<p data-start="0" data-end="262">At Nirma University, my nature of work as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering has been multifaceted, integrating teaching, research, consultancy, academic administration, and professional development activities.</p>
<h3 data-start="264" data-end="311">1. Teaching and Academic Responsibilities</h3>
<p data-start="312" data-end="799">My primary responsibility involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Structural Engineering. At the undergraduate level, I teach subjects such as Reinforced Concrete Structures, Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Solids, Advanced Structural Mechanics, and Prestressed Concrete, along with associated laboratories and tutorials. At the postgraduate level, I handle advanced courses in Reinforced Concrete Structures and Experimental Techniques in Structural Engineering.</p>
<p data-start="801" data-end="1120">In addition to classroom teaching, I design course plans, prepare lecture notes, develop laboratory experiments, frame assignments and examinations, and evaluate student performance. I also mentor students academically and guide them in understanding structural behaviour through analytical and experimental approaches.</p>
<h3 data-start="1122" data-end="1163">2. Research and Project Supervision</h3>
<p data-start="1164" data-end="1527">Research forms a significant component of my work. My core research areas include shear and torsional behaviour of reinforced and prestressed concrete members, retrofitting of structural elements, and finite element modelling. I have supervised 19 postgraduate dissertations and more than 38 undergraduate projects in the Structural Engineering Research Centre.</p>
<p data-start="1529" data-end="1864">I have successfully completed externally funded research projects, including a SERB-sponsored project under the TARE scheme, as well as institutional minor research projects. My research work has resulted in publications in reputed Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.</p>
<h3 data-start="1866" data-end="1919">3. Laboratory Development and Experimental Work</h3>
<p data-start="1920" data-end="2333">I actively conduct and supervise experimental investigations involving torsion testing, flexural testing, shear strengthening, fire resistance testing, and material characterisation. This includes planning experimental programmes, calibration of instruments, data acquisition, and interpretation of results. I also contribute to the enhancement of laboratory facilities and development of new experimental setups.</p>
<h3 data-start="2335" data-end="2380">4. Consultancy and Industry Interaction</h3>
<p data-start="2381" data-end="2682">My work extends to consultancy assignments such as structural proof checking, mix design, fire resistance testing of precast elements, and performance evaluation of structural members. These engagements help bridge academic knowledge with industry practices and provide practical exposure to students.</p>
<h3 data-start="2684" data-end="2733">5. Academic Administration and Coordination</h3>
<p data-start="2734" data-end="3093">I have coordinated workshops, short-term training programmes, and faculty development programmes. I have also contributed to curriculum development, digital publicity initiatives, accreditation-related documentation, and outcome-based education implementation. Participation in seminars, workshops, and technical sessions further supports academic enrichment.</p>
<h3 data-start="3095" data-end="3128">6. Professional Development</h3>
<p data-start="3129" data-end="3452">Continuous learning is an integral part of my responsibilities. I regularly participate in faculty development programmes, short-term training courses, and workshops related to structural resilience, sustainable infrastructure, advanced construction practices, and artificial intelligence applications in civil engineering.</p>
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<p data-start="3454" data-end="3718" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Overall, my role at Nirma University involves a balanced combination of teaching excellence, applied research, student mentorship, laboratory development, consultancy, and academic leadership, contributing to both institutional growth and professional advancement.</p>