Dr. Madhura Yadav
Dean, Student Welfare, Manipal University Jaipur
Architect Planner | Sustainability Expert | UNESCO Certified Mentor
Dr. Madhura Yadav is a visionary academic leader with over 30 years of distinguished experience in architecture, Design, Fine arts, urban planning, and sustainability. As Dean of the Faculty of Design at Manipal University Jaipur, she has pioneered the establishment of all Design and Planning programs, nurturing a generation of socially conscious and sustainability-driven professionals.
An expert in sustainability, Dr. Yadav, is widely recognized for her advocacy of eco-conscious materials, particularly bamboo—for construction and thermal comfort. She contributes as an expert to UPSC, AICTE, CoA, DST Rajasthan, and NITI Aayog, and played a pivotal role in drafting the Indian Standards for Bamboo. Her leadership extends to large-scale projects including City Development Plans, heritage conservation of forts, and slum rehabilitation in Maharashtra.
Dr. Yadav has received international acclaim for her research, including multiple awards and publications. A UNESCO-certified mentor in Community-Based Participatory Research, she also represents India in global policy reports such as the GUNI World Report on Higher Education.
With qualifications spanning architecture, planning, value education, and leadership training from ASHRAE, USA, she embodies interdisciplinary excellence. Her work not only bridges academia, policy, and community but also sets a benchmark for ethical, inclusive, and future-ready Architecture & Design education.
Dr. Madhura Yadav continues to inspire the next generation of professionals to create resilient, sustainable environments through knowledge, compassion, and action.
Professional Excellence
Three decades of impactful contributions to architecture, education, and sustainable development
Key Contributions
Sustainability Expertise
Prof. (Dr.) Madhura Yadav is a recognised sustainability expert whose work brings together architecture, planning, green building, climate-conscious design, and value-based education. With decades of academic and professional experience, she has consistently advanced built environment practices that are environmentally responsible, context-sensitive, and future-ready.
Bamboo Advocacy
A strong voice in sustainable material innovation, Prof. Yadav has actively championed bamboo as a strategic material for ecological and resilient construction. Through her association with the India Bamboo Forum, BIS Bamboo Handbook, and national policy-level conversations, she has helped position bamboo as an important part of India's sustainable development future.
Urban Planning Leadership
Prof. Yadav's leadership in urban planning reflects a rare combination of academic depth, field insight, and long-term vision. Her work spans urban growth, ecological sustainability, community participation, housing, and city development, demonstrating a strong commitment to shaping cities that are inclusive, resilient, and rooted in human needs.
Research Publications
With an extensive body of published work across sustainability, architecture, planning, heritage, and material innovation, Prof. Yadav's research reflects both depth and relevance. Her publications engage with contemporary challenges in the built environment while contributing thoughtful, interdisciplinary perspectives to academic and professional discourse.
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Education Qualifications
Ph.D., M.Plann., B.Arch. and more certifications
Teaching Experience
30 years U.G., 20 years P.G. & Research
Awards & Recognition
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Research & Patents
Publications, patents, and research projects
Professional Experience
Major projects and consultancy work
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