A trained architect and an advocate for all the elements of lighting – design, education and research – Dr. Amardeep M. Dugar is the founding principal of Lighting Research & Design. After completing a Master’s degree in Architectural Lighting from University of Wismar/Germany, he pursued a Ph.D. from Victoria University of Wellington/New Zealand to solidify his academic and professional leadership role into a career at a higher level. His notable achievements include being named the Outstanding Young Scientist at the India International Science Fest 2016 and 40-Under-40 Hottest Lighting Designers in the World 2017 by Lighting Magazine UK amongst others.
Aside from working on high profile projects and teaching at several architecture schools, he has been instrumental in conducting lighting workshops educating students and professionals about the importance of lighting. He is a Certified Lighting Designer (CLD), professional member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and Lighting Designers Association of India (LiDAI), fellow member of the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) and the India Society of Lighting Engineers (ISLE), and member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). He is also the co-founder of an online platform for lighting called the Virtual Lighting Design Community (VLD Community). He currently serves on the IES Board of Directors, Chairs the IES Global Development Committee, and is Past President of the Lighting Designers Association of India (LiDAI).

A dedicated practitioner of yoga, he believes in the balance of body and mind – a philosophy that deeply influences his life-centred approach to lighting.