Anil Kumar Kasichainula

Dr. Anil Kumar Kasichainula is a faculty member at the Centre for Architecture, Mahindra University. He holds a Ph.D. and Master of Architecture from IIT Roorkee and a Bachelor of Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. He was a visiting scholar at Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, where he participated in an international summer school on Construction Bionics.

His research interests span computational and parametric design, multi-objective optimisation, building performance simulation, climate-responsive architecture, and the application of artificial intelligence in architecture. His work explores the integration of environmental simulations, performance evaluation, and iterative feedback mechanisms into architectural design processes, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

With over a decade of experience across architectural practice, research, and academia, he has contributed extensively to architectural education. During his tenure at the ICFAI School of Architecture, IFHE Hyderabad, he contributed to curriculum development, academic administration, and research initiatives, and served as a Member of the Board of Studies. He has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals and serves as a peer reviewer for multiple Q1- and Q2-ranked academic journals. He is a Registered Architect with the Council of Architecture and an Indian Green Building Council Accredited Professional.

• 2025: Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
• 2017: Visiting Scholar, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
• 2015: M.Arch, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
• 2012: B.Arch., School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India
• 2000: Diploma in Painting – Chitra Bhushan I, Chandigarh, India

• Hari Priya Annabathuni, Anil Kumar K (2025). Assessing the Efficacy of Passive Design Strategies Across Diverse Architectural Forms for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 1, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore
• (ISSN 2195-4356), Scopus Indexed
• Ashish Gautam, Dr. Sonal Atreya, Anil Kumar K (2025). Study of Vernacular Solar Passive Design Techniques for Cold and Dry Climate Ladakh, ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, Volume 6, Issue 2.
• (ISSN 2582-7472), Scopus Indexed
• Anil Kumar K, & Chani, P.S (2017). Approaches to Parameterization in Architectural Design. Research into Design for Communities, Volume 2 -Proceedings of ICoRD 2017 (pp. 629-642). Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 66. Springer, Singapore.
• (ISSN 2190-3018), Scopus indexed
• Anil Kumar K, & Chani, P.S (2017). Design Dialogue at Design Tree. Research into Design for Communities, Volume 1 – Proceedings of ICoRD 2017 (pp. 37-48). Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 65. Springer, Singapore.
• (ISSN 2190-3018), Scopus Indexed
• Chani, P.S., Rajasekar, E., & Anil Kumar K (2016). Methodology for Estimating Embodied Energy in Construction Industry. In BMTPC Nirman Sarika, Volume 5, Issue 3 (pp. 73-76). Delhi.
• Kasichainula, A. K. & Chani, P. S., 2015. Regional Integrated Built-Environment Evaluation System. In: National Conference on Sustainable and Smart Cities (SSC-15). Surat: Excel India Publishers, pp. 267-276.; ISBN: 978-93-84869-52-6
• Kasichainula, A. K., Cherian, A., Jose, N. & Kumar, N., 2013. Crafting Thinking Dwelling. In: Seminars on Architecture 2011. Delhi: SPA New Delhi, pp. 79-88.

• Oct’ 18 – Sept ’26: Assistant Professor, ICFAI School of Architecture – ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
• July 16 – Dec’ 17: Project Research Assistant, BMTPC sponsored research project – IIT Roorkee
• May’14 – July’14: Master’s Trainee, National Institute of Urban Affairs, New Delhi
• Jul’12 – June’ 13: Architect, M N Ashish Ganju Architects, New Delhi

His research focuses on computational and parametric design, multi-objective optimisation, building performance simulation, and climate-responsive architecture. He explores the integration of environmental performance metrics, simulation-based evaluation, and iterative feedback mechanisms into early-stage architectural design. His current focus includes AI-assisted design exploration and performance-driven approaches to developing energy-efficient and thermally comfortable built environments.