About me at a glance

Prof. V.K. Bakde
Associate Professor
Area(s) of specialization
Building materials and Specifications, Building Construction, Visual Arts,
Architectural Design, Housing, Slums.
Prominent Journal paper publications
Paper titled “Symbolism in Religious Architecture: A Study of Sacred Buildings” coco
authored along with Mrs. Navneet Research Scholar M.Arch by Research
published in the International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology
(IJERT) ISSN: 2278-0181
0181 Vol. 1 Issue 10, December
December- 2012.
Other prominent publications
Paper titled Slums and City Planning presented in the seminar Urban Challenges:
City Planning and Slum Settlements in Nagpur on 27 Dec 2003 organised by Yuva,
Indian Institute of Architects and Institute of Town Planners India.
Paper titled Slums: Growth, Trends and Characteristics, presented & published on
26-27th
27th March 2004 at national symposium held at SVNIT Surat on Urban
Housing: Issues and Development Strategies. Vol. ii pg 66-33 to 6-44.
44.
Paper titled ‘Human Perception of Cultural Aesthetics in Religious Buildings’ coauthored along with Mrs. Navneet Research Scholar M.Arch by Research
presented in the “National Conference on Human Perception of Built
Environment for Health and Wellbeing” held on 9-10 Feb. 2012 organised by
Deptt. Of Architecture, Andhra University College of Engineering (Autonomous),
Vishakhapatanam.
Other capabilities
(administration and other achievements)
Senate Member
Chairman, BOS In Arch
Member Grievance Committee
Supervisor & Coordinator for M Arch by Research
Construction Coordinator for Extension to Library Building
Member Campus Development committee
NASA In-charge
Warden/ Welfare officer
Admission committee member for Centralized admissions for
Engineering, Architecture & Pharmacy
Other REC Admission Committee Member
Nagpur University Examination Officer In-charge
Campus development committee Member
Staff Association Member
Joint Secretary, Staff Association VNIT, Nagpur
President, Staff Association VNIT, Nagpur
Member organizer VNIT Convocation
Member, Grievances committee
Member Security Committee VNIT, Nagpur
Member Canteen Committee VNIT, Nagpur
Thesis Coordinator
Professor In charge: Modelling Workshop
Head Department of Architecture
Chairman, Board of Studies in Architecture
Prof. in Charge For NASA
Prof. in Charge For Magazine and Photography
Prof. in Charge for Photography Lab.
2001- 2003
2001 – 2003
2004-2008
2004-2011
1998
1997
1987 to 1992, 2004 to 07
1991 to1992
1991 to 2001
1995 to 1996
Winter 2000
1997 to 1998
1987 to 2003
1997 to 2003
2004-2006 & 2006-2008
2003, 2004
2004 – 2006 & 2006-2008
2004-2006 & 2006-2008
2004-2006 & 2006-2008
1986 to 1995
1985 to 1997
2001 to 2003
2001 to 2003
1987 To 1992, 2004-2007
1996-97 & 1999-00
2002- 08, 2008-2011
Prof. in Charge for Computer Lab.
2007-08
Other appointments held of Nagpur University as OSD
V.C. nominee appointed by Nagpur University to staff selection committee for post of Lecturer
in Gandhi Gram College, Wardha. Jan 2011
V.C. nominee appointed by Nagpur University to staff selection committee for post of Senior
Grade Lecturer in LAD College Nagpur. March 2010.
Subject expert appointed by Nagpur University to staff selection committee for post of Lecturer
in Kosh Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur held in Sept. 2009.
Subject expert appointed by Nagpur University to staff selection committee for post of Principal
in L A D, Nagpur held in April 2009.
Expert in selection committee appointed by RTM, University, Nagpur for the post Principal at
LAD. 2004
External Examiner appointed by Nagpur University for final year B.Arch. thesis.
Appointed by Nagpur University Expert Committee Member appointed by Hon VC for starting
new courses in Priyadarshini College of Engg. & Tech. Nagpur 2003
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for Change of
Intake Starting New Courses in Engg. Institutes for Priyadarshini College of Engg. & Architecture
Nagpur 2003-2004
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for verification of
Intake & Starting New Courses in Engg. Institutes for Priyadarshini College of Engg. &
Architecture Nagpur 2004-2005
Other appointments held of Nagpur University as OSD
Invited to participate in the workshop for Syllabus for BArch in semester pattern by MM Department of
Architecture LAD Nagpur in April 2003.
Appointed by Nagpur University as member of the Permanent Affiliation Committee by Hon. VC for
Priyadarshini College og Engg. & Arch. Nagpur 2002
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for verification of Intake &
Starting New Courses in Engg. For Dr. CV Raman Institute of Technology Nagpur 2002-03
Appointed by Nagpur University Publication Department as Expert member to view and recommend the
article to be published in the NAGPUR UNIVERSITY JOURNAL of Ar. Ravi Bhargava on “Semi Permanent
Folding Structures” 2002
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for verification of Intake &
students admitted for First year Architecture For LAD college for Women of Architecture, Nagpur 200203
Appointed by Nagpur University Expert member in selection committee appointed by RTM, University,
Nagpur for the full time Professors and Assistant Professors at MM Department of Architecture LAD.
Nov. 2002
Appointed by Nagpur University Expert member in selection committee appointed by RTM, University,
Nagpur for the post full time Lecturers in Smt. Manoramabai Mundle Deptt. Of Architecture, Nagpur.
Dec 1994.
Amravati University:
Paper Setter and Examiner
Subject Expert Member Staff Selection Committee
Member BOS in Architecture
Other appointments held of Amravati University
Appointed as Member of Board of Studies (Architecture) , Amravati University since 2002
Appointed by Hon, VC Amravati University as Expert member in selection committee for the post
Professor.2002
Appointed as Hon, VC’s Nominee & Subject Expert on the Selection Committee for the appointment of
Lecturers/Assistant Professors/Professors in Engg & Tech, Amravati University in Aug 2008
Appointed as Subject Expert on the Selection Committee for the appointment of Professors/Assistant
Professors/ Lecturer in Architecture, in Engg. & Tech Amravati University 2004.
VC’s Nominee & Subject Expert on the Selection Committee for placement under Carrier Advancement
of Lecturers/Assistant Professors/Professors in Engg & Tech, Amravati University in Aug 2004-05
Appointed as Subject Expert on the Selection Committee for the appointment of Professors/Assistant
Professors/ Lecturer in Architecture, in Engg. & Tech., Amravati University 2003.
iii) Office of Dy. Director Technical Education:
Deputed as OSD for verification of Intake & Starting New Courses in Engg. Institutes
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for verification of Intake &
students admitted for First year Architecture For LAD college for Women of Architecture, Nagpur 200203
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for verification of Intake &
Starting New Courses in Engg. Institutes for Priyadarshini College of Engg. & Architecture Nagpur 20042005
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for verification of Intake &
Starting New Courses in Engg. For Dr. CV Raman Institute of Technology Nagpur 2002-2003
Deputed as OSD by the Office of Deputy Director Technical Education Nagpur for Change of Intake &
Starting New Courses in Engg. Institutes for Priyadarshini College of Engg. & Architecture Nagpur 20032004