Publications

Dr. Gaurab Das Mahapatra's publications explore the evolving relationship between architecture, urban planning, and human-centred design, with particular emphasis on Universal Design, accessibility, mobility, heritage conservation, and sustainable urban development. His research combines empirical field investigations, simulation-based methodologies, behavioural analysis, and emerging digital technologies to address complex challenges in the built environment. Published in leading international journals, books, and conference proceedings, his work advances evidence-based planning while contributing to contemporary discourse on inclusive cities, historic urban transformation, and digital innovation. Through interdisciplinary research, his publications seek to inform policy, professional practice, and future academic inquiry.

Publication with Impact Factor: Clarivate ONLY (8 Nos.)

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G. Das Mahapatra, R. Nomura, S. Mori, and A. Das, “Adaptation of residential spaces in historic old cores of India based on socio-economic factors: a case of Bowbazar, Kolkata,” Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, pp. 1–26, Feb. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/arch-10-2025-0429.

2026 (Feb)

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S. Chakraborty, S. Mori, R. Nomura, and G. Das Mahapatra, “Quantitative Interpretation of Universal Design Features in Shopping Malls: A Case Study in Kolkata, India,” Sustainability, vol. 16, no. 12, Article No. 4910, Jun. 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su16124910. [IF = 3.9]

2024 (Jun)

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G. Das Mahapatra, S. Mori, and R. Nomura, “Reviewing the Universal Mobility of the Footpaths in the Centers of Historic Indian Cities through Field Survey”

Sustainability, vol. 15, no. 10, Article No. 8039, May 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15108039. [IF = 3.9]

2023 (May)

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G. Das Mahapatra, S. Mori, and R. Nomura, “Evaluating the accessibility of old cities: Case of Central Kolkata, India,” Japan Architectural Review, vol. 6, no. 1, Mar. 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/2475-8876.12349. [IF = 0.9]

2023 (Mar)

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G. Das Mahapatra, S. Mori, and R. Nomura, “Interpreting Universal Mobility in the Footpaths of Urban India Based on Experts’ Opinion,” Sustainability, vol. 15, no. 4, Article No. 3625, Feb. 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15043625. [IF = 3.9]

2023 (Feb)

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G. Das Mahapatra, S. Mori, and R. Nomura, “Universal Mobility in Old Core Cities of India: People’s Perception,” Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 8, Article No. 4391, Apr. 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su13084391. [IF = 3.9]

2021 (Apr)

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R. Patnayaka and G. Das Mahapatra, “Experiential quality of public spaces with strong cognitive values,” in Revisiting the Role of Architecture for Surviving Development [ISBN 9780992383565], R. Gupta, Ed. Roorkee: Architectural Science Association, 2019, pp. 195–204. Accessed: Feb. 23, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://archscience.org/paper/experiential-quality-of-public-spaces-with-strong-cognitive-values/

2019 (Nov)

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G. Das Mahapatra, “Neighborhood Planning: Approach in Improving Livability and Quality of the Life in the Cities,” in Understanding Built Environment. Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2138-1_5], F. Seta, A. Biswas, A. Khare, and J. Sen, Eds. Singapore: Springer Singapore, Dec 2016, pp. 47–53. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2138-1_5. [IF = 0.3]

2016 (Dec)

Publication with Impact Factor: other than Clarivate (15 Nos.)

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G. Das Mahapatra, S. Mori, and R. Nomura, “Role of Cognition in Pedestrian-Level Universal Mobility: Case of Central Kolkata, India,” Athens Journal of Architecture, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 107–128, Jan. 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.30958/aja.9-1-5

2023 (Jan)

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G. Das Mahapatra, K. Puntambekar, and S. Chakraborty, “Understanding Transformation Dynamics in Old Cities,” Conscious Urbanism, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 30–41, Aug. 2021, Retrieved from https://jpad.copalpublishing.com/index.php/cu/article/view/4/4

2021 (Aug)

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Datla, V. Pujitha, and G. Das Mahapatra, “Earthship: The reuse of waste materials in construction,” JETIR1904617 Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 88–92, Apr. 2019, Accessed: Dec. 22, 2022. [Online]. Available: http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904617.pdf [IF = 7.95]

2019 (Apr)

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S. Teja Madivada, C. Sai Nagam, and G. Das Mahapatra, “ROLE OF ECOTECT AND DESIGN BUILDER IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE,” PRAMANA RESEARCH JOURNAL, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 213–224, Apr. 2019, doi: 16.10089.PRJ.2019.V9I4.19.3228. [IF = 1.688]

2019 (Apr)

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T. Paladugu, S. Tm, and G. Das Mahapatra, “Role of Indoor Air Quality To Enhance Human Comfort In A Corporate Office Building For Tropical Climate,” PRAMANA RESEARCH JOURNAL, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 107–116, Apr. 2019, doi: 16.10089.PRJ.2019.V9I4.19.3213. [IF = 1.688]

2019 (Apr)

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S. Sravanikaruturi, B. Gautam, and G. Das Mahapatra, “Assessment of Urban Resilience through environmental performance,” JETIR1903E60 Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 401–411, Mar. 2019, Accessed: Dec. 22, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903E60.pdf [IF = 7.95]

2019 (Mar)

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P. Rath, A. Bhattacharya, and G. Das Mahapatra, “TRANSFORMATION DYNAMICS FOR URBAN FORM- A Colonial Perspective,” PRAMANA RESEARCH JOURNAL, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 356–368, Jan. 2019, doi: 16.10089.PRJ.2019.V9I1.19.3039. [IF = 1.688]

2019 (Jan)

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S. Chakraborty and G. Das Mahapatra, “Role of Brahmaputra Valley in Population Distribution in North Eastern States,” Journal of Environmental Engineering and Studies, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 28–37, Dec. 2018, doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2345063

2018 (Dec)

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G. Das Mahapatra, K. Puntambekar, and S. Chakraborty, “Comparison of results between conventional techniques and GIS in old city surveys,” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOWN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 5–21, Oct. 2018, Available: https://architecture.journalspub.info/index.php?journal=JTPM&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=359. [IF = 4.386]

2018 (Oct)

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R. Chopra and G. Das Mahapatra, “COGNITIVE MAPPING IN SPACES FOR PUBLIC USE,” International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, vol. 07, no. 09, pp. 138–142, Sep. 2018, doi: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2018.0709020. [IF = 7.529]

2018 (Sep)

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R. Moharana and G. Das Mahapatra, “Quality of Open Space: A Comparative Analysis Using Space Matrix,” INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 13–25, May 2018, doi: 10.37628/jaip.v4i2.392. [IF = 4.802]

2018 (May)

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A. Bhattacharya and G. Das Mahapatra, “Urban Governance in Multimodal Integrated Urban Transportation,” International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Scientific Emerging Research, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 101–107, May 2017, Accessed: Dec. 22, 2022. [Online]. Available: http://www.ijmser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Paper1101-107-1.pdf [IF = 1.187]

2017 (May)

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A. Bhattacharya, N. Dhamal, and G. Das Mahapatra, “Allied Strategies to Focus on Sustainable Development in Fringe Areas of Chennai,” International Journal on Emerging Technologies, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 485–489, Jan. 2017, Accessed: Dec. 21, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.researchtrend.net/ijet/pdf/89-%2021.pdf [IF = 3.1]

2017 (Jan)

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G. Das Mahapatra and A. Alam, “Smartness and Inclusiveness in City-Region- A Theoretical Perspective,” Advanced Research Publications, vol. 1, no. 2 & 3, pp. 1–35, Jan. 2016.

2016 (Jan)

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G. Das Mahapatra, T. Mukammala, and D. Jain, “UNDERSTANDING HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE THROUGH LOST CITIES, CASE: CAHOKIA CIVILIZATION,” International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, vol. 04, no. 03, pp. 387–393, Mar. 2015, doi: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2015.0403066. [IF = 7.529]

2015 (Mar)

International Conference Publications (5 Nos.)

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2025 (Dec)

Chakravarty P., Mahapatra G. D., Patil M., Spatially Inclusive and Sustainable Tourism in Heritage Precincts, The 21st Conference of International Development and Urban Planning, Nagoya, Japan, Nagoya, Japan (2025)

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2025 (Dec)

Chakravarty P., Mahapatra G. D., Patil M., Role of Assistive Technologies for Spatially Enabling Visually Impaired People: A Case of Bishnupur, West Bengal, International Symposium on Smart Mobility for Differently Abled: SMDA 2025, Rourkela, India (2025)

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2021 (Feb)

G. Das Mahapatra, J. K. Devanath, and S. Chakraborty, “Inclusivity in Spatial Standards: A Changing Paradigm in Accessibility Scenario in India,” in International Conference Proceedings on Resilient & Liveable City Planning (RLCP 2020) Transforming Urban Systems [ISBN 978-93-90211-61-6], M. Jain, A. Ramamurthy, A. K. Tarafdar, A. R. Mohamed, F. A. Chundeli, and P. Vardhan, Eds. Vijayawada: BS Publications, 2021, pp. 465–471.

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2019 (Dec)

G. Das Mahapatra, M. Mallick, and T. Paladugu, “Influence of Immigration on Climate Change,” in ICFC-2019 Conference Proceedings, Roorkee, India, Dec. 2019, pp. 689–692.

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2016 (Feb)

G. Das Mahapatra and K. Puntambekar, “Inclusive Cities - Need or Luxury?,” in Proceedings of the International Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Development (eISSN: 20103778), Dubai, 2016, Vol 18, no. 2 - Part XIX, pp. 2972–2976.

Chapters and Books (4 Nos.)

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2020 (Jan)

G. Das Mahapatra and K. Puntambekar, "Reinterpreting Urban Fabric in Cities with Living Heritage: The Case of Central Kolkata" [ISBN - 978 - 93 - 83419 - 88 - 3], First Ed. New Delhi: Copal Publishing India, 2020 [SCOPUS INDEXED]

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2019 (Jan)

B. Gapat and G. Das Mahapatra, “Reckon Roots - creating symbiotic relationship between vernacular and contemporary realm,” in SOUTH ASIAN VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE: Challenges to its Continuity and Strategies for its Future [ISBN 978-81-927981-3-4], A. Khare, S. Mitra, B. Raghuwanshi, and P. Singh, Eds. Bhopal: SPA Press, 2019, pp. 289–308.

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2019 (Jan)

G. Das Mahapatra and N. R. Mandal, "Re-inventing Urban Spaces by accessing accessibility in old city core - A Case of Kolkata" [ISBN - 978 - 620 - 0 - 26242 - 4], First Ed. Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2019

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2016 (Jul)

G. Das Mahapatra, R. Ranjan, M. Hussain, S. Singh, and A. Paul, “The Chronicles of Swastika,” in Exploring the pattern and ideogram of SWASTIKA: A universal principle of sustainability [ISBN: 978-93-80813-42-4], J. Sen, Ed. Kolkata: IIT Kharagpur, 2016, pp. 198–226

Non-Referred Publications & Books Edited (8 Nos.)

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Urban Challenges and their unique solutions: Transforming Indian Cities Through Innovation and Adaptation [ISBN 978-81-990642-9-4] by Chattopadhyay S., Banerji H., Mahapatra G. D. (Published by: Bharat Book Distributors, 2026)

2026 (June)

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Chakravarty P., Mahapatra G. D., Patil M., BISHNUPUR: Spatially Inclusive and Sustainable Tourism in Heritage Precincts, Research Scholar's Day: ANUSANDHITSA '26, Kharagpur, India (2026)

2026 (Mar)

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Garg Y., Gupta S., Mahapatra G. D., Planning Smart Pilgrimage Corridor for Integrated Mobility in Temple Town Vrindavan (2024-26), Anusandhitsa 2026, Kharagpur, India (2026)

2026 (Mar)

2019 (Aug)

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Book Edited: Title: Chopra, Rishabh. 2019. Urban Entertainment Hub [ISBN: 978-6200249524], LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Edited by Das Mahapatra, G., 2020.

2018 (Nov)

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G. Das Mahapatra and N. R. Mandal, “Accessibility in core areas of cities; Case Study: Road Stretches in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India,” Design For All Newsletter (Design For All Institute of India), vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 10–33, Nov. 2018

2018 (Nov)

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G. Das Mahapatra and N. Dhamal, “Role of motion pictures in shaping people’s attitude towards disabilities,” Design For All Newsletter (Design For All Institute of India), vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 50–57, Nov. 2018.

2017 (Nov)

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G. Das Mahapatra, “The Imperial Goldmine-Kolkata,” URBAN UPDATE [ISSN: 2349-6266], vol. 4, no. 7, pp. 36–37, 2017

2014 (Nov)

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G. Das Mahapatra, N. Goray, and P. S. Mishra, “Water: its journey as an important design tool,” Architecture: Time, Space and People (Council of Architecture), Nov. 2014.

Conference/ Symposium (9 Nos.)

Adaptation of residential spaces in historic old cores of India based on socio-economic factors: a case of Bowbazar, Kolkata, European Urban Research Association Annual Conference (University of the West of England, Bristol, UK) organized by EURA, Sapporo (Japan), 10-13 June 2023.
Universal Mobility of footpaths in old cities, SDG event in FMI building (Hokkaido University North Campus) organized by Hokkaido University, Sapporo (Japan), 3-4 June 2023.
Universal Mobility of footpaths in old cities, Research Presentations to Contribute to the SDGs in Chikaho (Sapporo station ekimae odori) organized by Hokkaido University., Sapporo (Japan), 17-18 December 2022.
Role of Cognition in Pedestrian-Level Universal Mobility: Case of Central Kolkata, India, 12th Annual International Conference on Urban Studies and Planning - ATINER, Athens (Greece), 30 May-2 June 2022.
Universal Design in Urban India: A distant yet definite reality, International Conference on Built Environment Science & Technology, School of Architecture and Interior Design - SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (India), 20 February 2021.
Assessing accessibility for equitable planning; with focus on disabled and elderly, Institute of Town Planners (West Bengal Regional Chapter), Kolkata (India), 8 November 2020.
Parameters for transformation dynamics in old cities, 4th Annual Research on Cities Summit ARCS 4.0 Cities for People: Plans, Programs and Policies hosted by Xavier Centre for Urban Management and Governance, Bhubaneswar (India), 7-8 February 2020.
Kancharapalem – a putrefying Cultural Urban Core, 4th Annual Research on Cities Summit ARCS 4.0 Cities for People: Plans, Programs and Policies hosted by Xavier Centre for Urban Management and Governance, Bhubaneswar (India), 7-8 February 2020.
Achieving indoor thermal comfort through walls in hot and humid climate, UGC Sponsored National Conference On Sustainable Architecture hosted by Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (India), 8-10 March, 2019.