Husen Ismailbhai Kharodawala

Husen Kharodawala is a second-year MS Urban Planning student at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP). Specializing in Built Environment, Community and Economic Development, and International Planning, his academic and professional pursuits center on climate adaptation strategies and resilient infrastructure. By emphasizing the integration of technological advancements with policy frameworks, he aims to address urban challenges and improve the quality of life for all city dwellers, especially vulnerable communities, through inclusive and sustainable practices. Throughout his academic journey, Husen has been involved in diverse research projects on integrated public transit and micromobility, as well as climate resilience, across cities such as Ahmedabad, Brussels, Berlin, Manchester, Amsterdam, and New York. Before his time at Columbia, Husen earned a Master’s degree in Architecture with a major in Urban Design and a minor in Urban Conservation from the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) in Ahmedabad, India. At CSUD, Husen works as a research affiliate, where he is part of a global consortium project focusing on Popular Transport and Shared Mobility.