Director's Profile
Dr. Ramesh Srikonda was born on Aug 26th, 1960 in Andhra Pradesh, India. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture in 1982 with first class distinction from JN Technological University, Hyderabad, AP. He completed his Post-Graduation in Town and Country Planning from Anna University, Madras with first class in 1984. He also holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Ecology and Environment from the Institute of Ecology and Environment, Delhi.
Dr. Srikonda conducted extensive research on "Energy Conservation Studies in Buildings through Components / Materials and Space Conditioning Options" at IIT Delhi, which is crucial for energy saving, conserving fossil fuels, and addressing climate change. He earned his Doctorate (Ph.D.) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
He joined the Central Government Service through UPSC – Central Architectural Services (CAS) in 1985 (Central PWD) and served in various capacities, including Deputy Architect, Architect, Regional Architect, Senior Architect, Chief Architect, and Director of Planning, and additionally held the position of Director (Slum & JJ) for the Government of India.
In 2010, he joined the Department of Architecture at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, where he served as Head of the Department of Architecture, Head of the Department of Planning, Dean of Studies, Chief Warden, Vigilance Officer, among other roles. In September 2022, he was appointed Director of the School. Dr. Srikonda played a key role in the development of the Post-Graduate Programme M.Arch (Sustainable Architecture), a unique program in the region addressing contemporary issues of climate change and energy crises.
He has published numerous technical papers in reputed international journals and presented at various national and international conferences. He is credited with leading several research and consultancy projects, including works for the Government of Andhra Pradesh through the Institutional Consultancy Cell of SPA Vijayawada.