Assistant Professor / Researcher, Architecture Department
Email: jagratisehgal@mes.ac.in

• PhD
  Ongoing: Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rajasthan
• M.Tech.
  2018: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttrakhand
• B.Arch.
  2016: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Climate Responsive Design, Environment and Architecture, Climatology, Urban Climate, Outdoor Thermal Comfort, Urban Heat Island, Passive Strategies, Green Interventions, Traditional Indian Principles in Design, Hospitality Service Design, Urban Climate, Research Methodologies.

• Attended a 5-days FDP on “Nuances of Architecture Pedagogy”, organized by Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil College of Architecture, Akurdi in collaboration with Savitribai Phule Pune University, 14 – 18 October 2024.
• Attended webinar on “Ensuring Academic Integrity in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”, MNIT Jaipur, March 20, 2024.
• Attended a 5-days Short-Term Training Programme on Employability Skills for Students, organized, MNIT Jaipur, March 15-19, 2024.
• Attended an online workshop on “EndNote: Reference Management Tool”, MNIT Jaipur, December 23, 2021.
• Attended an online workshop on “Systematic Review”, Rehoboth Academic Services, October 23, 2021.
• Attended a 5-days online elementary FDP on “Natural Ventilation and Building Design in Tropical Regions”, School of Planning & Architecture Vijayawada, September 13-17, 2021.
• Attended a 5-days online elementary FDP on “Universal Design Approach for Built Environment”, MNIT Jaipur, August 23-27, 2021.
• Attended a 5-days MDP on “Leadership & Ethics in 2021”, Manipal University Jaipur, July 19-23, 2021.
• Attended a Short-Term Training Programme on “Advanced Planning Techniques and Data Analytics” MNIT, Jaipur, March 17-21, 2021.
• Attended an online workshop on “The Possibilities in Bibliometric Analysis for Researchers” MNIT, Jaipur, March 20, 2021.
• Attended a 5-days FDP on “Teaching Climate Responsive Design Approach”, Council of Architecture Training & Research Centre (COA-TRC), 28 September-2 October 2020.
• Attended an Online FDP on “TCSion Learning Management System (Module 101)” as a part of Education 4.0 Teacher’s Training”, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Rajbaug, Pune, June 12, 2020.
• Attended a Training Programme on “Intellectual Property Rights & Patent Facilitation”, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Rajbaug, Pune, May 18-20, 2020.
• Attended a 5-days FDP on “vāstuśāstra: theory, concept and application”, Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre (COA – TRC), March 2-6, 2020.
• Attended a 3-days FDP on “Methods in Qualitative Research”, Dr D. Y. Patil School of Architecture, Akurdi, Pune, June 26-29, 2019.
• Attended a workshop on “Art of Theses Writing”, Rehoboth Academic Services, June 1, 2019.
• Attended a 5-days FDP on “Future of Past: Adaptation of Virtues in Traditional Architecture”, Council of Architecture Training and Research Centre (COA – TRC), February 4-8, 2019.
• Attended a 5-day FDP on “Research in Academics,” Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Architecture, Akurdi, Pune, June 25-29, 2018.
• Attended a workshop on “Advances in Repair & Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures” Central Building Research Institute Roorkee, September 22-23, 2016.

• Sehgal J. and Kumar G., “Thermal Comfort in Open Public Spaces – A Critical Review in Indian Context,” Building and Environment, Volume 267, Part C, 112239.
• Sehgal J., Vratika and Kumar G., “Parameters and Principles governing Thermal Comfort in Open Public Spaces”, 3rd International Conference ‘Opportunities and Challenges for Resilient Future’, 22-24 April 2024, Publication – In Progress.
• Sehgal J. and Kumar G., “Role of Building Envelope in Formation and Mitigation of Urban Heat Island”, International Conference ‘Sustainable Architecture(s) – Humane Cities’, 23-25 March, 2022, AMPS Proceedings Series ISSN 2398-9467.
• Sehgal J., Kumar A. and Srivastava I., “Spiritual Revitalization of Indian Cities Through Heritage Conservation”, 6th International Conference on Energy and City of Future (EVF’19), 18-20 December, 2019, E3S Web of Conference Volume 170, 2020.
• Kumar A., Sehgal J. and Mukherjee M., “Impact Zonation and Mitigation of UHI through remote sensing and development of blue green infrastructure network”, 5th International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Island, 2-4 December 2019.

Copyright on Survey Format for Thermal Perception and Preference in Open Public Spaces

• GEM Certified Professional (March 31, 2022)
• DAAD Scholarship holder for M.Tech Project at TUM Germany (Sep 2017-March 2018)
• GATE Qualified (AIR-183)
• Citation (Special Mention) for GRIHA Trophy at 56th Annual NASA Convention (Jan 17, 2014)