Archana Sharma

Archana Sharma serves as an Associate Professor in the Landscape Architecture program at Morgan State University, where she has contributed for 11 years. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from the National University of Singapore, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture from CEPT University, and a B.Arch from Maharaja Sayajirao University.

Her educational credentials:

• B.Arch., Maharaja Sayajirao University
• Post-Graduate Diploma, CEPT University
• Ph.D., National University of Singapore

Professor Sharma specializes in developing sustainable and resilient design strategies that address urban environmental challenges. Her research integrates policy frameworks with practical applications, focusing on community-scale interventions that promote ecological balance and social equity in urban landscapes. This work bridges theoretical scholarship with actionable planning solutions for vulnerable communities.

Her professional impact extends through collaborations with municipal governments on projects including the Baltimore City Green Network, Easton Small Area Plan, and Pine Street Community Plan in Cambridge. She has mentored student teams in competitions like the 2015 Maryland Sustainable Growth Challenge and served on ASLA's Committee on Education (2011-2013). Her teaching portfolio encompasses Design & Human Behavior (ENST 739), Research Methods (LAAR 751), and Contemporary Urban Land Theory & Design (LAAR 551).