Dr. Amardeep M. Dugar has been working in architectural lighting design since 2002. As a qualified architect, he focuses on all aspects of lighting, including design, education, and research. In 2010, he founded Lighting Research & Design, a firm that reflects these values.
He obtained a Master of Arts in architectural lighting from the University of Wismar in Germany, followed by a Ph.D. in the same field from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.
Amardeep has worked on major projects in the commercial, healthcare, and hospitality sectors, earning prestigious awards such as the IALD Award of Excellence, IES Award of Merit, and LIT Awards. He was also honored with the 40-Under-40 award.
He has taught lighting design at architecture schools and given lectures at well-known international conferences. His research in lighting is also notable—he won first place at the IISF 2016 Young Scientists’ Conclave and has published many articles in respected international journals.
Amardeep participated in Lights in Alingsås as Workshop Head back in 2014.
“Having led over 25 workshops across the globe, I can confidently state that light is a tangible representation of creativity and expression. Despite being such an intangible medium, light challenges our perceptions and encourages us to delve deeper into the interplay of visibility and invisibility”, Amardeep says.
“As Workshop Head, my aim would be to create an inclusive space where learners feel empowered to step out of their comfort zones, experiment boldly, and cultivate their unique artistic voices”, he says.
