Curriculum VITAE of Prof.

Krishne Gowda

1. Name : Prof/Dr. Krishne GOWDA

Institute Address : Institute

of Development Studies
University of Mysore
Manasa Gangotri
Mysore-570 006, INDIA.
Email: krishnegowda@hotmail.com

2. Educational Qualification:

Organization and location Degree Discipline Year

Conferred
University of Hong Kong M. Sc. Urban Planning 1996
Hong Kong
Development Study Center P-G. Dip. IRRDP Integrated Rural Regional 1992
Israel Development Planning
University of Mysore, India Ph. D Regional Geography 1986
University of Mysore, India B. Ed Education 1981
University of Mysore, India M. A Geography 1977
University of Mysore, India B. A Geography, Kannada& History 1975

Subject taught with specializations:

1. Environmental Planning.
2. Human Settlements: Planning Thoughts and Philosophy.
3. Urban Renewal and Redevelopment.
4. Village Planning and Rural Development.

3. Date of birth : December 20, 1953

4. Position Held:

Date Position Location & Job description

22nd Institute of Development Studies, University of Mysore,
November Director Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006
2010 onwards
September Professor of Urban & Institute of Development Studies, University of Mysore, Mysore.
2004 Regional Planning Teaching M. Tech in Urban and Regional Planning. Supervision of
to date Ph. D. Candidates. Guiding thesis of Urban & Regional Planning
Students. Writing technical papers for publications and attending
Seminars/Conferences/workshops both at National and International
level.
September Reader in Urban &
1996 to Sep. Regional Planning -do-
2004
Mysore University Printing Press and Stationary Depot – as an

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July 2000 to Director (2 years and Administraive job. In addition to that in the interest of the teaching
August 2002 one month) and research – taking cleasses and concentrating research activities
in the Institute of Development Studies.
Teaching P-G. Course in Urban and Regional Planning. Supervision
September Reader in Urban & of Ph. D. students. Guiding thesis of Urban & Regional Planning
1996 to July Regional Planning and Development Planning Students. Writing technical papers for
2000
publications and attending Seminars/Conferences/workshops both at
National and International level.
February Senior Lecturer in
1991 - August Urban and Regional --do--
1996 Planning
Sept. 1994 - Student: M. Sc. Urban Studied at the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental
October 1996 Planning Management, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Recipient of
the ADB-Japan Scholarship.
Student: International Studied at the Development Study Center, Rehovot, - under the
October 1991 Training Programme Israel’s International Cooperation Program - Ministry of
- May 1992 (P.G. Dip. IRRDP) Foreign Affairs, Govt. of Israel and Govt. of Malawi (Central
Africa).
Institute of Development Studies, University of Mysore, Mysore.
Teaching P-G. Courses of Urban and Regional Planning,
Feb. 1986 - Lecturer in Regional Environmental Planning, Development Planning. Supervision of Ph.
January 1991 Planning
D. students. Guiding thesis of Urban & Regional Planning and
Development Planning Students. Writing technical papers for
Seminars/Conferences/workshops both at National and International
level.
Dept. of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Geography,
August 1980 - University of Mysore. Taught the courses: Economic Geography,
February Lecturer in Geography Advanced Geography of India, Population Geography, Urban
1986
Geography & Regional Planning. Actively involved in research
work and attending Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops both at
National and International level.

5. Awards (International):

2010 – International Urban Training
Center (IUTC) and UN-HABITAT –
Full Scholarship
2009 - Emerald LiteratiNetwork Awards
for Excellence
1994 - Asian Development Bank (ADB): -
Japan Scholarship
1991 - Israel Government - Fellowship
Provided full Scholarship and invited me to the 1st International
“Sustainable Urban Management” Course from 23rd to 28th
August 2010 in IUTC, Gangwon Province, The Republic of
Korea.
Highly Commended Award winner for the paper in the
International Journal – Management of Envionrmental
Quality, Vol. 19, N0. 3. Emerald Group Publishing Limited,
Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley BD16 1WA, United
Kingdom.
To pursue the M. Sc. in Urban Planning at the Centre of Urban
Planning and Environmental Management, The University of
Hong Kong, Hong Kong during 1994-96.
To undergo an International Training Programme (Post-
Graduate Diploma in Integrated Rural Regional Development

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 Planning) IRRDP offered at the Development Study Centre,
Rehovot, Israel and practical and field work at Salima District
of Malawi in Central Africa during 1991-92.

6. Workshops attended & Certificates Awarded:

[Participation in Refresher Courses/Orientation Program/Other Training programs]

2010 Invited me to the 1st International “Sustainable Urban Management” Course on 23-28 August 2010
in IUTC, Gangwon Province, The Republic of Korea to contribute to enhancing the capacity
of cities and towns nationally and in the Asian and Pacific region in support of the goal of
sustainble urbanization.

2005 Undergoing ISRO-NNRMS Sponsored Course on Remote Sensing and GIS Application in Urban
and Regional Planning at Indian Institute of Remoste Sensing (NRSA), Dept. of Space, Govt.
of India, Dehradun from 02-05-2005 to 24-06-2005.

2004 Participated the Course on ‘Strategies and Approaches for Sustainable Livelihood’ held November
20-25, 2004 at National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendra Nagar, Hydarbad-500 030,
India.

2004 Participated the Course on ‘Strategies for Effective Participation of Youth in Rural
Development’, held Sep. 20-25, 2004 at National Institute of Rural Development, Rajendra
Nagar, Hydarbad-500 030, India.

1998 Attended the 4th National GIS Workshop, 2nd to 7th February 1998 at National Remote Sensing
Agency, Hyderbad, sponsored by the Indian National Cartographic Association, India.

1996 Successfully completed a short term course, May-June 1996, on “Women’s Issues in China
Today”, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

1993 Attended refresher course in Nature of Geography, 22nd February to 13th March
1993, Department of Geography, Academic Staff College of Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai, India.

1992 Successfully completed a short term course on UNIX AND C, 17th June 1992 to 15th
September 1992, P.G. Department of Computer Science, Manasa Gangotri, University of
Mysore, Mysore, India.

1990 Attended refresher course in Geography, 23rd July to 24th August 1990, Dept. of
Geography, Academic Staff Collage, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.

1990 Attended workshop on Environment and Industry, 27 - 30 March 1990, Department of

Environmental Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India.

7. Membership in Scientific Societies:

2004 - Life Member – Institute of Town Planners, India.

1996 to 2003 - Student Member - Hong Kong Institute of Planners, Hong Kong.

1996 to 99 - Student Member - The Royal Town Planning Institute, London.

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 1997 - Life Member - Indian National Cartographic Association, India.

1981 - Life Member - National Association of Geographers’ India, New Delhi, India.

8. Institutions visited abroad:

a. In connection with the studies:-

1. International Urban Training Center (IUTC), 1st International “Sustainable Urban
Management” Course on 23-28 August 2010 in IUTC, Gangwon Province, The Republic of
Korea.
2. Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, University of Hong Kong, Hong
Kong.
3. Department of Personnel Management and Training, Govt. of Malawi, Malawi (Central Africa).
4. Development Study Center, Rehovot, Israel.

b. Scientific Organization Visited:-

1. Hong Kong Institute of Town Planners, Hong Kong.
2. The Royal Town Planning Institute, London, UK.
3. The Royal Geographical Society, London, UK.
4. Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore.
5. National University of Singapore, Singapore.
6. Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
6. United Nations Office – Geneva, Switzerland.
7. UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand.
8. Department of Environmental Information, Keio University, Fujisawa City, Japan.
9. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S. A. R.
10. South-Easter Univerity, Oluvil, Sri Lanka.
11. Sripatum University, Bangkok, Thailand.
12. Seoul Transportation Department, Seoul, South Korea.

c. Countries Visited in Abroad in connection with conferences - presenting papers

and academic meetings:
London (UK - 1987), Israel (1991-92), Malawi (1992), Hong Kong (1994 to1996, 1999, 2000, 2003,
2007, 2008, 2010), Singapore (1999, 2000, 2003), China (1996), Macau (1996), Malaysia (1996, 2010),
Thailand (2000, 2009, 2010), Nepal (1998), Italy (1999), Switzerland (1999), Philippines (1996, 2000),
Japan (2003), Greece (2006), Turkey (2006), Sri Lanka (2008), Dubai (UAE- 2010) and South Korea
(2010).

9. Research Projects:

1992-93 Associated with Concurrent Evaluation of Jawahar Rozgaar Yojana (JRY), Research
Project - Sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, New Delhi
as a consultant.
1991-92 Actively participated in a research Project entitled: ‘Integrated Regional Planning - Salima
District in Malawi, Central Africa”, Published by Development Study Center, Israel.
1987-88 & Associated with the Evaluation of Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP),
1989-90 Research Project - Sponsored by Department of Rural Development, Government of India,
New Delhi, as a consultant.

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 1988-89 Associated with the Evaluation of National Rural Employment Programme (NREP),
Research Project - Sponsored by Department of Rural Development, Government of India,
New Delhi, as a consultant.

10. Ph. D. Guided (in Mysore University):

1. Seven Ph. D. Thesis - awarded.

Title of the Thesis:
(1) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF URBAN ENVIRONMENT:
A Case Study of Bangalore Metropolitan Area by Ravi Kumar, D. C. - 2002

(2) PLANNING AND DESIGN OF NEW TOWNS: Needs and Possiblities in Karnataka by
Chandrashekar, M. N. - 2006

(3) Planning Strategies and Design Guidelines for Parks, Open Spaces and Green Areas in
Bangalore Metropolitan Area by Rajan, S. 2008

(4) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Role of Economics, Environment and Ethics by

Ravishankar D - 2008

(5) PROBLEMS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: A Study of Hassan City by

Hemalatha, B. N. - 2009

(6) METAMORPHOSIS OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OF BANGALORE: A

Response to Challenges of Digital Era by Mamatha P. Raj – 2009

(7) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY AND ITS IMPACT ON URBAN

FARM: A Case Study of Bangalore by M. N. Shobha – 2010

2. One candidates is submitted her research work (Ph.D) at present for award.

(1) Planning and Development through Special Economic Zones in Karnataka by Anuradha
N. - 2010

3. Five candidates are doing their research work (Ph.D) at present.

1. Pathways to Progress: Women Empowrment through Dairy Cooperative of Mysore District by

Meera Mundayat

2. Strategies for Waterfront Development Planning in Thiruvananthapuram City by Ajai

Chandran C. K.

3. Planning and Management of Institutional and Avenue Greenery in Mysore City by

Mahendra B.

4. Bio-Aesthetic aspects of Parks and Residential Greens in Mysore City by Padmashree Urs
M. K.

5. Ecological Approach for the Protection of Goa’s Fragile Environment by S. T. Puttaraju.

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 6. GROWING IN THE INFLUENCE ZONE OF METROPOLIS: Case Study of Nagpur and
Kamptee by D. S. Meshram

7. Green Infrastructure in Gated Communities in Bangalore Metropolitan Area by Vaseem

Anjum Sheriff
8. Controlling the periphery of a growing town : Case Study Chandigarh by Swati Meshram

11. Other significant contributions:

a) Administrative Positions held:

University Position held Period

From To
Institute of Development Studies, Director November 2010 - to date
University of Mysore
Mysore University Printing Press and Director July 2000 August 2002
Stationary Depot
Mysore University, New P. G. Hostel Warden (Faculty Adviser) 1992 1993

b) Chairmanship / Membership in University Academic Bodies PG Level (BOE / BOS)

Position Name of the Academic University/Institute Period

Body
From To
Chairman BOS in URP IDS 2009 2012
Member BOS in URP IDS From 1997 to 2008
Member of Engineering and Science Faculty
Member Faculty of Science & Mysore University 2000 to date
Technology
Member Faculty of Engineering Mysore University 1986 2000
Chairman and Member of BOE
Member BOE / BOS IDS 1986 to date
Chairman BOE in MURP IDS 2001 2002
Chairman BOE in MURP IDS 2003 2004
Chairman BOE in MURP IDS 2007 2008
Chairman BOE in M. Tech. URP IDS 2010 2011

c) Nominated Professional Academic both National and State Level Bodies

i) National Level
Nominated Chairman Educational Standing Institute of Town Planners,
2010-2011 Committee India. New Delhi
Nominated Chairman Educational Standing Institute of Town Planners,
2009-10 Committee India. New Delhi
Nominated Chairman Educational Standing Institute of Town Planners,
2008-09 Committee India. New Delhi
Nominated Co-Chairman Educational Standing Institute of Town Planners,
2007-08 Committee India. New Delhi

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 Nominated Co-Chairman Educational Standing Institute of Town Planners,
2006-07 Committe India. New Delhi
Nominated Co-Chairman Educational Standing Institute of Town Planners,
2005-06 Committe India. New Delhi
ii) State Level
Elected Council Member Karnatak Regional ITPI, KRC, Bangalore
2010-11 Chapter
Elected Council Member Karnatak Regional ITPI, KRC, Bangalore
2009-10 Chapter
Elected Council Member Karnatak Regional ITPI, KRC, Bangalore
2008-09 Chapter
Elected Council Member Karnatak Regional ITPI, KRC, Bangalore
2007-08 Chapter
Elected Council Member Karnatak Regional ITPI, KRC, Bangalore
2006-07 Chapter

12. List of Research Publications:

a) Referred Journals (National and International)

Gowda, Krishne, Shobha M. N. and Sridhara M. V. (2010), Impact of Information Technology on Socio-
Economic Structure of Bangalore City (submitted for publication to the Emarald LiteratiNetwork).

Gowda, Krishne and Ravishankar, D (2010), Sustainable Water Supply Systems in India: Role of Financial
Institutions and Ethical Perspective, SPATIUM, the Jouran of the Institute of Architecture and Urban
and Spatial Planning of Serbia (submitted for publication).

Gowda, Krishne, Sridhara, M. V. and Mahendra B. (2010), Greenerey Aspects of Urban Environment: A Study
of Mysore City in India, Nakhara: Journal of Envionmental Design and Planning, Vol. 6 November,
pp.19-30.

Chandran, C. K. Ajai and Gowda, Krishne, (2010), The Social Perspective of Heritage Dwellings: A Case
Study of ‘Hirebettu House’, ITPI Journal, Vol. 7, No.4, New Delhi, pp.

Mahendra B., Harikrishnan K & Gowda, Krishne., (2010), Urban Governance and Master Plan for Bangalore
City, ITPI Journal, Vol. 7, No.2, New Delhi, pp. 1-18.

Raj P. Mamatha, Gowda, Krishne, Sridhara M. V. & Mahendra B. (2010), URBAN POVERTY
ALLEVIATION PERSPECTIVES: The Case of Bangalore CBD, Shelter, A hudco-shmi Publication,
Vol.12, No.1, New Delhi, India, pp. 49-60

Anuradha N., Gowda, Krishne and Sridhara, M. V. (2009), Planning and Development through special
Economic Zones in Karnataka, Shelter, A hudco-shmi Publication, Vol.11, No.4, New Delhi, India,
pp.14-26.

Shobha M. N., Gowda, Krishne and Mahendra B. (2009), Infrastructure for Information Technology Industry in
Bangalore City, ITPI Journal, Vol. 6. No. 2. April - June, New Delhi. Pp. 55-68.

Shobha M. N. and Gowda, Krishne (2009), SMART HOME: A Case of Bangalore Metropolitan Area, Shelter,
A hudco-shmi Publication, Vol.11, No.3, New Delhi, India, pp.44-59.

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Gowda, Krishne and Sridhara, M. V. (2009), Planning and Management of Green Areas in Mysore City,
Scientific Annals of the Depatment of Forestry and Management of the Environment and Natural
Resources, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, pp. 149-163.

Ravishankar, D. Raj, P. Mamatha, and Gowda, Krishne (2008), Sustainable Development: Role of Economics,
Environment and Ethics, Regional Symbiosis, An International Journal Focusing on Spatial
Perspectives of World Development, Kanpur, India, Vo. 16, pp. 73-87.

Gowda, Krishne, Sridhara, M. V. and Rajan, S. (2008), Planning and Management of Parks and Green Areas:
The Case of Bangalore Metropolitan Area, Management of Environmental Quality: An International
Journal, Emeral Group Publishing Limited, Vol. 19 No. 3, pp. 270-282.

(2009 Highly Commended Award by Emerald LiteratiNetwork, Emerald Group Pulblishing

Limited)

Gowda, Krishne & Hemalatha B. N. (2007), Solid Waste Management: The Role of Formal and Informal
Sectors in Waste Recovery, Reuse and Recycling in Hassan City, Shelter, A hudco-shmi Publication,
Vol. 10, No. 2 August, New Delhi, India, Pp. 98-111.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (2007), Conservation of tanks/lakes in the Bangalore metropolitan area,
Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Emeral Group Publishing Limited,
London, Vol. 18 No. 2, pp. 137-151.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (2000), Open Space and Green Areas in Mysore City: Planning Strateies for
the 21st century, Shelter, A hudco-shmi Publication, Vol. III Nol 3 July, New Delhi, India, Pp. 7-
12&22.

Gowda, Krishne., Sridhara, M. V. & Mamatha P. Raj (2000), Planning for the 21st Centrury – A case Study of
Bangalore, Shelter – Challenges for the New Millennium, A hudco-shmi Publication, Vol. III No. 1,
January 2000, New Delhi. Pp. 5-10.

Gowda, Krishne & Ranganath, K (1987), Economic Activity and Regional Development through Sugarcane
Output: A Case Study of Mandya District, Agricultural Technology, Vol. 5, July-Sep. and Oct.-Dec.
1987, Nos. 3 & 4, Indian Institution of Agricultural Technologists, Bangalore, India, pp. 8-14.

Gowda, Krishne., Sridhara, M. V. & Fukuoka, Yoshitaku (1986), Wild Life Management & Ecology: A Case
Study of Bandipur National Park in Karnataka (India), Memories of the Faculty of Integrated Arts and
Science, Series IV, Vol. 11, February 1986, Hiroshima University, Japan, pp. 25-35.

Gowda, Krishne., Sridhara, M. V. & Fukuoka, Yoshitaku (1985), Urban Environment and Its Improvement
with Special Reference to Bangalore City, India., Geographical Science, Vol. 40, No. 3, 1985. C/O
Dept. of Geography, Faculty of Literature, University of Hiroshima, Japan, pp. 141-153.

Gowda, Krishne., & Sridhara, M. V (1985), Optimal Utilization of Water Resources in Sugarcane
Cultivation with Special Reference to Mandya District in Karnataka, Arts Journal, Vol. No. XIV,
March-Sep. 1985, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, pp. 62-68.

Gowda, Krishne (1985), Industrial Location and Its Implication on Environment: A Case of Mysore City,
Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1, June 1985, Calcutta,
India, pp. 15-19.

b) Articles in Proceedings of the Conference (National and International)

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Gowda, Krishne., Shobha M. N. and Sridhara M. V. (2010), Impact of Information Technology Industries on
Urban Form : A Case Study of Indiranagar in Bangalore, Proceedings of the Technical Papers, First
International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization, Organized by the Faculty of Construction and
Land Use of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 15-17 December, Hong Kong.

Raj P. Mamatha, Gowda, Krishne., Sridhara M. V. & Mahendra B. (2010), URBAN POVERTY
ALLEVIATION PERSPECTIVES: The Case of Bangalore CBD, Proceedings of the Technical Papers,
58th National Town and Country Planners’ Congress, Theme: Inclusive Planning for Empowring
Urban Poor, Organised by the Institute of Town Planners, Hotel Tuli International, Nagpur, 4th – 6th
January, India.

Gowda, Krishne, Sridhara M. V. and Ms. Padmashree Urs M. K., (2008), Nature in Urban Environment: A
Case Study of Mysore city, India, Proceedings of the Technical Papers, 1st International Symposium
on Contemporary Socaial Issues and Development, Organised by South Easter University of Sri Lanka,
University Park, Oluvil, 10th to 12th November, Sri Lanka.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara M. V. (2007), Planning and Management of Green Areas in Mysore City,
Proceedings of the International Conference on Siting of Locally Unwanted Facilities: Challenges and
Issues, Organised by Centre for Envionmental Policy and Resource Management, The Chines
University of Hong Kong, 12-14 December, Hong Kong.

Ravishankar, D. Raj, P. Mamatha, and Gowda, Krishne, (2007), Sustainable Development: Economics,
Environment and Ethics, Proceedings of the Technical Papers, 38th Regional Science Conference,
Organized by Regional Science Association, India and Institute of Town Planners, India, Goa Regional
Chapter, 19-21 January at National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V., (2006), Conservation of Tanks/Lakes in the Bangalore Metropolitan Area,
Proceedings of the Technical Papers, International Conference on Sustainble Management and
Development of Mountainous and Island Areas, Organised by Dept. Of Forestry and Management of
the Environment and Natural Resources, Democritus University of Thrace, 29th Sep. – 1st Oct., Island
of Naxos, Greece.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (2003), Improving Municipal Solid Waste Mangement of the City of
Bangalore in the Era of Information Technology, Proceedings of the Technical Papers, The 8th
Internationa Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban mangement, 27-29 May 2003,
Sendai, Japan.

Gowda, Krishne, Hemalatha M. C. & Sridhara, M. V., (2004), Bioaesthetic Aspect of Planning in Hassan City,
Proceedings of the Technical papers, A National Seminar on Sustainable Development, Organised by
Indian Institute of Rural Mangement, 10th – 13th March, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V., (2003), Improving Municipal Solid Waste Mangement of the City of
Bangalore in the Era of Information Technology, Proceedings of the Technical papers, The 8th
Internationa Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban mangement, 27-29 May, Sendai,
Japan.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (2000), Planning for Solid Waste Management in the Slums and Squatter
Settlements of the Bangalore Metropolitan Area, Proceedings of the Technical papers, An International
Conference on SUSTAINABLE AND HUMANE CITIES, April 10-12, Manila, Philippines.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (2000), SUSTAINABLE CITY: EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES
FROM HONG KONG, PP. 137-142, in Anantha Krishna K. S. (Ed). An International Conference on
URBANISATION AND HOUSING, Proceedings of the Technical papers by Commonwealth
Association of Architects & The Indian Institute of Architects, January, Bangalore, India.

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Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (1999), IMPOROVING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH
BETTER PLANNING: A Case Study of Bangalore metropolitan Area, Proceedings of the Technical
papers, 6th International Conference in Computers in Urban Planning and Urban management
(CUPEM), 8-11 September, Organised by STRATEMA, Instituto Universitario di Architettura di
Venezia at Venice, Italy.

Gowda, Krishne. (1998), ENVIRONMENTAL MAPPING FOR LAND RECLAMATION: A Case Study of
Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the Technical papers, XVIII Indian National
Cartographic Association International Congress, 15 -18 December 1998, Science City, Calcutta, India.

Gowda, Krishne (1997), The UK Planning System and Achievement of Sustainable Development, Proceedings
of the Technical Papers, 46th National Town & Country Planners Congress, 29-31 December 1997,
Mysore.

Gowda, Krishne. & Sridhara, M. V. (1986), Industrial Pollution: A Case Study of Mandya Sugar
Factory in Karnataka, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Pollution and
Control & Monitoring, Oct. 21-23, 1986, Ed. by V. S. Bhatnagar, Central Scientific Instruments
Organization (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research), Chandigarh. pp. 92-99.

c) Books and Chapters:

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (2006), Improving Municipal Solid Waste Management of the city of
Bangalore, Global Environmental Issues and Options (Ed), Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, pp.
76-98.

Gowda, Krishne & Hemalatha M. C. (2005), Bio-Aesthetic Aspects of Planning in Hassan, pp.23-36.
Sustainable Development: Opportunities & Challenges’, Edited by R. Dayanandan, Serial Publication,
New Delhi..

Gowda, Krishne (1995), Conservation of Natural Resources for Sustainable Development in Salima
District of Malawi (Central Africa), Holistic Approach to Sustainable Development, M.D.
Publications, New Delhi, India, pp. 37-44.

Prasad, D., Lakshminarayanan, A. G. S & Gowda, Krishne. (1995) Social Forestry for Sustainable
Development in Shimoga, Holistic Approach to Sustainable Development, M.D. Publications, New
Delhi, India, pp. 167-180.

Gowda, Krishne & Kumaran, T. V. (1990), Community Development Approach to Social Management in
Slum Environments, Environmental Issues and Programmes (Ed),New World Environment
Series 5, Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (1989), Role of Shelter in National Development with particular
reference to Metropolitan Bangalore, India., Environmental Issues and Programmes (Ed), New
World Environment Series, Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp. 321-331.

Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. (1987), Urban Forestry and Its Impact on Environment: A Case
Study of Mysore City, Ecology of Urban India, Vol. II (Ed). Ashish Publishing House, New
Delhi, India, pp. 169-182.

B. Conferences attended and Papers presented (National and International)

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2010 Gowda, Krishne, Shobha M. N. and Sridhara M. V., Impact of Information Technology Industries on
Urban Form: A Case Study of Indiranagar in Bangalore, accepted for the First International Conference
on Sustainable urbanization, Organised by the Faculty of Construction and Land Use, The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University, Kowloon, 15 – 17th December, Hong Kong.

2010 Anuradha N., Gowda, Krishne & Raj P. Mamatha, Mangalore SEZ –Towards Greater Economic
Activity and Sustainable Development of the Region, The National Seminar on Urban Sustainability
and Issues, Organised by Dept. of Geography, University of Madras, Madras, 5th & 6th February,
India.

2010 Gowda, Krishne., Chaired two Secessions in the National Seminar on Urban Sustainability and Issues,
Organised by Dept. of Geography, University of Madras, Madras, 5th & 6th February, India.

2010 Anuradha N., Gowda, Krishne and Raj P. Mamatha, Planning and Development through special
Economic Zones in Karnataka, The National Seminar on Urban Sustainability and Issues, Organised by
Dept. of Geography, University of Madras, Madras, 5th & 6th February, India.

2010 Raj P. Mamatha, Gowda, Krishne., Sridhara M. V. & Mahendra B. URBAN POVERTY
ALLEVIATION PERSPECTIVES: The Case of Bangalore CBD, 58th National Town and Country
Planners’ Congress, Theme: Inclusive Planning for Empowring Urban Poor, Organised by the Institute
of Town Planners, Hotel Tuli International, Nagpur, 4th – 6th January, India.

2009 International Seminar on Affordable Housing, Organised by Builders’ Association of India (Mysore
Centre), Senate Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006, India.

2009 Gowda, Krishne., Chaired in the National Workshop on Adopting Virtual Technology in Town
Planning Education and Profession, Organised by the ITPI, ITPI Auditorium, New Delhi, 18th July,
India.

2009 57th National Town and Country Planners’ Congress, Theme: The District Regional Development
Plan, organised by the Institute of Town Planners, India at NIO Auditorium, Dona Paula, Tiswadi, Goa,
23-25 January, India.

2009 Regional Partner’s Workshop of the Sida-AIT Research Cooperation in Planning Urban Research for
Asia, Organised by Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Klong Luang, Pathumthani, Sponsored by
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), 16-17 January, Thailand.

2009 1st University Social Responsibility International Conference (USRIC2009), Organised by the
Sripatum University, Sofital Centara Grand Hotel, Bangkok, 12-13th January, Thailand.

2008 National Seminar on Green Concepts in Planning and Building, Organised by Builders’ Association of
India, Mysore Centre, B. N. Bahadhur Insitute of Mangement Sciences, Mysore, 13 & 14th December,
India.

2008 Gowda, Krishne, Sridhara M. V. and Ms. Padmashree Urs M. K., Nature in Urban Environment: A
Case Study of Mysore city, India, 1st International Symposium on Contemporary Socaial Issues and
Development, Organised by South Easter University of Sri Lanka, University Park, Oluvil, 10th to 12th
November, Sri Lanka.

2007 56th National Town and Country Planners Congress, Theme: Planning and Development of Peri-Urban
Areas, organised by the Institute of Town Planners, India at Science City, Kolkata, 20-22 December,
India.

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2007 Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara M. V. Planning and Management of Green Areas in Mysore City,
Proceedings of the International Conference on siting of Locally Unwanted Facilities: Challenges and
Issues, Organised by Centre for Envionmental Policy and Resource Management, The Chines
University of Hong Kong, 12-14 December, Hong Kong.

2007 All India Bonsai Convention and Exhibition, Organised by Kishkindha Moolika Gardens of SGS
Ashrama – Mysore in Cooperation with Bonsai Study Group of The Indo-Japanese Association and
Bonsai Friendship Federation of India, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama, 24th – 26th
November, Mysore-570 025, India.

2007 Seminar on “Town Planning at Cross Roads – Crisis in Urban Development and Governace”,
Organised by Centre for Technology, Environment and Management (STEM), September 22, Palm
Meadows, Bangalore, India.

2007 Ravishankar, D. Raj, P. Mamatha, and Gowda, Krishne, (2007), Sustainable Development:
Economics, Environment and Ethics, 38th Regional Science Conference, Organized by Regional
Science Association, India and Institute of Town Planners, India, Goa Regional Chapter, 19-21 January
at National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India

2006 55th National Town and Country Planners Congress, Organised by Institute of Town Planners, India at
Kochi, January 9-11, Kerala, India.

2006 Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V., Conservation of Tanks/Lakes in the Bangalore Metropolitan Area,
International Conference on Sustainble Management and Development of Mountainous and Island
Areas, Organized by Dept. Of Forestry and Management of the Environment and Natural Resources,
Democritus University of Thrace, 29th Sep. – 1st Oct., Island of Naxos, Greece.

2004 53rd National Town and Country Planners Congress, Organised by Institute of Town Planners, India at
Hotel Sayaji, December 27-29, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

2004 Seminar on ‘TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN INDIA’, Organised by Centre for Sustainable
Development and Sponserd by National Insitite of Urban Affairs & USAID-Fired Project, 5th & 6th
August, Bangalore, India.

2004 Gowda, Krishne, Hemalatha M. C. & Sridhara, M. V., Bioaesthetic Aspect of Planning in Hassan
City, A National Seminar on Sustainable Development, Organised by Indian Institute of Rural
Mangement, 10th – 13th March, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

2003 Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V., Improving Municipal Solid Waste Mangement of the City of
Bangalore in the Era of Information Technology, The 8th Internationa Conference on Computers in
Urban Planning and Urban mangement, 27-29 May, Sendai, Japan.

2002 World Summit on Sutainable Development – Southern Regional Consultaion, Organised by

Centre for Environment Education, Southern Regional Cell, February 13, Bangalore, India.

2000 Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V., Planning for Solid Waste Managemnt in the Slums and Squatter
Settlements of the Bangalore Metropoltan Area, An International Conference on SUSTAINABLE AND
HUMANE CITIES, April 10-12, Manila, Philippines.

2000 Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V., Sustainable City: Experiences and perspectives from Hong Kong,
An International Conference on URBANISATION AND HOUSING, Organised by Commonwealth
Association of Architects & The Indian Institute of Architects, January, Bangalore, India

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1999 National Seminar on Environmental Impace Assessment of Urban Development Projects, 26-27
November 1999 at Hotel Souther star, Mysore, India.

1999 Seminar on Solid Waste Management – Road Show, 15-16 November 1999 at Windsor Manor Hotel,
sponsored by the World Bank and organised by the Karnataka urban Infrastructure Development and
Finance Corporation, Bangalore, India.

1999 Gowda, Krishne, Improving Solid Waste Management through better Planning: A Case Study of
Bangalore Metropolitan Area, 6th International Conference in Computers in Urban Planning and Urban
Management (CUPEM), 8 - 11 September 1999, Organised by STRATEMA, Istituto Universitario di
Architettura di Venezia at Venice, Italy.

1999 Gowda, Krishne, Open Space and Green Areas in Mysore City and Planning Strategies for the 21 st
Century, World Conference on Model Cities, 19 - 21 April 1999, Singapore.

1998 Gowda, Krishne, Forces of Urban Form: An Example of Hong Kong, International Symposium on
Changing Environmental Scenario in South Asia During The Past Five Decades, December 20-22,
1998, Organised by Institute of Landscape, Ecology & Ekistics, Calcutta-700 019, India.

1998 Gowda, Krishne, Environmental Mapping for Land Reclamation: A Case Study of Victoria Harbour in
Hong Kong, XVIII INCA International Congress, December 15 -18, 1998, Science City, Calcutta,
India.

1998 National Conference on Natural Disaster Management & Mitigation, 25 th & 26th September 1998
Organized by Department of Architecture, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India

1997 Gowda, Krishne, The UK Planning System and Achievement of Sustainable Development, Urban and
Regional Planning Since Independence : Retrospect and prospect, 46th National Town & Country
Planners Congress, 29-31 December 1997, Mysore.

1997 5th International Conference on Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management, 16-19
December 1997, Organized by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, India.

1995 Conference on Planning Hong Kong for the 21st Century, 12-13 April 1995, Jointly Organized by
Hong Kong Institute of Planners, Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management in the
Hong Kong University and Dept. of Architecture in Chinese University of Hong Kong, H. K.
Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong.

1990 All India Seminar on Instrumentation in Environmental Monitoring, 4th March 1990, Sponsored by
the Institute of Engineers, Mysore Local Centre, Mysore, India.

1988 International Seminar on Agricultural Marketing and Economic Development, October 12-14,
1988, Sponsored by the Institute of Development Studies, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.

1987 Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V., Role of Shelter in National Development with Particular
Reference to Metropolitan Bangalore, India.., International Conference on Urban Shelter in
Developing Countries, 1-4 September 1987, Sponsored by the International Centre for Technical
Research, London, England.

1987 35th Annual Seminar on Planning and Provision of Shelter for the Poor, February 5-8, 1987.,
Sponsored by the Institute of Town Planners, India., Town and Country Planning Organization,
Govt. of India, Anna University of Madras, India.

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1986 National Seminar on Technology Forecasting & Training Assessment (Towards Twenty-first
Century), October 24-26. 1986, Sponsored by the Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of
India, Organized by the University of Mysore, Mysore, India.

1986 Seminar on Drought Management Strategies, 15-16 May 1986, Mysore, Sponsored by High
Level Technical Committee on Hydrology, Roorkee, Organized by Water Resources Development
Organization, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, India.

1986 27th Annual Conference on Indian Society of Labour Economics, 11-13 April 1986, Post-
Graduate Dept. of Economics & Cooperation, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.

1985 Seminar on Challenge of Education - A Policy Perspective, 23-25 November 1985, Organized by
Regional College of Education and Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education,
Mysore, India.

1985 Gowda, Krishne & Sridhara, M. V. Optimal Utilization of Water Resources in Sugarcane
Cultivation with Special Reference to Mandya District in Karnataka., 4th Annual Convention and
Seminar on “Hydrology” with colloquium on Impact of Water Resources on Agriculture, 14-16
June 1985, Dept. of
Agricultural Meteorology, Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, India.

1985 Gowda, Krishne et al: Urban Environment and Its Improvement with Special Reference to
Bangalore City, International Symposium on CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES OF APPLIED
CLIMATOLOGY, 18-21 March 1985, Organized by Dept. of Meteorology and Oceanography and
Indian Agro-Meteorological Society, Waltair, India.

1984 Gowda, Krishne & Ranganath, K. Economic Activity and Regional Development through
Sugarcane Output: A Study of Mandya District, All India Symposium on Natural Resources and
Regional Development, 3-6 December 1984, Dept. of Geography, Karnatak University, Dharwad,
India.

1984 Gowda, Krishne & Ranganath, K. Evaluation of Livestock Resources and Programme for
Regional Development in Karnataka, All India Symposium on Natural Resources and Regional
Development, 3-6 December 1984, Dept. of Geography, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India.

1984 Gowda, Krishne. Industrial Location and Its Implications on Environment: A Case Study of
Mysore City, All India Symposium on Ecology of Urban Areas, 25-28 September 1984, Dept. of
Geography, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.

1984 Gowda, Krishne & Ranganath, K. The Role of Firewood in Urban Energy System: A Case Study of
Mysore City, All India Symposium on Ecology of Urban Areas, 25-28 September 1984, P-G
Dept. of Geography, University of Mysore, Mysore, India.

1982 Gowda, Krishne. Geographical Distribution of Sugarcane Cultivation in Karnataka, National

Seminar on Indian Geographers Meet, 19-21 March 1982, P-G Dept. of Geography, Shivaji
University, Kolhapur, India.

1982 Seminar on 69th Indian Science Congress, 5-7 January 1982, P-G Dept. of Geography, University of
Mysore, Mysore, India.

(Krishne Gowda)

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