PROF. PRATYUSH SHANKAR
ProvostNavrachana University
Prof. Pratyush Shankar is currently the Provost of Navrachana University, Vadodara, India, and serves as the Dean of the School of Environmental Design and Architecture (SEDA) at the same institution. In 2023, he was the Creative Director for the prestigious Humboldt Residency Program in Berlin, Germany. Recently, Prof. Shankar was honored as the International Ambassador for the University of Bonn, Germany, a recognition that complements his earlier achievement of being awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Senior Fellowship (2015-2017) during his tenure at the University of Bonn.
Prof. Shankar is a distinguished author with several notable publications to his credit. His book, “Himalayan Cities: Settlement Pattern, Public Places and Architecture”, published by Niyogi Publishers in 2014, has been widely acclaimed. His most recent work, “History of Urban Form: India”, published by Oxford University Press, further solidifies his reputation as a thought leader in the field.
In addition to his academic responsibilities, Prof. Shankar is a Guest Professor at the Mundus Urbano Program at the Faculty of Architecture, TU Darmstadt, Germany. He also runs a design practice that aligns with his academic pursuits. Prof. Shankar’s contributions to architecture have been recognized with several awards, including the 22nd JK Cement Architect of the Year Award in 2013 for Residence Design.
Prof. Shankar is the founder of CityLabs India, an initiative focused on advancing urban research, training, and raising awareness about Indian cities. Before his current roles at Navrachana University, he served as the Acting Dean of Architecture and Head of the Undergraduate Program at CEPT University, where he taught for over two decades.
