Infrastructure Planning Lab

The Infrastructure Planning Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, is proud to announce that Dr Ravi Kant from Centre for Transportation Systems (CTRANS) has successfully defended his PhD thesis titled “#Development of #Performance #Measurement #Model for #Pedestrian #Facilities in #Urban #Areas”. The research was guided by Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan and Prof. Ramesh Anbanandam, for the improvement of pedestrian facilities in Indian cities. The Infrastructure Planning Lab is grateful to Prof. S G Deshmukh for his invaluable presence in the final PhD viva-voce examination of Dr Ravi Kant as the external examiner and for his appreciation of the work. The thesis was refined by the constructive suggestions from the SRC members, Prof. Santosh Rangnekar, Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Prof. Uttam K Roy, and Prof. Ram Sateesh Pasupuleti, and examined by eminent academicians Prof. S G Deshmukh and Prof. Ashish Verma. The lab sincerely thanks Prof. Hemant Suman and Prof. Tushar Pramod Choudhari for their valuable presence and support during the presentation. The lab heartily congratulates Dr Ravi Kant on his achievements and wishes him the best for his future! #ipl_iitr #iitroorkee #MoHUA #UrbanPlanning #PedestrianInfrastructure #SustainableMobility #SmartCitiesIndia #TransportPlanning #Walkability #InfrastructureDevelopment #PhDDefense #PedestrianFacilities Namia Islam (PhD), Aditya Pitale, Amarnath Sharma, Dhrubani Mishra, Ishani Garg, Saurabh Choudhary, Vaibhav Kushwaha,

🚨 #New_Publication Alert from Infrastructure Planning Lab! 🚨 We are excited to share our latest research titled "Transformative Strategies for Fostering Tourist Satisfaction: Empirical Insights from Creative Tourism Perspective", authored by Namia Islam (PhD) and Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan. Published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research (Taylor & Francis Group), this study explores how creative tourism elements contribute to tourist satisfaction using innovative analytical approaches like Kano’s model, IPA, and fuzzy c-means clustering. The paper sheds light on how creative tourism can be a game-changer in shaping memorable and satisfying travel experiences—especially relevant for urban destinations. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gDAGGPA3 📖 Dive into the study through the attached article and join us in celebrating this important milestone for IPL! 👏 Congratulations to the authors for this impactful contribution! #CreativeTourism #TourismResearch #UrbanPlanning #InfrastructurePlanningLab #IPL_IITR #SustainableTourism #TouristSatisfaction #DestinationManagement #KanoModel #AcademicResearch

We are happy to share, that research scholar Manan Monga from the Infrastructure Planning Lab has been awarded first prize for his poster presentation titled "Cycling to School: Situation Assessment and Planning Strategies Based on Parents' Perception in Roorkee" On the occasion of #Institute_Research_Day at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Guided by Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan, this research explores the integration of active mobility in urban spaces, with a focus on cycling and the current conditions for children’s independent mobility. This recognition underscores the importance of reimagining our cities to foster more safer, sustainable modes of transport. #ActiveMobility #Cycling #UrbanPlanning #IndianCities #IITRoorkee #ResearchExcellence #MoHUA #IRD2025

🚀 IPL at Roorkee Urban Symposium 2025! 🌍 The Infrastructure Planning Lab (IPL) is thrilled to be part of the Roorkee Urban Symposium 2025 (#RUS2025) at the Department of Architecture and Planning, IITR, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, contributing to the conversation on sustainable and resilient cities in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). Our group, led by Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan, along with our PhD and Master's scholars, will be presenting research on key urban challenges, including #solid_waste_management, #urban_infrastructure_planning, #micromobility_solutions, #last_mile_delivery in #quick_commerce, and #tourism_policy_planning. We look forward to engaging with experts, policymakers, and fellow researchers to drive impactful urban transformations. Stay tuned for insights from our presentations! #RUS2025 #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #Infrastructure #Micromobility #QuickCommerce #TourismPolicy #WasteManagement #FutureCities #SmartMobility #Sustainability #CityDevelopment #Research #IITRoorkee #UrbanInnovation #ResilientInfrastructure

🚆 Master’s Research Spotlight! 🚆 Proud to share the latest publication from our lab, led by our former master's student Kritika Sharma, co-authored with Aditya Pitale and Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan. This study analyzes the anticipated impact of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (#NamoBharat) on regional accessibility and equity. A valuable contribution to sustainable transport planning, this research provides key insights for policymakers and urban planners. 🔗 Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/gGcdFY_x #UrbanPlanning #TransportAccessibility #SustainableMobility #MastersResearch #InfrastructurePlanning

🚧 New Research Alert! 🚧 Our latest study, "Regional Impact Assessment of Highways and Policy Interventions: Lessons from Haryana, India," by Chetna Raathee and Shubhajit Sadhukhan, has been published in Case Studies on Transport Policy (Elsevier)! 🎉 This research explores the economic, environmental, and safety implications of highway development in Haryana, India. Using advanced data mining and clustering techniques, it reveals how highway infrastructure influences regional growth, road safety, and environmental sustainability. 🔍 Key Insights: ✅ Strong correlation between highway density and GDP growth 📈 ✅ Identified regional disparities in infrastructure development 🏗️ ✅ Highlighted rising road accident trends in high-traffic zones 🚦 ✅ Addressed environmental challenges (PM2.5, CO2 emissions) 🌿 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdvaNDPE Hope you all enjoy the read! #InfrastructurePlanning #HighwayDevelopment #SustainableTransport #UrbanPlanning #RoadSafety #EconomicGrowth

I am excited to share our latest research publication from Infrastructure Planning Lab titled "Exploring Factors Influencing Commuters’ Satisfaction Towards Regional Transit System: A Case of National Capital Region, India," in Case Studies on Transport Policy (Elsevier) authored by Aditya Pitale, Shubhajit Sadhukhan, and Manoranjan Parida. This study examines the key factors shaping commuter satisfaction toward regional transit systems in the National Capital Region (NCR). Understanding these determinants is essential for enhancing transit systems and improving user experiences. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and planners to improve service quality and promote sustainable regional mobility. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gtjUntdF. Looking forward to discussions and insights! #TransportationResearch #UrbanMobility #TransitSatisfaction #PublicTransport #CaseStudiesOnTransportPolicy #regionaltransit #ipl_iitr

On the occasion of the #National_Tourism_Day, the Infrastructure Planning Lab at the Department of Architecture and Planning, IITR is proud to announce that Dr. Namia Islam has successfully defended her PhD thesis titled “Strategic #Planning for #Creative #Tourism in Indian Context”. The research, guided by Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan, provides a reference for strategic #destination #planning for creative tourism in #Indian #cities. The Infrastructure Planning Lab is grateful to Prof. Fevzi Okumus for his invaluable presence in the final PhD presentation of Dr. Namia as the external examiner, and his appreciation of the work. The thesis was refined by the constructive suggestions from the SRC members, Prof. Mahua Mukherjee, Prof. Uttam K Roy, and Prof. Harshit Sosan Lakra, and examined by eminent academicians from the field of #tourism and #hospitality research, Prof. Fevzi Okumus and Prof. Yogesh K. Garg. The lab heartily congratulates Dr. Namia on her achievements and wishes her the best for her future! #ipl_iitr #iitroorkee #MinistryOfTourism #SustainableTourism #IndiaTourism Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, India

We're pleased to share that the #Infrastructure #Planning #Lab was represented at the 104th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting (#TRBAM2025) in Washington, D.C. by Dr. Manaswinee Kar, Dr. Kar, presented her paper titled "An Enhanced Fuzzy AHP Method for Identification of Potential #Park_and_ride #Facility_Locations in #Delhi, #India", co-authored by Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan and Prof. Manoranjan Parida. This research focuses on developing a #systematic approach to identify #optimal #locations for park-and-ride facilities, which can help reduce #congestion and promote #sustainable #transportation in #urban areas. This work aligns with our lab's goals of exploring innovative solutions to sustainable infrastructure challenges, and we're excited to have shared our findings with the global research community on such a prestigious international platform. #ipl_iitr #iitroorkee

Registration for the #NPTEL online certification course titled "#Structure, #Form, and #Architecture: The #Synergy" by Prof. Shubhajit Sadhukhan is open. This course explores the synergy between structure, form, and architecture, enabling #students, #architects, and #engineers to create spaces that are structurally #strong, #stable, #functional, and #aesthetically #pleasing. The course covers the basics of structural #forms, their #properties, #materials, and case studies from around the world. For more details and to register for the course, click on this link - https://lnkd.in/gnW_dyRv