<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">I studied Civil Engineering in Pune (1993) and worked at the Central Institute of Road Transport in Bhosari, thus Pune has a special place in my heart. After three decades of studying and working in the field of transportation planning, I've always wanted to give back to my fraternity somehow. I've had the privilege of working as a visiting faculty member at the School of Planning &amp; Architecture in New Delhi for the past decade and have greatly loved interacting with my students. Having worked extensively in my field, I hope to share my industry knowledge with the students, providing them with more exposure and preparing them to face the future with confidence.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">As a project leader, I had the opportunity to work on a number of traffic and transportation projects ranging in size in India and New Zealand. I have extensive experience with Indian and international partners and have worked in a variety of sectors, including government, academia, non-profit organizations, the public sector, and private consulting, which has helped me develop the unique profile required for this position.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">According to my understanding, the position of Professor at NICMAR, Pune, requires not only a thorough understanding of the subjects covered in Planning courses, but also exceptional teaching skills and industry knowledge in order to keep students up to date on current industry practices and assist them in preparing for a brighter future. I hold a PHD from the Transport Planning Department at SPA in New Delhi. I have substantial professional expertise in a range of industries, which will be beneficial to this role. I am really passionate about teaching and giving my students the greatest education possible so that they can achieve in life.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">My most gratifying job experiences to date have been as a visiting faculty member at SPA, New Delhi, and as a faculty member at Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT, Pune). I've enjoyed helping students with their thesis and dissertations from both master's and bachelor's degree programs in planning. In the last 10 years, I have guided/co-guided over 40 postgraduate students in Transport Planning and Physical Planning courses at the School of Planning &amp; Architecture in New Delhi.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">My vast work experience and networking skills would be useful in doing interesting research/consulting assignments in collaboration with other national and international partners in the transportation sector, providing students with further exposure. In addition to coaching students in studio exercises, I have also guided them through their dissertation assignments. I have been delivering theory lectures on <em>Transport Planning </em>to first-year integrated planning students and teaching the <em>Institute Elective on</em> <em>Public Transport and City Developmen</em>t.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>We must contribute to the planning, design, and construction of sustainable and liveable cities in the modern world, and as part of this robust goal, I believe in working at the grassroots level to create/develop students who can do the aforementioned. If given the opportunity, I would be delighted to work on research or consulting projects related to sustainable transportation, such as active travel and non-motorized transportation.</p>