Shalini Keshri
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat, College of Engineering and Technology
About
I am a doctoral candidate in the Department of Architecture and Regional Planning at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur), India. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch) and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning (M.Tech). I am a registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, an (Associate Membership of the Institute of Town Planners, India) and an IGBC Accredited Professional (IGBC AP). My academic journey and professional orientation have consistently centered on sustainability in the built environment, with a particular focus on climate-responsive and energy-efficient design.
My current research focuses on energy-efficient retrofit strategies for low-rise residential buildings (G+3 and below) in the warm-humid climatic regions of India. I aim to develop a practical, user-friendly data-driven toolkit that supports homeowners, policy-makers, and industry stakeholders in selecting context-appropriate and cost-effective retrofit solutions. Ultimately, my work is oriented toward contributing to India’s transition toward a net-zero future by advancing informed, inclusive, and scalable design approaches for the existing housing stock.
Employment
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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Research Scholar2021 - Present
Education
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Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat Master of Technology (Urban Planning)2019 - 2021
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College of Engineering and Technology Bachelor of Architecture2013 - 2018
Projects & Funding
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Publications (10)
- Re-roof_it: a multi-criteria framework for rooftop retrofit in low-rise residential buildings, warm-humid climate of India Save
- Energy Retrofit Policies: Global Challenges and Insights for India’s Path to Net-Zero Save
- Augmenting City Planning Approaches Through Energy Retrofit: A Roadmap to Sustainable Megacities Save
- Net Zero Potential at Neighborhood Level: A Case Study of Town Planning Scheme-45, Surat Save
- Retrofitting: Exploring a new domain in energy-efficient built environment Save
- Optimizing Building Envelope Configuration for Social Housing Projects in India Save
- Potential for Reducing Energy Demand in India’s Residential Housing through Retrofit Measures Save
- Energy Resumption Potential of Solid Waste Management in Surat City Save
- Building Envelope Performance Appraisal for an existing academic building of SVNIT, Surat Save
- Net Zero to Net Positive: A paradigm shift towards the future of planet Save