Dr. R. Shanthi Priya is a Professor in the School of Architecture and Interior Design at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, with over 24 years of experience in academia, research, consultancy, and professional practice. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture, a Master of Planning (Town Planning), and a Ph.D. from Anna University, and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Civil Engineering at Lincoln University College, Malaysia, in 2025. Her research focuses on sustainable architecture, building physics, urban climatology, climate-responsive design, thermal comfort, daylighting, energy-efficient buildings, urban heat island mitigation, indoor environmental quality, green infrastructure, and resilient built environments. She integrates computational simulation, field experimentation, and performance-based design to develop innovative, sustainable architectural solutions. Dr. Shanthi Priya has authored over 45 Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed publications, including papers in leading journals such as Sustainable Cities and Society, Building and Environment, Energy and Buildings, and Sustainable Development. Her publications have received over 579 citations, with an h-index of 13 and an i10-index of 17. She has secured and managed externally funded research projects from organizations including the UGC, CMDA, Council of Architecture (COA), and SRMIST, focusing on sustainable buildings, urban resilience, and building performance.