I am Megha, an architect from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, before joining the master’s in Urbanism at TU Delft. I come from Delhi, India, and much like my city, I am a personification of many places and cultures. This multicultural background has shaped how I think about identity, community, and the emotional layers of urban space.
With a passion for spatial storytelling, and while critically introspecting, my work explores how inclusive and context-sensitive design can strengthen the relationship between people and place and how design can become a tool for belonging.
As Co-Chair of POLIS, I aspire to cultivate a community that is critical, caring, and creative, where students feel empowered to question, collaborate, and imagine new ways of practicing design together.

I’m Pranav, a master’s student in Urbanism at TU Delft. For me, urban design is not about the buildings or infrastructure but the systems that enable us to move, interact, and build meaningful connections in our everyday lives. For me, urban design is not just about buildings or infrastructure, but about creating rhythms and spaces where communities can thrive. As the new co-chair of POLIS, I hope to carry this spirit forward by encouraging collaboration, dialogue, and meaningful connections among students. I’m excited to work with all of you in shaping a vibrant community where ideas, friendships, and shared experiences can grow together.

My name is Maria, and I am originally from the foothills of Vitosha mountain in Sofia, Bulgaria. After moving abroad for my architecture studies in Munich and Istanbul, I spent a year gaining professional experience at the consultancy firm OECC. These experiences shaped my perspective, thinking, and approach to design, guiding me toward my master’s studies in Urbanism at TU Delft.
I joined POLIS at the beginning of last year as part of the Trips Committee, and this year I will be stepping into the role of Secretary. Together with Adriano, I am also co-leading our new POLIS podcast ‘Critical Hope’, where we look forward to hearing your voices, perspectives, and joining you in critical discussions.

I’m Anika. An architect with a bachelor’s degree from BRAC University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, I practiced for 3 years and developed an interest in urbanism. I am particularly interested in creating environments that not only establish a resilient climate adaptation system but also promote the communal well-being and public relations to space, TUDelft is a great place for me to explore these interests.
I joined Polis during my first year to go on trips with likeminded people and this year I will be working as the Treasurer and the Co-Chair of the Trips Committee. So whether you are interested in going on trips with us or would like to talk about your ideas and experiences with the world, I’m your girl!

I’m Michele and for the next year I will be in charge of the public relations (PR) for Polis, meaning I will be behind social media, posters and graphics. I was born in Verona (Italy) and raised in the nearby city of Vicenza. I got my bachelor’s degree in Architecture at the IUAV university of Venice and then moved to TU Delft for my master. Starting from architecture, I then got interested in how the space shapes our life beyond just the single-building scale. I’m also quite fascinated by all the forms of art in general, from cinema to literature, passing by photography. I got interested in PR because I’ve always been fascinated by how graphics and aesthetic can be a tool of communication. If u need to advertise your project, event or idea in one of our social media platforms (through Instagram post, story, newsletter, website…etc), I’m your man!

I am Shreya from the state of Maharashtra, India. Originally a plant lover, I trained as an architect from the University of Mumbai and I worked as a landscape and community architect in various urban and rural contexts in India before joining the Urbanism master at TU Delft. Somewhere along the way, I realized I enjoy being out in the field as much as I love sketching, mapping, and documentation. Observing from the ground, working collaboratively and imagining together is important to me.
A year with the Atlantis magazine made me realise the power of collective spaces that nurture critical thinking and radical imaginaries. When I’m not juggling research, layouts, or design projects, you’ll probably find me on a long city walk, experimenting with photography, or getting lost in a book. I’d love to connect with you, whether for a walk, a talk or simply to share ideas!

I’m Soroush, 24, from Iran, the land of mountains, cypress, and stray cats! The mountain on my t-shirt is Damavand, the highest peak in Iran! I was born and raised in Tehran, the capital. Did my bachelor's in Urban Planning there and fell in love with urban sociology and using quantitative methods & tools to measure spatial qualities like GIS and R!
Sharing knowledge and narratives to remove the barriers in a friendly atmosphere is the reason why I wanted to be part of the POLIS, specifically, representing them through the Atlantis, a student magazine for anyone who wants to tell their story.

I’m Viola, and with Simeon, we are co-chairs of the education committee. I grew up and studied in Prague, Czechia – I love the city and the spontaneity of some of its parts, there are always new areas to explore. I chose to study urbanism, because I enjoy working at a larger/more conceptual, more uncertain, scale. After navigating the innerworkings of the Faculty of Architecture in Prague as part of the faculty senate, I was curious to see how the institution of BK works.
In the education committee, I want to be curious about the system and planned changes, and to help the communication between the faculty and students to be smooth. I will also be taking part in improving the quality of education as a member of the Board of Studies. If you have any thoughts or comments about education (or even student life) at BK/TU Delft, get in touch!

I’m Simeon, originally from Münster, Germany. I studied Architecture in Braunschweig and Zurich, and worked as an architect in Hamburg before coming to TU Delft. I’m passionate about a design approach that bridges architecture, landscape, and urbanism — working across scales and focusing on people and nature.
Together with Viola, I represent the Urbanism track on the Board of Studies. We work closely with teachers and staff members to maintain and improve the quality of our education. I joined the board to help ensure our curriculum reflects the diverse perspectives and needs of our community. If you have ideas or concerns, I’m always happy to talk.

Raised between the rocky shores of Sardinia and the lively squares of Pisa, I studied Architecture in IUAV University of Venice. My passions have always been quite scattered: from science to poetry, from design to art, from politics to creative media. I grew interested in Urbanism when I moved between the crooked facades of Venice, and through its history I appreciated the ties between society, ecology, and spatial production. I find inspiration in the multitude of ways humans and non-humans inhabit the world, and I’m quite concerned with our collective responsibility in making life flourish, in all its forms.
I joined POLIS because I believe in using our available spaces to foster dialogue, curiosity and agency. Because I wanted to interact, discuss and create with fellow students from all over the world. Because I wanted to believe we are not alone in our ambitions, and that better futures start from more collaborative presents.
Here at TUDelft and beyond, I look forward to learning from, and with, challengers of the status quo who form emotional connections to the places and people they encounter; and I aspire to become a positive force in the fight for more just, inclusive and sustainable futures.

and greetings from the far east of the Netherlands! My Name is Chiel and I will be your board member for outreach this year. I’m originally from the Achterhoek, but have been in Delft for 4 years already. Although my love for cows has not faded, the urban west has fascinated me during my bachelor, especially how many many layers combine into a dense and complex metabolism. This ‘Symphonie of the city’ intrigued me into doing the master in Urbanism.
The same complexity also made me interested in outreach. As Urbanism can be a multitude of things, the possibilities the master brings are plentiful. As the board member for outreach, I try to aspire towards deepening the connection between students, the faculty, alumni and the many spaces urbanism occupies. So if you are looking to connect with polis, or want to get a grasp for the many possibilities in the field, don’t hesitate to get in touch.