Faculties
Ar. Sales Eapen
(Principal, M. Plan in Environmental Planning)
Ar. Sales Eapen
Principal
Prof. Indu Sreenivasan
Professor, M. Arch in Urban Design
Prof. Indu Sreenivasan completed her B. Arch (1995-2000) and M. Arch in Urban Design (2013-2015) from Pillai’s College of Architecture, Mumbai University. She has an extensive industry experience and has handled large scale projects including high rise apartments, star hotels and other commercial projects. Prof. Indu has been in involved in academics more than a decade now and is a very experienced teacher. She is known for devising new teaching methodologies to help students perfect their skills and talents. A passionate teacher, she is always encouraging and motivating students to be at their best. She has been associated with DGCOA since 2015.
Prof. Indu Sreenivasan
Prof. Anju John
HOD - Landscape Architecture, M. Arch in Landscape Architecture
Prof. Anju John graduated from Calicut University with Silver Medal in 2005 and completed her Masters in Landscape Architecture from School of Planning, New Delhi in 2010. Along with being an academician for more than 15 years, she is a practicing Landscape Architect true to her belief that professional practice and academics are inseparable and should feed to each other. She has been involved in different scales of projects which covers public open spaces, tourism developments, commercial, entertainment, hospitality and residential projects. She is also a part-time research scholar at NIT, Calicut. Her research pertains to Green Infrastructure Planning. She has many papers and book chapters published to her credit and have presented papers in international conferences including URBIO 2012 held at IIT Mumbai, IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy and Environment held at Hawaii in 2021 and 5th World Congress of Disaster Management Held at IIT Delhi in 2021.
Prof. Anju John
Ar. Raseena A. K.
Associate Professor, M. Arch in Advanced Architecture
Ar. Raseena A.K. completed her B. Arch (2000-2005) from MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram and M. Arch in Advanced Architecture (2009-2011) from SRM University, Chennai. She has been running her successful architectural practice since 2011 and has acquired an extensive industry experience, handling varied typology of projects. Known for her unorthodox methods of teaching, Ar. Raseena has inspired many young minds over the years and effectively communicated the value of architectural design in the mental, emotional and social well-being of a person. An excellent and unconventional academician, she has a proven track record in the field of architecture and design. Ar. Raseena has been associated with DGCOA since 2011.
Ar. Raseena A. K.
Ajay K. Jacob
Associate Professor, M. Arch in Theory and Design
Ajay completed his bachelor’s degree from College of Engineering Trivandrum in 2010 and subsequently joined N.M. Salim and Associates in Calicut. He gained experience in various project typologies before pursuing master’s degree in 2012. Ajay graduated with top honours, earning the ‘Academic Excellence Award’ and ‘Best Thesis Award’ in Theory and Design at CEPT University, Ahmedabad in 2014. Since then, Ajay has associated with NMS on a range of institutional and master planning projects, including the national level invited competition for Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad master plan. Ajay's independent architectural practice, ‘Thinking Dwelling Studio’, focuses on designing architecture that is rooted in history and unfolds over time. His study on Padmanabhapuram Palace reflects his fascination with the nature of 'unfolding' and won him a commendation at the Indian Institute of Architects' National Awards in 2015. Ajay has a keen interest in the architecture of the past and considers research and pedagogy as essential to nourish his practice. He has been associated with DGCOA since 2015. Ajay has contributed to the book 'Learning Architecture' by Prof. Kulbhushan Jain, published in 2019, and regularly reviews designs at prestigious architecture schools.
Ajay K. Jacob
Ar. Bavith Balakrishnan
Associate Professor, M. Des in Industrial Design
An architect driven by an industrial designer’s spirit, founder of Hammer Studio, Bavith completed his graduation in Architecture from TKMCE, Kollam and post-graduation in Industrial Design from SPA, New Delhi. His expertise spreads across unique fields including Retail Design, Product Design and Architecture. His experience working with companies like Videocon, Quetzel and Foley Designs have honed him into a highly capable multidisciplinary expert who adopts the finest of professional practices in his domain. Bavith has been associated with DGCOA since 2015.
Ar. Bavith Balakrishnan
Ar. Revathy Raju R.
Associate Professor, M. Arch in Advanced Architecture
Revathy is an architect and a passionate artist. Her passion for training young minds drove her into academics soon after her graduation from TKM College of engineering in 2012. After two years of teaching and practice, she pursued her masters in Advanced Architecture from DGCOA in 2016. Since then, she has been a full-time academician at DGCOA and known for her unique teaching methods. Apart from Architectural Design Studios, Revathy teaches History, Building Materials and Construction and Environmental Subjects. Being a true nature lover, she is very keen to inculcate the same into young minds. Revathy believes that one should only preach what one practices. She is one of the founding partners of Architecture Studio' Attic Lab ' based in Parappanangadi, Malappuram, which has won several national and international awards for their unique designs.
Ar. Revathy Raju R.
Er. Nila P. Sasidharan
Associate Professor, M. Tech in Structural Engineering
Nila is a structural engineer, who graduated from M. A. College of Engineering, Kothamangalam in 2011. Inspired by the great academicians who mentored her, she chose teaching as her profession. She did her post graduation, M. Tech in Computer Aided Structural Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University in 2015. As a part of M. Tech, she got an opportunity to work with KITCO in designing steel structures. She has a keen interest in finite element analysis and has done research and also published a research paper on the same. She has worked with reputed institutes of engineering and architecture in Kerala. Teaching is Nila’s passion and she puts her heart and soul in inspiring young minds. She joined DGCOA in 2018.
Er. Nila P. Sasidharan
Ar. Antony Augustine
Assistant Professor, M. Pan in Urban Planning)
Antony Augustine is an architect and urban planner based in Calicut. He graduated from Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, in 2012 and completed his masters from CEPT University, in 2015. He is the principal architect at Tangram office of Design, a practice that specializes in residential and hospitality projects. Antony has been associated with The World Bank and IL & FS Environment as an urban planner. He has also worked with reputed architecture firms in Mumbai. Antony has been working with DGCOA since 2018 and is a key member of the faculty team that coordinated several workshops, exhibitions and co-curricular activities. His technical know-how and passion towards architecture has helped him formulate creative approaches in pedagogy.
Ar. Antony Augustine
Ar. Shanthi Suresh
Assistant Professor, M. Arch in Environmental Architecture
Shanthi graduated from Manipal University, Manipal soon after which she worked with reputed firms in Dubai, Calicut and Cochin. She holds a gold medal from Anna University for her Master's in Environmental Architecture. For Shanthi, architecture is about primarily focusing on the emotional aspects of the user which she sensitively explores with her residential projects. She has been associated with DGCOA since 2016 and believes that interacting with young, creative heads in the design studio has always been a real source of elation and a platform for collaborative learning. Her research and interest revolves around the concept of biophilic architecture and she tries to instill the same in students for specific design projects.
Ar. Shanthi Suresh
Ar. Shefin Yoosaf
Assistant Professor, M. Plan in Housing
Shefin Yoosaf is an architect and registered town planner, with a bachelor's degree in architecture from the Government Engineering College Thrissur and a master's degree in planning, specializing in housing, from College of Engineering Trivandrum. He is the founder and principal architect at Y architects, a multidisciplinary firm involved in architecture, town planning, landscape and interior design. He has been associated in ‘Rebuild Malabar- Malappuram Post Disaster Assessment of Great Flood of 2018’. Shefin is very keen in exploring innovative ideas in planning and design and to use it for the betterment of people and society. He is currently a faculty member at DGCOA.
Ar. Shefin Yoosaf
Ar. Shalu M. K.
Assistant Professor, M. Arch in Architectural Design
Ar. Shalu M. K. holds a B. Arch degree from the College of Engineering Trivandrum and M. Arch degree in Architectural Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She has been recognized for her academic excellence and design skills, having presented her undergraduate thesis at NIASA India in 2014. She is an accomplished architect and educator with nine years of experience in the field. In addition to teaching, Shalu has worked on numerous architectural projects, demonstrating her extensive experience in the industry. She is very passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with students, helping them develop the skills necessary to succeed in the field of architecture.
As a visiting faculty member at the Department of Architecture and Planning at NIT Calicut, Shalu has contributed to the education of aspiring architects. She is also a co-author and presenter of a paper titled "Cultural Identity in Vernacular Architectural Traditions: Study of Ethnic Hamlets in the Himalayas" in Thanima 3, an international conference on Design Pedagogy and Contextual Aesthetics at NIT Calicut. The paper highlights the live documentation conducted as a part of design studio 2019. Currently serving as a faculty member at DGCOA, Shalu conducts Architectural Design Studios.
Ar. Shalu M. K.
Ar. Ameena Junaize
Assistant Professor, M. Arch in Environmental Architecture
Ameena Junaize is an architect graduated from MES School of Architecture, Kerala and has a master’s degree in environmental architecture from BNCA, Pune University. She is a founding partner at O3 spaces, an environment consultant firm based in Pune. Her core architecture values lie in sustainability and vernacular architecture. Her master’s research paper on thermal performance was presented at PLEA (Passive Low Energy Architecture) conference held at Edinburgh, Scotland. She has been associated with DGCOA since 2021. Outside of the design studio she is an active member of the architecture community. She regularly participates and organises the events of the fraternity and serve as a mentor to aspiring architects. She is also passionate about the medium of watercolour with botanical art and is in the process of developing products related to the same.
Ar. Ameena Junaize
Ar. Anjali Suresh
Assistant Professor, M. Plan in Housing
Anjali Suresh is an Architect based in Calicut. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Calicut University in 2019 and went on to work as an architect with a reputed firm in Calicut. After pursuing Master of Planning in Housing from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, she discovered her true passion for teaching and research. Anjali is an active researcher, whose area of interest lies in analyzing the impacts of building codes and byelaws especially in growing cities. She has presented a research paper at the 7th International Conference on Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development held in Florence, Italy. Currently a faculty member at DGCOA, Anjali is highly dedicated to her field of choice with a passion for design and education.
Ar. Anjali Suresh
Ar. Akshaya Shaji
Assistant Professor, M. Plan in Urban and Regional Planning
Akshaya Shaji is an architect planner with specialization in Urban and Regional Planning. She completed her under graduate degree in 2018 from MES School of Architecture, Kuttipuram and post-graduate degree in planning from School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada in 2021. She was the gold medalist in urban and regional planning and also won the best thesis award. Her thesis was presented in Prof. V.N. Prasad National Best Thesis Award - 2021 at New Delhi. Akshaya has got both industry and academic experience. She has worked with Ar. Vinod Cyriac of Space Art, Calicut for one year and in a Dubai based firm One Centimeter, from where she got exposure in interior design as well. Her interests are mainly in campus planning, residential design and tourism planning. She has been working with our institution from August 2022.
Ar. Akshaya Shaji
Abdul Haque P. M.
Artist, Master of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Abdul Haque completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA – Sculpture) form University of Calicut in 2007 and Master of Fine Arts (MFA – Sculpture) from University of Hyderabad in 2009. Abdul is fascinated by objects and appreciates design where form follows function. He likes to deconstruct objects and transform their history and function into something absurd and anomalous through his assemblages. Abdul uses humour and symbolic puns to validate the existence of these absurd objects and to pose serious questions. His art is a combination of his fascination with objects, empathy for humour, comprehension of metaphors, and isolation of the absurd. Although his work may seem to demand a unique interpretation, it tends to become both playful and anomalous at once. He currently teaches at DGCOA, where he shares his passion for art and design with his students. Abdul's teaching style is reflective of his own artistic practice and he encourages students to think outside the box and experiment with different techniques and materials.
Abdul Haque P. M.
Ar. Mervin Mathew
Assistant Professor, M. Arch in Advanced Architecture
Mervin is a licensed architect with over ten years of experience in the industry. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Government Engineering College, Thrissur in 2011 and Master of Architecture degree from Calicut University in 2016. Mervin has a passion for minimalistic, sustainable design and integrating green building practices into his projects. He believes that architecture can have a positive impact on the environment and the communities it serves. Along with architecture Mervin has keen interest in music and art. He is a member of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) and has been part of several events and competitions in National Level. In his free time, Mervin enjoys travel and exploring nature. He also volunteers with local non-profit organizations to promote sustainable building practices and support community development projects. Since last 10 years Mervin has been a visiting faculty in DGCOA and also doing a handful of freelance projects.
Ar. Mervin Mathew
Ar. Muhammed Yaseen
Assistant Professor
Muhammed Yaseen graduated from BLDEA College of Engineering, Bijapur in the year 2015. After undergoing a professional training of one year at Mumbai, he worked with a reputed firm at Trivandrum for about two years. He joined DG College of Architecture in the year 2018 and has been an asset to the institution ever since. Yaseen has always shown an active participation in coordinating workshops and seminars at DGCOA. He is a very sincere individual with great interpersonal and coordination skills. He also runs his own successful architecture practice in Malappuram.
Ar. Muhammed Yaseen
Ar. Shinoop P. M.
Associate Professor, M. Arch in Advanced Architecture
Ar. Shinoop is a passionate architect and musician who graduated from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam in 2012. His keen interest in the use of steel has prompted him to pursue his masters in Advanced Architecture from DGCOA in 2016. After his master’s, along with Ar. Revathy, he founded their versatile design studio Attic Lab in Parappanangadi, Malappuram in 2017. Attic Lab is an experimental steel structure which has won several national and international awards for its unique concept and design.
Shinoop is renowned for his multifaceted personality. With his leadership qualities and immense knowledge in various fields, he has always inspired our students. He is also known for composing music for albums and short films. Through his educational YouTube channel Attic lab, he tries to explain architectural concepts and innovative materials to young minds. Shinoop has been associated with DGCOA since 2012.