Research Background

Research and Patents

Research Publications

1. User behavioral patterns in inclusive public open space: A case from Indian towns

Yadav, M., Gupta, A. and Nayak, B.K. (2025) Cities & Health

2. Simulation-based investigation of ETFE and autoheal polymers for energy efficiency and thermal comfort in adaptive building envelopes

Yadav, M. and Kuda, A. (2025) International Journal of Applied Mathematics

3. Performance of PTFE-based adaptive building facades for climate resilience: A simulation-driven analysis

Yadav, M., Kuda, A. and Ali, S.M. (2025) International Journal of Engineering, Science and Information Technology

4. Examination of key landscape characteristics and evaluation tools for assessing the impact of higher education campus landscapes on students’ well-being: A systematic review

Prabhu, M.K., Yadav, M., Arya, B., Kumar, D., Sharma, M. and Kumar, H. (2025) Multidisciplinary Reviews,

5. Impact of Higher Education Campus Landscape on Students’ Mental Health: A Systematic Review

Prabhu, M.K. and Yadav, M. (2025) Indian Journal of Psychological Science, 21(Special Issue),

6. Pharad block printing: A cultural treasure resurging in contemporary times

Mishra, P. and Yadav, M. (2025) TEXTILE, 23(2),

7. A systematic literature review on inclusive public open spaces: Accessibility standards and universal design principles

Yadav, M., Gupta, A. and Nayak, B.K. (2025) Urban Sciences

8. Water, wheels and wisdom: Reviving the Aurangabad Panchakki

Yadav, M., Shamra, R. and Ozarkar, A. (2025) Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development

9. Optimizing thermal efficiency of building envelopes with sustainable composite materials

Deshmukh, M. and Yadav, M. (2025) Buildings, 15(2), p. 230. doi: 10.3390/buildings15020230

10. Sustainable construction: The use of cork material in the building industry

Yadav, M. and Singhal, I. (2024) Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy

11. Thermal comfort study of roof shapes and materials in Jaisalmer, India

Sharma, S. and Yadav, M. (2024) SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, 11(7), pp. 174–188. doi: 10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I7P112

12. A thermal study of roof shapes and materials in hot dry climates: Insights from a simulation from Rajasthan, India

Sharma, S. and Yadav, M. (2023) ISVS e-journal, 10(12),

13. Assessment of urban growth and ecological sustainability: Study of Mumbai, India

Yadav, M. (2023) ISVS e-journal

14. Consumer behaviour towards the adoption of sustainable clothing

Mishra, P. and Yadav, M. (2023) in Proceedings of the International Conference of Creative Futures (ICCF 2022), Manipal University Jaipur, India, 20–21 May 2022

15. Post occupancy evaluation of elderly/senior housing projects in India

Sharma, S. and Yadav, M. (2023) in Responsible Pedagogies in Architecture: Combating Climate Change. Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

16. Opportunities and challenges of using nanomaterials and nanotechnology in architecture: An overview

Kuda, A. and Yadav, M. (2022) Materials Today: Proceedings

17. Waste to wealth: Overview of waste and recycled material in construction industry

Yadav, M. and Sinha, S. (2022) Materials Today: Proceedings

18. Opportunities and challenges of hempcrete as a building material for construction: An overview

Yadav, M. and Saini, A. (2022) Materials Today: Proceedings

19. Fast fashion and its impact on the environment: An overview

Mishra, P. and Yadav, M. (2022) Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 28(4),

20. Redefining design education for 21st century

Yadav, M. (2021) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD’21). Springer, IIT Mumbai, India

21. Application of nano materials in architecture: An overview

Yadav, M. and Verma, A. (2021) in Proceedings of the International Conference CRMSC-2021, Materials Today: Proceedings

22. Biobased building materials for sustainable future: An overview

Yadav, M. and Agarwal, M. (2021) in Proceedings of the International Conference CRMSC-2021, Materials Today: Proceedings

23. Bamboo as a sustainable material in the construction industry: An overview

Yadav, M. and Mathur, A. (2021) in Proceedings of the International Conference CRMSC-2021, Materials Today: Proceedings

24. Campus design of universities: An overview

Yadav, M. and Agarwal, P. (2021) Journal of Design & Built Environment

25. Application of augmented reality and virtual reality in architecture and planning: An overview

Yadav, M. and Jisthu, P. (2020) in Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (SIGI 2020). Chennai, India

26. Experiences and challenges of community participation in urban renewal projects: A case study of Bhendi Bazzar, Mumbai, India

Yadav, M. (2018) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Urban Redesign and Redevelopment. Vancouver, Canada

27. Environment management through meditation: A sustainable approach

Yadav, M. (2018) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Science & Technology. Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala, India

28. Future cities: Envisioning human dimensions

Yadav, M. (2018) International Journal of Advance & Innovative Research, 5(4 XVIII)

29. Analysis of natural ventilation systems in heritage buildings: A case study of Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India

Yadav, M. and Simion, I.G. (2017) Journal of Indian Institute of Architects

30. Study of roof types and technologies to reduce indoor air temperature: An overview

Sharma, S. and Yadav, M. (2015) Journal of Indian Institute of Architects, 80(9), pp. 19–25

31. Green building rating systems through the lens of vernacular architecture

Yadav, M. and Joann, L. (2015) Journal of Indian Institute of Architects

32. Impact of urban form on hydrology: A case study of Mumbai, India

Yadav, M. and Nayak, B.K. (2015) in Proceedings of the International Congress of Association of Asian Planning Schools. University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia

33. Architectural design pedagogy in the context of environmental sustainability

Yadav, M. (2015) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Reinventing Design Pedagogy & Contextual Aesthetics. NIT Calicut, India

34. Understanding architecture as a potent form of visual art

Yadav, M. (2013) in Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on Visual and Performing Arts. Athens Institute for Education and Research, Greece

35. Appropriate residential typologies for Mumbai

Yadav, M. (2013) in Proceedings of the International Conference on IES. Japan

36. Embodied energy in vernacular houses

Yadav, M. (2010) in Proceedings of the International Conference ISVS. Colombo, Sri Lanka

37. Defining ecological regionalism: A theoretical perspective

Yadav, M. (2008) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Eco-Architecture. Algarve, Portugal

38. Transforming habitats: A case study of Mumbai

Yadav, M. (2008) in Proceedings of the International Conference ISVS-IV. CEPT, Ahmedabad, India

39. Housing tenure for the urban poor: A case study of Mumbai city

Yadav, M. (2007) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Housing for the Urban Poor. Brisbane, Australia

40. Heritage of Aurangabad: Problems and prospects

Yadav, M. (2004) in Proceedings of the National Conference on Heritage Conservation. Jaipur, India

41. Women empowerment through rainwater harvesting

Yadav, M. (2003) in Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Technologies for Women. Indore, India

42. Sustainable urban development of Aurangabad city

Yadav, M. (2003) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Habitats. Mumbai, India

43. The Therapeutic Campus: A Systematic Review of Green, Blue, and Grey Spaces’ Impact on Student Mental Health Outcomes

Prabhu, M.K. and Yadav, M. (2025) in 34th Annual Conference of Sports Psychology Association of India, Manipal University Jaipur, India, 17–18 April

44. Unveiling the threads of change: Exploring influences on youth’s intentions for sustainable clothing adoption in India

Mishra, P. and Yadav, M. (2024) in Proceedings of the International Conference on Fashion as a Tool for Social Change (FTSC 2024): Cultural Preservation and Innovation, Woxsen University, Telangana, India, 5–6 August 2024

45. Restorative Benefits of Campus Landscapes in a Semi-Arid Indian University

Prabhu, M.K. and Yadav, M. (2025) in International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Humanities & Social Sciences, Noida International University, India, 17–18 June

46. Meta-Synthesis of Campus-Landscape Theories: Building an Integrated Framework for Student Well-being

Prabhu, M.K. and Yadav, M. (2025) in International Conference on Socially Conscious Built Environments, Manipal University Jaipur, India, 27–28 November

Published Patents

202311055221

NEW BHARAT GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEM

Sept. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311055210

BRICK COMPOSITION TO ENHANCE THERMAL COMFORT AND PREPARATION THEREOF

Sept. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311055218

IOT ENABLE SMART TABLE FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS

Sept. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311055219

APPLICATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF RESPONSIVE ADAPTIVE SKINS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN INDIA

Sept. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311055220

ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING CLUSTERS FOR HOT & DRY CLIMATE

Sept. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311056373

ECO FRIENDLY BRICKS: WEALTH FROM WASTE INITIATIVES

Sept. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311056372

MULTI-STOREYED UNDERGROUND EARTH SHELTERED BUILDINGS

Sept. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311071907

TO DEVELOP A RATING SYSTEM FOR THE SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING

Nov. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311081242

GABLE ROOF INTEGRATED WITH VEGETATION FOR HOT AND DRY CLIMATE

Dec. 2023 Yadav, M.

202311075608

A BAMBOO BIOCHAR COMPOSITE PLASTER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Dec. 2023 Yadav, M.

202411038717

A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSMENT FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HISTORICAL HERITAGE BUILDINGS

May 2024 Yadav, M.

202511004432

A SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITE FOR ENHANCING THERMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE IN BUILDING ENVELOPES

Jan 2025 Yadav, M.

Books

Responsible Pedagogies in Architecture: Combating Climate Change

The Future of creative Industries A global perspective

- A cambridge publication

Coffee Table Book on Stepwells of India

Ministry of Culture, Government of India