Dr. Rama Pandey is a prominent academic and professor at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Architecture from MANIT Bhopal, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Planning with a specialization in Environmental Planning from CEPT, Ahmedabad. Dr. Pandey further enhanced her expertise with a PhD from MANIT Bhopal, focusing on the livability performance of residential built environments. At SPA Bhopal, Dr. Pandey holds dual leadership roles as the Head of the Department of Landscape and the National Center for Spatial Rural Development Planning. Her research interests encompass sustainable development, climate-informed settlement planning, integration of environmental concerns in spatial planning, socio-ecological resilience, and the interplay between urban heat islands and pollution. Dr. Pandey has made noteworthy contributions to the field, particularly in understanding the influence of environmental and climatic factors on urban and rural planning.