Keerthana J R is an architect and urban planner with a keen interest in sustainable urban development, climate-responsive planning, and community-oriented design. 

Her academic and professional interests focus on understanding the relationship between built environments, urban systems, and sustainable growth, aiming to promote responsible and context-sensitive design approaches.

She completed her Bachelor of Architecture from the College of Engineering Trivandrum in 2020 and later pursued her Master’s in Urban Planning at the Government Engineering College Thrissur, graduating in 2024. She subsequently joined the College of Architecture Trivandrum as an Assistant Professor, where she is involved in teaching and academic activities in architecture and planning.