Ar. Kusum Choudhary is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture and Design, Galgotias University, where she has been a faculty member since 2018. With over seven years of combined experience in architecture, interior design, and academia, she brings a well-rounded and practical approach to both teaching and professional practice.

She is recognized for her strong work ethic, commitment to academic excellence, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. In addition to her teaching role, she actively contributes to institutional growth as a Research Coordinator, member of the Board of Examination, and Active Learning Mentor within the School of Design.

As an Active Learning Mentor, she emphasizes experiential learning, collaborative projects, and reflective practices, which significantly enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and overall learning outcomes. 

Experience 

• 7 Years of Experience 

Qualification 

• Diploma in Architecture Assistantship (GPW, Faridabad)
• B.Arch, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
• M.Arch, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
• Ph.D, NIT Patna

Publications (Research Papers, Books, Book chapters etc,) 

• International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology ISSN:2278-0181, www.ijert.org (Published by: ESRSA Publications) Topic: A Sustainable Model of Urbanization for Indian Cities, a Case Study of New Delhi. (In IJERT, Volume 10, Issue3, March -2021)
• Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology Volume 14 Number 2, April - June 2021 (Special Issue) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.14221.55

Topic: -Emergence of Earthquake Resistant Buildings: Review of Earthquake Resistant Tall Buildings of India. (JFMP VOL 14 NO 2 2021 (Special issue)

• Kusum Choudhary and Ravish Kumar, “A Review of Runoff Strategies in Developed and Developing Countries: Using Polymer Materials for Stormwater Management,” Journal of Polymer and Composites ISSN (e): 2321–2810.
• Kusum Choudhary and Ravish Kumar, "Predictions of Groundwater Variations Using Regression Analysis in Delhi," SSRG-International Journal of Civil Engineering (SSRGIJCE), ID: CE24OCT016, ISSN: 2348-8352.
• Kusum Choudhary and Ravish Kumar, “An Analysis of Stormwater Management with the Internet of Things (IoT),” Nature Environment and

Pollution Technology, Vol. 24, No. 3 

FDPs/QIPs, etc 

• Conducted a 5-day short-term course, organized by the Department of Architecture and Planning, scheduled for the Short-Term Course on “Tribal Architecture” from 25th August to 29th August 2023
• National Symposium on Challenges and Planning and Designing on Hills, Sep 30-Oct 01,2016, Organized by Department of Architecture, NIT, Hamirpur
• International conference on futuristic trends in Architecture Organized by the School of Architecture and Planning from 14th -16th September 2017 at Sharda University Greater Noida
• Webinar on Post Corona Urban and Regional Reconstruction and Planning Organized by the Department of Architecture on 17 May 2020, Gautam Buddha University
• IAS In pod LMS Teacher-Training on 11 July 2020
• International Conference on Re-discovering Cities 7th to 9th July 2020, Organized by MM School of Architecture, Ambala
• A two-day seminar on National Education Policy 2020: A Gateway to Academic Excellence conducted by Galgotias University on 17th -18th Feb 2021
• Quality Improve Program (QIP) Short Term Course At “Urban & Dynamic Planning, at IIT Roorkee, Roorkee. (26 June to 30 June 2017)
• Quality Improve Program (QIP) Short Term Course At “Understanding of Places- Civic Design Space at IIT Roorkee, Roorkee. (1st July to 5th July 2019)
• Online Elementary FDP on "Energy and Water Efficiency in Built Environment" from 28th June 2021 to 02nd July 2021 organized by the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
• 12 days online Programme on Research Methodology and, Authoring Reviewing Manuscripts jointly organized by NIT Patna and MNIT, Jaipur from 25th July-5th August 2022
• 5 days of faculty development program on “Research in Architecture and Planning” from 27th June 2022-1st July 2022, Organized by Amity School of Architecture & Planning, Amity University Chhattisgarh
• 5 Day Short Term course on Research Methods in Architecture Organized by the Department of Architecture and Planning, NIT Patna from April 11-15, 2022
• Online training program for teachers on smart cities: opportunities and challenges August 08, 2021, to August 13, 2022, organised by the Department of Architecture, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
• Faculty Development Program (online) on NEP- 2020 Orientation and Sensitization under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, University of Hyderabad (MMTTC-UoH) from 18th March to 26th March 2024
• FDP on Curricular Framework & Credit System for Four-Year UG Programme [ NEP-2020 by UGC] organized by Department of Academic Affairs, A2Z Edu Learning Hub LLP on 3rd April 2024

Certifications 

• Urban Disaster Risk Mitigation and Climate Resilient Development (July -October) 4-week course 
• Teaching and learning in engineering (TALE) (Feb -March) 4-week course
• Introduction to Research (24 Feb-17 April) 2020 8-week course
• Accreditation and Outcome-based Learning (26 July-27 Sep) 2021 8-week course
• International Studies in Vernacular Architecture (21 Aug 2023-15 Sep 2023) 4-week course
• Interior Design (Feb- Apr 2025) 8-week course

Association with professional bodies 

• Council of Architecture – CA/2016/74148
• Indian Institute of Architects Reg. No. A21164
• IAENG International Association of Engineers No. 262206.
• Life Membership of Inspira Research Association Journal (IRA), Jaipur, India–LM-IRA-926.

Area of interest

• Interior Design and Spatial Planning
• Interior Material and Finishes
• Vernacular Architecture
• Sustainable