<p data-start="857" data-end="1424">NICMAR has always stood out to me as an institution that understands the construction and infrastructure sector not only as an academic discipline but as a living, evolving industry. What attracts me most is the way it brings together management thinking and ground-level practice. My academic journey at IIT Kanpur has focused on improving how infrastructure projects are evaluated, governed, and aligned with sustainability goals, but I have always believed that such work must remain closely connected to industry realities. NICMAR offers precisely that interface.</p>
<p data-start="1426" data-end="1989">During my doctoral and postdoctoral work, I developed sustainability assessment frameworks and performance indices for the Building and Infrastructure sector. While these were rigorous research contributions, my motivation was practical: how can project managers make better decisions? How can reporting become more meaningful rather than procedural? How can sustainability move from policy language to measurable project outcomes? I see strong potential to discuss these questions in a classroom where students are preparing to lead real infrastructure projects.</p>
<p data-start="1991" data-end="2650">I am especially interested in contributing to areas such as Construction Management and Sustainability, where the sector is currently facing significant transitions. Climate risk, ESG expectations, lifecycle accountability, and digital tools are reshaping how projects are conceived and delivered. Future construction managers must be comfortable thinking across finance, technology, contracts, and sustainability metrics. I would like to integrate these perspectives into core subjects such as project planning, cost management, and infrastructure finance so that students learn to view sustainability as embedded in decision-making rather than as an add-on.</p>
<p data-start="2652" data-end="3134">My teaching experience at IIT Kanpur, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive-level sessions, has shaped my approach to education. I value clarity, discussion, and applied examples. I prefer using real datasets, case discussions, and policy frameworks to help students connect theory with practice. Given NICMAR&rsquo;s strong industry engagement, I believe there is excellent scope to design applied modules and collaborative projects that reflect current sector challenges.</p>
<p data-start="3136" data-end="3542">Beyond classroom teaching, I would also be interested in contributing to research and executive outreach initiatives. There is considerable scope to build applied research around ESG integration, resilience planning, and sustainability benchmarking tailored to Indian infrastructure contexts. I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and industry partners in developing such initiatives.</p>
<p data-start="3544" data-end="3856">For me, joining NICMAR would mean contributing to an institution that has played a defining role in shaping construction management education in India. I see genuine alignment between my work and NICMAR&rsquo;s direction, and I would be committed to strengthening both academic depth and industry relevance in my role.</p>
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