Riyan Habeeb

Riyan Habeeb is a Senior Data Scientist at the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) working in the Research Area Built Environment - Resources and Environmental Risks & IOER Research Data Centre. He holds a Doctor of Engineering from Dresden University of Technology with distinction (magna cum laude) and has extensive experience in climate-resilient urban planning and nature-based solutions for water security.

His educational background spans a Doctor of Engineering from Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (2020-2023), Master's in Urban and Rural Planning from IIT Roorkee (2014-2016), and Bachelor's in Architecture from NIT Hamirpur (2003-2008). He also holds a Diploma in Creative Writing from IGNOU.

Habeeb's research integrates data science with urban planning to address climate challenges in South Asian cities. His work focuses on Climate Resilient Architecture, Sustainable Urban Transformation, Land-use Analytics, and Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Security. He employs advanced data analysis and visualization techniques to communicate scientific findings effectively.

His key publication, 'Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Security in Medium-sized Cities from South Asia: Case of Dehradun, India' (2023), represents his doctoral research examining climate adaptation strategies in rapidly urbanizing South Asian contexts.

• Doctorate Scholarship for Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS)
• MHRD-GATE Qualification Scholarship for Post-graduate Studies
• First Prize for 'Culture in the City' paper presentation at IIT Roorkee
• Accredited GRIHA Evaluator in Passive Design
• Registered Architect and Town Planner in India

Habeeb serves as Visiting Faculty at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, DIT University, and Doon University, teaching courses on sustainable urban development, architectural design, and environmental planning. His professional practice bridges academic research with practical implementation of climate adaptation strategies in urban settings across India and Nepal.