Aseem P. Deuskar

+91 9819651145

deuskaraseeeem@gmail.com

Thane, Maharashtra

I aspire to develop a research practice with a focus on the history of land, cities, and habitats. I have experience working in academic institutions, independent research practices, and the development sector. I am keen on using my experience to take part in citizen advocacy and, collectivised critique of Planning policy.

Education

Msc. Region, Urban and Environmental Planning

2020-2022

Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy

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Bachelor of Architecture

2011-2017

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

Publications

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Skills

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Qualitative and quantitative research

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GIS (cartography and analysis), documentation

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Advocacy, Infrastructure audit, and

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Work Experience

Consultant | 2023 - Present

Serein | Bangalore

Project: Infrastructure audit to assess the inclusivity of built environment across the country

Consultant | 2023

YUVA | Mumbai

Project: Writing three reports on Vasai-Virar, a city near Mumbai

  1. History of urban planning in Vasai-Virar Sub-Region as a suburb of Mumbai
  2. Evaluation of municipal services, Development Plan implementation, and demographic analysis for two sub-divisions of the city
  3. Policy recommendations for the Development Plan of the city to be released in 2024

Research Fellow and Teaching Assistant | 2018-2019

Kamala Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture, Mumbai

Project: Developing a research proposal and assisting architectural drawing, urban theory, and theory of design classes

  1. Research work on the role of translation in a multi-lingual people dealing with a single language state
  2. Assisted curriculum development

Researcher | 2017-2018

Sabu Francis Architects | Mumbai

Project: Literature survey for contemporary paradigms in Building Information Management software