<p style="color: #000000; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" data-start="411" data-end="1253">I wish to express my strong interest in the position of Assistant Professor in Operations Management and Business Statistics at NICMAR University, Pune. I have recently submitted my Ph.D. thesis at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur titled <em data-start="661" data-end="788">&ldquo;Artificial Intelligence and Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence Adoption in the Air Cargo Industry: An Indian Perspective&rdquo;</em></p>
<p class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">My doctoral research has enabled me to develop a strong academic foundation in operations research, analytics-driven decision-making, and technology-enabled transformation within complex logistics and infrastructure-oriented systems. NICMAR University&rsquo;s distinctive focus on infrastructure, construction, logistics, and project-oriented management education closely aligns with my research interests and academic aspirations.</p>
<p data-start="1255" data-end="2204">My teaching experience spans postgraduate students, with a primary focus on Operations Management and Business Statistics, including engagements at ISB&amp;M Pune, NCMT Kolkata, and ASBM Bhbubaneswar as Faculty and IIT Kharagpur as TA</p>
<p class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">My teaching philosophy centers on conceptual clarity, analytical rigor, and application-oriented learning, integrating case discussions and quantitative problem-solving to prepare students for real-world operational challenges.</p>
<p class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">I have also contributed to curriculum design and outcome-based education frameworks as part of accreditation-related academic processes.</p>
<p class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">My research lies at the intersection of operations management, digital transformation, and sustainable logistics systems.</p>
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<li class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">My recent research article on AI adoption in the air cargo sector has been accepted for publication in <strong data-start="2431" data-end="2494">IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management (ABDC A; ABS 3)</strong>, and several other manuscripts are currently under review in internationally reputed journals.</li>
<li class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">I have presented my work at leading international forums, including the <strong data-start="2665" data-end="2728">85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2025)</strong>, for which I received the <strong data-start="2755" data-end="2791">ICSSR International Travel Grant</strong></li>
<li class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">I am also currently involved in an <strong data-start="2866" data-end="2925">ICSSR-funded national research project at IIT Kharagpur</strong> focusing on sustainable EV battery infrastructure and circular economy integration in India</li>
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<p class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">These experiences have strengthened my ability to design impactful research, secure competitive funding, and collaborate with academic, industry, and policy stakeholders.</p>
<p data-start="3229" data-end="3611">Beyond research and teaching, I have contributed to institutional development through accreditation readiness initiatives, curriculum documentation, academic event coordination, and student mentoring</p>
<p class="not-prose mt-0! mb-0! flex-auto truncate">I strongly believe that academic institutions grow through collaborative scholarship, industry engagement, and effective mentoring of students.</p>
<p data-start="3613" data-end="4021">NICMAR University&rsquo;s commitment to research excellence, professional education, and industry collaboration makes it an ideal academic environment for my long-term career. I look forward to contributing to NICMAR&rsquo;s growth through high-quality teaching in Operations Management and Business Statistics, impactful research and publications, externally funded projects, and sustained industry&ndash;academia engagement.</p>