Debajyoti Pati

Debajyoti Pati is a Professor and Rockwell Endowment Chair at Texas Tech University's Department of Design, with affiliations to the Center of Excellence in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Research. As a Faculty Fellow for International Endeavors and Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects, he bridges global perspectives in architectural and healthcare design.

• Ph.D. in Interior Design
• LEED® Accredited Professional
• 34+ years in research, practice, and teaching across 3 countries

His research explores environmental influences on human behavior and health outcomes, focusing on performance-based design in healthcare and criminal justice sectors. Key areas include:

• Physical design impacts on healthcare quality/safety
• Population health through architectural interventions
• Rural hospital design optimization
• Wayfinding systems in complex environments
• ADHD and environmental stimuli
• Security design in healthcare facilities

Recent publications analyze spatial cognition (10+ 2024 papers), health equity (rural health 2024), and design validation (Hierarchy of evidence 2023). His work spans architectural theory, clinical environments, and behavioral neuroscience.

Scientific recognition includes awards from:

• Environmental Design Research Association
• International Academy for Design and Health
• Georgia Tech's NURTURE program
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Leadership roles extend to editorial boards and advisory panels across the US, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing global standards in design research.