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Director- RICS SBE, Noida and Group Academic Head (Design & Built Environment), Amity Education Group.
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Dr. Vanita Ahuja is a distinguished leader in the realms of Construction Project Management and Design, bringing a unique blend of professional experience and academic excellence to her role as Director-RICS SBE, Noida, and Group Academic Head (Design & Built Environment) at Amity Education Group. Her career is a testament to her profound expertise, innovative contributions, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of the industry and industry academic interface. Dr. Ahuja earned her Ph.D. from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, where she conducted pioneering research on "IT Enhanced Communication Protocols for Building Project Management by Small and Medium Enterprises in the Indian Construction Industry." She also holds a M.Tech degree in Building Science and Construction Management from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Prior to joining Amity University, Dr. Ahuja served as the first full-time Director of the National Institute of Design-Haryana, an Institute of National Importance. In this role, she was instrumental in establishing and advancing the institute's academic and administrative frameworks. Her leadership was marked by significant achievements, including the development of IT-enabled processes, the approval of the institute's Statutes and Ordinances, and the successful conduct of its first two convocations, where four batches graduated. Her tenure also saw the formation of crucial partnerships, notable student placements, and international recognitions.
Ph.D. in Construction Project Management Queensland University of Technology, Australia Research Focus: IT-Enhanced Communication Protocols for Building Project Management in SMEs in the Indian Construction Industry
M.Tech in Building Science and Construction Management Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
Dr. Ahuja served as the first full-time Director of the National Institute of Design-Haryana, an Institute of National Importance. In this role, she was instrumental in establishing and advancing the institute's academic and administrative frameworks. Her leadership was marked by significant achievements, including the development of IT-enabled processes, the approval of the institute's Statutes and Ordinances, and the successful conduct of its first two convocations, where four batches graduated. Her tenure also saw the formation of crucial partnerships, notable student placements, and international recognitions. Dr. Ahuja's impact extends beyond administrative leadership. She is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the PMI Eric Jenett Project Management Excellence Award, and has been widely recognized for her research and publications in Built Environment sector. Her expertise is acknowledged through her memberships in esteemed organizations such as the Project Management Institute (USA) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (UK). Additionally, she has contributed in public policy by contributing in Bureau of Indian Standards took of developing Indian Standards for Construction Project Management.
IT-Enhanced Communication Protocols for Building Project Management Pioneering research conducted during her Ph.D. at Queensland University of Technology, Australia, focusing on improving communication processes in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the Indian construction industry through IT-based solutions.
Built Environment and Project Management Extensive research in the Built Environment sector, focusing on construction management, sustainable building practices, and advanced project management methodologies. Dr. Ahuja’s research has been widely published in academic journals and presented at international conferences.
Public Policy Contributions Actively contributed to the development of Indian standards for Construction Project Management as part of her work with the Bureau of Indian Standards.