PROFILE
Mr. Debarghya Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Design at Delhi Technological University (DTU), where he contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and a Master of Design (M.Des.), bringing a strong foundation in architectural principles and design thinking to his teaching and research.
Mr. Kumar’s academic interests span Industrial Design, Design Research, Design for Manufacturing, Product Detailing, and Manufacturing Techniques. He is especially engaged in areas such as Intellectual Property Rights, Building Integrated Photovoltaics, and Alternative Solar Technologies, reflecting his commitment to sustainability and innovation in design. His multidisciplinary approach integrates creative design processes with practical and manufacturing considerations, preparing students to address complex real-world challenges.
At DTU, Mr. Kumar actively mentors students, oversees design projects, and contributes to curriculum development that bridges theory and practice. His work emphasizes user-centric design solutions and the application of contemporary technologies in product development.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS/ EXPERIENCE
May 2024- July 2025
Design Lead, Ornate Solar
May 2022- April 2024
Product Designer, Ornate Solar
Jan 2021- April 2022
Assistant Manager- Industrial Design, Legero Lighting India Pvt. Ltd.
Aug 2020- Jan 2021
UX Designer and Faculty- ImaginXP
(Posted with Dehradun Institute of Technology as an Assistant Professor of Design)
TEACHING (COURSES TAUGHT)
B.Des:
DD109- Computer Graphics 2D
DD401- Design Research
M.Des:
DD601- Organizational Models for Entrepreunership
MEMBERSHIPS
CA/2018/2018- Member of Council of Architecture
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS (IF ANY)
PATENTS (IF ANY)
1. Solar Panel cum Sound Barrier
Design Registration/ National/ 461884-001/ Ornate Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
2. PV Concrete Ballast
Design Registration/ National/ 461886-001/ Ornate Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
3. IGBT Mounting
Design Registration/ National/ 461885-001/ Ornate Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
4. SOLAR INROOF WATCH TOWER COVER PLATES
CLAMPING MECHANISMS
Patent/ National/ 202311038085/ Ornate Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
5. SOLAR PANEL WATER DRAINAGE CLIP
Design Registration/ National/ 377284-001/ Ornate Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
HONOURS AND AWARDS (IF ANY)
Finalist at Taiwan International Students' Design Competition 2018
SPONSORED/CONSULTANCY PROJECTS
Improving the Pre-Conditions for BIPV and RIPV in India
Joint Project by GIZ, Germany, Ornate Agencies and MNRE.