This project explores the integration of heritage science, landscape architecture, and ecological planning to understand the environmental design principles of ancient Indian cities. Through the study of classical texts such as the Skanda Purāna, Mānasāra, and Mayamata, the research develops frameworks for incorporating biodiversity, urban forests, water systems, and nature-based infrastructure into contemporary city planning.
This project combines archaeometallurgy, materials science, and sustainable engineering to investigate the scientific principles behind ancient Indian alloy-making traditions. By reinterpreting Panchadhatu and Asthadhatu compositions using modern experimental techniques, the research seeks to develop innovative, resource-efficient materials while demonstrating the enduring relevance of India's metallurgical heritage to contemporary manufacturing and circular economy practices.
