PhD in Architecture
Talk one-to-one with a Architecture PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Architecture is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Architecture PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Architecture PhD Mentors
Dr. Ranjith Dayaratne
🏢 Asian School of Knowledge
SWEKSHA YADAV
🏢 Assistant Professor
Dr. Ranjith Dayaratne
🏢 Asian School of Knowledge
Dr. Mohammad Arif Kamal
🏢 Aligarh Muslim University, India
Pratiksha Mundhe
🏢 Kyushu UniversityWho Are the Architecture Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Architecture Mentors
5 of our Architecture mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 308 papers between 1991 and 2026, cited 2,223 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Urban Design, Responsive Architecture and Sustainable Development.
Recurring research themes
- Urban Design4 papers · 2 mentors
- Responsive Architecture3 papers · 2 mentors
- Sustainable Development9 papers · 2 mentors
- Vernacular Heritage2 papers · 2 mentors
- Urban Spaces2 papers · 2 mentors
- Shifting Urban2 papers · 2 mentors
Recent publications by our Architecture mentors
- Sustainable Rooftop Solutions for Indian Urban Spaces: Evaluating Bio-Solar Integration
- Emerging Trends in Green Healthcare Building Design of Saudi Arabia: A Sustainable Approach
- Approximate SFQ-based Computing Architecture Modeling with Device-level Guidelines
- HaHa: Post-Earth Habitat Hardware Co-Design for Computing in Space
- Permanent Temporariness, Rootedness and Home-making Among the Migrants in the Gulf Cities: Insights from Bahrain
- Learning by Cooking and Acquiring Cultural Knowledge in a Kitchen: Reflections of Personal Experiences as a Migrant in Melbourne, Australia
- Placemaking- Lasting Interconnection between urban spaces. DOI:10.0014.MSJ.2024.V13I3.0086781.1744
- IDENTIFYING AND UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS THAT STIMULATE EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOR IN A PUBLIC PLACE.
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Architecture mentors have published, a PhD in Architecture with their guidance could explore:
- Urban Design
- Responsive Architecture
- Sustainable Development
- Vernacular Heritage
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Architecture PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Architecture fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Architecture: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Architecture PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Architecture PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Architecture PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Architecture mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Architecture PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
Is a doctorate in Architecture the same as a PhD?
A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Architecture mentor can explain the difference for your situation.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.