Krupali Krusche

Krupali Krusche is an Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, specializing in 3D documentation of World Heritage Sites. She founded and directs the DHARMA (Digital Historic Architectural Research and Material Analysis) and DVARCA (Development and Advancement of Resilient Cities Alliance) labs, focusing on digital preservation and climate resilience. Her work bridges advanced laser scanning with traditional architectural methods to document sites like the Roman Forum, Taj Mahal, and Vatican Belvedere, often in collaboration with UNESCO, NASA, and the Vatican Museums.

• Education: Ph.D. in Architecture (Technical University Dresden), M.Arch. (Anhalt University, Dessau), B.Arch. (Bombay University).
• Leadership: Served as Associate Dean for Research (2018–2022) and Director of the Rome Program (2014–2018).

Research interests span urban planning, 3D historical documentation, sustainable architecture, and climate change resilience. She explores sea level rise mitigation, urban design interventions, and the integration of NASA satellite data for regional planning. Her publications emphasize the interdisciplinary role of digital documentation and the cultural significance of Hindu temples.

Grants include over $1.4 million secured and $2.0 million in progress, supporting projects like Mumbai’s Eastern Waterfront redevelopment and Vatican Belvedere documentation. She co-authored the book Rediscovering the Hindu Temple: The Sacred Architecture and Urbanism of India (2012) and edited From Pen to Pixel Studies of the Roman Forum (2021).
Key collaborations: Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Habitat for Humanity, NASA Sea Level Change Team, and the Vatican Museums.