<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Applying for the position of Assistant Professor at <strong>NICMAR University</strong> because the university&rsquo;s academic philosophy closely matches my identity as an Architect-Planner involved in design teaching and urban systems research. My graduation in Architecture (<strong>University of Mumbai, IESCOA</strong>), and postgraduate specialisation in Town &amp; Country Planning from <strong>COEP</strong>, <strong>Pune</strong> (formerly College of Engineering, Pune) and ongoing doctoral research in Architecture place me at the crossroads of design, infrastructure planning, and development that responds to policy. This blend resonates with NICMAR University&rsquo;s focus on the built environment.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">For the past five years as an Assistant Professor, I have been deeply involved in architectural design studios, construction technology, working drawings, and town planning. My teaching method combines real-world professional experiences with academic rigour, helping students grasp not just spatial design but also execution frameworks, regulatory structures, and infrastructure connections. I am drawn to NICMAR University&rsquo;s industry-integrated model, as it emphasises construction management, real estate dynamics, and infrastructure systems. These areas effectively connect architecture and planning in practical ways.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Beyond teaching, I have contributed to institutional development through NAAC documentation for Criteria 5, COA inspections, NIRF processes, admissions strategy, alumni initiatives, and research mentoring. This involvement has provided me with a broad understanding of academic governance and quality standards. I believe NICMAR University&rsquo;s vibrant environment would benefit from faculty who can contribute to classrooms as well as accreditation, research culture, and industry partnerships. I also started the Diploma in Architecture program at my current institute.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">My research interests include transit-oriented development, urban transformation, architectural teaching methods, and planning frameworks rooted in culture. I am especially eager to work in a setting where research shapes practice and practice informs research. NICMAR University&rsquo;s focus on infrastructure development, construction management, and urban real estate offers an opportunity to broaden my research into infrastructure-led urbanisation and practical planning models.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I view NICMAR University as a place where my dual expertise in architecture and planning can significantly impact interdisciplinary programs. I aim to encourage analytical thinking, technical precision, and professional ethics among students while participating in collaborative research that supports India's changing urban and infrastructure landscape. Joining NICMAR University would allow me to contribute to an institution that not only educates professionals but also shapes the future of the construction and infrastructure sector through integrated education aligned with industry needs.</span></p>