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Hello! I’m Bhavana Priya, an architectural designer and researcher based in Philadelphia, PA. I’m passionate about sustainable design, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted architecture, weaving craft with computation to shape resilient, human-centered environments.
Currently, I lead research at DUMO Lab, University of Pennsylvania, exploring food waste valorization into bio-materials for construction, while teaching and mentoring at the Penn Weitzman School of Design. I enjoy cross-disciplinary collaboration and translating bold ideas into tangible outcomes that benefit communities and the built environment.
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Work Experience
Project Lead & Research Assistant at DUMO Lab, University of Pennsylvania
May 1, 2023 - PresentLeading research on food waste valorisation into bio-materials for construction; investigating material properties, scalability, and digital fabrication; Projects: Tegula, Aggregate, Bagasse Ash.
Lecturer (Part-time), Co-lecturer & Teaching Assistant at Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania
September 1, 2023 - PresentLectures on AI in Design, Robotic Fabrication, New Materials, Architecture Design Studio; Invited speaker & reviewer: Pratt Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pennsylvania System Architects, NYC.
Volunteer Designer at Hampi Collection (Instagram)
July 31, 2022 - October 14, 2025Social media design curation for the Hampi Collection: Instagram content layouts (graphics and copy) and video editing of testimonials and behind-the-scenes footage.
Graphic Designer at Studio XYZ
May 31, 2022 - October 14, 2025Branding and digital asset design; crafted Instagram feeds for Gush Beauty, Tiger Baby Products, and Rene Lipsticks.
Project Lead & Research Assistant at DUMO Lab, University of Pennsylvania
May 1, 2023 - PresentLeading research on food waste valorization into bio-materials for construction; investigating material properties, scalability, and digital fabrication.
Lecturer (Part-time), Co-lecturer & Teaching Assistant at Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025Courses: AI in Design, Robotic Fabrication, New Materials, Architectural Design Studio. Invited speaker and reviewer for Pratt Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, and NYC-based System Architects.
Speaker & Reviewer at Pratt Institute; Thomas Jefferson University; University of Pennsylvania System Architects, NYC
August 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025Invited speaker and reviewer across institutions in NYC.
Education
Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (Distinction) at Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Master in AI for Architecture and the Built Environment at Institute of Advanced Architecture
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Bachelor of Architecture at R.V. College of Architecture, Bengaluru
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (Distinction) at Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Master in AI for Architecture and the Built Environment at Institute of Advanced Architecture
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Qualifications
Architectural License (India) – Council of Architecture
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025AI in Architecture Design – Delft University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Bachelor of Architecture
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021Advanced Architectural Design Award (Runner-up) & Bio-Design Challenge Selection
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025AI in Architecture Design – Delft University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Architectural License (India) – Council of Architecture
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing
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