Mr. Babar Javed

His work bridges academic inquiry and practical application, concentrating on climate-responsive design, urban studies, sustainable mobility, and social inclusion tailored to emerging Tier-II cities. He has co-led extensive field studies across the Kundapura-Udupi-Manipal-Mangaluru corridors, applying spatial analytics and UN-Habitat’s People-Centered Smart Cities framework to study inclusive urban settlements.

His research centers on climate resilience, sustainable mobility, GIS, and AI/ML applications. As Co-Investigator on a project funded by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Government of Karnataka, he investigated employer-led commute incentives to reduce emissions and foster healthier urban environments.

In the classroom, he integrates data analytics and emerging AI tools into architectural and urban studies curricula. Certified in advanced digital pedagogy by Google and Arizona State University, he emphasizes diagnostic assessment, human-AI collaboration in studio culture, and hands-on spatial problem-solving to mentor future-ready professionals. Beyond teaching, he serves as the Coordinator for Examinations at MSAP.