Prof. Bejene S Kothari
Associate Professor, Department of Architecture,
College of Engineering Trivandrum (C.E.T.).

Academician with 19 years of teaching experience in Architecture, Urban Design and Urban Planning for undergraduate and graduate programs. Holds B Arch from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (1995), M Arch in Urban Design from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (2004), and pursuing Ph.D. from School of Planning and Architecture, JNAFAU, Hyderabad. Other work experiences include 3 yrs in the industry as Junior and Consultant Architect in leading Architecture firms in Trivandrum (1995-1998), 2 yrs as Lecturer in TKM College of Engineering Kollam (1998-1999). Also worked for 6 years in School of Architecture, GEC, Thrissur (2005-2006 & 2012-2017) including 2 yrs as Head of the Department (2014-2016).

Building committee member in Central University of Kerala.
Building committee member in Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Ltd.
Building committee member in Museum Buildings, Kerala.

Research Interest/Area of Interest
 Urban Growth and Socio-Spatial Dynamics
 Sustainable Urbanism and Development Planning
 GIS and Spatial Modeling
 Classroom and Pedagogical Techniques in Design Teaching

Select Research Publications

  1. K. C. Devika, B. T. Ranjini, Kothari, Bejene S., “Emerging paradigms for development planning: A case of Thrissur, the Cultural Capital of Kerala,” Elsevier Procedia of International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Science and Technology 2015, Vol. 24 1681-1690 July 2016
  2. Kothari, Bejene S., “Mentoring Emerging Professionals, Changing Trends in Architecture Education,” Journal of Indian Institute Architects, Kerala Chapter, Vol. 2, pp. 21-25, September 2014
  3. Kishore, Vijay., Kothari, Bejene S., “SEZ Policy Implementation and Regional Development Scenario: The Case of Andhra Pradesh,” Spatio-Economic Development Record (SDR), Vol. 21 (2), December 2013
  4. Kishore, Vijay., Kothari, Bejene S., “Economic Globalisation and Emerging City-Regions: New Urban Growth Theories and Models,” SPACE: Journal of School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, Vol. 5, August 2013
  5. Kothari, Bejene S., “Economic Globalisation and Mega Urban Growth: New Theories and Models,” Journal of Indian Institute Architects, Kerala Chapter, Vol. 1, pp. 10-15, September 2012
  6. Kishore, Vijay., Kothari, Bejene S., “Special Economic Zones and their Implications on Planned Urban Development and Management: An Indian Scenario,” Conference Proceedings of Emerging Urban Transformations: Multilayered Cities and Urban Systems, IGU Urban Geography Commission, pp. 115 -120, September 2009

Relevant Academic activities

Member, Curriculum Formulation Committee for B Arch, M Arch and M Planning Degree Course, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, 2015-2017
Executive Member, College Council (Academic), School of Architecture, Government Engineering College, Thrissur 2014-2016
Executive Member ISO 9001:2008 Academic and Curriculum Development Monitoring and Management Committee, School of Architecture, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, 2014-2016

Principal Coordinator for starting AICTE approved M Planning (Urban Planning) Degree Course, School of Architecture, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, 2013-2014
Resource Person for Curriculum Formulation and Revision of B Arch, M Arch (Advanced Architecture) and M Planning (Urban Planning) Degree Courses of University of Calicut, 2012-2016
Resource Person for Curriculum Formulation and Revision M Arch (Urban Design) and M Planning (Housing) Degree Courses of University of Kerala, 2012-2016
Academic Coordinator, School of Architecture, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, 2012 -2014

Other Professional activities
Kini, Manoj, Kothari, Bejene S., C. Nirmal, “Urban Design Thesis Seminar” , Two day national Thesis Seminar organised by Institute of Urban Designers India, New Delhi (IUDI) and hosted by College of Engineering, Trivandrum, November 2017
B. T. Ranjini, Kothari, Bejene S., International Conference on “Changing Cities: Challenges to Urban Planning and Design,” Fourth ICETEST 2015, School of Architecture, GEC Thrissur, December 2015
C. P. Sunil, M. R. Pramod, C. A. Biju, K. M. Sujith, B. T Ranjini, Kothari, Bejene S., International Urban Design Workshop on “Thrissur Next,” School of Architecture GECT, Indian Institute of Architects (Thrissur Chapter), Thrissur Corporation, Thrissur Development Authority, Town Planning Department, Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI), INTACH, November 2014
C. P. Sunil, M. R. Pramod, C. A. Biju, K. M. Sujith, B. T Ranjini, Kothari, Bejene S., Public Exhibition at Thekkinkad Maidan on “Reflections of Thrissur,”, School of Architecture GECT, Indian Institute of Architects (Thrissur Chapter), Thrissur Development Authority, INTACH, October 2014
C. P. Sunil, M. R. Pramod, C. A. Biju, K. M. Sujith, B. T Ranjini, Kothari, Bejene S., “Citizen Survey, Public Interaction and Community Mapping in the Traditional CBD of Thrissur,” School of Architecture GECT, Indian Institute of Architects (Thrissur Chapter), Thrissur Development Authority, INTACH, August 2014
B. T Ranjini, Kothari, Bejene S., National Architecture Symposium on “Design 360,” School of Architecture, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, November 2014
Kishore, Vijay., Kothari, Bejene S., Short Term Training Programme on “Recent Advances in Urban planning and Design of Contemporary Urban Environment,” AICTE, School of Planning and Architecture, JNAFAU, Hyderabad, September 2009
B. T Ranjini, Kothari, Bejene S., Short Term Training Programme on “New Dimensions of Sustainability in Built Environment: Towards Energy Conscious and Future Proof Architecture,” School of Architecture, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, March 2006.