<h2 data-start="199" data-end="224">Statement of Purpose</h2>
<p data-start="225" data-end="346"><strong data-start="225" data-end="302">Application for the Post of Associate Professor &ndash; Construction Management</strong><br data-start="302" data-end="305" /><strong data-start="305" data-end="346">NICMAR University</strong></p>
<p data-start="348" data-end="836">I, Dr. Raviraj Ramesh Sorate, wish to express my keen interest in joining NICMAR University, Pune, as an Associate Professor in Construction Management. With an M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering from the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) completed in 2017, I bring with me a strong academic foundation, research orientation, and a deep commitment to advancing technical education aligned with industry needs. I am having total experience of 17 years in Teaching and consultancy.&nbsp;</p>
<p data-start="838" data-end="1371">NICMAR University has established itself as a premier institution dedicated to Construction Management, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project Management education. Its industry-integrated curriculum, emphasis on professional competence, and focus on applied research strongly resonate with my academic philosophy. I believe my background in civil and geotechnical engineering, combined with my research and teaching experience, positions me well to contribute meaningfully to NICMAR&rsquo;s academic excellence and institutional vision.</p>
<p data-start="1373" data-end="1992">Throughout my academic career, I have been deeply engaged in teaching core civil engineering subjects, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, and guiding research projects. My specialization in geotechnical engineering has provided me with strong analytical skills, exposure to field investigations, foundation engineering, ground improvement techniques, and soil-structure interaction studies. These technical foundations are highly relevant to Construction Management education, where practical understanding of construction techniques, risk assessment, quality control, and project planning is essential.</p>
<p data-start="1994" data-end="2529">My doctoral research from Savitribai Phule Pune University strengthened my capabilities in independent research, data analysis, technical writing, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. I have actively participated in conferences, published research work, and remained engaged with advancements in civil engineering and infrastructure development. I am particularly interested in integrating research insights into classroom teaching, thereby enabling students to connect theoretical principles with real-world construction challenges.</p>
<p data-start="2531" data-end="3091">I am especially drawn to NICMAR University&rsquo;s practice-oriented pedagogy and its strong industry linkage. Construction Management today demands professionals who are not only technically competent but also skilled in project planning, cost control, contract management, sustainability, risk mitigation, and digital construction technologies such as BIM and project analytics. I am eager to contribute to curriculum development, case-based teaching, industry interaction initiatives, and collaborative research projects that strengthen academia-industry synergy.</p>
<p data-start="3093" data-end="3606">As an academician, I strongly believe in outcome-based education, experiential learning, and mentoring students for both professional competence and ethical responsibility. I strive to create a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation. At the Associate Professor level, I also aim to contribute through academic leadership, research supervision at the postgraduate and doctoral levels, consultancy assignments, funded research projects, and faculty development initiatives.</p>
<p data-start="3608" data-end="4051">Joining NICMAR University represents an opportunity for me to align my academic experience and research expertise with a nationally reputed institution dedicated to construction and infrastructure management education. I am confident that my technical depth, research orientation, teaching commitment, and enthusiasm for institutional development will allow me to contribute significantly to NICMAR&rsquo;s continued growth and academic distinction.</p>
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<p data-start="4053" data-end="4158">I look forward to the opportunity to serve and contribute to the vision and mission of NICMAR University.</p>