OUR TEAM
FACULTIES
IDEAS is driven by a passionate team of educators, mentors, and practitioners who bring together diverse experiences from across design, architecture, research, and innovation.
Our team creates an environment where curiosity is nurtured, conversations are encouraged, and every learner finds their voice. We believe in collaborative learning — building a culture where teachers are co-learners, and students become active contributors to knowledge-making.
ABHAY V
PUROHIT
B.Arch. (VRCE), MCP (IIT Kharagpur), Pursuing Ph.D.
Principal and Director with 30+ years of leadership in architectural education, planning, and academic policy development.
UDAY C
GADKARI
B.Arch. (VRCE), MCP (IIT Kharagpur)
Senior architect with 30+ years of experience, former CoA President, and academic advisor.
MILIND K
GUJARKAR
B.Arch. (COET),M.Arch (ID), SPA Delhi
Head of Department with 25+ years in Industrial Design, specializing in innovative, context-sensitive architectural solutions.
RAHUL C
DESHPANDE
B.Arch. (PCEA), M.Plan. (SPA Delhi)
Architect and Associate Professor with 20+ years of experience, specializing in design, construction, and building services.
RUKHSANA
BADAR
B.Arch. RTMNU, Urban Plan, VNIT, Pursuing Ph.D.
Architect and academic with expertise in urban planning, sustainability, and research-driven teaching, currently pursuing a Ph.D.
VEEPA B
JARIWALA
B.Arch. (VRCE)
MCP , (IIT Kharagpur)
Architect and educator with 18+ years of experience, specializing in urban design, residential architecture, and collaborative learning.
DR. AR. KETAN
KIMMATKAR
B.Arch., RTMNU, Dip. LA, CEPT, Ph.D, RTMNU
Associate Professor and Landscape Architect with 20+ years of experience, specializing in landscape design and ecology.
SUMEET S
PATANGE
B.Arch. Shivaji Uni, Kolhapur, M.Plan., CEPT
Assistant Professor with expertise in design, building services, and construction, combining academic and professional architectural experience.
AHEFAZ
PANJWANI
B.Arch. (VNIT)
M.Arch.
Founding partner of Chaudhari Panjwani Building Workshop and former VNIT faculty, specializing in sustainable design and architecture education.
VINOD U
JATTEWAR
B.Arch, PIADS,
Nagpur
Experienced architect with 20+ years, bridging design theory and real-world execution for students.
NIKHIL P
AUTHANKAR
B.Arch. (MIT, Aurangabad)
Founder and Principal Architect with 5 years of experience, teaching design and sketching at IDEAS, Nagpur.
HARSHAL P
GANORKAR
B.Arch., KITS, M.Plan, Env. Planning, CEPT
Assistant Professor with 8+ years of experience, specializing in climate-responsive architecture, alternative technologies, and research.
ABHISHEK
DESHMUKH
B.Arch. (PIADS)
M. Arch. Env. Planning (DYPSOA, Pune)
Architect with 7 years of teaching experience, specializing in sustainable design and energy-efficient strategies.
DEVIKA
BANDAGKAR
B.Arch. (SMMCA, Nagpur)
Architect and educator with expertise in design, climatology, and cost estimation; experience in hospital and residential projects.
AMEYA
BARBADIKAR
B.Arch (IDEAS, Nagpur)
M.ArchD, Oxford Brookes (UK)
Visiting faculty since 2022 with a focus on research-driven, computational design; promotes critical thinking and innovative architectural approaches.
PRABHAT
TRIPATHI
B.Arch. (IDEAS, Nagpur)
Architect and educator blending design, fashion, and visual arts with a bold, experimental approach.
UTKARSHA
DHAPKAS
ADARSH
PATIL
B.Arch. (VRCE)
M.Tech. (VRCE)
Architect and educator with 15+ years of experience in architecture, urban planning, design, and mentoring students
JITENDRA
FARKADE
B.Arch. (V.N.I.T Nagpur) M.Arch Advanced Arch., IAAC (Barcelona)
Architect and educator with 10+ years of experience in computational design, parametric architecture, and digital fabrication.
VANASHREE
CHATTERJEE
Architect with interest in conservation, skilled in design software, and active in documenting Nagpur’s architectural heritage.
AJAY S
THOMARE
B.Arch. (VRCE) PG. Diploma in Planning (CEPT)
Architect and educator with expertise in sustainable design, vernacular practices, and bamboo construction; mentors with environmental sensitivity.
ER SONALI
JATTEWAR
B.E. Civil (COE, Pune)
M.Tech. (RKNEC, Nagpur)
Engineer and educator blending structural design with architectural creativity, emphasizing conceptual understanding, aesthetics, and design inspiration.
Dr. NANDKISHOR
MANKAR
BE Civil(YCCE)
M.Tech (YCCE)
Structural engineering expert with 22 years' experience, focusing on seismic analysis, design, and real-world applications.
Er. RADHIKA D
DESHPANDE
B.E Civil (RMIT, Badnera) M.Tech (KKW Nashik)
Structural engineer with strong academic and professional background, teaching technical subjects and contributing to research and practice.
CHANDRASHEKAR
M TANDEKAR
G.D. Art (SPCM), M.F.A. (RTMNU), Dip. A.Ed. (Lalit Kala Vibhag)
Visual artist and academic with national and international recognition, teaching visual arts to enhance students' aesthetics and creativity.
ANIKET
BORA
B.Arch.(IDEAS)
AISHWARYA
GAWANDE
B.Arch.(IDEAS)
ADITI
ITANKAR
B.Arch. (IDEAS)
DEVENDRA
DESHPANDE
DRUPAD
ASHAR
B.Arch.(IDEAS)
SHIVANI
MALEWAR
VAISHNAVI
KANGO
PARNAVI
HARDE
SHUBHAM
KAWARE
PRANAV
KADOO
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PRAKASH B
MANKAR
MS SHWETA
HANDE
Accounts Clerk
MRS ANITA
INGALE
Administrative Officer
MR RAVINDRA
TODKAR
System Administrator
MS MINAKSHI
SONTAKKE
Libranian
MR MAHENDRA M
KHONDE
Office Clerk
MR VIJAY
THAWARE
Accounts Clerk
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