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Dr. Adinarayanane R

Professor & Head - Department of Planning

Department of Planning School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada
30+
Years Experience
50+
Publications
12
Books & Chapters
65+
Research Supervision
15+
Sponsored Projects
Email:
adinarayanane@spav.ac.in
sathishadi@gmail.com
Mobile:
+91-8978865599 | +91-9994528545
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Dr. Adi Narayana R

Key Achievements

Recognition and Impact in Urban Planning & Sustainable Development

Academic Excellence

Ph.D. in Urban Studies & Planning from Anna University, Chennai. M.Tech. in Urban and Rural Planning from IIT-Roorkee with First Division - Distinction.

Qualifications: Ph.D. | M.Tech. | B.E. | Diploma

Publications & Research

Published 11+ books and book chapters in prestigious publishers like Springer Nature, Wiley-Scrivener, and Elsevier, indexed in Web of Science/Scopus.

15+ Journal Papers in Refereed Publications

Professional Expertise

Specialized in Urban and Regional Dynamics, Sustainable Urban Development, Infrastructure Planning, Energy Efficiency, and Advanced Research in Urban Systems.

30+ Years in Academic & Professional Field

Technical Skills

Expert in MS-Office, AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, MS-Project, ArcGIS, and System Dynamics modeling for urban planning and analysis.

GIS & System dynamics, Modeling Proficiency

International Recognition

Visiting Faculty at Anna University, Chennai. Professor at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia. Published in international conferences and journals globally.

Global Academic Collaborations

Research Focus

Specialized in Energy-Efficient Sustainable Development, Climate Change Resilience, Urban Heat Island Effects, and Environmental Carrying Capacity Assessment.

Sustainable Development Goals Pioneer

Educational Journey

Academic Qualifications & Professional Development

2011-2017
Ph.D. in Urban Studies and Planning
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai, India
Division: First Division
Research Topic: "Planning for Energy Efficient Sustainable Development of Chennai Metropolitan City, Tamil Nadu, India"
2008-2010
M.Tech. Urban and Rural Planning
Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee, India
Division: First Division - Distinction
Research Topic: "Planning for Integrated Development of Puducherry Region, India"
1996-1999
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India
Division: First Division
1985-1988
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Tamil Nadu Technical Board, Pondicherry, India
Division: First Division

Professional Experience

30+ Years of Excellence in Urban Planning & Academic Leadership

Feb 2026 - Present
Professor at School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh, India
Promoted to Professor. Leading research initiatives, guiding doctoral candidates, and contributing to urban planning curriculum development.
2018 - Feb 2026
Associate Professor & Head - Department of Planning
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Managed department operations, coordinated research projects, and supervised M.Arch and M.Plan programs.
August 2017 - October 2018
Professor at Faculty of Architecture & Planning
Arba Minch Institute of Technology, Arba Minch University, Ethiopia
Taught Housing & Inner-City Redevelopment, Research Methodology, and Planning Theory and Techniques. Contributed to international curriculum development.
2011-2013
Visiting Faculty
School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai, India
Taught planning courses for UG (Human Settlements Planning and Evolution of Human Settlements) for fourth-year B.Arch. students.
1991-2016 (25 Years)
Junior Town Planner
Puducherry Planning Area (PPA), Town and Country Planning Organization, Government of India
Prepared Comprehensive Development Plans, issued planning permissions, scrutinized building permits, and managed development control and enforcement activities. Served as Nodal Officer for Puducherry Planning Area CDP preparation.

Personal Profile & Expertise

Dr. Adi Narayana R is a distinguished urban planning professional with over 30 years of experience in the academic and professional field of Planning and Architecture. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Studies and Planning from Anna University and an M.Tech. in Urban and Rural Planning from IIT-Roorkee, bringing world-class expertise to urban development challenges.

With a primary focus on Urban and Regional Dynamics, Sustainable Urban Development, Infrastructure Planning, Energy Efficiency, and Advanced Research in Urban Systems, Dr. Narayana has made significant contributions to public policy and urban governance. His research expertise extends to system dynamics modeling, GIS-based spatial analysis, climate change resilience planning, and environmental vulnerability assessment.

Currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Planning at the School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada, an Institute of National Importance, he previously served as the Former Dean (Planning & Development). He brings a rich background of international experience, having served as Professor at Arba Minch University in Ethiopia and Visiting Faculty at Anna University, Chennai.

Research Interests & Expertise Areas

Urban Systems Planning

✓ Urban and Regional Dynamics
✓ Infrastructure Planning
✓ Transportation Systems
✓ Urban Growth Management

Sustainable Development

✓ Energy Efficient Development
✓ Climate Resilient Planning
✓ Sustainable Urban Systems
✓ Environmental Protection

Advanced Technologies

✓ GIS & Geospatial Analysis
✓ System Dynamics Modeling
✓ AutoCAD & 3D Visualization
✓ Decision Support Systems

Climate & Environment

✓ Urban Heat Island Effects
✓ Coastal Zone Management
✓ Environmental Carrying Capacity
✓ Climate Change Adaptation

Policy & Governance

✓ Public Policy Development
✓ Comprehensive Planning
✓ Development Control
✓ Urban Governance

Research Methodologies

✓ Quantitative Analysis
✓ Geospatial Techniques
✓ System Simulation
✓ Case Study Approach

Selected Publications

Research Contributions in Peer-Reviewed Journals & International Conferences

Books & Book Chapters (11 Published)

Energy Efficient Sustainable Development: A System Dynamics Approach (2018)

Publisher: Scholars Press, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-330-65164-7
Focus: System dynamics approach to modeling sustainable urban development and energy efficiency strategies.

Resilient and Liveable City Planning: Transforming Urban Systems (2021)

Editor (co-editor): International Conference Book of Proceedings. Publisher: BS Publications, Hyderabad. ISBN: 978-93-90211-61-6
Conference: RLCP 2020 held at School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada (Feb 10-13, 2021)

Recent Springer Nature Publications (2021-2025)

Topics Covered:
• Smart Global Megacity: Chennai Sustainable Development Framework (2021)
• Smart Master Plan and 3D GIS Planning Support System - Chennai City Case (2022)
• Urban Energy Systems - Modeling & Simulation Perspective (2023)
• Environmental Vulnerability Assessment in Coastal Cities - Kochi Region (2025)
• Urban Heat Island Effects on Urban Planning - Chennai Metropolitan (2025)
• Synergistic Effects of Urban Heat Island & Air Pollution - Resilience Planning, Raipur (2025)
Status: All indexed in Web of Science/Scopus

Recent Elsevier Publications (2024-2025)

Topics:
• Climate Dynamics Impact on Urban Systems using Geospatial Technology - Ahmedabad (2025)
• Geospatial ANN-MATLAB Models for Climate Change Mitigation - Vijayawada (2025)
• Green and Blue Spatial Infrastructure for Climate Responsive Planning - Navi Mumbai (2025)
Journal: Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping (Web of Science/Scopus Indexed)

Refereed International Journals (15+ Papers)

Urban Energy, Climate Resilient & Sustainable Development (2012)

Journal: OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, ELSEVIER-Scopus Indexed (Canada)
Volume/Pages: Vol. 05, No. 03, pp. 59-84, November 2012

Planning for Energy Efficient Sustainable Development of Chennai Metropolitan City (2016)

Journal: International Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology
Volume/Pages: Vol VII, Issue III, July-September 2016
Approach: Dynamic Simulation Modeling Approach

Population Density and Covid Spatial Dynamics (2021)

Journal: Indian Journal of Public Administration, SAGE Publications. Web of Science/Scopus Indexed
Volume/Pages: 67 (3), 425-439, September 2021
Collaborators: Faiz Ahmed Chundeli, Kusum Lata, Minakshi Jain

Low-Income Residents' Strategies to Cope with Urban Heat (2022)

Journal: Land-use Policy, ELSEVIER (Web of Science/Scopus Indexed)
Volume/Pages: Vol. 119, August 2022, 106192. Impact Factor: 6.189 (2024)
Countries Covered: India and Austria comparative study

Flood Risk Assessment, Mapping and Planning by GIS-DSS (2024)

Journal: OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, ELSEVIER-Scopus Indexed
Volume/Pages: Vol. 17, No. 03, pp. 47-66
Case Study: Kerala State, India

Recent 2025 Publications (6 Latest Papers)

Journals: OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, ELSEVIER-Scopus Indexed
Topics: Shoreline Dynamics & Sea-Level Data Integration, Spatio-Temporal Green Space Dynamics, Quality of Life Assessment for Peri-Urban Development, Resilience of Coastal Communities, Land Use Impact on Heat Environments, Environmental Carrying Capacity Assessment
Case Studies: Covering multiple Indian cities (Bhopal, Imphal, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur, Kochi, Kerala)

Personal Information

Personal Details

Full Name: Dr. Adinarayanane R
Father's Name: M. P. Ramamurthy
Date of Birth: September 01, 1969
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married

Residence

Current Address: Survey No. 4/4, ITI Road
Department of Planning
School of Planning and Architecture
Vijayawada, AP-520008, India

Permanent Address

Address: Door No. 06, First Cross Street
Annamalai Nagar, Vallalar Salai
Saram, Pondicherry-605 013, India

Contact Information

Email:
adinarayanane@spav.ac.in
sathishadi@gmail.com
Phone: +91-8978865599
+91-9994528545

Interests & Hobbies

Hobbies: Reading and listening to music
Passion: Urban planning, sustainable development, research, and mentoring

Institute

Current Position: Professor & Head
Department of Planning
School of Planning and Architecture
Vijayawada (Institute of National Importance)