<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I intend to apply for the position of Associate Professor at NICMAR University, one of the esteemed institutions in the fields of management, architecture, and urban planning. I aspire to become a distinguished academician after completing my PhD. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, which is ranked 126 in the QS World University Rankings.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">My research area is interdisciplinary, encompassing architecture, urban design, urban planning, transportation planning, data science, and data analysis. My PhD research focuses on the &ldquo;Development of Sustainable Transportation Index (SusTAIN) and its Application to Mixed-Use Neighborhoods in India.&rdquo; I have published my research in international journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings presented at international conferences. I am currently in the final phase of my PhD and will appear for my final defense in August 2026. After completing my PhD, I intend to relocate to India. My doctoral studies have enabled me to develop interdisciplinary expertise and excellence across diverse domains of urban and transportation planning, enhancing my capabilities as an academician.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I completed my Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the College of Engineering and Technology, Akola, Maharashtra, India. During my practical training, I had the opportunity to work with a reputed firm in Ahmedabad, India, which helped me understand architectural practice and the professional environment in India. I was deeply inspired by the architectural works in Ahmedabad, particularly those of the late Balkrishna Doshi, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2018. His work broadened my perspective on architectural learning and practice. After completing my B.Arch., I worked for about four years with various architecture and planning firms, which further strengthened my interest in urban design and planning.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">In 2014, I qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and received a scholarship to pursue a Master&rsquo;s degree in Urban Design. I completed my Master of Urban Design from the School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal in 2016. My master&rsquo;s thesis focused on the study and intervention strategies across various layers of a peri-urban town.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">My strong interest in academics inspired me to pursue a career in teaching. I joined Poornima University as an Assistant Professor through campus placement. During my tenure, I was promoted to Deputy Head of the Department of Architecture. Alongside my academic responsibilities, I continued my professional and research work. I was also associated with a Jaipur-based firm, where I worked on several urban planning research projects.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">My journey as an architectural, urban design, and planning professional has motivated me to dedicate myself to academia. NICMAR University is one of the prestigious and leading institutions in India, equipped with excellent facilities and a strong teaching and learning environment across diverse domains such as construction management, architecture, and urban planning.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I am eager to continue my passion for teaching and research by serving as an Associate Professor at NICMAR University. It would be a great honor and privilege for me to contribute to the institution&rsquo;s academic excellence and research growth.</span></p>