<p>As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, my primary responsibility is to ensure an effective teaching&ndash;learning process and to impart quality education to students. I am committed to academic excellence through innovative pedagogy, outcome-based education, and continuous student mentoring. Alongside teaching, I actively contribute at the University, Institute, and Department levels by undertaking multiple academic and administrative responsibilities.</p>
<p><strong>At the University Level:</strong><br />I serve as a Member of the Board of Studies (BoS) for the second cycle of a five-year term. In this role, I actively participate in syllabus revision workshops, curriculum framing aligned with industry requirements, and academic restructuring. I also contribute to initiating new academic programs in the department.</p>
<p><strong>At the Institute Level:</strong></p>
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<p>I am the Nodal Coordinator of Virtual Labs, leading a team of eight members. Our institute is a Nodal Center of Virtual Labs under IIT Bombay. I coordinate with the IIT team and ensure effective planning and execution of Virtual Lab sessions. Under my coordination, our institute has emerged as one of the most active nodal centers and currently stands second in performance.</p>
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<p>I serve as the Coordinator of the Function Management Committee at the institute level, leading a team of eight members. I am responsible for planning, organizing, and executing professional events in adherence to institutional protocols. I also possess strong compering and anchoring skills, contributing to the smooth conduct of institutional functions.</p>
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<p>As a Member of the Research and Development (R&amp;D) Cell, I am involved in organizing faculty and student training programs, evaluating student projects with potential for patents and copyrights, and maintaining the institute&rsquo;s research database.</p>
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<p>I am also a Member of the Women&rsquo;s Cell, where we conduct awareness programs for girl students and women faculty, along with outreach initiatives to promote social awareness and empowerment.</p>
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<p>Additionally, I have established the <em>Green Innovators Club</em> and serve as its Vice President. The club aims to create a collaborative platform for interdisciplinary research projects focused on sustainable development and environmental innovation.</p>
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<p><strong>At the Department Level:</strong><br />I handle several key academic and administrative portfolios, including:</p>
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<p>Student Project Coordinator</p>
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<p>Time Table Coordinator</p>
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<p>Guardian Faculty Member (Mentor)</p>
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<p>NAAC Coordinator</p>
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<p>Internal Assessment Coordinator</p>
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<p>University Online Marks Entry and Record Coordinator</p>
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<p>Active involvement in the NBA accreditation process for three cycles, contributing to the department&rsquo;s successful accreditation each time</p>
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<p>I am truly grateful for the diverse opportunities and responsibilities I have received in my current role. Over the years, I have contributed extensively in teaching, curriculum development, accreditation processes like NBA and NAAC, research coordination, and various university and institute-level leadership roles. These experiences have helped me grow academically and administratively.</p>
<p>However, at this stage of my career, I am looking for an opportunity where I can work more intensively in the core area of my research interest, which is Transportation Planning.&nbsp;I am particularly looking forward to contributing meaningfully through high-quality research publications and impactful research projects related to transportation systems, urban mobility, and sustainable planning.</p>
<p>I strongly believe that NICMAR University provides the right academic and research-driven platform to achieve my future goals. With its strong industry interface and emphasis on applied research, it aligns perfectly with my career vision. I am confident that my core knowledge and experience will enable me to contribute effectively and add value to your esteemed institution.</p>