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Dr. Santosh Tiwari is an architect with over 20 years of professional and academic experience. She completed her graduation from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, her post-graduation from Integral University, and her Ph.D. from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal. Her areas of specialization include Indoor Air Quality, Architectural Pedagogy, Sustainability, and Vernacular Architecture. Through her teaching and research, she has made significant contributions to the fields of architectural education and sustainable design. A passionate researcher, Dr. Santosh Tiwari has published around 20 research papers in national and international journals and conferences. She has also presented her research at numerous prestigious national and international conferences. Her commitment to advancing architectural knowledge is reflected in her continuous pursuit of innovative research and her valuable contributions to the academic and professional community.

Dr. Shamshad Begum holds academic and professional qualifications including M.Sc. in Zoology, M.Sc. in Psychology, M.Ed., NET (Education), and Ph.D. in Education. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, and has over 34 years of teaching experience. Her areas of specialization include Zoology, Biological Sciences, Methodology, Educational Psychology, Environmental Education, ICT in Education, and Teacher Education. She also has expertise in teaching English proficiency and Elementary Education. She has conducted several environmental education awareness programmes at school and university levels. Dr. Shamshad Begum has extensive research experience, including UGC-sponsored minor research projects and supervision of postgraduate research students. From 2011 to 2014, she served as Coordinator at CRIUM, Hyderabad, for the Diploma in Unani Medicine under an MoU between MANUU and CRIUM. She has also completed UGC-funded research projects and has guided three candidates as a research supervisor and co-supervisor for doctoral studies. She has served as a member of several important committees at MANUU, including the Executive Council and Academic Council of the University. She received national awards in February 1983 and October 1983 consecutively for her essays on *Plant Energy and Conservation*, awarded by the Indian National Science Association, New Delhi. She is a member of the Indian National Science Congress and the Association for Environment and Science. She has participated in and presented research papers at more than 150 international, national, and state-level conferences and seminars on diverse topics. She has also authored several books on Environmental Education and contributed significantly to the field through her teaching, research, academic supervision, and environmental awareness initiatives.

Dr. K. Venkatesan is currently working as an Assistant Professor at SRM Valliammai Engineering College. He is an esteemed academician with over 13 years of teaching and research experience. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore, an M.E. from the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Anna University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. With extensive experience in teaching and research, his areas of expertise include tribology, composites, composite materials, and nanocomposites. He has published around eight research papers in international journals and conferences. He is also a lifetime member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).

Dr. Ashima Srivastava received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, and her Master of Architecture degree from Integral University, Lucknow. She completed her doctoral programme at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, with specialization in the field of Urban Design. With over 20 years of academic experience, Dr. Ashima Srivastava has held various academic and administrative responsibilities, including serving as an Academic Head and as a member of different institutional committees. She has also organized several workshops in collaboration with various organizations, contributing to academic and professional development. Her teaching experience covers a range of subjects, including Human Settlements, Building Economics, Professional Practice, and other areas related to Architecture and Urban Design. Her extensive experience in teaching, academic administration, workshops, and urban design reflects her strong contribution to architectural education and professional practice.