<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">To say that NICMAR holds a special place in the aspirations of civil engineers in India would not be an overstatement. As a civil engineer and an operations management researcher, I have long admired NICMAR&mdash;not merely as an institution, but also as a distinguished academic fraternity that has consistently shaped leaders in the construction and infrastructure sectors. For me, applying to NICMAR is not simply applying for a position- it represents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both industry and academia through research, teaching, and engagement with a vibrant professional ecosystem. With an academic background and research experience in construction supply chains, coupled with a deep commitment to sustainable development and industrial impact, I am eager to contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s vision of developing future-ready leaders while advancing research that transforms operations and supply chains.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">NICMAR&rsquo;s longstanding legacy and evolving role as a centre for innovative techno-managerial education are inspiring. The emphasis on rigorous academic standards and industry-relevant curricula deeply resonates with my professional philosophy. My research to date has focused on optimizing construction supply chains to enhance resilience, sustainability, and performance. In an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate uncertainties, and complex logistics challenges, construction supply chains face increasing volatility. My work has examined strategies to build adaptive and resilient supply chains that integrate sustainability for an improved performance. I see significant opportunities to contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s curriculum development and research particularly in emerging areas such as sustainable supply chains, resilient supply chains and sustainable-resilient performance. My research agenda focuses on high-quality publications, funded projects, and collaboration that advance research and practices in operations and supply chains. As an enthusiastic learner with experience in research and teaching assistance, I am committed to delivering rigorous, industry-relevant academic sessions while continuously updating curriculum to reflect emerging trends such as digitalization, sustainability, risk management, and resilience. Beyond research and teaching, I am driven by a passion to contribute to the construction industry&rsquo;s sustainable transformation and disruption readiness. NICMAR&rsquo;s strong industry connections, collaborative mindset, and emphasis on real-world impact provide a fertile ground for meaningful partnerships with practitioners, professionals and academics. I am excited about the opportunity to join NICMAR University, contribute to its academic excellence, mentor future professionals, and pursue research that bridges theory and practical innovation. I look forward to contributing to an institution where academic rigor, industry impact, and societal values coalesce in redefining the future of operations management.</span></p>