Rupa Jawal graduated from Sir JJ College of Architecture, Mumbai and completed her Post-Graduation in Sustainable Architecture from the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Hindusthan University. She has worked with various international firms that includes Kingsmen Fairtech International (P) Ltd,Singapore. She has 24 years of Industry and academic experience. She has worked on diverse projects for NPA, SPG, Institutional campuses, Gated communities and Retail rollout. She served as Principal at Maestro School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada. She has been associated with GITAM School of Architecture for more than 5 years and is currently working as an Associate Professor undertaking various academic and administrative responsibilities