Ritu is a conservation architect with active research interests in the field of heritage conservation, historic urban conservation and cultural landscapes of India.

She holds a B.Arch degree from National Institute of Technology, Calicut and M.Arch degree from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and graduated with top honours. Her collaborative architecture consultancy firm, EZHA, promotes sustainable models for heritage conservation and has won accolades including UNESCO Asia Pacific Award 2023, IIA National Award 2023, IIA Kerala State Gold leaf Award 2023, Responsible Tourism Kerala State Awards 2025 and DOMUS International Award for Restoration and Preservation 2023. With  half a decade of experience in teaching, she mentors students in History of Architecture and Architectural Conservation.