Former Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University (2000-2004) and Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (2004-2007). He was Professor of Energy Studies, State Bank Chair at Pune University (1988-2000) and has contributed to teaching and research activities of School of Energy Studies, Pune University. He has published 100 research papers in international journals and has guided 24 students for Ph.D. Degree and 35 students for M.Phil. Degree.

Professional Experience

He was Director, School of Energy Studies (1988-2000), Dean of Science Faculty (1994-1999), Associate Director of Board of College and University Development, Registrar of Pune University, Chief Co-ordinator of Interdisciplinary Schools. He was also Co-ordinator for NET and SET Examinations conducted by UGC and Govt. of Maharashtra respectively. He is expert in Nonconventional Energy Sources such as Solar, Wind, Biomass etc.

His research is mainly in the field of Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biomass and Material Sciences. He is member of several committees of MNRE, Govt. of India, MEDA, BIS, NAAC etc.

He has been mainly responsible for establishment of Interdisciplinary Schools in Pune University and is recognised at National level as an expert in Non-conventional Energy Sources.

Current Activities

He is actively engaged in the research and development of advanced technologies for use of non-conventional energy sources.

Educational Qualification

M.Sc. Ph. D. (Pune University)

Awards and Medals

• Honoured by “Surya Award“ given by Indian Institute of Rural Development and Social Services, New Delhi.
• “Guruwarya Baburao Jagtap Award“ for contribution to the educational field given by Akhil Bharatiya Maratha Mahasangh.
• “DSK Energy Award“ given by Institute of Engineers, Pune.

Membership of International Scientific Societies and Bodies

He is a member of Physical Society of Japan, Fellow of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences and founder secretary of Maharashtra Solar Energy Consortium.