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Professor & Head of Department

Dr. Srinivas Daketi

Department of Architecture
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
26+ Years Experience
56+ Publications
15+ Research Projects
6+ Awards
Dr. Srinivas Daketi

Dr. Srinivas Daketi

Professor — Dept. of Architecture

Areas of Expertise

Specialized knowledge spanning traditional and contemporary architecture

Vernacular Architecture Culture & Architecture Rural Housing Low-cost Housing Technologies Adaptive Reuse Sustainable Design Occupational Built Form

Key Achievements

Highlighting major contributions to architecture, research, and academic leadership

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Academic Leadership

Serving as Associate Professor and Head of Department at School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada since 2024. Previously served as Assistant Professor for 14 years (2010-2024).

Leading architectural education and research in one of India's premier planning schools
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Research Excellence

PhD from SPA Vijayawada (2021) focused on occupation and rural built form. Extensive research on vernacular architecture, cultural influences on housing, and sustainable design practices.

56+ publications in international journals and conference proceedings
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International Recognition

Recipient of IASTEM Excellent Paper Award at Paris International Conference (2023). Indo Asian Distinguished Architect Award (2020). Regular speaker at international conferences across multiple continents.

Global impact through research and academic contributions
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Professional Leadership

Joint Honourable Secretary of Indian Institute of Architects, Andhra Pradesh Chapter (2023). Executive Committee Member and active contributor to professional architectural bodies.

Outstanding Contribution Award from IIA (2017)
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Funded Research Projects

Principal investigator and team member for multiple significant research projects including Building Inclusive Urban Communities (₹35 lakhs) and housing typology documentation projects.

₹40+ lakhs in research funding secured
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Academic Recognition

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Faculty Award (2021). Best Session Paper awards at international conferences. Commendation Prize for Monument Design Competition for Amaravati Capital City (2016).

Multiple awards recognizing teaching and research excellence

Professional Journey

A distinguished career spanning academia, research, and professional practice

2024 — Present

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

Associate Professor & Head of Department
Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh
2010 — 2024

School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada

Assistant Professor
Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh
2006 — 2010

Shilpalaya Associates

Head - Architecture & Design
Madhapur, Hyderabad
2003 — 2005

Eritrea Institute of Technology

Associate Professor
Mai Nefhi, Eritrea, NE Africa
1998 — 2003

Sri Venkateswara College of Architecture

Assistant Professor
Hyderabad (Affiliated to JNTU)

Research & Publications

Extensive contributions to architectural research and scholarly discourse

56+ Published Papers
25+ Conference Presentations
10+ Invited Talks

Honours & Awards

Recognition for outstanding contributions to architecture and education

2023
IASTEM Excellent Paper Award
International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management - International Conference, Paris, France
2021
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Faculty Award
Centre for Professional Advancement Continuous Education (CPACE)
2020
Indo Asian Distinguished Architect Award
RPMRES Institute in collaboration with IIM Australia, IIST Sri Lanka, DRPF Macedonia, UP Skill Malaysia, IMRF India
2017
Outstanding Contribution in IIA
The Indian Institute of Architects
2016
Commendation Prize - Monument Design Competition
Amaravati Capital City, organized by Indian Institute of Architects, AP Chapter
2015
Best Session Paper Award
International Conference on IT, Architecture and Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information

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Email
daketi@gmail.com
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Phone
+91 98498 85555
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Vidwan Profile
inflibnet.ac.in/profile/155551
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ORCID ID
0000-0002-5995-9457
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Location
Krishna District, AP - 520008