<p class="isSelectedEnd">The National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Pune has long been recognized as one of India&rsquo;s premier institutions dedicated to advancing education, research, and industry engagement in construction management, infrastructure, real estate, and project management. I am particularly motivated to join NICMAR because of its strong reputation for integrating academic rigor with industry relevance, a philosophy that closely aligns with my own academic and professional approach.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">As a scholar in the field of management with research expertise in entrepreneurial cognition, digital entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and innovation, I have consistently focused on research that bridges theory with real-world application. NICMAR&rsquo;s emphasis on industry-linked education, practice-oriented research, and its strong connections with the infrastructure and project management sectors provide an ideal environment to extend this approach. I am especially interested in contributing to research and teaching that intersects innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation within infrastructure and project-based industries.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Another strong motivation for joining NICMAR is its multidisciplinary and practice-driven academic ecosystem. My teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, case-based pedagogy, and integration of digital tools to prepare students for complex managerial challenges. NICMAR&rsquo;s project-oriented pedagogy and its emphasis on applied management education would allow me to contribute meaningfully through courses related to entrepreneurship, innovation management, digital transformation, and strategic management in project-based organizations.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">In addition, NICMAR&rsquo;s strong engagement with industry aligns well with my interest in collaborative research, consulting, and executive education. I have actively engaged in industry-linked initiatives, research collaborations, and academic events that promote knowledge exchange between academia and practice. I believe my experience in organizing conferences, academic workshops, and research collaborations can contribute to strengthening NICMAR&rsquo;s position as a hub for innovation-driven management research and industry collaboration.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">My research profile&mdash;with publications in high-quality international journals, editorial roles with reputed publishers, and extensive peer-review experience&mdash;also positions me to contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s research output, doctoral supervision, and international academic visibility. I am particularly keen to mentor postgraduate and doctoral scholars in advanced research methodologies such as Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), mediation and moderation analysis, and interdisciplinary research in innovation and entrepreneurship.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Beyond research and teaching, I value collegiality, academic leadership, and institutional development. My experience in curriculum design, academic administration, and conference leadership reflects my commitment to contributing to institutional growth. I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at NICMAR in strengthening programs, research initiatives, and industry partnerships.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Ultimately, my aspiration to join NICMAR stems from a shared vision: to advance management education that is globally relevant, industry-connected, and innovation-driven. I believe that my academic background, research contributions, teaching philosophy, and commitment to collaborative scholarship align well with NICMAR&rsquo;s mission and future trajectory.</p>
<p>I would be honored to contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s academic community and to support its continued leadership in management education for infrastructure, construction, and project-based industries.</p>