<div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Joining NICMAR Pune as a faculty member represents an excellent alignment between my academic background, research strengths, industry exposure, and substantial teaching experience. With a strong educational foundation built through a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from MNIT Jaipur, an M.Tech in Construction Technology &amp; Management from IIT Madras, and a B.Tech from SRM University, I bring a deep understanding of both construction materials and management domains, which lie at the core of NICMAR&rsquo;s academic ecosystem. My research expertise in sustainable construction materials, low‑carbon technologies, granite waste valorization, life cycle assessment, techno‑economic analysis, service life modelling, and multi-objective sustainability frameworks provides NICMAR with an opportunity to expand its research portfolio in rapidly growing areas of environmental and infrastructural sustainability. My publication record includes multiple Q1‑ranked SCI papers in journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production, Construction and Building Materials, and Journal of Building Engineering, demonstrating my ability to produce high-impact research that directly contributes to NICMAR&rsquo;s mission of advancing knowledge in the built environment. In addition to research, my experience as a Post‑Doctoral Researcher at the University of Galway and as a Researcher at MNIT Jaipur has equipped me with advanced laboratory skills, experience working on government‑funded projects, and the capability to mentor students in experimental research, modelling, and sustainability assessment. Further, my teaching career includes serving as Assistant Professor at NIT Goa and at a TEQIP‑III funded government engineering college for over four years, where I taught courses such as Project Planning, Construction Management, Building Materials, Concrete Technology, Environmental Engineering, Solid Waste Management, and Surveying. I also developed curricula, led laboratory courses, guided B.Tech projects, and contributed heavily to academic administration, including NBA coordination, training and placement activities, industry‑institute relationship building, laboratory development, and departmental governance. This combination of teaching, academic leadership, and student-focused mentorship would enable me to contribute immediately and meaningfully to NICMAR&rsquo;s academic excellence. My industry experience with L&amp;T Construction as a Senior Engineer enhances my ability to connect theoretical content with real-world project execution, a quality that NICMAR values for producing industry-ready graduates. Additionally, my certifications as a Construction LCA Specialist (One Click LCA) and GEM Certified Professional support NICMAR&rsquo;s growing focus on green buildings, environmental assessment, and sustainable project delivery. My innovation-driven mindset is reflected in my patent for interlocking hollow building blocks and copyrights on sustainability decision-making frameworks. I have also organized FDPs, seminars, international workshops, and delivered guest lectures, demonstrating my commitment to academic community-building. Altogether, my academic rigor, strong publication profile, multidisciplinary skills, and balanced experience across research, teaching, industry, and academic service make me well-positioned to enrich NICMAR Pune&rsquo;s vision of leading excellence in construction management and sustainability education.</div>