Swagatika Mishra is an assistant professor in architecture at Sri Sri University in Odisha, India. Her research highlights the critical need for gender-sensitive urban planning to create inclusive and sustainable spaces. With expertise in gender-sensitive design, sustainable development, and environmental planning, Swagatika has contributed extensively to academia. She has worked with prestigious architectural firms, managing urban design and sustainable housing projects. A prominent voice in international forums like FARU in Sri Lanka, she has presented on urban liveability and gender-inclusive planning. Swagatika's innovative approach bridges academic research and practical applications, inspiring architects to address societal challenges through empathetic design, aiming to create equitable and resilient urban futures. She holds a Ph.D. in architecture from the Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India, focusing on women's perceptions of liveability in residential areas.