Projects:

Academic Supervision:

International Publications (Indexed):

1. Agnihotri, V., Paul, S. K., & Roy, S. (2025). The synergic effect of walkability and metro ridership on housing prices of transit-designed neighborhoods in Delhi. International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.14246/irspsd.13.4_20

2. Srivastava, V., & Agnihotri, V. (2025). Sustainable landscape approaches incorporating water conservation techniques in drought-affected regions of India: An architectural perspective. International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture. Click here for full paper

3. Agnihotri, V., & Paul, S. K. (2023). Housing market shifts favouring transit-oriented development in emerging economies: The link between metro rails and housing price dynamics in Delhi. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhma-04-2023-0050

4. Agnihotri, V. (2022). Paradigm shifts from social forestry to urban forestry: A synergy to mitigate urban heat island in high-density developments. Journal of Applied and Physical Sciences, 8, 24–32. https://www.tafpublications.com/gip_content/paper/japs-8.4.pdf

5. Roy, S., Paul, S. K., Kumar, A., & Agnihotri, V. (2022). Understanding parents’ preferences while school selection in Indian cities using cluster analysis and logit model. International Journal of Educational Reform. https://doi.org/10.1177/10567879221114892

6. Sahu, S. K., & Agnihotri, V. (2021). Assessment of social cost for limited stop bus transit operations in Durg–Raipur. Urban Science and Engineering: Proceedings of ICUSE 2020.

Conferences Publications:

1. Tarak, G. K., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Evaluating ridership forecast accuracy in Indian urban transit projects using MAPE and regression analysis. In Proceedings of the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences. MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, https://sciforum.net/paper/view/31036

2. Dengwani, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Prediction of synergic effect of walkability and carbon readiness to promote sustainable mobility in an industrial township. In Proceedings of the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences. MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, https://sciforum.net/paper/view/31054

3. Gupta, V., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Corridor-level congestion analysis and critical path network optimization for urban mobility improvement: The case of Nagpur. In Proceedings of the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences. MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, https://sciforum.net/paper/view/31045

4. Shandilya, A., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Advancing multimodal integration for sustainable urban mobility in India: Opportunities, challenges, and strategic interventions. International Conference on Smart & Sustainable Urbanism (ICSSU 2026), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, India.

5. Dengwani, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Towards a walkable city: Walkability as the ultimate solution for sustainable urban mobility. International Conference on Smart & Sustainable Urbanism (ICSSU 2026), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, India.

6. Gupta, V., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Urban decongestion: Traffic congestion management and strategic network optimization in critical areas of Nagpur. International Conference on Smart & Sustainable Urbanism (ICSSU 2026), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, India.

7. Kumar, G., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Critical analysis of ridership overestimation and performance shortfalls in Indian urban transport systems. International Conference on Smart & Sustainable Urbanism (ICSSU 2026), Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, India.

8. Shandilya, A., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Aligning guidance value and market values for urban land price sustainability in India. International Conference on Integral Design: Weaving Consciousness, Technology, Research and Architecture into Sustainable Future, Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, India.

9. Dewangan, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Review of strategies of resilience-centred approaches to disaster mitigation and preparedness. 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering (ICRAE 2025), Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, India.

10. Dengwani, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Walkable cities as an energy strategy: Spatial reforms and carbon-transaction readiness for low-carbon urban mobility. 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering (ICRAE 2025), Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, India.

11. Gupta, V., & Agnihotri, V. (2026). Urban decongestion: Traffic congestion management and strategic network optimization in critical areas of Nagpur. 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering (ICRAE 2025), Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur, India.

12. Dewangan, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2025). Evaluating the effect of land cover change on land surface temperature (LST) movements using geospatial techniques: A case of Bhopal (India). International Conference on Urban Resilience and Sustainable Architecture, National Institute of Technology Patna, India.

13. Biswas, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2024). Urban wellness: Assessing the dynamics of street networking and green cover on urban wellbeing. International Conference on Rethinking Built Environment (INCoRBE 2024), Mizoram University, India.

14. Agnihotri, V., & Paul, S. K. (2023). Probing role of perception in the mass housing market of Delhi: A social media-based approach in urban studies. 35th AESOP Annual Congress: Integrated Planning in a World of Turbulence, Łódź, Poland. 

15. Agnihotri, V., & Paul, S. K. (2023). The synergy of pedestrian-friendly environment and public transit ridership: An assessment of metro catchments in Delhi. 35th AESOP Annual Congress: Integrated Planning in a World of Turbulence, Łódź, Poland.

16. Kumar, G., & Agnihotri, V. (2023). Revisiting the past of Surang Tila Temple, Sirpur: A walk through the applications of digital restoration. UASG 2023: UAV—A Gamechanger in Geomatics, Singapore.

17. Agnihotri, V. (2023). A Twitter-based sentiment analysis for examining role of perception in the housing market shifts in metro surroundings of Delhi. International Conference on Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning, and Allied Fields – A Way Forward for Better Industry and Society (FOSADPA 2023), Pune. Click here for full paper

18. Halder, R., & Agnihotri, V. (2023). A literature-based study on the strategies to uplift the working and living conditions of labourers: A case of Alang ship-breaking yard. International Conference on Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning, and Allied Fields – A Way Forward for Better Industry and Society (FOSADPA 2023), Pune.

19. Gupta, N., & Agnihotri, V. (2023). An essay on strategies to improve quality of life in funeral workers' settlement through design interventions: A case of Varanasi Ghats. International Conference on Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning, and Allied Fields – A Way Forward for Better Industry and Society (FOSADPA 2023), Pune.

20. Parupalli, L., & Agnihotri, V. (2023). Understanding the benefits of green mobility with emphasis on walkability in varsity campuses. International Conference on Future of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning, and Allied Fields – A Way Forward for Better Industry and Society (FOSADPA 2023), Pune.

21. Agnihotri, V., & Paul, S. K. (2022). Exploring effects of ridership on real estate: A sequential study of apartment price dynamics around metro stations of Delhi. International Conference on Housing Challenges, Policies, and Strategies of 21st Century 2022, National Institute of Technology Raipur. Click here for full paper

22. Agnihotri, V., & Paul, S. K. (2022). Metro rails and property prices: A scientometric analysis to comprehend the literature in Indian context. National Conference on Urban Interventions: Environmental, Social and Economic 2022, National Institute of Technology Raipur. Click here for full paper

23. Verma, A., & Agnihotri, V. (2021). Effects of architectural design elements on the behavior of specially-abled children: An attempt to understand the science behind the best cases. International Conference on Retro Futurism of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Innovation 2021, Symbiosis University, Pune.

24. Sam, J., & Agnihotri, V. (2021). Evolution of waterways as catalyst of economic growth: A historical timeline of Fort Kochi. International Conference on Retro Futurism of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Innovation 2021, Symbiosis University, Pune.

25. Tarak, G., & Agnihotri, V. (2021). Digital conservation: The application of advanced technologies in heritage conservation. International Conference on Retro Futurism of Skills in Architecture, Design, Planning and Innovation 2021, Symbiosis University, Pune.

26. Sahu, S. K., & Agnihotri, V. (2020). Assessment of social cost for limited stop bus transit operation in Durg–Raipur. International Conference on Urban Science and Engineering 2020, IIT Bombay.

27. Agnihotri, V., & Sahu, S. K. (2020). Ranking development of potentials of metro station areas using AHP: A case of Lucknow. International Conference on Urban Science and Engineering 2020, IIT Bombay.

28. Roy, S., Paul, S. K., & Agnihotri, V. (2019). Spatial justice for children: Measuring perceived service quality of schools in Indian cities using SERVIQUAL. City Futures IV (EURA-UAA Conference 2019).

29. Agnihotri, V., & Roy, S. (2019). Personal carbon trading for private vehicles in India: An option to control use of private vehicles. National Conference on Environmental Sustainable Development 2019, National Institute of Technology Raipur.

30. Sahu, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2019). Green infrastructure: A sustainable approach towards storm water management. National Conference on Environmental Sustainable Development 2019, National Institute of Technology Raipur.

31. Kumar, S., & Agnihotri, V. (2019). An approach towards sustainable slum upgradation: A case of Ranchi city. National Conference on Recent Trends in Architecture & Civil Engineering Towards Energy Efficient and Sustainable Development, NIT Trichy.

32. Roy, S., Paul, S. K., & Agnihotri, V. (2018). Developing a conceptual framework for geo-spatial planning of location-allocation of schools in Indian cities. 54th ISOCARP Congress.

33. Agnihotri, V., Paul, S. K., & Roy, S. (2018). Forecasting the future: Priority indexing of development along metro stations in Lucknow, India. European Urban Research Association (EURA) Conference 2018, Tilburg, Netherlands.

Invited Talks:

1. Panellist Speaker (Fireside Chat) on “From Awareness to Action – Embracing the Sustainability Lifestyle” during the 9th GRIHA Regional Conclave – Theme: “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World” organized by the GRIHA Council (TERI & MNRE, Government of India), Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 28 January 2026.

2. Invited Panelist in the Young Professionals Roundtable on “Tech for Viksit Bharat” during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue", organized by ISHRAE Raipur Chapter in association with Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Professional Management and Technology (SSIPMT), Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 08 January 2026.

3. Keynote Speaker on “Urban Solutions to Crisis” during the Technical Lecture on World Habitat Day 2025, organized by the Institution of Engineers (India), Bhilai Local Centre, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, 06 October 2025.

4. Invited Knowledge Partner cum Expert Contributor for the program “Talk on Viksit Chhattisgarh 2025” organized by the ISHRAE Raipur Chapter, Hotel Babylon Capital, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 26 September 2025.

5. Invited Speaker on “Synergy of Walkability and Public Transportation: A Demand of Transit-Enabled Settings” during the 5-Day Short-Term Course on “Smart Urban Mobility – Issues and Challenges” organized by the Department of Architecture and Planning, National Institute of Technology Patna, Patna, Bihar, 07–11 July 2025.

6. Featured Author of the article “GIS Making Cities More Livable” published in ArcIndia News (Vol. 20, Issue 2) by Esri India Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a professional geospatial industry publication circulated nationally, 2025.

7. Invited Member, GIS Academia Council of India (GACI) — an initiative of Esri India promoting GIS education, research, and innovation.

8. Invited Expert Panelist on “Engaging Youth to Create A Better Urban Future” during World Habitat Day-2024 Technical Lecture organized by the Institution of Engineers (India), Bhilai Local Centre, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, 06 October 2024.

9. Invited Talk on “Sustainable Urban Development” during the Foundation Day Program of the Indian Building Congress (IBC) organized by the Indian Building Congress, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 01 September 2024.

10. Keynote Lecture on “Efficacy of Master Plans in Achieving SDGs” during the Faculty Development Program on ‘Localization of SDG-11 for Indian Cities and Communities’ organized by Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 04 January 2022.

11. Guest Lecture on “Smart Solid Waste Management Systems” during Regenerative Development and Design Session at Realty & Sustainability Confluence and Awards 2020, organized by Green Environment Movement (GEM) and ASSOCHAM, 04 December 2020.

Consultancy:

1. Site Planning and Rationale of Requirement for Proposed Chhattisgarh Sickel Cell Institute at Raipur.
2. Vetting of Working Drawings for Disabilities Sports Complex, Swej Farm Village, Khel Gaon, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

Involvement in Professional Bodies:

1. Member of Coucil of Architecture (CoA)
2. Associate Member of Indian Institute of Architects (IIA)
3. Associate Member of Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) & Executive Committee Member of ITPI-Chhattisgarh Regional Chpater (ITPI-CRC)
4. Member of International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)
5. Associate Member of Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) & Chapter President of ISHRAE Raipur Chapter for Society Year 2026-27