<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">To contribute as an Assistant Professor at NICMAR by integrating rigorous research, high-quality teaching, and meaningful academic service in the areas of Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability. Having recently submitted my Ph.D. in Management with a focus on <em>Servitization 4.0 for Sustainable Performance</em>, I aim to advance impactful research that aligns with contemporary challenges in Industry 4.0, circular economy, and sustainable business models.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I seek to engage in high-quality, peer-reviewed research with strong theoretical grounding and practical relevance, contributing to reputed journals and collaborative research initiatives. My research experience includes publications in leading international journals and case development, reflecting my commitment to scholarly excellence and industry-relevant knowledge creation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">As an educator, I am motivated to deliver interactive, application-oriented learning experiences for MBA and undergraduate students. My teaching interests include Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Digital Supply Chains, Business Analytics, and Strategic Management. I emphasize experiential pedagogy through case discussions, analytics-based decision-making, and research-led teaching, while mentoring students in dissertations and research projects.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">NICMAR&rsquo;s vision of academic excellence, inclusivity, and nation-building resonates strongly with my professional values. I aspire to contribute actively to curriculum development, executive education, institutional initiatives, and outreach activities, while fostering an intellectually stimulating learning environment. Through a balanced commitment to teaching, research, and service, I aim to support NICMAR&rsquo;s mission of developing responsible leaders and advancing management scholarship with societal impact.</span></p>