Dr Avinash Kolhatkar
Seasoned Academic Leader with 25+ Years in Higher and Technical Education
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A seasoned academic leader with over 25 plus years of distinguished experience in higher and technical education, particularly in engineering institutions. Major contribution in establishment, development, expansion and excellence in higher and technical education at Institute and University level. Brings nearly 14 years of leadership experience at the level of Professor and Principal, demonstrating excellence in institutional governance, academic planning, and strategic development.
Holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Engineering & Technology (Textile Engineering) from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Also earned Master's degree in Engineering & Technology (Textile Engineering) from the same esteemed university. Completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland.
Possesses deep understanding of national and international accreditation frameworks including NAAC, NBA, AICTE, UGC systems and rankings. Currently serving as a NAAC Assessor. An accomplished researcher and academic contributor with numerous research papers published in reputed national and international journals and conferences.
Recognized
Ph.D. Supervisor who has successfully guided multiple research scholars. Well-versed in academic administration having served as Chairman and Member of key university bodies including the Board of Studies, Academic Council, and Research & Recognition Committees.
Experience
Principal - Sanmati College of Engineering - Washim, Maharashtra, India
(2022-01)
Affiliation: SGB Amravati University, Amravati. Approval: AICTE, NEW DELHI, DTE Maharashtra. Accreditation: NAAC Accredited
Principal - Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology - Yavatmal-445001, Maharashtra, India
(2009-06 - 2018-09)
Affiliation: SGB Amravati University, Amravati. Approval: AICTE, NEW DELHI, DTE Maharashtra. Accreditation: NBA and NAAC Accredited
Professor - Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology - Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
(2008-07 - 2009-06)
SGB Amravati University Professor Approval No: SGBU/8/C-1574/2008 Dated: 23/09/2008 for Session 2008-9 and onwards
Assistant Professor - Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology - Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
(2002-07 - 2008-07)
Amravati University Assistant Professor Approval No: AU/8/C-921/2004 Dated: 19/06/2004 for Session 2003-4 and onwards
Lecturer - Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology - Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
(1997-07 - 2002-07)
Amravati University Lecturer Approval No: AU/8-144/1997 Dated: 15/11/1997 for Session 1997-98 and onwards
Head of Department, Textile Engineering - Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology - Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
(1997-07 - 2009-06)
Department Academic Administration and Academics
Dean Administration - Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology - Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India
(2004-07 - 2009-06)
Institute Level Administration
Education
Ph.D. - Engineering & Technology (Textile Engineering) - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (2007)
Master's - Engineering & Technology (Textile Engineering) - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (1996)
Bachelor's - Engineering & Technology (Textile Engineering) - College of Engineering & Technology, Akola (1994)
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Bombay MSBS & HS, Pune Divisional Board Bombay (1990)
Secondary School Certificate - Bombay MSBS & HS, Pune Divisional Board Bombay (1988)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Engineering & Technology - Czestochowa University of Technology (2013-05 - 2013-06)
