<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I am writing to express my keen interest in the position of Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at NICMAR University, Pune. With a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Warangal, an M.Tech from NIT Calicut, and over two years of teaching experience at premier institutions including NIT Andhra Pradesh and NIT Warangal, I am committed to contributing to NICMAR&rsquo;s vision of industry-integrated and research-driven technical education.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">My doctoral research focused on the flexural behaviour of fiber-reinforced concrete beams reinforced with Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) rebars, emphasizing sustainable and corrosion-resistant alternatives to conventional steel reinforcement. My work involved experimental investigations, development of constitutive stress&ndash;strain models, microstructural characterization, and finite element modelling using ABAQUS. I have published six research articles in reputed SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals, contributing to areas such as high-strength sustainable concrete, fiber-reinforced composites, and structural performance modelling.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">My research interests align strongly with NICMAR&rsquo;s interdisciplinary approach to construction and infrastructure development. I am particularly interested in sustainable cementitious composites for rehabilitation, structural health monitoring using AI and ML tools, hybrid reinforced concrete systems, and durability assessment of reinforced concrete structures. I am also preparing research proposals on retrofitting and strengthening of deteriorated RC members using sustainable materials, which can contribute to consultancy and funded research initiatives at NICMAR.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">As an educator, I believe in integrating theory with practice. I have taught courses including Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Structural Analysis, Strength of Materials, Concrete Technology, Repair and Rehabilitation of Structures, Construction Technology and Project Management, and related laboratories. My teaching methodology emphasizes conceptual clarity, practical exposure, case-based discussions, and use of structural analysis software such as ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, and ABAQUS. I aim to prepare students not only for academic excellence but also for real-world problem-solving in the construction industry.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">NICMAR&rsquo;s strong focus on construction management, infrastructure development, sustainability, and industry collaboration resonates with my academic and research philosophy. I am particularly motivated to contribute to curriculum development that bridges structural engineering fundamentals with construction practices, quality control, durability assessment, and innovative materials. I am also enthusiastic about mentoring student projects, guiding research initiatives, and contributing to consultancy in structural evaluation and rehabilitation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">With a strong foundation in structural engineering, sustainable materials, computational modelling, and interdisciplinary collaboration, I am eager to contribute to NICMAR University&rsquo;s academic excellence, research growth, and industry engagement.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I look forward to the opportunity to serve and grow with NICMAR University.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Sincerely,<br /><strong>Dr. Bhanavath Sagar</strong></span></p>