<p data-start="124" data-end="729">Prior to joining Sri Balaji University, Pune, I was serving as an <strong data-start="190" data-end="273">Associate Professor at Sandip Institute of Technology &amp; Research Centre, Nashik</strong>, where I had established a strong academic and research profile. At the time of my appointment at SBUP, it was communicated that due to the absence of Scopus-indexed publications at that point, I would be offered the designation of Senior Assistant Professor. However, it was clearly assured that upon publication of the required Scopus-indexed papers within the stipulated period, my designation would be reconsidered and upgraded to Associate Professor.</p>
<p data-start="731" data-end="990">I have successfully fulfilled this research criterion within the agreed timeframe and formally submitted a request for designation review. Despite meeting the outlined expectations, there has been no formal communication or progression regarding the revision.</p>
<p data-start="992" data-end="1373">My decision to explore new opportunities is therefore guided by my aspiration for professional growth, appropriate academic recognition aligned with research performance, and a structured, transparent career progression framework. I seek an institution that values merit-based advancement, acknowledges research contributions, and fosters long-term academic leadership development.</p>
<p data-start="1375" data-end="1530">My intention is not merely organizational transition, but alignment with an institution that recognizes and rewards performance-driven academic excellence.</p>