Dr. Malhar Pangrikar
Vice Chancellor, MIT University of Meghalaya
Chairman, Board of Management
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Dr. Malhar Pangrikar, the youngest Vice Chancellor of any Indian University, currently holds the position at MIT University of Meghalaya, Shillong. With over a decade of experience in the MIT Group of Institutions, Pune, his expertise in managing projects and a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Amravati University showcase his academic prowess. His diverse areas of focus include Cultural Diversity, Sustainable Design, Applied Economics, Strategic Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and E-Commerce. Additionally, he serves as a mentor to several successful EdTech start-ups in India, highlighting his influential role in strategic development.
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Dr. Debmalaya Bhattacharya
PVC Administration,MIT Univeristy of Meghalaya
Member Secretary, Board of Management
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Dr. Debmalya Bhattacharya, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of MIT University of Meghalaya, is a distinguished academician and scientist. Honored with the "Education Asian Global Excellence Award" by the Economic Growth Society of India in 2020, his journey encompasses significant contributions to condensed matter physics and communication systems. With a Ph.D. in Engineering, he received the "Bharat-Ratna Dr. Radhakrishnan Gold Medal Award" from the Global Economic Progress and Research Association in 2019, recognizing his exceptional achievements in the field of Science & Engineering.
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About Dr. Anant Chakradeo
A seasoned academic leader with over 30 years of experience in higher education, specializing in academic excellence, research, and internationalization. As the founding Dean of MIT Institute of Design (MITID), played a key role in establishing it as a premier design school in India. Former Pro-Vice Chancellor of MITADT University, leading initiatives in academics, assessment, accreditation, and global partnerships. Currently overseeing academic leadership, faculty development, and institutional growth across multiple universities and autonomous institutions under the MIT Group.
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Prof. Balasaheb Waphare
Principal, MIT Arts Commerce & Science College
Board Member, Board of Management
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Dr. B. B. Waphare, an esteemed academic visionary, has dedicated over 30 years to shaping education through quality teaching, research, and value-based learning. Rising from Assistant Professor to Principal, he has held diverse leadership roles, including Coordinator of First-Year Engineering, NSS Program Officer, Library In-Charge, Chief Rector of hostels, and chairman of several college committees. A prolific mathematician, he has published over 100 research papers in national and international journals and actively participates in research forums, conferences, and training programs. He is a life member of prestigious organizations such as ISTE, Ramanujan Mathematical Society, and the International Journal of Mathematical Sciences. As a Ph.D. supervisor and examiner, he continues to contribute to academic excellence. Honored with 24 prestigious awards, his achievements include the Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award, Lifetime Education Excellence Award, Global Teacher Role Model Award, and Best Outstanding Academician National Award. Inspired by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, he remains committed to shaping future generations through education and research.
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Dr. Nachiket Thakur
Director at MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Board Member, Board of Management
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An accomplished design strategist and innovation leader with over two decades of experience in product design across diverse industries, including software, automotive, medical equipment, electronics, and craft-based products. He holds a PhD in the impact of product design processes on new product success from Pune University, a Master’s in Industrial Design from IIT Mumbai, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from Pune University. With a strong background in R&D and innovation management, he has held key leadership roles, including Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development at Science & Technology Park, Pune, and Head of R&D at Araymond India, where he established its Technology Center. He also spearheaded product design and development at Mahindra Composites for a decade and served as Principal Designer at Forbes Marshall. A recipient of multiple ICERP-JEC Innovation Awards and the BW-NID Design Excellence Award, he is also the founder of Bamboo Vishwa, promoting sustainable applications of bamboo, and serves as an advisory board member of the Maharashtra Bamboo Development Board.
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