<p class="MsoNormal">As a final-stage PhD candidate at NICMAR University, Pune (thesis expected submit in March 2026 via split-site with Loughborough University, UK), I am eager to transition into a faculty role at NICMAR to contribute to India's construction innovation ecosystem. With 16+ years in civil engineering research and my deep alignment with NICMAR's focus on sustainable infrastructure, I am committed to advancing teaching, research, and industry collaboration in construction materials