Seek research excellence in an environment that takes pride in its top-tier training and mentorship. Engage with complex topics in a specialized field of your choice. Let highly qualified faculty members and supervisors guide you through an academic journey of a lifetime. A rigorous research experience awaits you at NDS as you gear up to scrutinize some of the most challenging questions in your chosen field. Available as both full time and part time, our Ph.D. programs promise to fill you up with transformative ideas for the dynamic world.

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About the dean

Dr. Rajesh Goyal

Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Goyal graduated in Civil Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (earlier RECK) in 1998, and completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from IIT Roorkee in 2007. A gold medalist in M.Tech. (Structures) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Dr. Goyal’s main areas of research are high rise construction, construction management, new construction material, and wind/tornado effects on structures. A founding member of the Board of Management at NICMAR, Dr. Goyal is the editor of NICMAR Journal of Construction Management, and is currently serving as Professor and Dean - Research & Ph.D. Programs at NICMAR, Pune.

Dr. Rajesh Goyal
Dean, NICMAR Doctoral School

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Smita Krishnarao Patil
Associate Professor
A fine professional, academician and a researcher in Civil Engineering with 30+ years of experience. A doctorate in the area of contracts and contract management from IIT Delhi. A dedicated teacher at heart striving for the fulfillment of students'…

A fine professional, academician and a researcher in Civil Engineering with 30+ years of experience. A doctorate in the area of contracts and contract management from IIT Delhi. A dedicated teacher at heart striving for the fulfillment of students’ learning needs. Has a touch base with other engineering professionals to update on latest principles and practices governing the field further enhancing the learning experience of students.

Research Areas: Dispute Resolution, Contract Management.
Medha Shriram Joshi
Professor
My professional interests include teaching, research and consulting in the areas of Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Valuation, Project Feasibility and Risk Management also Real Estate Markets and Investments. With my expertise and experience, I…

My professional interests include teaching, research and consulting in the areas of Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Valuation, Project Feasibility and Risk Management also Real Estate Markets and Investments. With my expertise and experience, I have completed consultancy assignments for governmental, non governmental and Public Sector Undertakings. My research papers have been published in peer-reviewed national and international journals (ABDC – C Category). Recipient of C.D. Deshmukh best research award in Finance and Insurance. I have managed corporate training programmes conducted for Wipro, Infosys, LIC of India and Non life insurance companies, Construction companies as well as Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Program,  where I have trained senior managers and executives.

Research Areas: Financial markets and Services, Corporate Finance, Real Estate investments and Property Valuation, Project Appraisal and Financing, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.
Vijaya S. Desai
Professor
Over 27 years of experience in teaching, research, consultancy and administration. Values, Ethics, Commitment and Continuous learning are the keys to a successful career.

Over 27 years of experience in teaching, research, consultancy and administration. Values, Ethics, Commitment and Continuous learning are the keys to a successful career.

Research Areas: Data Management, Blockchain, Data Analytics, System Analysis, Management Information System.
Dipayan Roy
Associate Professor
Dipayan Roy is a faculty of NICMAR Business School and is currently the programme director of Integrated MBA. He is a Fellow of Indian Institute of Management Indore. His teaching expertise lies in the area of Finance, Statistics, Spreadsheet…

Dipayan Roy is a faculty of NICMAR Business School and is currently the programme director of Integrated MBA. He is a Fellow of Indian Institute of Management Indore. His teaching expertise lies in the area of Finance, Statistics, Spreadsheet Modelling, Project Finance and Quantitative Finance. His research interests comprise areas of Financial Modelling, Business Methods, Quantitative Techniques, Analytics, Efficiency Analysis. He has published papers in Journals of Repute and has received awards for best research papers at various conferences.

Research Areas: Financial Derivatives, Probability Modelling, Financial Feasibility Assessment, Efficiency Analysis, Quantitative Finance.
Rajni Kant Rajhans
Associate Professor
Dr. Rajni Kant Rajhans is an associate professor at NICMAR Business School. He teaches Financial Management, Project Appraisal, Project Finance, Risk Management, and Valuation related courses. He was awarded Teaching Excellence Award at NICMAR in…

Dr. Rajni Kant Rajhans is an associate professor at NICMAR Business School. He teaches Financial Management, Project Appraisal, Project Finance, Risk Management, and Valuation related courses. He was awarded Teaching Excellence Award at NICMAR in 2019. Dr. Rajhans’s research interests are in Corporate Finance, Valuation, and Green Finance. He is on the editorial advisory board of the Emerging Market Case Studies, Emerald Publication.

Research Areas: Real Estate Finance, Infrastructure Finance, Project Finance, Sustainable Finance, Valuation of Assets.
Rajesh Goyal
Professor
Experienced in Academicn Administartion, Educational Consulting, Research, International Relations, Training and Teaching. Research focused in wind effects on structures, innovative construction material, high rise construction etc.

Experienced in Academicn Administartion, Educational Consulting, Research, International Relations, Training and Teaching. Research focused in wind effects on structures, innovative construction material, high rise construction etc.

Research Areas: Hybid/Alternative/Advanced Construction Materials, Wind Engineering, Construction Management, Water Management, Structural Health Monitoring.
Sudarshan D. Kore
Assistant Professor
As I look to the future, I know that I want to develop sustainable solutions for infrastructure industry. The school of Construction at NICMAR university Pune places a large focus on Sustainability & Built Environment. That is one aspect that drew me…

As I look to the future, I know that I want to develop sustainable solutions for infrastructure industry. The school of Construction at NICMAR university Pune places a large focus on Sustainability & Built Environment. That is one aspect that drew me to the university and excites me about being a part of the University.
I have a Doctorate in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Structural Engineering, and a Bachelors in Civil Engineering. My combined experience in the classroom and in research totals 8.5 years. Concrete Materials, Alternative Cementitious Materials, Industrial and Mining Waste Products, Sustainability, Estimation, Precast, and Prefab Structures are some of the areas of research that are of interest.

Research Areas: Industrial or Mining Waste in concrete, Alternative cementitious materials, Low cost Housing Materials, Sustainable construction materials and methods , Impact of fire on concrete using industrial or mining waste .
Anil Kashyap
Dr. Anil Kashyap is Founder President and Chancellor of NICMAR University Pune and Hyderabad. He has 30 years of experience in practice, academia and research – both in India and abroad. In his leadership roles, Dr Kashyap has been Head of UWE…

Dr. Anil Kashyap is Founder President and Chancellor of NICMAR University Pune and Hyderabad. He has 30 years of experience in practice, academia and research – both in India and abroad. In his leadership roles, Dr Kashyap has
been Head of UWE Bristol School of Geography and Environmental Management, Deputy Head of Coventry University School of Energy, Environment and Construction, and Founding Professor and Director of RICS School of Real Estate before joining NICMAR as the Director General in September 2021.

His expertise includes Infrastructure development and finance, Urban Regeneration, and Real Estate Research. Dr Kashyap holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with distinction from NIT Kurukshetra, Masters in Urban Planning from School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi and a Ph.D. from University of Ulster, United Kingdom.  Dr. Kashyap is an Alumnus of Harvard University with training in Higher Education Leadership and Change
Management. He is a Fellow of Higher Education Academy of the United Kingdom.

Research Areas: Urban Regeneration, Sustainable Real Estate, Infrastructure Finance and Development, Climate Change and Resilience.
Abhijat Arun Abhyankar
Associate Professor
I am Dr. Abhijat Arun Abhyankar, Senior Associate Professor, NICMAR, Pune, India. My educational qualifications include, M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from Mumbai University, followed by M. Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering (CESE), IIT…

I am Dr. Abhijat Arun Abhyankar, Senior Associate Professor, NICMAR, Pune, India.  My educational qualifications include, M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from Mumbai University, followed by M. Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering (CESE), IIT Bombay and doctoral degree from Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJM SOM), IIT Bombay.  I have successfully completed one year of post-doctoral experience from Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay.  I have published research papers in international and national journals.  Also, I have published cases in Case Centre, UK (earlier ECCH).  I have presented my research papers in various international conferences in India and abroad.  My research interests include, Environment Management, Disaster Management, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  I was awarded teaching excellence award by NICMAR institute.  Also, won the Best-Case Award under the student track category in the International Case Conference organized by Fortune Institute of International Business, New Delhi on January 4, 2020.

Research Areas: Assessment of Vulnerability due to Natural and Climate Induced Disasters, Remote Sensing and GIS, Water Pollution Studies, Green Construction/Infrastructure Management, Environment and Sustainability.
Anilkumar L Agarwal
Professor
Research Areas: Construction, Project Management, Contract claims Analysis, Construction Management, Disaster Management.

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News & Updates

NICMAR University is Recognised as State Private University by UGC.

NICMAR University Pune Act (L. C. Bill No. Of 2022) was passed by Maharashtra State Government on 16th March, 2022 and appeared in “Maharashtra Government Gazette” on 12th May 2022 (Mah. Act No. XXXVI of 2022).