<p><span data-path-to-node="1,1"><span class="citation-55">My desire to join </span><strong data-path-to-node="1,1" data-index-in-node="18"><span class="citation-55">NICMAR University</span></strong><span class="citation-55"> is rooted in a career-long dedication to bridging the gap between advanced academic research and the practical complexities of the construction industry</span></span><span data-path-to-node="1,3">. </span><span data-path-to-node="1,5"><span class="citation-54">With </span><strong data-path-to-node="1,5" data-index-in-node="5"><span class="citation-54">17 years of academic experience</span></strong><span class="citation-54"> and </span><strong data-path-to-node="1,5" data-index-in-node="41"><span class="citation-54">10 years of field experience</span></strong><span class="citation-54"> in the construction sector, I have developed a multifaceted perspective that aligns perfectly with NICMAR&rsquo;s reputation as a premier institution for built environment management. NICMAR is synonymous with pushing the boundaries of construction and project management. Along with teaching and research, I am s</span></span><span class="citation-46">erving on the </span><strong data-path-to-node="8,0,1,0" data-index-in-node="39"><span class="citation-46">Board of Studies</span></strong><span class="citation-46"> for multiple universities to ensure educational planning meets evolving industry demands.&nbsp;</span><span data-path-to-node="8,1,1,0"><span class="citation-45">Working with organizations like </span><strong data-path-to-node="8,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="56"><span class="citation-45">CRRI, BISAG, and GERI</span></strong><span class="citation-45"> to bridge the academic-industry divide</span></span><span data-path-to-node="8,1,1,2">. I am also discharging my duties as chairperson of the accreditation committee. I was </span><span class="citation-44">&nbsp;a Nodal Officer for the </span><strong data-path-to-node="8,2,1,0" data-index-in-node="62"><span class="citation-44">Vishwakarma Project</span></strong><span class="citation-44">, focusing on the design and construction of rural infrastructure.</span></p>