<p data-start="126" data-end="627">I have been associated with teaching for over 7.5 years and have also worked with a reputed real estate developer for 1.5 years. Over time, I have realized that my skills and professional inclinations make me particularly suited for academia. I am practical, pragmatic and inclined toward critical thinking and logical reasoning. These attributes help me bring clarity to both the technical and managerial dimensions of architecture &mdash; a field that balances creativity with structured problem-solving.</p>
<p data-start="629" data-end="1067">Over the years, I have taught B.Arch students across all five years of the program, handling courses such as Architectural Design, Building Construction and Materials, Building Services, Quantity Estimation, and Project Management. In addition to teaching, I have coordinated academic portfolios related to career orientation, internships, and placement guidance, helping students transition more confidently into the professional domain.</p>
<p data-start="1069" data-end="1534">In my current role as Associate Professor in the M.Arch (Design and Project Management) program, I conduct sessions on both technical and managerial subjects, including Functional Performance of Building Services, Project Management Frameworks, and applied soft-lab courses such as Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and Power BI. I consciously integrate industry-oriented tools and processes into my teaching to bridge the gap between academia and practice.</p>
<p data-start="1536" data-end="2101">I have been persistent in upgrading myself to remain aligned with industry developments, ensuring that I can equip students with relevant, application-driven knowledge. My interest in joining NICMAR stems from its strong association with the AEC industry and its established reputation in the domains of real estate and infrastructure education. My expertise extends beyond architectural design into project and construction management, and I believe that working with an institution like NICMAR will allow me to further strengthen this interdisciplinary alignment.</p>
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<p data-start="2103" data-end="2523">Additionally, I am keen to initiate my formal research journey and pursue a Ph.D. from an institution that views research from an application-oriented perspective rather than as a purely academic exercise. I hope to enroll for a Ph.D. at NICMAR, enabling me to balance my teaching responsibilities and research work within the same institutional ecosystem.</p>