Gayatri Kawlra

Gayatri Kawlra is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP), where she teaches in the M.S. Urban Planning program.Kawlra holds an M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University. Her research integrates approaches from political economy, sociology, and data science to explore the social and political implications of urban development, with a focus on critical infrastructure during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.As an adjunct faculty member, Kawlra contributes to the M.S. Urban Planning program's curriculum, which takes a comparative, global perspective on urban planning. The program emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with studios and seminars taught by both academically-oriented faculty and seasoned practitioners.Kawlra's research has been published in academic journals, such as an analysis of New York City's critical infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is actively involved in the program's activities, as evidenced by her participation in a recent Columbia GSAPP LiPS event