Dr. Vidhya M.S. is Dean of Research at Dayananda Sagar College of Architecture, Bangalore, India, with over two decades of experience in architecture, research, and mentorship. Her expertise lies in building performance, thermal comfort, and sustainable retrofit strategies, with a strong focus on improving learning environments in warm-humid climates. She has published in leading Q1 journals, received the Best Paper Award at SRBE 2022, and served as Session Co-Chair for an International Conference. A passionate advocate for early researchers, Dr. Vidhya leads the widely recognized #EarlyResearchInsights LinkedIn Newletter series, simplifying research and publishing for young scholars. She has authored over 100 resources on research methodologies, impacting 500+ early-career researchers globally. As an academic leader, she has shaped postgraduate curricula, fostered industry collaborations, and guided Ph.D. candidates in technical writing and publishing. Title of talk: : Enhancing Thermal Performance of Existing School Buildings through Envelope Retrofit in Warm Humid Climate of India