Ms. CHITHRA K
Assistant Professor
Department of Architecture
CONTACT DETAILS
Email
chithrak@pmu.edu
chithrak@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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Arch | University | 2014 | Architecture |
| AIIA,Associateship of Indian Institute of Architects,Mumba | Institute | 2010 | Architecture |
| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship | Technical board | 1983 | Architecture |
Courses Handled
Architectural Design - II
Architectural Design – II
Architectural Design – III
Architectural Design - IV
Architectural Design – IV
Architectural Design - V
Architectural Design – V
Architectural Design - VI
Architectural Design - VII
Architectural Graphics - I
Architectural graphics – I
Architectural Graphics - II
Architectural Graphics –II
Architectural Working Drawing
ARCHITECTURAL WORKING DRAWING AND SPECIFICATIONS
Architecture Design -III
Architecture for Civil Engineering
Basic Design
Building services - I
Building Services – I
Building Services - II
Building Services - III
Building services II
CLIMATE CHANGE
Colour Theory and Paints
Community Engagement and Social Responsibility
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN- I
Computer Applications -II
computer applications in architecture
Computer Applications in Architecture - I
Digital Design & Media tools
History of Architecture - I
HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING
Interior Materials and Construction Technology - III
Materials and Construction - III
Materials and Construction - II
Materials and Construction - VI
Materials and Construction –II
Materials and Construction- V
Materials and Construction- VI
Mechanical and Electrical Services
Site planning and Surveying
Specification and Cost Estimation
Summer Internship
Theory of Architecture - II
Thesis
Water Supply and Drainage
(A) Refereed Research Journals
5
| Author(s) | Title of Paper | Journal | Volume (No.) | Page numbers | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHITHRA K | Exploring Positive Space and Negative Space in Architecture | Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) | 10 | 25-27 | May-2023 |
| CHITHRA K | The critical analysis of Mud as a composite material | An international journal of scientific research in Engineering and Management | 7 | 1-10 | May-2023 |
| CHITHRA K | STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF VOIDS IN BUILT FORM | International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) | 7 | 1-15 | May-2023 |
| CHITHRA K | ANALYSIS THE BEHAVIOUR OF STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS RESPOND TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) | 10 | 1098-1103 | May-2023 |
| CHITHRA K | An Investigation in the direction of Inferences of Sustainability in Physical Construction of Pallathur village India | AIP Conference Proceedings 2515, 020001 (2022) | 2515 | 1-10 | September-2022 |
(C) Conferences / Symposia Proceedings
4
| Author(s) | Title of Abstract / Paper | Title of the Proceedings | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHITHRA K, CHITHRA K | Sustainable Physical Construction Approaches in Pallathur Village, India: An Analytical Study | International Conference on Emerging trends in civil and Mechanical engineering ICETCME - 2026 | Nadar Saraswathi College Of Engineering & Technology , Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Vadapudupatti, Annannji (po) , Theni -625 531 | April-2026 |
| CHITHRA K | A study of affordable building materials and building methods for Indias Warm, Humid climate | The international conference on Innovative Technologies for Environmental Suainability st | PMIST | January-2023 |
| CHITHRA K | Natural ventilation behaviour in rural housing A case study in the Sivagangai district | ICSDG 2022 - Higher Education Institutes Challenges & solutions - Sustainable development goals 2022 | School of Architecture and Interior design of SRMIST, Kattankulathur | November-2022 |
| CHITHRA K, SUBRAMANIAN C V | An Investigation in the direction of Inferences of Sustainability in Physical Construction of Pallathur village India | ADVANCES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND MANAGEMENT (ACMM-2021) | SRM, Civil eng, dept , Kattangulathyr, chennai | March-2021 |
Consultancy Projects
1
| Name of Consultancy Work | Purpose | Consultancy Provided by |
|---|---|---|
| PMIST | Arch block front facade design | PECS |
Workshops / Seminars Organized
29
| Level | Role | Title of Activity | From | To | Event Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | Convenor | EXPERT LECTURE ON PAINTS AND ITS APPLICATION | 30-10-2025 | 30-10-2025 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| Institution | Convenor | Workshop on color theory - Pot painting | 28-08-2024 | 28-08-2024 | Workshop/Seminar/Webinar - Student Related |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | EXPERT LECTURE SERIES ELS#11 | 28-07-2022 | 28-07-2022 | Conference |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | EXPERT LECTURE SERIES ELS#11 | 28-07-2022 | 28-07-2022 | Conference |
| State | Convenor | Pazhagu Muham summer camp | 28-04-2024 | 02-05-2024 | Community Services |
| Institution | Convenor | AN EFFECTIVE MENTORING FRAMEWORK | 24-01-2026 | 24-01-2026 | Code of Conduct-Student |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Master plans and Concepts | 23-02-2024 | 23-02-2024 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| District | Convenor | WORLD HERITAGE WEEK VISIT TO OLD COLLECTORATE, THANJAVUR | 22-12-2023 | 22-02-2024 | Clubs and Societies |
| State | Convenor | heritage seminar | 21-11-2024 | 21-11-2024 | Clubs and Societies |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Yuva tourism club activity | 21-09-2023 | 21-09-2023 | Clubs and Societies |
| State | Convenor | Thamizhar marabil Kattumanangal | 20-04-2023 | 21-04-2023 | Professional Society/Chapter Activities |
| Institution | Convenor | One day Heritage visit to Chola Architecture | 20-03-2026 | 20-03-2026 | Clubs and Societies |
| Regional | Convenor | Competiion on Heritage building photography for school stuents | 19-04-2023 | 19-04-2023 | Extension Activities |
| State | Convenor | WORLD HERIAGE DAY CELEBERATION KEELADI VISIT | 18-04-2023 | 18-04-2023 | Extension Activities |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Rural Habitat Design | 18-02-2026 | 18-02-2026 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Culture of Japan Students | 17-10-2024 | 17-10-2024 | Clubs and Societies |
| Institution | Convenor | Crafting the WHY | 14-09-2024 | 14-09-2024 | Clubs and Societies |
| Regional | Convenor | Heritage Expo- Heritage day celebration | 13-03-2023 | 20-04-2023 | Extension Activities |
| Institution | Convenor | Open house Judge for Arch Dept | 13-01-2023 | 13-01-2023 | Extension Activities |
| Institution | Convenor | Mechanism of Elevators and escalators | 12-09-2022 | 12-09-2022 | Extension Activities |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | MECHANISM OF ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS - ELS#15 | 12-09-2022 | 12-09-2022 | Industrial/Local/Study/Field Visit |
| National | Co-Convenor | HIGHER EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ABROAD | 12-03-2024 | 12-03-2024 | Career Development/Counseling |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | Etiquette of Students | 09-11-2024 | 09-11-2024 | Sensitization of Students on Constitution, Law and Ethics |
| Institution | Convenor | THE POWER OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE | 07-11-2025 | 07-11-2025 | Code of Conduct-Student |
| Institution | Co-Convenor | LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION | 05-03-2026 | 05-03-2026 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| District | Convenor | Heritage Pot Painting Competition | 04-01-2023 | 04-01-2023 | Culturals |
| Institution | Convenor | Satuary approvals in Architecture | 03-09-2026 | 03-09-2026 | Guest / Invited Lecture |
| Institution | Convenor | MEETING ON INDUSTRIAL INTRACTION CELL | 03-01-2023 | 03-01-2023 | Extension Activities |
| District | Convenor | Pazhagu Muham summer camp | 02-05-2023 | 06-05-2023 | Extension Activities |
Membership of Professional Bodies
3
| Membership Type | Organization Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial | Council of Architecture | 31-12-2031 |
| Industrial | AIIA | 10-04-2010 |
| Industrial | Indian Society for Technical Education | 04-06-1997 |
Acted as Resource Person
1
| Event Type | Event Level | Event Title | Organized by | From | To | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clubs and Societies | Institution | My vote My future | y Drawing and painting club, | 27-03-2024 | 27-03-2024 | Offline |
MoUs Signed
3
| Organization Name-MoU Signed by | Level | Scope | Date of MoU |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTACHT | National | to promote institutional and academic cooperation. This collaboration aims to enhance knowledge sharing, research activities, heritage conservation awareness and student engagement in real-time projects related to art, culture, and heritage. | 28-04-2026 |
| Ar.K.Chithra with PCPC, Vallam | National | To organize seminar/wokshop /Exhibitions , To guide the students , To provide practical training to the students | 18-04-2022 |
| PMIST WITH INTACT, THANJAVUR | National | Heritage building documentation, Building visit, Knowledge about culture and community | 18-04-2021 |
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