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Sustainability & Natural Building Consultant | Sustainable Construction | Circular Economy | Eco-Materials | Environmental Engineering | Resource Efficiency

About

I am a sustainability and natural-building professional with 10+ years of multidisciplinary experience across sustainable construction, environmental engineering, applied research, higher education, quality assurance, and community-based environmental initiatives. My work focuses on converting sustainability objectives into practical, site-responsive solutions using natural and low-impact materials, resource-efficient design principles, and circular-economy thinking. As an independent consultant, I have supported projects from initial client consultation and site assessment through material selection, technical execution, quality monitoring, and project delivery. My core areas of expertise include: • Sustainable and natural building design • Earthen plasters, flooring, finishes, and construction techniques • Sustainable material assessment and specification • Circular economy and resource efficiency • Construction waste reduction • Life Cycle Assessment, PEP, and EPD concepts • Environmental research and data analysis • Stakeholder, artisan, client, and supplier coordination • Sustainable project planning and execution • Environmental education and mentoring My professional journey includes environmental research at IIT Delhi, teaching Environmental Science and Engineering, supporting renewable-energy and community initiatives in the Himalayan region, and delivering natural-building projects using environmentally responsible materials and methods. I am particularly interested in opportunities involving sustainability consulting, sustainable construction, natural materials, circular economy, green building, environmental research, resource efficiency, and regenerative design. Open to relevant consulting, specialist, project-management, research, and sustainability advisory opportunities.

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Sustainability and Green Building Consultant at Soilmates, Sep 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos, India, · Deliver end-to-end sustainable design and natural-building projects, covering client consultation, site assessment, material selection, project planning, execution, and quality monitoring. · Design practical, low-impact building solutions using natural, renewable, and locally appropriate materials. · Apply earthen construction techniques across plasters, flooring, finishes, ovens, and customized site applications. · Evaluate materials based on durability, environmental impact, resource efficiency, availability, and project suitability. · Integrate circular-design principles to improve material utilization and reduce construction waste. · Coordinate with clients, artisans, suppliers, and project partners to address site challenges and support timely delivery. · Conduct ongoing research into emerging natural-building methods, sustainable materials, and regenerative-design practices. · Advise clients on balancing environmental performance, functionality, aesthetics, cost, and long-term value.

Assistant Professor at Galgotias University, Apr 2014 - Aug 2018 · 4 yrs 5 mos, • Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate instruction in Environmental Science & Engineering, shaping the technical foundation of 100s of students over a 4-year tenure. • Mentored students on academic planning, research projects, and career pathways, strengthening outcomes through structured SOPs. • Elevated academic performance by analyzing student outcomes and implementing targeted improvement strategies. • Represented the university at national and international academic events, education fairs, and institutional visits, strengthening its global profile. Streamlined documentation and compliance for domestic and international students, including visa guidance, improving administrative turnaround.

Project Associate at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 · 4 mos, New Delhi, • Achieved measurable reductions in CO, CO₂, and particulate matter (PM) through design optimization of traditional cookstoves. Improved thermal efficiency of cookstove designs for rural applications, enhancing both environmental and health outcomes.

Health and Safety Officer at Pragya, Jul 2013 - Nov 2013 · 5 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, • Drove sustainable and renewable energy initiatives across ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions. Supported community-based environmental programs, strengthening on-the-ground implementation and local engagement.

Scientific Officer at Panacea Biotec Ltd, Jul 2009 - Nov 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos, Chandigarh, • Validated sterile manufacturing facility operations within the Quality Assurance department, ensuring full regulatory compliance. • Authored comprehensive validation and compliance documentation, strengthening audit readiness. Completed a dissertation on Quality Assurance in Sterile Manufacturing Facilities, translating research into applied process improvements.

Education

Permaculture Design Course, Natural Sciences, Oregon State University

Master’s Degree, Environmental Science, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra