Dept. of Transport Planning

Alumni

Yash Pratap Singh

Senior consultant,

Deloitte

" Being part of the very first batch of Transport Planning and Logistics Management at SPA Bhopal was a defining journey that laid the foundation for my career. The rigorous curriculum, exposure to real-world challenges, and constant guidance from professors and mentors shaped my analytical thinking and problem-solving approach. This strong grounding helped me begin my professional journey with WRI India, working on pioneering projects in electric mobility, and now at Deloitte, where I lead global, national, and sub-national initiatives in the sector. I carry forward the spirit of innovation and problem-solving nurtured at SPA Bhopal into every project I take on."

Swati Sharma

LEA Associates South Asia private limited

" Starting my journey as an architect and later transitioning into transport planning at SPA Bhopal, I have shaped my career by blending creativity with analytical problem-solving. With over three years of experience across India and Muscat, I have worked on transport planning and TOD projects, data analysis, and mobility assessments that inform sustainable urban solutions. Collaborating meticulously with national and international teams has strengthened my confidence in delivering practical solutions. Currently based in Muscat with Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., I continue to carry forward the perspective shaped at SPA Bhopal, bringing global insights into sustainable transport planning and urban development. "

Harshita Sharma

Consultant

Asian Development Bank

" Joining the Transport Planning and Logistics Management program at SPA Bhopal was a turning point in my academic and professional journey. I pursued this course to gain a comprehensive understanding of how transport systems and logistics support sustainable and livable cities. The knowledge I gained continues to guide my work with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, G20 discussions, and SCO trade and logistics negotiations. It has deepened my understanding of integrated transport planning, supporting my role at the Asian Development Bank, where I focus on governance, infrastructure, sustainable logistics, and state- and city-level logistics planning."

Pramod Rajendran

Partnerships & program manager

Smart Freight Centre India

" Being part of SPA Bhopal’s first batch in Transport Planning and Logistics Management was a transformative experience. The program’s unique blend of mobility systems, logistics strategy, and urban planning gave me a holistic understanding of infrastructure and policy. What truly enriched my learning was the campus culture; interacting with peers from architecture, design, and planning fostered a multidisciplinary mindset. It helped me connect spatial design with governance and real-world logistics. Today, whether I’m working on multimodal transport corridors or urban freight strategies, I carry forward the systems thinking and collaborative ethos instilled at SPA Bhopal. It wasn’t just education, it was preparation for shaping networks that moves people and ideas forward."

Suhail Masood

Transport Planner,

Dhrupad consultants Pvt Ltd

" Transitioning from architecture to transport planning has been a transformative step in my professional journey. The program broadened my understanding of how mobility influences urban growth, sustainability, and quality of life. SPA Bhopal provided a strong academic foundation and exposure to real-world challenges, shaping my perspective on planning efficient and inclusive transport systems. It helped me bridge the gap between spatial design and urban mobility, preparing me to contribute effectively to large-scale projects. SPA Bhopal played a key role in redefining my career path, equipping me with the vision and skills to shape smarter."

Uzma Mekrani

Consultant,

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

" My time at SPA Bhopal was a turning point that transformed my perspective from designing spaces to shaping mobility systems. The Transport Planning and Logistics Management program offered an immersive learning environment that combined analytical rigor with real-world problem-solving. This experience built the foundation for my professional journey, and today, as part of Grant Thornton Bharat, I work with national and international clients and government bodies an opportunity made possible by the confidence and competence I gained at SPA Bhopal."