Dr. Rahul Mehrotra

Professor

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Biography

Rahul Mehrotra is the John T. Dunlop Professor of Housing and Urbanization at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He is the founder and principal of RMA Architects, a Mumbai-based firm established in 1990 that has designed various projects for government, private institutions, and corporate clients. Mehrotra has extensively lectured and published on topics related to architecture, conservation, and urban planning, with a specific focus on Mumbai, India. His notable works include significant restoration projects and academic contributions that address urban history and the adequacy of housing in rapidly urbanizing regions. In addition to his architectural practice, he actively participates in academic research and has been involved in various exhibitions, including significant collaborations that showcase the complexities of urban environments in India. He co-authored several influential works, including 'Working Mumbai' and 'Kinetic City'. His research investigates the urban landscape, its historic and contemporary narratives, contributing to a deeper understanding of urbanism. Mehrotra's courses at Harvard include topics such as Extreme Urbanism and the elements of Urban Design.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Harvard Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA

Teaches courses on urban design, housing, and conservation.

Founder and Principal

— Present

RMA Architects • Mumbai, India

Leads architectural practice focusing on social housing, urbanism, and architectural conservation.

Courses

Extreme Urbanism 11: Imagining Housing Urban Form Thesis Extension Satisfaction Degree Doctor Design Preparation MAUD/MLAUD Design Thesis Elements Urban Design

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).