Urban Voices  /  Articles by: Dr Bibhu Kalyan Nayak

Dr Bibhu Kalyan Nayak

Dr. Bibhu Kalyan Nayak is an Associate Professor at Manipal University Jaipur with a research focus on sustainability, user-centered design, and climate-responsive urbanism. He bridges data, design, and public policy through transdisciplinary research and active mentorship of social startups, working toward future-ready, equitable cities through education, innovation, and impact-driven inquiry.

3 trees, 30% canopy, 300m to a park: the rule every city needs

Why Green Spaces in Cities Matter More Than Ever. Ever looked out your window and seen nothing green? Just concrete,...
September 25, 2025

beyond drains and flyovers: why indian cities need smarter, urban flood-resilient buildings

It’s 7 a.m. in Bengaluru. You’re ankle-deep in water, stuck outside your gate. School’s shut. The milk hasn’t come. The...
July 1, 2025

urban heat islands: a burning reality for india’s fast-growing cities

A recent study published in npj Urban Sustainability—titled “Surface Urban Heat Island Effects Intensify More Rapidly in Lower Income Countries”...
June 10, 2025