PROFESSOR | ARCHITECT | PROJECT MANAGER | RESEARCHER - [INDIA]

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Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, whilst maintaining an active architectural practice that unites scholarly inquiry with built execution. His professional orbit spans construction-technology pedagogy, directed research mentorship, and the hands-on design-to-delivery of architectural works across the Indian subcontinent.

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Students under formal faculty mentorship
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Practice at a glance.

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Domain distribution
Teaching · Studios & courses45%
Research · Papers & mentorship25%
Practice · Projects & delivery20%
Service · Institutional roles10%
Areas of focus

Where drawings meet the ground.

A practice shaped by classroom rigour and site pragmatism. Each domain below runs through my teaching, research, and consulting work.

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92%

Construction Technology

Skill in selecting construction materials, interpreting building systems and resolving site-level detailing through hands-on studio teaching and live project observation.

Materials · Detailing · Site systems→
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85%

BIM & Digital Practice

Digital practice skill that links Autodesk Revit modelling, hybrid surveying and construction documentation into coordinated workflows for medium-scale practice.

Revit · BIM coordination · Docs→
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78%

Sustainable Design

Applied skill in climate-responsive design, low-impact rural interventions and community-engaged studios that balance ecology, cost and local craft.

Climatic design · Rural build · Ecology→
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88%

Project Management

Delivery skill across cost planning, scheduling, quality checks and site coordination for interior fit-outs, institutional and medium-scale architectural projects.

Cost · Time · Quality control→
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70%

Research & Scholarship

Academic skill in framing research questions, writing peer-reviewed papers and mentoring student inquiry that connects classroom teaching with evolving practice.

Writing · Mentorship · Inquiry→
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82%

Design-Build Integration

Integration skill that translates design intent into buildable reality — coordinating drawings, specifications, material choices and on-site execution from concept to handover.

Drawings · Specs · Execution→
Capabilities matrix

Soft skills, tools & subjects taught.

A snapshot of the human, technical and pedagogic craft that shapes every studio, site and seminar.

01 / HUMAN

Soft Skills

How I lead studios, mentor students and hold teams together on site.

COMMUNICATIONMENTORSHIPLEADERSHIPCOLLABORATIONCREATIVE THINKINGRESULT-ORIENTEDPROBLEM SOLVINGTIME MANAGEMENTANALYTICAL THINKINGACCOUNTABILITY
Communication
95 / 100
Mentorship
92 / 100
Leadership
88 / 100
Collaboration
90 / 100
Creative Thinking
86 / 100
Result-Oriented
93 / 100
Problem Solving
91 / 100
Time Management
89 / 100
Analytical Thinking
87 / 100
Accountability
90 / 100
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Technical Skills

Digital tools and construction knowledge exercised in studios and on live sites.

Project Management
Scope Development
Design and Planning
Building, Demolition & Renovation
Estimating and Scheduling
Quality Management
Autodesk Revit Architecture
Autodesk AutoCAD
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Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Prezi
SketchUp Pro
Mind Map
Online Teaching Tools
BIM Coordination
03 / TEACH

Subjects Taught

Courses delivered across two national institutions of repute.

Institute Of Architecture And Planning, Nirma University
Assistant Professor, Ahmedabad, India
2022 – Present
Building Construction & Technology IIIBuilding Construction & Technology VBIM · Revit Architecture (IV)Environmental Science & ServicesArchitectural Design Studio 3Related Study Programme VCreative Writing · Communication SkillsSocial Work · Metal CraftAdvanced BIMSite & Project Management
NIT Calicut
Assistant Professor · Kozhikode, Kerala, India
2021 – 2022
Theory
Building Climatology & Solar ArchitectureBuilding Construction and Materials – IVArchitectural SpecificationsWorking DrawingSeminar
Studio
Fine Arts – IArchitectural Design & Field Tour – IIIArchitectural Design & Field Tour – IVComputer Aided Architectural Design Laboratory – IIThesis–I And Thesis–II
In the news

Recent activities, as reported in the press.

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Nirma University students participate in drawing competition to mark Nat’l Unity Day
Ahmedabad Mirror06 Nov 2026
Ahmedabad · Campus · Page 08

Nirma University students participate in drawing competition to mark Nat’l Unity Day

More than 50 students from over seven institutes of Nirma University took part in an inter-institute poster-making competition held to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). Working on the theme ‘National Unity – Unity, Integrity and Nation Building’, participants created posters depicting India’s cultural diversity, national integration and social harmony. The competition was organised by the Institute of Architecture and Planning and the Institute of Design.

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IAPNU students learn glass art at MSU
Ahmedabad Mirror22 Oct 2026
Ahmedabad · Campus · Page 08

IAPNU students learn glass art at MSU

Four students from the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) participated in a glass etching workshop hosted by the Department of Architecture at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as part of the national event NEXUS 2026–27. Led by artist Shanta Rakshit, the workshop introduced glass-etching techniques, surface design, material exploration and safe handling practices. Dhruvi Kothari, Disha Patel, Saani Gandhe and Nagar Rahul represented IAPNU.

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IAPNU students mark 69th NASA Day with memories and competitions
Ahmedabad Mirror18 Sep 2026
Ahmedabad · City · Page 09

IAPNU students mark 69th NASA Day with memories and competitions

Students of the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU), marked the 69th NASA Day under the theme ‘Enough to Learn: Of Our National Association of Students of Architecture Journey’. Former core team members and students shared memories, followed by a poster walk, article challenge and competitions encouraging students to document their experiences through creative storytelling and collaboration.

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Sports, fitness take centre stage at Nirma University
Ahmedabad Mirror31 Aug 2026
Ahmedabad · Campus · Page 06

Sports, fitness take centre stage at Nirma University

The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) observed National Sports Day with activities promoting fitness, mental well-being and an active lifestyle. Organised under the Students' Welfare Board, the programme commemorated hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and was held under the Fit India Movement with the theme "Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat". Around 50 students took the Sports and Fitness Pledge. The programme was coordinated by sports faculty coordinators Prof. Ar. Biswanath Mudi and Prof. Nishant Kansagara.

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Nirma Cup 2026: 400+ athletes from 18 universities compete
Divya Bhaskar22 Mar 2026
Ahmedabad · City Bhaskar · Page 03

Nirma Cup 2026: 400+ athletes from 18 universities compete

Divya Bhaskar reports on the Nirma Cup 2026 organised by IAPNU under the Students' Welfare Board — an inter-university tournament that drew more than 400 players from 18 universities across cricket, football, volleyball and basketball. The event is anchored by IAPNU, Prof. Biswanath Mudi's home institute.

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IAPNU holds week-long intra-institute sports event
Ahmedabad Mirror11 Mar 2026
Ahmedabad · Campus · Page 06

IAPNU holds week-long intra-institute sports event

The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) concluded its week-long intra-institute sports events with the grand KALP Sports Day. More than 150 students, faculty and staff competed across athletics (100 m to 1,500 m, shot put, relay) and cricket, football, volleyball and basketball tournaments, with five referees ensuring fair play.

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IAPNU-led student initiative featured in City Bhaskar
Divya Bhaskar06 Mar 2026
Ahmedabad · City Bhaskar · Page 04

IAPNU-led student initiative featured in City Bhaskar

Institutional feature on the Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University (IAPNU) — Prof. Biswanath Mudi's home institute — carried in the Divya Bhaskar City Bhaskar edition.

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IAPNU hosts national-level NASA NEXUS-IAPNU 2026
Ahmedabad Mirror17 Feb 2026
Ahmedabad · Campus · Page 06

IAPNU hosts national-level NASA NEXUS-IAPNU 2026

IAPNU hosted NASA NEXUS-IAPNU 2026 under the aegis of the National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA), drawing around 80 students from institutes including SAL School of Architecture and Ganpat University. Built around the theme 'Connect | Collaborate | Create,' the event featured a hands-on bridge model workshop and an interactive Architectural Monopoly session to encourage teamwork and fresh design perspectives.

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'NASA NEXUS 2026' organised at Nirma University
Divya Bhaskar (City Bhaskar)11 Feb 2026
Ahmedabad · City Bhaskar · Page 06

'NASA NEXUS 2026' organised at Nirma University

The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University hosted the 'NASA NEXUS-IAPNU 2026' programme, convened under the National Association of Students of Architecture. Moving beyond conventional pedagogy, the event promoted collaborative, experience-based learning under the theme 'Connect – Collaborate – Create'. Students engaged with a hands-on bridge-model-making workshop and an 'Architectural Monopoly' activity to explore strategy, teamwork and core architectural principles.

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Recognition · 2026

CIDC Vishwakarma Award for social impact.

Recognised by the Construction Industry Development Council (Govt. of India) for “Creating Social Development and Impact” through the Sustainable Horizons Initiative at Kedi School, Dharampur — a project that pairs rural community engagement with contextual, low-cost architecture.

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