Academic Leadership & Industry Integration: An accomplished academic leader with over 16 years of experience across higher education, research, and industry. Currently serving as Professor and HOD at D Y Patil International University, I specialize in aligning engineering curricula with future-ready technologies. My leadership is defined by strategic industry partnerships, notably the development of the M. Tech EV program and the B. Tech in Smart Manufacturing with OEMs. Research, Innovation & IPR: A dedicated researcher and certified Indian Patent Agent (IN/PA 4629), I focus on transforming theoretical research into commercialized innovation. Quality Assurance & Institutional Governance: Extensive expertise in institutional growth through accreditation and rigorous internal auditing. I serve as a core committee member for NAAC and NBA processes and play a pivotal role in the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). My governance experience includes
Policy Formulation: Developing university-wide academic and administrative policies.
Auditing: Conducting comprehensive Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA) to ensure national academic standards.
As a core IQAC member, I have a crucial role in Accreditation, Academic and Administrative Audits of university across various schools.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor, HoD, School of Continuing Education, Programs for Working Professionals, Team IQAC, In-charge IPR Cell
D Y Patil International University
Akurdi, Pune
05.2025 - Current
Associate Professor, HoD
D Y Patil International University
Akurdi, Pune
01.2023 - 05.2025
For M.Tech EV program exclusively running for Tata Motors Pvt. ltd., Mechanical and for Industry Program.
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in Mechanical Cluster
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Dehradun
09.2015 - 01.2023
Asst. Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chameli Devi Group of Institutions
Indore
07.2012 - 08.2015
Asst. Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering
Global Group of Institutions
Jabalpur
07.2010 - 06.2012
Trainee Software Engineer
Access CAD Solutions
01.2009 - 07.2010
I worked on CATIA
Education
PhD - Mechanical Engineering
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Dehradun
01-2020
M S - Automotive Engineering
University of Hertfordshire
UK
01-2008
B E - Mechanical Engineering
VPCOE, University of Pune
01-2007
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Govt Polytechnic, Nashik
01-2004
Skills
Critical thinking
Team leadership
Student mentoring
Course planning
Curriculum creation
Classroom management
Online teaching
Timeline
Professor, HoD, School of Continuing Education, Programs for Working Professionals, Team IQAC, In-charge IPR Cell
D Y Patil International University
05.2025 - Current
Associate Professor, HoD
D Y Patil International University
01.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in Mechanical Cluster
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
09.2015 - 01.2023
Asst. Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chameli Devi Group of Institutions
07.2012 - 08.2015
Asst. Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering
HOD in Communication Skills and Foreign Language Cell at Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Engineering(MMCOE)HOD in Communication Skills and Foreign Language Cell at Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Engineering(MMCOE)