Akshaya MR
Assistant Professor - Senior Scale
Orcid ID: 0000-0002-5096-3687
Department of Design
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- ID/PD Academic Coordinator (2024 – Present)
- Alumni Coordinator (2026 – Present)
- Coordination of NAAC, AICTE, IoE, and other regulatory requirements including AIRA (2022 – 2024
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| (PhD) Pursuing | Children & Public Space | Utrecht University, Netherlands | Currently Pursuing (2024 – Present) |
| M.Des. | Public Space Design | SRM University | 2022 |
| B.Des. | Interior Design | SRM University | 2015 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal school of Architecture & Planning | Assistant Professor- Senior Scale | Interior Design | August, 2022- Current |
| Manipal school of Architecture & Planning | Assistant professor | Inteiror Design | July 2015 - July 2020 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Public Space Design, Child-Friendly and Urban Environments ,Interior Design and Spatial Experience , Environmental Psychology Heritage, Culture, and Place-Making
Area of Expertise
Interior Design, Public Space : Child-Friendly and Urban Environments ,Spatial Narratives and User Experience
Area of Research
Children's Experiences and Perceptions of Public Spaces, Environmental Behaviour Studies, Cultural and Social Dimensions of Place-Making