Research interests
As part of the research theme, she is interested in the dynamics of governance that can better address equity in India’s ‘low carbon development’, taking into account its realities. Her current research areas include infrastructure planning, public policy mechanisms and participatory planning with an increased focus on civil society as key actors.
Professional background
03/2020 – Present PhD Student at the
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg DE
10/2019 – 02/2023 Research assistant for the Urban Footprints Projekt an der
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg DE
02/2019 – 09/2019 Research assistant for the Urban Footprints Projekt an der
HafenCity Universität, Hamburg DE
05/2018 – 07/2018 Research intern at
BORDA e.V. Bremen DE
04/2016 – 08/2016 Content Producer at
HCU-HOOU, Hamburg DE
09/2013 – 09/2014 Junior Architect at
Archhives Ltd., New Delhi IN
09/2012 – 11/2012 Architecture intern at
IDEAcentre Ltd, Kochi IN
And other internships over shorter periods
Education
10/2015 – 12/2018
- Master of Science Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning – Hafencity University Hamburg DE
- Scholarships
- 09/2017 – 09/2018 FHH Academic Merit Scholarship for International Students
- 11/2016 – 11/2016 DAAD gefördertes, ein-wöchiges Designprojekt in Zusammenarbeit mit der Cairo Universität
10/2011 – 02/2015
- Bachelor of Architecture – Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur IN
Teaching
Courses in Summer semester:
- Support in “Global Sustainability Transformations in Local Contexts” (M.Sc. Renewable Energy Management, Core Module)
- Support in “Research Skills and Ethics for Sustainable Development” (M.Sc. Renewable Energy Management, Core Module)
Publications
Reports and Brochures:
- Harseim, L., John, N., Zengerling, C. (Eds). (2019) Global Cities on a Low Carbon Path: Envisioning Systemic Change in Urban Metabolisms. UFP Kickoff Workshop Report. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335146808_Kick-Off_Workshop_Report_The_Urban_Footprints_Project_-_Global_Cities_on_a_Low_Carbon_Path_Envisioning_Systemic_Change_in_Urban_Metabolisms
- Ababei, P., Harseim, L., John, N., Yener, D., Gaidhankar, K., Miramontes, F., …, Fraser, T. (Eds). (2017). Climate responsive urban planning in El Gamaleya, Cairo. http://edoc.sub.uni-hamburg.de/hcu/volltexte/2018/403/pdf/REAP_Project_3_Cairo_2016_17.pdf
Thesis:
- John, N. (2019). Analysing Affordable Housing Policy in India: Providing a sustainability perspective on the national policy for housing provision for the urban poor (Master Thesis). HafenCity Universität, Hamburg, DE.
Presentations
Lectures:
- John, N. (2019, October 2). Urbanites Without Footprints. City Science Lab & MIT. Hafencity University. City Science Summit, Hamburg.
Memberships
- The Indian Institute for Architects (IIA)
- International Society for Industrial Ecology – Sustainable Urban Metabolism & Socioeconomic Metabolism Section