<p class="MsoNormal">I am pleased to submit my application for the position of Associate Professor in Financial Management &amp; Accounting at NICMAR University. With an academic background in Finance and accounting, along with teaching, research, and academic administration experience, I aspire to contribute meaningfully to the institution&rsquo;s mission of academic excellence, industry relevance, and research-driven education.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of theoretical foundations with practical and industry-oriented applications. I have been actively engaged in teaching subjects related to Financial Management, Security Analysis, financial derivates, Financial Markets, financial and cost accounting and Research Methodology. I strongly believe that finance education must go beyond textbooks by incorporating real-world case studies, data analytics, policy perspectives, and emerging financial technologies. At NICMAR, I aim to align finance education with infrastructure financing, project finance, Project Formulation &amp; Appraisal, Financial and Cost Accounting, Corporate Tax Planning, Project Finance, sustainability, and risk management&mdash;areas that are crucial for construction, real estate, and infrastructure sectors.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My research interests broadly focus on financial markets, geopolitical risk, sustainability finance, climate risk, and emerging digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and fintech innovations. I have been actively involved in publishing research papers and pursuing interdisciplinary research using advanced econometric and machine learning techniques. I intend to further strengthen high-quality research output through publications in ABDC and Scopus-indexed journals while contributing to funded research projects, consultancy assignments, and collaborative industry research aligned with NICMAR&rsquo;s applied research orientation.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beyond teaching and research, I have actively participated in curriculum development, academic mentoring, workshops, seminars, and career development initiatives for students. I strongly value outcome-based education and skill-oriented learning, which enhance employability and professional competence. At NICMAR, I look forward to contributing to curriculum innovation, executive education programmes, industry engagement activities, and institutional accreditation processes.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I also believe in fostering a collaborative academic environment that encourages critical thinking, ethical leadership, and problem-solving abilities among students. My objective is to mentor students not only for academic success but also for professional excellence in finance and infrastructure-related domains.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NICMAR&rsquo;s strong reputation for bridging academia and industry, along with its focus on management education for infrastructure and built environment sectors, aligns closely with my academic vision and professional goals. I am confident that my teaching experience, research orientation, and commitment to institutional development will contribute positively to the continued growth and academic excellence of the university.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s academic community and support its mission of developing competent professionals and future leaders.</p>
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