Dream it, believe it, build it. When you’re at SOC, the road to success is no longer under construction. Committed to the advancement of construction management locally as well as globally, our pioneering programmes prepare you for a glorious future as a leader and innovator. Experience the leadership, processes, methods, and technology, all of which come together to help you lay the foundation to a thriving career in the construction industry.


Vision

To be a globally recognized leader in construction management education and research, shaping the construction industry’s future by producing highly skilled value-driven professionals and entrepreneurs who excel in the built environment.

Mission

The School of Construction will achieve its vision by
Empowering students with state-of-the-art knowledge and practices to become effective construction managers and entrepreneurs, facilitating them to adapt evolving industry trends and remain at the forefront of their profession.
Delivering rigorous and industry-relevant curriculum, fostering critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and hands-on learning through real-world projects, and internships
Emphasizing sustainable construction practices and environmental stewardship, preparing students to address the challenges of the built environment by hands-on training.
Developing a strong sense of ethical and professional responsibility, encouraging students to uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety in their work.

Design your experience, your way

Our Programmes

Sought-after programmes. Unrivaled academic experience. Results that matter. The School of Construction offers meticulously detailed programmes in the field of construction management for the movers and shakers of tomorrow.

Quantity Surveying and Contracts Management

Carve a rewarding career with a postgraduate diploma in this exclusive program.

Advanced Construction Management

Become a proficient techno-manager with our pioneering MBA program.

Full Time & Part Time Ph.D.

The Ph.D. programs at NICMAR assist you in shaping the research career of your choice.




Find it within you to construct a marvellous world - and in the process, find yourself.

About the dean

Dr. Smitha Yadav

Dr Smitha Yadav has completed her BE (Civil) from Govt College of Engineering Goa, Masters from COEP Pune and PhD(Civil) from SPPU Pune. Her subject areas of interest are Estimation and Quantity Surveying, Tendering Bidding & Contracting, Contracts & Claims Management and Geotechnical Engineering. She has more than 35 research papers to her credit in various National and Internal Journals and Conferences in the areas of concrete, construction materials and contract management.

Dr. Smitha Yadav
Dean, School of Construction

The flag bearers of change

Our Faculty

Aritra Halder
Assistant Professor
Prof. Aritra Halder holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the West Bengal University of Technology and a postgraduate degree in Construction Technology and Management from IIT Delhi. He has extensive experience in Planning,…

Prof. Aritra Halder holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the West Bengal University of Technology and a postgraduate degree in Construction Technology and Management from IIT Delhi. He has extensive experience in Planning, Coordination, and Management of Complex Industrial Projects. He teaches courses in Construction & Project Management and allied disciplines. His research focuses on the linkage between risk, ethics, stakeholders and megaproject success.

Harish L Reddy
Assistant Professor
Prof. Harish Reddy holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a postgraduate in Highway Engineering from Bangalore University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute, USA. He has over 11…

Prof. Harish Reddy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a postgraduate in Highway Engineering from Bangalore University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute, USA. He has over 11 years of teaching experience and 4 years of industrial experience. He teaches courses in Highway Project Management, Project Planning and Control, and Software such as MSP, AutoCAD Civil3D, HDM-4, and Infraworks. His current research involves the improvement of urban intersections and road safety.

Deepak Murlidhar Sundrani
Associate Professor
Prof. Deepak Sundrani holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Pune University followed by ME (Construction Management), followed by MBA(Marketing Management) from Pune University. After that he did LLB. He completed his PhD in Marketing…

Prof. Deepak Sundrani holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Pune University followed by ME (Construction Management), followed by MBA(Marketing Management) from Pune University.  After that he did LLB. He completed his PhD in Marketing from Pune University. He has fifteen years of experience in Industry and 16 years in teaching. He teaches Marketing Management, Strategic Management and Project Procurement &Tendering

Abhijeet Shrinivas Sangapurkar
Associate Professor
Abhijeet Sangapurkar is a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Masters in Construction and Management from College Of Engineering, Pune and a proud Alumnus of NICMAR. With 19 years of teaching and close to 2 years of industrial experience, he engages…

Abhijeet Sangapurkar is a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Masters in Construction and Management from College Of Engineering, Pune and a proud Alumnus of NICMAR. With 19 years of teaching and close to 2 years of industrial experience, he engages subjects like Safety and Quality Management, Underground Structures and Construction practice workshop. With an acumen for teaching, he instils in his students the wherewithal for copious success.

Abhishek Shrivas
Assistant Professor
Prof. Abhishek Shrivas holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, postgraduate degree in Construction Technology and Management and a PGDM from NICMAR, Pune, in Advanced Construction Management. He is currently pursuing his PhD from…

Prof. Abhishek Shrivas holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, postgraduate degree in Construction Technology and Management and a PGDM from NICMAR, Pune, in Advanced Construction Management. He is currently pursuing his PhD from IIT-Guwahati. He has rich industrial experience in India and abroad. Having served industry for several years, he moved to teaching. He teaches courses in Project Planning/Control and Construction Contracts. His broad areas of research are Project Management and Contracts Management.

Utpal Nishikant Saikhedkar
Assistant Professor
Bringing more than 20 years functional experience in projects and industrial marketing in various companies, including general management as profit-centre head. Now enjoying academics and teaching, through blending management theories with the…

Bringing more than 20 years functional experience in projects and industrial marketing in various companies, including general management as profit-centre head. Now enjoying academics and teaching, through blending management theories with the hands-on experience.

Jonardan Koner
Professor
Dr. Jonardan Koner, Professor and Dean- Placement & Industry Relations, at NICMAR University, Pune; 28 years’ experience in research, teaching and academic administration; Ph.D. Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, UGC-NET (Economics), M.A. in…

Dr. Jonardan Koner, Professor and Dean- Placement & Industry Relations, at NICMAR University, Pune; 28 years’ experience in research, teaching and academic administration; Ph.D. Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, UGC-NET (Economics), M.A. in Economics with specializations of Econometrics & Statistics, MBA (Finance); author/co-author / editor of 34 books; published 82 research papers, presented 89 research papers in conferences; done several research projects. Received NICMAR ‘Excellence in Research Award’ 2019 & 2018.

Arjita Biswas
Assistant Professor
Dr Arjita Biswas is a doctorate in Civil Engineering. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering specialising in Construction & Management and is the Savitriba Phule Pune Univerity Topper for the…

Dr Arjita Biswas is a doctorate in Civil Engineering. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering specialising in Construction & Management and is the Savitriba Phule Pune Univerity Topper for the same. She has a vast academic experience of 18 years at UG Engineering & PG Management level and 4 years of industrial experience. She teaches courses in Project Risk Management, Project Management, Inventory Management, Pavement Management, Quality Management and different Project Management Software. She is a Certified Risk Professional & has more than 25 publications in National/International journals & Conferences.

Hindavi Pavan Tikate
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hindavi holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, a Postgraduate degree in Construction Technology and Management and a Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute…

Dr. Hindavi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Walchand
College of Engineering, Sangli, a Postgraduate degree in Construction Technology and Management and a Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagpur. She possesses professional experience in the disciplines of Building Information
modeling, Sustainable Construction Methods, and Materials. She teaches courses such as Building Information Modeling and Construction Methods and Technology. Her research encompasses the application of information modeling in the design and development of affordable housing, energy-efficient buildings, sustainable building materials, etc.

Yuvraj Dilip Patil
Associate Professor
Dr. Yuvraj Dilip Patil has bachelor's degree in Law and a postgraduate degree in Business Laws from Symbiosis Law School Pune. He has completed his Ph.D. in 2014 from Symbiosis International Deemed University under Law Discipline. He possesses 1 year…

Dr. Yuvraj Dilip Patil has bachelor’s degree in Law and a postgraduate degree in Business Laws from Symbiosis Law School Pune. He has completed his Ph.D. in 2014 from Symbiosis International Deemed University under Law Discipline. He possesses 1 year of court experience and 13 years of teaching experience before joining NICMAR University Pune. 
He has participated and presented papers in Four State, Thirteen National & Six International Conferences. He has total 32 Research paper publications in his credit, out of which 12 research papers are published in UGC Care list journals and peer-reviewed journals.
He has secured awards in 2010 for Special Service Provided in German Bakery Blast, Pune (from Symbiosis Law School Pune and in 2013 “The most sincere, efficient and maximum output” on the occasion of teachers’ from Symbiosis Law School, Pune.

Amit Chandrakant Hiray
Associate Professor
Dr. Amit Hiray works as Dean, Student Welfare and Associate Professor at NICMAR University, Pune, India. He teaches Business Communication, Managerial Skills, Leadership, Construction Project Communications, Project Stakeholders and Communications…

Dr. Amit Hiray works as Dean, Student Welfare and Associate Professor at NICMAR University, Pune, India. He teaches Business Communication, Managerial Skills, Leadership, Construction Project Communications, Project Stakeholders and Communications Management, Communicative English and English Literature. His areas of research are Spiritual Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Communications Management, Cross-cultural Communication, English Language Teaching (ELT), Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

Deepak M. D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Deepak M.D. holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from NIE, Mysore and a Postgraduate degree in Construction Engineering & Management from MIT, Manipal, and a Ph.D. degree in Construction Management from NIT Karnataka, Surathkal. He has…

Dr. Deepak M.D. holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from NIE, Mysore and a Postgraduate degree in Construction Engineering & Management from MIT, Manipal, and a Ph.D. degree in Construction Management from NIT Karnataka, Surathkal. He has professional experience in Project Planning, Coordination, and Site Execution. He teaches courses in Project Planning & Control, Construction Quality & Safety Management, and Microsoft Project. His research encompasses areas of project management, knowledge management, and digitalization’s impact on construction industry.

Amol Digambar Pawar
Associate Professor
Amol D Pawar holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a post graduate degree in Construction Management from GCOE Karad Maharashtra. He has done his PhD in Civil Engineering from MANIT Bhopal. He engages courses in Construction Technology and…

Amol D Pawar holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a post graduate degree in Construction Management from GCOE Karad Maharashtra. He has done his PhD in Civil Engineering from MANIT Bhopal. He engages courses in Construction Technology and Materials, Construction safety. His research areas include Construction materials and safety in construction.

Tenepalli Jaisai
Assistant Professor
After graduating from civil engineering, Dr. Tenepalli Jai Sai completed post-graduation in structural engineering. He defended his PhD in civil engineering at VIT-Vellore, India. He is a passionate teaching professional with more than 12 years of…

After graduating from civil engineering, Dr. Tenepalli Jai Sai completed post-graduation in structural engineering. He defended his PhD in civil engineering at VIT-Vellore, India. He is a passionate teaching professional with more than 12 years of teaching experience. His research interest includes utilizing industrial waste in civil engineering applications. He believes in diversifying research and expanding expertise on special concretes like Ultra-high-performance cement composites, geopolymer concrete, 3D Concrete Printing, Lime stone calcined clay cement (LC3).

Abhijeet Siddappa Gandage
Associate Professor
Dr. Abhijeet Gandage holds Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Pune, Postgraduate Degree in Construction Management from COEP and PhD from BITS Pilani. His area of expertise is Construction Techniques, Construction Safety,…

Dr. Abhijeet Gandage holds Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Pune, Postgraduate Degree in Construction Management from COEP and PhD from BITS Pilani. His area of expertise is Construction Techniques, Construction Safety, Construction Resource Management. He teaches course in Construction Methods and Technology, Construction Equipment Management and Construction Safety. His research primarily focuses on Concrete Technology, Pavement Materials and Construction Safety

Sachin Batra
Associate Professor
Dr. Sachin Batra is an alumnus of NIT Warangal and MDI Gurgaon. He is a passionate researcher. He has written several research articles, case studies and conducted consulting assignments and MDPs with reputed organizations like Signature Global,…

Dr. Sachin Batra is an alumnus of NIT Warangal and MDI Gurgaon. He is a passionate researcher. He has written several research articles, case studies and conducted consulting assignments and MDPs with reputed organizations like Signature Global, Dnova Infracon, Bharti Airtel, Aircel, AON Hewitt, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., Galaxy Hotel, and HR Anexi. His teaching and research interests include HR analytics, negotiation, spirituality, leadership, and well-being.

Sudhir Ambekar
Associate Professor
Dr. Sudhir Ambekar is an Associate Professor at the NICMAR Business School, NICMAR University, Pune, India. He is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Management, Indore. His research interests lie in the areas of Supply Chain Management, ICT…

Dr. Sudhir Ambekar is an Associate Professor at the NICMAR Business School, NICMAR University, Pune, India. He is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Management, Indore. His research interests lie in the areas of Supply Chain Management, ICT Adoption, Sustainable Sourcing, Supply Chain Culture and Low Carbon Supply Chain. He has published his work in various scholarly peer-reviewed international journals. He teaches courses in operations management, and quantitative techniques.

Ashish Rastogi
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ashish Rastogi has earned his PhD in Management from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. He has been awarded JRF by UGC. He has varied experience of over a decade in Banking and Academics. He teaches courses in the domain of Organizational…

Dr. Ashish Rastogi has earned his PhD in Management from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. He has been awarded JRF by UGC. He has varied experience of over a decade in Banking and Academics. He teaches courses in the domain of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. His research interests include issues and challenges of early career professionals, burnout and related constructs, and intellectual capital.

Kirti Shailesh Rajhans
Associate Professor
Dr. Kirti Rajhans has overall twenty-four years of work experience including academics and industry. She has worked in various academic administration roles during her career. She teaches courses in the area of Project Communication Management,…

Dr. Kirti Rajhans has overall twenty-four years of work experience including academics and industry. She has worked in various academic administration roles during her career. She teaches courses in the area of Project Communication Management, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Business Communication, Leadership and Managerial Skills. Her key areas of research expertise are- Project Communication Management, HRM in Construction, Leadership, Sustainability, Indian Ethos, Organizational Culture etc. She holds Ph.D. and has done post-graduation in Human Resource Management and English.

Arpita Mathur
Assistant Professor
Dr. Arpita Mathur is a PhD from IIM Calcutta. She holds two Master's degrees in Sociology and Criminology. She teaches course in Organizational Behaviour, Managerial Skills, Communication, Sociology, Psychology and Self-development. Her research…

Dr. Arpita Mathur is a PhD from IIM Calcutta. She holds two Master’s degrees in Sociology and Criminology. She teaches course in Organizational Behaviour, Managerial Skills, Communication, Sociology, Psychology and Self-development. Her research interests include corruption research, gender studies, post-colonialism, sustainability.

Pradeepta Kumar Samanta
Associate Professor
Dr. Samanta holds a Bachelor's and Post Graduate Degree in Commerce from Berhampur University, Odisha. He is a Ph.D. in Commerce and D.Litt. in Business and Management. He possesses professional experience in the area of Finance, Accounting and…

Dr. Samanta holds a Bachelor’s and Post Graduate Degree in Commerce from Berhampur University, Odisha.  He is a Ph.D. in Commerce and D.Litt. in Business and Management. He possesses professional experience in the area of Finance, Accounting and Infrastructure Management. His research interest includes, Project Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, JV and PPP and Family Business.  Dr. Samanta has published more than 60 research papers in various journals of repute.

Shobha Ramalingam
Associate Professor
Dr. Shobha Ramalingam graduated in Architecture from NIT Tiruchirappalli (formerly RECT) and subsequently earned an M.Tech in Building Technology and Construction Management and a PhD in Construction Management from Indian Institute of Technology,…

Dr. Shobha Ramalingam graduated in Architecture from NIT Tiruchirappalli (formerly RECT) and subsequently earned an M.Tech in Building Technology and Construction Management and a PhD in Construction Management from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. During the initial years of her career, Dr.Ramalingam practiced as an architect and interior designer in India and abroad. After a short stint in the industry, she pursued academics. Dr. Ramalingam’s broad areas of teaching and research include: Sustainability, Green Construction, Energy Efficient Buildings, Lean Project Delivery, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Project Management. Dr. Ramalingam chaired the Indian Lean Construction Conference (ILCC) in 2019 and is currently serving as Associate Professor and Dean – School of Energy and Environment at NICMAR University, Pune.

Priya Vivek Deshpande
Assistant Professor
Dr. Priya Vivek Deshpande is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Statistics. She holds a PhD in Statistics from Sant Gadgebaba Amaravati university, Amaravati in Statistical forecasting. Her research interests include the…

Dr. Priya Vivek Deshpande is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Statistics. She holds a PhD in Statistics from Sant Gadgebaba Amaravati university, Amaravati in Statistical forecasting.
Her research interests include the Operation Research, Statistical modelling, Forecasting, Machine learning and Biostatistics.
She has taught courses such as Probability and Combinatorics, Optimization Techniques, Discrete Mathematics, Linear models, Design of Experiments, Statistical computing, Research methodology and Biostatistics.

Trupti Manish Rathi
Assistant Professor
Dr. Trupti Manish Rathi is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Business Laws. She holds a PhD in Corporate Governance and Finance, from Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Her research interests include the Banking Laws,…

Dr. Trupti Manish Rathi is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Business Laws. She holds a PhD in Corporate Governance and Finance, from Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Her research interests include the Banking Laws, Corporate Governance and Finance, Environmental Laws, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law, Contract Law, Company Law and Investment Laws. She has taught courses such as Banking Laws, International Banking & Finance, Environmental Law, Contract Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law, Company Law, Corporate Governance & Finance, International Banking & Finance, Comparative Banking & Insurance, Law of Infrastructure, Investment Laws, Comparative Investment Laws and Administrative Laws.

Shripada Patil
Assistant Professor
Dr. Shripada Patil has 12 years of experience with Academics and Industry. She has completed her Ph.D from SPPU in 2015 and MBA in HR. She is an HR consultant and Soft Skill Trainer. She has served as HoD-HR and CAP Incharge for Indira Institute of…

Dr. Shripada Patil has 12 years of experience with Academics and Industry. She has completed her Ph.D from SPPU in 2015 and MBA in HR. She is an HR consultant and Soft Skill Trainer. She has served as HoD-HR and CAP Incharge for Indira Institute of Management. Organisational Behaviour, Communication Skills and HRM are her domain subjects. She is known for implementing best innovative teaching-learning pedagogies. She has published research papers and presented her work in elite institute like IIM Indore and IIM Bodhgaya.
She owns a publication house titled Influx Publications. She is a member of WICCI, Life Skills Council, Maharashtra.

Unnati Agrawal
Assistant Professor
Dr. Unnati holds B.E. in Civil Engineering, MTech. in Construction Technology and Management from NIT Warangal and PhD from VNIT Nagpur. Her research interests include industrial by-product utilization in concrete, aggregate manufacturing, geopolymer…

Dr. Unnati holds B.E. in Civil Engineering, MTech. in Construction Technology and Management from NIT Warangal and PhD from VNIT Nagpur.
Her research interests include industrial by-product utilization in concrete, aggregate manufacturing, geopolymer aggregate concrete, manufacture and testing of chemical admixtures, high strength concrete, construction scheduling delays, etc.
Her major areas for teaching and research are Concrete Technology, Sustainable Construction Practises, Construction Technology and Management, Advanced Construction Techniques

Hanmant Shankarrao Nayane
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hanmant Nayane works as an Assistant Professor at NICMAR University, Pune, India. He has 16 years of experience in teaching, research and administration. He teaches courses in the areas of Business Communication, Communicative English, Project…

Dr. Hanmant Nayane works as an Assistant
Professor at NICMAR University, Pune, India.
He has 16 years of experience in teaching,
research and administration.
He teaches courses in the areas of Business
Communication, Communicative English,
Project Stakeholders and Communications
Management, Managerial Skills, Professional
Communication, Communication Skills in
English and Soft Skills
His areas of research interest include e-learning,
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL),
Activity-Based Teaching, ICT-based
Pedagogical Tools in Teaching and Learning.
His work also explores areas such as
Communication Management, Universal Human
Values and English for Specific Purposes and
English for Academic Purposes.

Piyush Govind Chandak
Assistant Professor
Dr. Piyush Govind Chandak is an accomplished civil engineer with a PhD in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation Engineering from Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. His research interests include Pavement Design &…

Dr. Piyush Govind Chandak is an accomplished civil engineer with a PhD in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation Engineering from Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi.
His research interests include Pavement Design & Analysis, Rural Roads, Soil Structure Interaction, and the application of Remote Sensing & GIS in civil engineering.
His teaching portfolio includes courses on Transportation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Management, and Entrepreneurship.

Prachi Ingle
Assistant Professor
Dr. Prachi Vinod Ingle is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Construction Technology Management. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Management from the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka,…

Dr. Prachi Vinod Ingle is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Construction Technology Management. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Management from the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal. Her research interests include Construction Project Management, Project Performance, and Lean Construction. Dr. Ingle has extensive teaching experience in courses such as Construction Planning and Control, Construction Personnel Management, and Construction Contracts and Specifications.

Chetan More
Assistant Professor
Prof. Chetan More is an enthusiastic Civil Engineer with dual Master's Degrees in Environmental Engineering from Pune University and Advanced Construction Management from the National Institute of Construction Management & Research. He is pursuing…

Prof. Chetan More is an enthusiastic Civil Engineer with dual Master’s Degrees in Environmental Engineering from Pune University and Advanced Construction Management from the National Institute of Construction Management & Research. He is pursuing his PhD in Civil Engineering from Pune University. With over 11 years of experience in both the construction industry and academia, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. His areas of interest include modern construction technology, Real Estate Regulatory Authority, construction management and solid waste management.

Mangesh Kapote
Assistant Professor
Prof. Mangesh Kapote holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, postgraduate degree in Construction and Management. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Construction Management from Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune. His…

Prof. Mangesh Kapote holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, postgraduate degree in Construction and Management. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Construction Management from Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune. His area of interests includes the construction contracts, pre-qualification and contractor selection.
He has taught courses such as Construction Management, Total Quality Management, Project Management, Architectural Planning and Design of Buildings.

Mihir Sengupta
Professor of Practice
Prof. Mihir Sengupta A competent & seasoned professional possessing over 38 years of well-honed experience in the areas of Consulting, Management Education, HR Analytics, Project Management, Business Planning, Enterprise Valuation & Economic…

Prof. Mihir Sengupta A competent & seasoned professional possessing over 38 years of well-honed experience in the areas of Consulting, Management Education, HR Analytics, Project Management, Business Planning, Enterprise Valuation & Economic Analysis, and ICT Applications.
Prof. Mihir has mentored more than multiple start-ups out of which one entity has gone public, three entities have attained Unicorn status and 3 are listed under Fortune 500 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
As a Visiting Faculty for Financial Management and Corporate Governance he has taught subjects like Macro Economics, Financial Management Financial Modelling, Financial Planning and Analytics, Project Management, Enterprise Valuation and Economic Analysis, Corporate Governance and Strategic Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management, Strategic Cost Management.

Sreelakshmi Sreekumar
Assistant Professor
Prof. Sreelakshmi is pursuing her PhD in Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Her research topic is 'Understanding the organizational change with regards to BIM in construction' where she utilizes organizational theory to…

Prof. Sreelakshmi is pursuing her PhD in Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Her research topic is ‘Understanding the organizational change with regards to BIM in construction’ where she utilizes organizational theory to explain the phenomenon. She completed her MTech in Construction Engineering and Management from SRM University as the rank holder.
Her research interests include IT Applications (BIM) and technological change in construction, Infrastructure planning and management, Stakeholder management, and Organizational theory.

Sumit R. Patil
Assistant Professor
Prof. Sumit R. Patil is a distinguished academician in the field of Civil Engineering. He holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from MIT, Pune in Construction and Management and is currently pursuing Ph.D. from MIT World Peace University,…

Prof. Sumit R. Patil is a distinguished academician in the field of Civil Engineering. He holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from MIT, Pune in Construction and Management and is currently pursuing Ph.D. from MIT World Peace University, Pune in disaster management domain.
His research interests include the valorisation of use of waste in concrete, disaster management, risk management, quantity surveying and construction management.
He has taught courses such as Building Services, Quantity Surveying, Concrete Technology, IKS, Building Technology and Materials.

ABHISHEK RAJ SINGH
Assistant Professor
Dr. Singh has completed his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) with research focus on Decision Support System for site layout planning using digital technology. As an IoE-Post Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science…

Dr. Singh has completed his Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) with research focus on Decision Support System for site layout planning using digital technology. As an IoE-Post Doctoral Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, he has worked on projects focusing at generative design based optioneering for industrial projects, open-source digital pipeline for knowledge management in AEC organisation, fire safety and evacuation planning of high-rise buildings. His area of interest includes Construction Project Scheduling & Planning, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Digitalization and Automation in Construction. He also serves as a reviewer for conferences like ISARC, IGLC, ICCRIP, PMI-RAC 2021 and Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing.

B. Sudheer Kumar Reddy
Assistant Professor
Dr. B. Sudheer Kumar Reddy is an academician and researcher in the domains of Construction Management, Sustainable Building Materials, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. He has earned his Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya National Institute of…

Dr. B. Sudheer Kumar Reddy is an academician and researcher in the domains of Construction Management, Sustainable Building Materials, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. He has earned his Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur.
He has taught subjects such as Construction Engineering and Management, Basics of Entrepreneurship, Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Design, Site Administration & Control, Collaborations & PPP in Construction, and Construction Methods & Technology etc.

SHRIDHAR  KUMBHAR 
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kumbhar holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a postgraduate degree in M Tech Civil- Environmental Engineering from WCE, Sangli. He has completed Ph D in Nutrient Management in Warana River Basin: A case study of Nitrate, MS India…

Dr. Kumbhar holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a postgraduate degree in M Tech Civil- Environmental Engineering from WCE, Sangli. He has completed Ph D in Nutrient Management in Warana River Basin: A case study of Nitrate, MS India from IIT Bombay. His impactful insights include compelling case studies on topics such as Solid Waste Management and Water & Wastewater Treatment. Dr. Kumbhar worked as Head of Civil Engineering Department at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar and total 14 years teaching experience. He was Institute coordinator of UBA , MoE, India and adopted five villages from Sangli district. Under UBA he has implemented 30 projects in the adopted villages for rural upliftment. He teaches Sustainability in Construction Projects, Environmental Engineering and Wastewater Management. He has published more than 20 publications in National/International journals & Conferences.

Anilkumar L Agarwal
Professor
Dr. Anil Agarwal is currently working as a Professor and Dean of Academics, at NICMAR University Pune. He has been working with NICMAR since 1999 and has twice been awarded the NICMAR ‘Teaching Excellence. He was instrumental in the institute…

Dr. Anil Agarwal is currently working as a Professor and Dean of Academics, at NICMAR University Pune. He has been working with NICMAR since 1999 and has twice been awarded the NICMAR ‘Teaching Excellence. He was instrumental in the institute development and played a key role in the formation of NICMAR University. He has designed, developed, and conducted Management Development Programs for construction corporations in the Construction Quality Management, and Project Management areas.

He is an active member of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Construction Management Sectional Committee CED-29 for framing and updating IS codes, he is a member of BoS of a number of institutes. He has completed several sponsored research works and has published more than 50 papers/cases at National/ International conferences, seminars, journals and magazines.

Prahlad R
Assistant Professor
Prof. Prahlad holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Marine Structures from NIT Karnataka Surathkal. He has a 4 years of industry experience along with the 11 years of teaching. His areas of interest include:…

Prof. Prahlad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Marine Structures from NIT Karnataka Surathkal. He has a 4 years of industry experience along with the 11 years of teaching. His areas of interest include: Marine construction operations, Cost Engineering, and Data Analytics. He teaches courses such as Procurement and Tendering, Site Administration and Control, Engineering specifications and cost buildup.

Raghavendra Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dr. Raghavendra Kumar Raya is an academician and researcher in the domain of Civil Engineering. He pursued his doctoral study with a specialisation in Construction Management at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (Rajasthan). His…

Dr. Raghavendra Kumar Raya is an academician and researcher in the domain of Civil Engineering. He pursued his doctoral study with a specialisation in Construction Management at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (Rajasthan).

His research interests include Building Information Modelling, Infrastructure Planning and Management, Rainwater Harvesting and Energy Efficient Buildings. He has taught courses such as Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation, Building Information Modelling, Construction Cost Analysis, Construction Project Management, Safety Management in Construction Projects, and Engineering Buildings Drawing. 

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.

Jeetu Pradipkumar Soneji
Assistant Professor
Jeetu Soneji is a faculty associated with School of Construction. He has prior an industry experience in area of Project Planning, Coordination and Strategic Planning. He currently teaches subjects Site Administration and Control and Project…

Jeetu Soneji is a faculty associated with School of Construction. He has prior an industry experience in area of Project Planning, Coordination and Strategic Planning. He currently teaches subjects Site Administration and Control and Project Management. His research interests are Resilience in Construction Projects and Digitalization in Construction.

Nilesh Agarchand Patil
Assistant Professor
Dr. Nilesh Patil is an academician with two decades of teaching and research experience in the field of Construction Technology and Management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a postgraduate degree in Construction and Management…

Dr. Nilesh Patil is an academician with two decades of teaching and research experience in the field of Construction Technology and Management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a postgraduate degree in Construction and Management from COE Pune, and a doctorate in Civil Engineering from IIT Guwahati. His core competencies are in the areas of PPPs in Infrastructure Development, Value Engineering, Sustainable Infrastructure, Quality Management, Project Scheduling, and Lean Construction.

Chandrakant Shriram Gokhale
Professor
Professor Gokhale holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, postgraduate degree in Foundation Engineering from Goa University and PhD degree from IIT Delhi. He possesses over 39 years of professional experience…

Professor Gokhale holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, postgraduate degree in Foundation Engineering from Goa University and PhD degree from IIT Delhi. He possesses over 39 years of professional experience in the disciplines of Foundation Engineering, Port Engineering, Construction Technology and Structural Engineering. He teaches courses in Conventional and Pre-Engineered Structures, Construction Material and Technology, Ground Improvement and Foundation Engineering, Port Engineering and Construction.

Mohammed Rihan Maaze
Assistant Professor
Dr. Mohammed Rihan Maaze is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Civil Engineering. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur in Structural Engineering. His research interests…

Dr. Mohammed Rihan Maaze is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Civil Engineering. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur in Structural Engineering.
His research interests includes the valorisation of construction and demolition waste, geopolymer concrete, the design and development of bricks, life cycle assessment and sustainability, non-linear analysis of structures, and structural health monitoring.
He has taught courses such as Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Design of RC Structures, Design of Steel Structures, Earthquake Engineering, and Concrete Technology.

Srividhya Raju Sridharan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Srividhya Raju Sridharan holds a doctorate in corporate finance. She is a certified chartered accountant, cost and management accountant. She has over 2 decades of experience in both the corporate as well as academic worlds. She teaches courses…

Dr. Srividhya Raju Sridharan holds a doctorate in corporate finance. She is a certified chartered accountant, cost and management accountant. She has over 2 decades of experience in both the corporate as well as academic worlds. She teaches courses in accounting, finance, taxation and financial systems.

Nagarjuna Pilaka
Associate Professor
I have been teaching both UG and PG students for the past 28 years. Have very good command of subject across various domains related to civil engineering. I love to motivate students to learn several new things that help them secure their career and…

I have been teaching both UG and PG students for the past 28 years. Have very good command of subject across various domains related to civil engineering. I love to motivate students to learn several new things that help them secure their career and future. Civil Engineering Infrastructure development, management and Operations are my favourite subjects.

Sanjay Dnyaneshwarrao Bhoyar
Associate Professor
I bank on 29 years of professional experience and continuous knowledge upgradation to deliver Construction and Project Management courses. I value sincerity, commitment, dedication, integrity and respect for others' work. Fitness and mental…

I bank on 29 years of professional experience and continuous knowledge upgradation to deliver Construction and Project Management courses. I value sincerity, commitment, dedication, integrity and respect for others’ work. Fitness and mental well-being are key elements of my lifestyle.

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.

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.

Babalu Laxmansing Rajput
Assistant Professor
The dedicated and experienced faculty member with over 16 years of experience in academics and 6 years of experience in construction supervision, material inspection as per agreed quality assurance plan, contract specification and relevant code of…

The dedicated and experienced faculty member with over 16 years of experience in academics and 6 years of experience in construction supervision, material inspection as per agreed quality assurance plan, contract specification and relevant code of practices. Knowledgeable and experienced in the construction of several projects such as gas pipelines, water supply and residential buildings. Construction management specialists bring forth knowledge from various courses such as construction equipment management, construction methods and materials, construction quality and safety management, and project management software (Microsoft Project and Primavera) applications. Adept at creating a powerful curriculum in the field of construction management. Adept at working with students to successfully prepare them for personal and professional success in today’s world. A committed faculty member passionate about research works and consultancy assignments to enhance the educational offerings of an Institution further.

Sameer Jain
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sameer Jain has a diverse educational background, having completed his B.E in Information Technology from Nagpur University and a Post Graduate degree in Embedded Systems from Jaypee University in Noida, followed by a Post Graduate degree in IT…

Dr. Sameer Jain has a diverse educational background, having completed his B.E in Information Technology from Nagpur University and a Post Graduate degree in Embedded Systems from Jaypee University in Noida, followed by a Post Graduate degree in IT Systems from All India Management Association in New Delhi. He further enhanced his knowledge with a Post Graduate degree in IPRM Management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies University in Mumbai and an Advanced Certificate in Software Engineering from IIT Madras. Prof. Jain specializes in teaching various subjects such as Information Systems, Analytics and Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Project Management Software, and Industry 4.0 technologies. His expertise is recognized in both academia and industry.
Prof. Jain has an impressive professional history, having served in esteemed institutions such as Delhi Transco Ltd., a government organization under the Government of NCT of Delhi, and NMIMS University in Mumbai. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Gold Medalist award and a Special Recognition Award from the Confederation of Indian Industry. He has also been honored with a Excellence in Teaching, National Service Award and a Certificate of Appreciation by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi for his contributions to Digital Distinction: Technology Conformance to NEP.
With a passion for research, Dr. Jain has published over 50 papers in various national and international journals/conferences, earning him significant recognition in the academic community. He has also demonstrated his expertise by reviewing numerous Journals papers and being awarded certificates of Excellence for his insightful evaluations. Prof. Jain actively engages in various roles and responsibilities within his field, including being a coordinator for MDPs (Management Development Programs), Thesis Coordinator, Seminar Coordinator, and actively participating as an organizing member in international conferences. Additionally, he acts as an NICMAR University Coordinator for External Industry Collaboration, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.


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NICMAR University is Recognised as State Private University by UGC.

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