<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 11.65pt; text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I am writing to express my strong interest in the position of <strong>Professor of Practice in Architecture</strong> at <strong>NICMAR, Pune</strong>. With <strong>over 25 years of professional, academic, and leadership engagement</strong> in architectural practice, design delivery, research integration, &amp; institutional stewardship, I am motivated to contribute to NICMAR&rsquo;s mission of shaping industry-ready professionals thus strengthening built-environment practice. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 11.65pt; text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The role of Professor of Practice at NICMAR&mdash;reserved for distinguished professionals with <strong>15+ years of senior experience and proven contributions in their field&mdash;is precisely aligned with my career trajectory and core competencies.</strong> Over the last quarter-century, I have worked at the intersection of architectural design, research, and pedagogy, combining professional practice with academic leadership to impact both industry outcomes and student preparedness.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 11.65pt; text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Professionally, I have led architectural and design teams on complex projects involving <strong>sustainable environments, urban integration, and context-responsive design</strong>. Concurrently, I have held senior academic positions including <strong>Dean, Head of Department, Director and Research Coordinator</strong> in multiple institutions, where I actively shaped curriculum frameworks and led institutional partnerships with industry and professional bodies. My time as a <strong>Professor at a university overseas (Ethiopia)</strong> further strengthened my ability to adapt architectural practice to diverse socio-economic and regulatory environments&mdash;experience directly relevant to NICMAR&rsquo;s globalised pedagogy and industry engagement objectives.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 11.65pt; text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What distinctly qualifies me for the Professor of Practice role at NICMAR is my <strong>dual grounding in professional practice and research-led mentorship.</strong> I have coordinated research initiatives, supervised undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and guided faculty and students toward <strong>peer-reviewed publications</strong> (including indexed journals), thereby contributing to knowledge creation and the research culture within architectural education&mdash;an important dimension for NICMAR&rsquo;s built environment programs. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 11.65pt 0cm 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">NICMAR&rsquo;s commitment to <strong>industry-integrated learning, practice-anchored curricula, and applied problem solving</strong> resonates strongly with my professional ethos. I believe that architecture education must evolve beyond theoretical constructs to encompass <strong>real-world deliverables, and cross-disciplinary exposure</strong>. As Professor of Practice, I would leverage my experience to:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 11.65pt 0cm 36.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develop and deliver practice-oriented modules that integrate <strong>project management, regulatory frameworks, sustainability imperatives, and design execution</strong>;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 11.65pt 0cm 36.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Drive industry partnerships for <strong>live projects, internships, and professional immersion</strong>;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 11.65pt 0cm 36.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mentor students and faculty to enhance <strong>research output and publication quality</strong> in areas aligned with NICMAR&rsquo;s academic and industry goals;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; margin: 0cm 11.65pt 0cm 36.0pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-language-override: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support curriculum enrichment that bridges architectural practice with construction, infrastructure, and management realities.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 11.65pt; text-indent: 1.0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Beyond teaching and mentorship, I bring a strategic mindset shaped by leadership in academic administration and a deep commitment to elevating institutional value through <strong>research integration, industry alignment, and outcome-based learning</strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I am excited by the prospect of contributing to NICMAR&rsquo;s distinct educational model, where practice excellence and research insight coalesce to develop future leaders of the built environment. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my professional practice, research orientation, and academic leadership can serve NICMAR&rsquo;s goals and stakeholders.</span></p>