<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I am writing to express my keen interest in the position of Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering at NICMAR University, Pune Campus. With industry experience in large-scale building projects and academic engagement at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK Surathkal), International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) Roorkee, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, and SVKM&rsquo;s Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic &amp; College of Engineering, Mumbai, along with a focused interest in structural repair and retrofitting, I aspire to contribute meaningfully to NICMAR Pune&rsquo;s industry-oriented academic environment.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">My curiosity about how buildings are constructed led me to pursue a B. Tech in Civil Engineering at NITK Surathkal in 2008. During my undergraduate studies, I explored various domains and developed a strong interest in Earthquake Engineering. After graduating, I began my professional career in 2012 with Larsen &amp; Toubro Construction in the Buildings and Factories Division, gaining over two years of on-site experience. I interpreted structural drawings, verified the Bar Bending Schedule, supervised reinforcement work, and coordinated with consultants and subcontractors. This exposure strengthened my understanding of site challenges and the integration of structural engineering with project planning and execution.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Motivated by technical challenges encountered in practice, I pursued an M. Tech in Computer Aided Structural Engineering (CASE) at IIIT Hyderabad in 2015 to deepen my understanding of Earthquake Engineering. The rigorous curriculum enhanced my analytical and computational skills. I also undertook project work at CSIR-CBRI Roorkee, contributing to solutions addressing structural and site-related challenges, which reinforced my research interest.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In 2017, I joined IIT Bombay as a postgraduate student and served as a Teaching Assistant for over four years. I assisted in Structural Design (Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel), Introduction to Earthquake Engineering, and Structural Mechanics. I evaluated assignments, conducted tutorials, and mentored B. Tech students on their final-year projects. This experience strengthened my conceptual clarity and ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. My research involved literature review on the modeling of reinforced concrete frames, performance assessment, and retrofitting of non-ductile reinforced concrete buildings, with special focus on India. My primary interest lies in the repair, rehabilitation, and retrofitting of reinforced concrete structures, which led me to work as an independent contractor. I have reviewed engineering drawings and photographs of distressed members, quantified damage, and prepared condition assessment reports based on inspection data. With India&rsquo;s expanding infrastructure and the need to extend the service life of aging structures, I see strong relevance for research and consultancy in this domain.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">NICMAR University&rsquo;s strong industry linkage and emphasis on practice-based learning make it an ideal platform for my academic aspirations. I aim to deliver rigorous yet application-driven courses, incorporate real-life case studies, and encourage students to analyse structural distress and rehabilitation strategies from both engineering and managerial perspectives. I also look forward to contributing through consultancy, executive education, and interdisciplinary research. As an educator, I believe structural engineering is fundamentally about safeguarding lives and infrastructure. I seek to cultivate analytical competence, ethical responsibility, and practical awareness among students and contribute meaningfully to the academic and research ecosystem of NICMAR University (Pune).</p>