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Alpana Sivam is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Art, Architecture and Design within UniSA Creative at the University of South Australia. Her work focuses on urban sustainability, ageing in place, and cultural heritage conservation. She has conducted research on age-friendly housing, accessibility in urban environments, and the socio-ecological impacts of green spaces. Key affiliations include the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE).
Her research explores interdisciplinary topics such as spatial configuration's role in social sustainability, heritage site valuation in Nepal, and urban density's impact on community interaction. Notable collaborations involve projects in Adelaide, Kathmandu Valley, and Malaysia. She has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing practical solutions for equitable urban development and policy frameworks.
Current research trends highlight her focus on: (1) built environment amenities for ageing populations, (2) green space planning for socio-ecological resilience, (3) Indigenous architectural relationality, and (4) cross-cultural urban design principles. Her work bridges theory and practice through mixed-methods approaches combining spatial analysis, ethnography, and stakeholder engagement.
