Dr. KAVITHA V S
Professor
Department of Architecture
CONTACT DETAILS
Email
vskavitha@pmu.edu
vskavitha@pmu.edu
Work Address
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST), Vallam, Thanjavur - 613403, Tamil Nadu, India
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST), Vallam, Thanjavur - 613403, Tamil Nadu, India
Academic Qualifications
| Examination / Degree | Board / University | Year of Passing | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | NIT, Calicut | 2025 | Architecture |
| M.Arch | Anna University | 2001 | Architecture |
| B. Arch | Bharathidasan University | 2000 | Architecture |
Courses Handled
Appropriate Building Technology
Architectural Design – I
Architectural Design - II
Architectural Design - III
Architectural Design – III
Architectural Design - IV
Architectural Design - V
Architectural Design – V
Architectural Design -I
Architectural Design Studio - I
Architectural Design Studio - III
Architectural Graphics – II
Architectural Heritage Conservation and Management
Basic Design
Basic Design & Visual Arts
Basic Design&Visual Arts
Form Space Context
Geographical Information System
Heritage Conservation Planning
History of Architecture - I
Lighting and Colour for Interiors
Materials & Technologies for Sustainable Architecture
Materials and Construction - I
Materials and Construction - I
Materials and Construction – I
Materials and Construction - II
Materials and Construction I
Materials and Construction -II
Materials and Construction –II
Principles of Architecture
SEMINAR
Theory of Architecture - II
Theory of Architecture- I
Theory of Architecture -II
Town Planning and Human Settlements
Traditional Science and Contemporary systems
Vernacular Architecture
(A) Refereed Research Journals
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| Author(s) | Title of Paper | Journal | Volume (No.) | Page numbers | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAVITHA V S | History and Evolution of Cremation in Indian Context | International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) | 07 | ahead-of-print | May-2023 |
| KAVITHA V S | Sensory experience in religious spaces and their healing characters | International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) | 07 | 1-9 | May-2023 |
| KAVITHA V S | Effectiveness of Interactive Spaces in Schools | International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) | 07 | 1-7 | May-2023 |
| KAVITHA V S | Challenges and Issues with Historic Building Conservation | International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) | 07 | 1-5 | May-2023 |
| KAVITHA V S | Benchmarking sustainability of pilgrimage cities: a case of three cities in Tamil Nadu, India | Benchmarking: An International Journal | ahead-of-print | ahead-of-print | August-2022 |
(C) Conferences / Symposia Proceedings
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| Author(s) | Title of Abstract / Paper | Title of the Proceedings | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAVITHA V S, SHANMUGA PRIYA B | Coastal Cosmopolitan Traditions of Maritime settlers in Pre-modern Malabar Coast – A Curious case of Mappila Mosques of Kozhikode | IASTE 2025 Alexandria: COSMOPOLITANISM & TRADITION | Alexandria University, Egypt | May-2025 |
(D) Book Chapters
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| Author(s) | Chapter Title | Book Title | Publisher | ISBN / ISSN | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAVITHA V S | Exploring the structure and architecture of bamboo: a sustainable building material | Architecture and Sustainability of the built environment | Nehru College of Architecture, Jawahar Gardens, Lakkidi Kootupatha, Palakkad, Kerala-679301 | 978-93-5627-296-5, 978-93-5627-296-5 | July-2023 |
| KAVITHA V S | Sustainable practices in campus design: a case example of an educational institution in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | Architecture and Sustainability of the built environment | Nehru College of Architecture, Jawahar Gardens, Lakkidi Kootupatha, Palakkad, Kerala-679301 | 978-93-5627-296-5, 978-93-5627-296-5 | July-2022 |
Consultancy Projects
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| Name of Consultancy Work | Purpose | Consultancy Provided by |
|---|---|---|
| International Dugong Conservation centre, Manora | Architectural Design and detailing | District Forest Office |
| Consultancy, documentation and Estimate for renovation of the Temples attached to the Thanjavur Palace Devasthanam | Architectural Design and detailing | Thanjavur Palace Devasthanam |
| Integrated Bio-Diversity Conservation Centre in Nagapattinam District | Preparation of DPR | TN-FOREST Department, Nagapattinam |
| Design Orientation Programme | NATA Coaching | Department of fArchitecture |
Workshops / Seminars Organized
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| Level | Role | Title of Activity | From | To | Event Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Convenor | Digital Heritage Conservation | 30-03-2026 | 30-03-2026 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| Regional | Co-Convenor | ond day study visit to Karaikudi region | 27-04-2026 | 27-04-2026 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| District | Co-Convenor | GRAMA SABHA MEETING AND REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION | 26-01-2025 | 26-01-2025 | Extension Activities |
| State | Convenor | Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP) - Exploring Horizons: Avenues after Graduation in Architecture | 25-09-2025 | 25-09-2025 | Extension Activities |
| Institution | Convenor | Case study visit to the residence of Mr. Venkatesan at Peravurani | 22-08-2023 | 22-08-2023 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| Institution | Convenor | Brick workshop | 22-08-2022 | 22-08-2022 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| Institution | Convenor | Transforming Rural Tamil Nadu: From Vision to Action - A Blueprint for Socio-Economic Empowerment | 22-03-2024 | 24-03-2024 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| Institution | Convenor | Poster design | 20-09-2023 | 26-02-2024 | Zero Carbon Awareness |
| Institution | Convenor | Bamboo Construction Workshop | 20-09-2023 | 22-09-2023 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| Institution | Convenor | Concrete Canvas: Crafting Art with Blocks | 19-09-2024 | 24-09-2024 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| National | Convenor | CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN ARCHITECTURE | 19-04-2023 | 19-04-2023 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| International | Convenor | Free online Summer Course for school students and Diploma students | 18-06-2022 | 22-06-2022 | Skill Development Training |
| Institution | Convenor | World Town Planners Day | 17-11-2023 | 17-11-2023 | Commemorative Days, Events and Festivals |
| Institution | Convenor | DIY Plywood Workshop Sharon Connect Programme | 15-09-2025 | 15-09-2025 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| District | Co-Convenor | Gram Sabha and Independence day celebration at UBI adopted South Palayapatti Village | 15-08-2025 | 15-08-2025 | Extension Activities |
| Institution | Convenor | Exploring the Spatial planning of IITM Research Park | 11-05-2026 | 11-05-2026 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| Institution | Convenor | Case study visit to GVN Multispeciality Hospital | 10-11-2023 | 10-11-2023 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| Institution | Convenor | Revit Architecture | 09-10-2023 | 13-10-2023 | Value Added Courses |
| National | Convenor | Architectural and Heritage Conservation | 07-10-2022 | 07-10-2022 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Acoustics in Architecture | 07-09-2026 | 07-09-2026 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| Institution | Convenor | Architectural Heritage Documentation | 06-05-2026 | 06-05-2026 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| Institution | Convenor | Rural study visit to Anathandavapuram near Mayiladuthurai | 06-02-2024 | 08-02-2024 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| Institution | Convenor | Rural Study at Mathur village near Thanjavur | 04-02-2025 | 06-02-2025 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | GIS IN URBAN PLANNING | 03-09-2026 | 03-09-2026 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| Institution | Convenor | Seminar on Urbanization of Thanjavur | 03-02-2024 | 03-02-2024 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| Regional | Convenor | SIP | 02-09-2022 | 09-09-2022 | Student Induction Programme |
Membership of Professional Bodies
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| Membership Type | Organization Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | Council of Architecture | 20-12-2002 |
| Industrial | Council of Architecture | 10-01-2025 |
| Industrial | The Indian Institute of Architects | 01-12-2017 |
| Academic | The Indian Society for Technical Education | 01-08-2005 |
Acted as Resource Person
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| Event Type | Event Level | Event Title | Organized by | From | To | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest / Invited Lecture | Institution | Indian Knowledge System | Department of Civil Engineering | 25-02-2026 | 25-02-2026 | Offline |
| Extension Activities | Regional | One Earth - One Family - One Future & Child care & Protection | Periyar PURA Centre for rural development, Department of Social work & Childline, Nodal Organization | 20-04-2023 | 20-04-2023 | Offline |
| Competitive Exam | State | Workshop on Question Updation | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 19-08-2025 | 19-08-2025 | Offline |
| Faculty Development Programme | National | Architecture and Cultural Heritage of India | McGans Ooty School of Architecture | 17-04-2023 | 19-04-2023 | Online |
| Competitive Exam | State | Workshop for updation of question bank | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 11-03-2026 | 12-03-2026 | Offline |
| Competitive Exam | State | Workshop for Question Updation | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission | 04-07-2025 | 05-07-2025 | Offline |
| Student Induction Programme | Institution | ‘Deeksharambh - 2022’ for First Year B.Arch | Department of Architecture, Periyar Maniammai Institute of science & Technology | 02-09-2022 | 09-09-2022 | Offline |
Awards / Fellowships
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| Award Name | Purpose / Received For | Award Given by | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite + Gold Medal | NPTEL Online Certification Course | AICTE & IIT Roorkee | 27-07-2023 |
| Elite + Gold Medal | NPTEL Online Certification Course | IIT Bombay | 24-04-2024 |
| Elite + Gold Medal | NPTEL Online Certification Course | AICTE & IIT Roorkee | 20-11-2024 |
| Elite + Gold Medal | NPTEL online certification course | IIT Roorkee, NPTEL, Swayam, Skill India, | 14-05-2026 |
| TOP PERFORMING MENTOR | Role as mentor for the NPTEL Online Certification Course Geographic Information Systems | NPTERL & Swayam | 09-06-2025 |
| Elite + Gold Medal | NPTEL online certification course | AICTE & IIT Kharagpur | 07-10-2022 |
| Bharatiya Paramparik Awas Uthan Puraskar 2.0 | One of the Participant in a 4 member team | CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee | 07-01-2026 |
| Bharatiya Paramparik Awas Uthan Puraskar 2.0 | Maximum number of entries | CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee | 07-01-2026 |
| Elite + Silver Medal | NPTEL Online Certification Course | AICTE, IIT Roorkee & Skill India | 06-05-2025 |
| Elite + Silver Medal | NPTEL online certification course | IIT Madras, INPTEL, Swayam & Skill India | 04-11-2025 |
| Elite + Silver Medal | NPTEL online certification course | AICTE & IIT Roorkee | 04-04-2023 |
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