Vikram Kaushal

Vikram Kaushal is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture, focusing on the intersection of live performance, interactive media design, and biofeedback-driven environments. His work explores collective experiences through technology and spatial innovation.

• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
• University: Manchester Metropolitan University
• School: Manchester School of Architecture

His research examines how performance, space, and technology foster community connection. Projects include immersive installations utilizing dynamic video, biofeedback, and real-time systems, often hosted in unconventional venues like disused buildings and railway arches. Key themes include British cybernetics, urban regeneration, and deconstructing cultural consumption models.

Recent works such as 'Repercussion' (2025) and 'HomoBloc Festival' (2024) highlight his engagement with responsive environments and participatory art. Earlier outputs like 'Verfasst' (2017) and 'Manchester Urban Pioneers' (2015) emphasize biometric data integration and post-industrial urban strategies.

Scientific Awards

• Shortlisted for the Colvin Prize (2025)
• Second Place in 'Murder Children During the Bombing' Competition (2021)

Kaushal's collaborative consultancy, Logan & Wilcox, extends his practice into community arts and cultural projects. He frequently participates in international exhibitions, residencies, and academic conferences.