Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

Institution’s Research Advisory Committee (IRAC)

Sr. No. Name of Faculty Designation Role
1. Dr. Laxman.Y. Waghmode Director Chairman
2. Dr. Amol S. Dange Dean, Research, Innovation & Startups Member Secretary
3. Dr. Gopinath S. Dean, Academics Member
4. Dr. Abhijitkumar A. Jadhav Dean, Institutional Performance
& Quality Assurance
Member
5. Dr. Shrirang P. Chavan Dean, Consultancy and
Revenue Generation
Member
6. Dr. Sachin P. Patil Dean e-Governance Member
7. Dr. Madhav J. Salunkhe Associate Dean, Research,
Innovation & Startups
Member
8. Dr. Manoj H. Mota HoD, Civil Engineering Member
9. Dr. Suraj D. Pawar HoD, Electrical Engineering Member
10. Dr. Asma A. Shaikh HoD, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Member
11. Dr. Siddhanath V. Nishandar HoD, Food Technology Member
12. Dr. Santosh S. Desai HoD, Basic Science Member

Functions and Responsibilities of Institution’s Research Advisory Committee (IRAC):

  • Formulate and implement institutional research policies and strategies.
  • Promote quality research, innovation, interdisciplinary research, and collaborations.
  • Review and monitor research projects, publications, patents, consultancy, and funded research.
  • Recommend seed money, research incentives, and awards.
  • Identify thrust research areas and strengthen research infrastructure.
  • Facilitate funding from government and industry agencies.
  • Monitor departmental research performance and recommend improvements.
  • Submit periodic reports on institutional research activities.