Profile of Prof. (Dr.) Arun N. Gaikwad

Prof. (Dr.) Arun N. Gaikwad,
B.E. (E&TC.),-COEP, M.E. (E&TC.), COE-P, Ph.D. (E&TC.) - COEP
Principal and Campus Director, V.V.P.I.E.T. Solapur.
- (Dr.) Arun N. Gaikwad is a renowned name in the field of academics and administration in Whole Maharashtra state.
- Presently he is working as the Principal and Campus Director of Vidya Vikas Pratishthan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Solapur.
- Obtained his B.E. (E&TC.) degree from COE-P, M.E. (E&TC) degree from the COE-P and Ph.D. from the Pune University (COE-P.)
- Total teaching and administrative experience of over 42 years.
- Previously served as the Principal of many reputed colleges in Pune. Under his leadership these colleges have made a huge name in academics, Research and the placement of students globally. Now they are the premier institutes of Pune.
- Number of Ph.D.’s awarded under his guidance=10
- Number of M.Tech. Projects guided=
- Number of research papers published in renowned international journals=
- Presented over 10 papers in international conferences in different countries like S.A. Singapore etc.
- Patents registered=05, and books authored= 03
- Has undertaken many university and U.G.C. funded projects
- Reviver of Research papers for international travel grants, SPPU, Pune.
- Has association with many renowned international researchers & acamedicians.
- Also, worked as Member and chairman Board of Examiners, Board of study of various universitie,
- Member, Research Advisory committee, Convener of continuing education programs.
- Represented in various UGC, A.I.C.T.E. and NAAC committees.
- Chairman of Ph.D. candidate’s selection committee of various universities.
- Expert of staff selection committee of various institutes.
- Recently he has been conferred with the award “ICON OF MAHARASHTRA” for his services in the Education field.
- Under his guidance Vidya Vikas Pratishthan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Solapur has made a tremendous improvement in Academics, Research and Placement of students within a year and it will continue.