" and AICTE Faculty Development Programmes.
Comprehensive profile of academic and professional specializations
Dr. Prasanth Vardhan P is a distinguished Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Planning at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada. With a doctorate completed in 2021 focusing on innovative urban infrastructure financing mechanisms, he brings extensive expertise in public land-based revenue systems and urban development planning.
His professional journey spans 14 years across academia, research, and industry, during which he has made significant contributions to urban planning practice and education. He has successfully supervised over 60 postgraduate and undergraduate thesis projects, demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing the next generation of urban planners.
Dr. Vardhan's research focuses on innovative approaches to urban infrastructure financing, including public leasehold systems, land value capture mechanisms, and tax increment financing. His work has been published in reputed international journals and presented at numerous conferences, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in sustainable urban development.
Proficient in MS-Office, Autodesk AutoCAD, ArcGIS, City Engine, Inro Emme, SPSS, and MS Project, enabling comprehensive spatial analysis and planning solutions.
Extensive experience in academic administration and institutional development
Advanced degrees and professional certifications in urban planning and development
14 years of professional experience across academia, research, and industry
Leading the Department of Planning with oversight of curriculum development, student advising, and research initiatives. Serving as Chairperson of Departmental Research Committee and Nodal Officer for PM Young Achievers Scholarship Scheme.
Taught courses on infrastructure planning, urban development, and planning methods. Supervised 60+ postgraduate thesis projects. Managed examination systems and academic calendars as Controller of Examinations (2017-2022).
Worked on professional projects including master plans, development plans, special area plans, and traffic and transportation studies. Prepared technical proposals for regional plans and transportation planning initiatives.
Researched integrated mobility plans, bus rapid transit systems, and urban transport investments. Conducted demographic studies and developed service level benchmarks for urban transport systems.
Analyzed Indian Major ports, profiled commodity analyses, and studied rail-road connectivity with focus on PPP models for port connectivity projects.
Worked on urban environmental information systems and environmental profiles for eco-city project towns under Indo-German bilateral programme.
Successful supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate thesis projects (2013-2024)
| Student Name | Year | Research Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Achanala Shravya | 2024 | A Participatory Approach towards Inner City Regeneration, Case of Anantapur Municipal Corporation |
| Ms. A Sri Sai Snigdha | 2024 | Assessment of Property Tax Framework, Case of Vijayawada MC |
| Ms Laya Osten | 2024 | Impact of Urban Form and Socio-economics Status on Pedestrian Equity in Walkable Neighbourhoods, Case of Bengaluru |
| Ms Biya S Lakshmi | 2024 | Optimising Trauma Centre Locations for Enhanced Emergency Healthcare in Ernakulam District, Kerala |
| Ms. Sri Sravya | 2024 | Exploring the Relationship between Land Ownership and Land Development, Case of Urban Expansions in Vijayawada |
| Ms Ribadondor War | 2024 | Unraveling Urban Flood Resilience through Green Infrastructure Development, Case of Shillong |
| Ms. Jayalakshmi NS | 2024 | Investigating Role of Urban Design Elements in Residential Zones in BRTS Ridership |
| Ms. Poushya C | 2023 | Feasibility of Integrated Solid Waste Management in Peri-Urban Area, Case of Coimbatore |
| Ms. Madhumati S | 2023 | Inner-city Regeneration Plan, Case of Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Ms. Sristi Mehra | 2023 | Assessing The TOD Potential of Stations in a Proposed Suburban Railway Corridor, Case of Bengaluru |
| Ms. Apoorva Prashant J | 2023 | Impact of Transportation Network on Public Transport Ridership, Case of Nagpur |
| Ms. Atiya Afreen | 2023 | Assessing Vulnerability of Tribal Household with respect to Drought, Case of Khutpani Block |
| Ms. Meghana Tirupathi | 2023 | Planning and Financing Urban Greens using TIF, Case of Eluru Municipal Corporation |
| Ms. Mirunnaalini | 2022 | Improving Liveability using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Case of Mylapore, Chennai |
| Mr. Chinnam Sai Srinivas | 2022 | Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as Alternate Funding for Area Development, Case of Tadepalli |
| Mr. Shubham Kumar S | 2022 | Smart Solid Waste Management System for Ranchi MC |
| Ms. Sumalata | 2022 | Reviving the Heritage Core of the City, Bijapur |
| Ms. Pasupuleti P | 2022 | Urban Floods: The Rise in Vulnerability of Low-Lying Areas, Hyderabad |
| Mr. Madhu Kiran Tayl | 2022 | Promoting Low Carbon Electric Vehicle (EV) Intermediate Public Transportation for Tenali |
| Mr. Shashank Verma | 2022 | Local Physical Environment and Its Impact on Mode Choice |
| Ms. G Divya Sri | 2021 | Urban Sprawl and Impacts on Agricultural Land, Case of Hyderabad |
| Ms. Archana Pal | 2021 | Improving the Liveability of Varanasi Through Tourism Development |
| Ms. Jagrati Jain | 2021 | Assessment of Modal Shift and Environmental Impacts of Electrification of IPT, Gwalior |
| Mr. Nimish Laddha | 2021 | Allocation of Urban Land Use to Optimize Travel Behaviour, Nashik |
| Ms. Mariam Megha Paul | 2021 | Framework for Electric Vehicle Implementation, Chennai |
Contributions to peer-reviewed journals and international conferences
Leading planning and infrastructure development initiatives
Planning and rehabilitation strategy for affected areas of major irrigation infrastructure project.
Andhra Pradesh & Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Comprehensive development plans for Paritala GP and Telaprolu GP in Krishna District.
Preparation of comprehensive master plan with GIS integration for urban development and spatial planning.
Development of road network for 29 villages in Chennai Metropolitan Development Area as Transport Planner & GIS Specialist.
Comprehensive regional planning framework for multi-jurisdictional development coordination.
Strategic planning for riverfront development and urban waterfront revitalization.
Visakhapatnam and Kakinada Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region SDA Area planning.
Urban Transport Investments for million plus cities with Ahmedabad BRT (Janmarg) coordination.
Analysis of connectivity infrastructure for top 20 ports in India.
Development of environmental information systems for Tirupati Town.
Comprehensive planning schemes for Ongole and Nellore towns in Andhra Pradesh.
Contributing to knowledge advancement in urban planning and development
Exploring Potential of Public Land Based Revenues to Finance City Infrastructure - Published in International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability (2021). DOI: https://doi.org/10.11113/ijbes.v8.n1.559
International Conference on "Resilient and Liveable City Planning 2020" - Edited 492-page proceedings published by BSP Publishers, Hyderabad. ISBN 978-93-90211-61-6
Domestic Water Consumption Determinants in Urban Neighborhoods - Published in 18th Global NEST International Conference on Environmental Science & Technology (2023)
Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan 2041 - Prepared for Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, covering Paritala GP and Telaprolu GP in Krishna District (2020)