<p class="MsoNormal">I am writing to formally express my interest in the Associate Professor position within the Department of Architecture at NICMAR University, Pune. With over 15 years of experience spanning premier academic leadership and active professional practice, I offer a unique synthesis of pedagogical innovation and industry-grounded expertise.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My professional identity is rooted in active architectural practice as an Associate Architect with Alcove Architects. During my tenure in the industry, I have led a diverse range of residential and commercial architectural projects, as well as complex interior design commissions. This hands-on engagement ensures that my teaching transcends pure theory; I bring the pragmatism of site constraints, material logistics, and client management into the studio.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My commitment to evidence-based design was recently recognized through my mentorship of the fourth-year B.Arch Urban Design studio titled "Unmasking Infrastructure Violence: A Gig Worker&rsquo;s Reality in Mumbai." Under my guidance, this studio was awarded the Best Research Studio Project at the NMIMS Pan-India Research Symposium. By steering students through primary research and socio-spatial mapping, I facilitated a bridge between architectural form and urban advocacy, ensuring that their work was both academically distinguished and socially relevant.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beyond the design studio, I possess the administrative foresight necessary to lead significant departmental initiatives. At NMIMS Mumbai, I served as a keystone member during the inception and stabilization of the PhD program. Working closely as the PhD Coordinator and the Dean&rsquo;s office, I managed the program&rsquo;s structural needs, coordinating specialized course schedules and ensuring all administrative milestones met the university's rigorous standards. Furthermore, I served as a Teaching Assistant for PhD coursework under the Dean, facilitating advanced theoretical discourse and supporting the academic journey of doctoral candidates. This experience, which helped me in my role as Course Leader for 2 subjects across five Pearl Academy campuses, demonstrates my capability to lead accreditation efforts, quality assurance, and academic governance at a senior level.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Currently, I am advancing my own research through a PhD in Architecture, maintaining a 8.23 GPA in coursework with three peer-reviewed publications in progress. My global perspective is further informed by international collaborations, such as the International Lab Experience with Manchester Metropolitan University, England, and sustainable redevelopment partnerships with Karlsruhe&nbsp;-&nbsp;University of Applied Sciences, Germany, via TBIA Navi Mumbai. These exposures allow me to mentor students in a way that is globally informed yet locally grounded.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I bring a signature<strong> </strong>innovative teaching methodology to the classroom, notably through the game based outcome for complex subjects; I have guided students in developing Market Research-oriented Board Games focused on the Delhi and Mumbai Real Estate Markets for Urban Economy electives, as well as interactive learning games for the Cultural Crafts of India within Historical Studies, ensuring that students engage with market dynamics and heritage through immersive, research-driven play.&nbsp; I am truly excited by the prospect of fostering industry-linked projects and contributing to the vibrant, forward-thinking legacy that defines the NICMAR community.</p>