Dr. Deepa Rani Rangaswamy
Associate Professor
Qualification: B.Arch, M.Tech, PhD, AIIA, MISTE
Specialization : Building Technology and Construction Management
Mobile: 9496640532
Email : deeparani.r@cet.ac.in

An academician and researcher in Building Science and Performance, with a strong commitment to promoting social and environmental sustainability, particularly in the role of buildings in achieving these goals. My career began as an Assistant Professor at MES School of Architecture, Kuttippuram, in 2002. I later joined the Department of Architecture and Planning at College of Engineering, Trivandrum in 2004, where I currently serve as an Associate Professor. In addition, I held the position of Head of the Department at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Govt. Engineering College, Kottayam, during a three-year tenure, while contributing to various academic roles over the course of my career. Throughout my career, I could play a pivotal role in shaping architectural education and research, serving on various committees including the Board of Studies of Kerala Technical University (APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University), as well as contributing to curriculum development and syllabus formulation for architecture programs across Kerala. As the Coordinator for the M.Arch (Environmental Design) program at KTU, I have been actively involved in integrating environmental sustainability into architectural education.

EDUCATION:

• B Arch (2000), College of Engineering Trivandrum affiliated to University of Kerala, Trivandrum
• M.Tech in Building Technology and Construction Management (2008), Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras Chennai (CGPA 8.96) (Final Project : Influence of window glazing on indoor Thermal comfort parameters)
• Ph.D. in Building Technology at Building Technology and Construction Management Division, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, Chennai. (Research Title: Thermal Performance Evaluation of Multi-storeyed Apartment Buildings in Hot Humid Climate)

MEMBER OF COMMITTEES:

• Panel Member and Resource person Nava Kerala Karma Padhathi, Haritha Kerala Mission (Green Kerala Activities), Government of Kerala
• Member, Board of Studies, Kerala Technical University, Government of Kerala.
• Panel member for Curriculum and Syllabus revision for Kerala University (2008 Revision)
• Panel Member for Curriculum and syllabus formulation for APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala.
• Coordinator cum Expert Panel Member for Curriculum and syllabus formulation of PG Course M Arch (Environmental Design) under KTU.
• Convenor, CLEAN CET MISSION, College of Engineering Trivandrum.

RESEARCH AREAS:

• Thermal comfort and building performance evaluation.
• Building performance simulation and diagnostics.
• Urban climate and local climate zones.
• AI applications in predicting thermal comfort.
• Urban energy computing and mitigation strategies.

JOURNAL PAPERS:

1. Deepa Rani Rangaswamy and Ramamurthy K (2021), "Evaluation of Eight Thermal Comfort Indices Based on Perception Survey for a Hot-Humid Climate through a Naturally Ventilated Apartment", ASCE J. Archit. Eng., 2021, 27(4): 04021041
2. Deepa Rani Rangaswamy and K Ramamurthy (2024), "Thermal Comfort-Based Differential Pricing for High-Rise Apartments in Hot and Humid Climates: A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach", ASCE J. Archit. Eng.,2024. 30(4)

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:

1. Deepa Rani R and Ramachandraiah A (2008 ), "Effect of Window Glazing on Human Thermal Comfort Parameters", Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, SET 2008, Seoul, Korea.
2. Deepa Rani R and Ramachandraiah A (2008) , "Development of a Simulation tool to assess the Performance of Window Glazing on Occupant Thermal Comfort", Proceedings of GREEN 09 Conference, Trivandrum, India.
3. Deepa Rani R and Ramachandraiah A (2013), "Optimization of window glazing properties for Indoor Thermal Comfort in Chennai climate", Conference proceedings: International Conference on Advances in Building Sciences, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.
4. Deepa Rani R (2017), "Thermal Performance of individual apartments in naturally ventilated multi-storeyed residential buildings in Hot-humid environment", Proceedings of 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, SET 2017, Bologna, Italy.
5. Vidya MP and Deepa Rani R (2017), "Integration of Local Climate Zone into City Planning", International Conference on Materials Mechanics and Management IMMM-2017, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
6. Vidya MP and Deepa Rani R (2017), "Local climate zone-influencing factors to be considered for city planning", National Conference on Technological Trends NCTT-2017, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
7. Raiza Safiulla and Deepa Rani R (2017), "Mitigating Urban Heat Islands - Case of Marine Drive, Kochi", National Conference on Technological Trends NCTT-2017, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
8. Ajith Chandran , Deepa Rani R and Kalaiselvi R (2023) , "Study on School Classroom Acoustics in Urban Context Considering Natural and Speech Intelligibility". Conference proceedings: 50th National Symposium on Acoustics (NSA), 2023, Sambalpur, Odisha, India. (Best Poster Awarded Paper)
9. Bapsy Ben , Deepa Rani R and Kalaiselvi R (2023) , "Noise Mapping of sports turfs in residential areas of Kerala". Conference proceedings: 50th National Symposium on Acoustics (NSA), 2023, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.
10. Revathy S K, Deepa Rani R and Kalaiselvi R (2023) , "Understanding noise exposure on high-rise residential buildings through Noise mapping- a case of Kerala". Conference Proceedings: 50th National Symposium on Acoustics (NSA-2023). Sambalpur, Odisha, India.
11. Deepa Rani R (2023), "Advancing Thermal Comfort Research: Evaluating Indices for Naturally Ventilated Residential Buildings in Diverse Climatic Zones.", Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, SET 2020, 15 - 17 August 2023, University of Nottingham and WSSET, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
12. Fahmida Sherin PM and Deepa Rani R (2023), "Assessment of Indoor Thermal Comfort with respect to Building Materials in Low Income Housing Typology - A Case of Trivandrum, Kerala", Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, SET 2020, 15 - 17 August 2023, University of Nottingham and WSSET, Nottingham United Kingdom.
13. Fahmida Sherin PM and Deepa Rani R (2023), "Analysing indoor thermal comfort in LIG housing with respect to building materials and openings, a case of Trivandrum", Comfort At The Extremes 2023 conference proceedings, CEPT Ahmedabad, India.13-15 December 2023.
14. Jithu Isac and Deepa Rani R (2024), "Effectiveness of Windcatchers as a Passive Strategy for Educational Building in Warm and Humid Climate", International Conference & Knowledge Series on Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Human Settlements, Poornima University, Jaipur, 02-04 May, 2024.
15. Rony Rojen Joseph and Deepa Rani R (2024), "Developing Architectural Interventions To Reduce Heat Stress of Football Stadiums In Warm And Humid Climate - Case Of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi", Resilient built form and infrastructure at ADoBE'24 International Conference hosted by School of Architecture and Planning WOXSEN University, Telengana, 06-07 June 2024.
16. Deepa Rani Rangaswamy (2024) , AI based Adaptive Thermal Comfort Approach for Energy Conservation in Naturally ventilated Apartment Buildings in Tropical Hot Humid Climate, Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, SET2024,

OTHER PAPER PRESENTATIONS/ INVITED TALKS:

• A snap shot on Building Energy Simulation , Inaugural Session, National Design Jury September 23, 2011, held at School of Architecture, Satyabhama University, Chennai.
• Low Energy Materials and Passive Design , Science Club 146th Meet, June 8 2013, IMSc, Taramani, Chennai.
• Thermal Comfort - Implications of Urbanization in Cities , Technical Session, Multiple Dimensions of City Planning- Sustainable Urbanization, at College of Engineering Trivandrum sponsored by DTE Kerala, 10-15 November 2014.
• Urban Infrastructure and Management , Technical Session, STTP on Urban Design: Opportunities and Challenges - India, at College of Engineering Trivandrum sponsored by DTE Kerala, 17-19 November 2014.
• Functional design of Buildings , Building Technology Seminar 2017, 18th March 2017, PWD Kerala.
• Building Performance Evaluations using Simulation Modelling , Integrating Simulation Software for Optimal Building and Urban Built Environment Faculty Development Program (17 th -21st July 2023), Department of Architecture and Planning, NIT Patna and COA TRC Bhopal.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT/CONSULTANCY/CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT/ CAREER ADVANCEMENT GRANTS RECIEVED:

Year	Description	Awarded By	Amount (Rs.)
2016	Integrated Cluster Action Plan preparation for Aryanad -Vellanad Cluster under national Rurban Mission	Rural Department, Govt of Kerala	Rs. 10 Lakhs
2009	Interior refurbishment of President's Suite in Raj Bhavan Kerala	Raj Bhavan, Kerala

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

• Life member Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi - CA/2001/28642
• Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - CM 53821
• Life member of Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) - Reg No.20899
• Life Member of IBPSA India - International Building Performance Simulation Association
• Life Member of WSSET - World wide Society for Sustainable Energy Technologies.