<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">NICMAR Pune Institute is one of the most unique academic institute which integrates an engineering knowledge with real world construction practices. I feel that the Institute&rsquo;s interdisciplinary approach towards construction management, infrastructure planning and sustainable development aligns with my vision. My academic background is in structural engineering. My research interests are: seismic vulnerability assessment of buildings, numerical modelling of RC buildings and conditional health monitoring of structures with focus on vibration based performance assessment. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I strongly believe that Civil Engineers should bridge the gap between academic research and industry needs. Thus, my research interests in vulnerability assessment and conditional health monitoring are closely related to the Institute&rsquo;s core theme of management and maintenance planning. I am very much interested to join NICMAR Pune so that I can contribute to the research activities in the area of smart infrastructure and data driven monitoring and maintenance. By using latest sensors and numerical analysis, one can make better decisions to reduce the risk and NICMAR Pune is the institute where it is possible as it has strong ties with industry.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">As a teacher I want to use the teaching method such as Outcome Based Education (OBE). I want to prepare my students to be professionals who can handle complex demands of the built environment. Joining NICMAR Pune, will allow me to collaborate with experts from institute and help making leaders of the future. I am confident that my knowledge and experience will support NICMAR Pune Institute&rsquo;s vision and mission.&nbsp;</span></p>