Prof. Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar is presently serving as Director – Innovation, Incubation and Linkages at Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University. He is also associated as Adjunct Faculty with Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani for the WILP Program. Born and brought up in a middle-class family in Nanded, Maharashtra, with his father being a Textile Engineer and his mother a homemaker, he has maintained an excellent academic record throughout his career. He graduated from TPCT’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad in 1999 with specialization in Production Engineering. He completed his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in CAD/CAM/CAE and obtained his Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology. He has also completed an MBA in Finance. With more than 25 years of professional and academic experience, teaching, innovation, and institutional development remain his passion. He has made significant contributions in the areas of innovation, incubation, startup ecosystem development, research, and industry-academia collaborations. He has an impressive record of research publications, citations, patents, and academic leadership across reputed institutions and organizations.
Research
- 100+ Research Papers
- 1100+ Google Scholar Citations
- h-index: 12, I-10 index: 25
- 04 Granted Patents, 02 Published
- 06 International Books Published
- 10+ Book Chapters
Administration
- PG Program Head
- Head of Department
- Dean – Research and Development
- Associate Head of School
- Head of School
- Associate Dean – External Relations
- Dean Innovation, Start up & Collaborations
- Director – Innovation, Incubation and Linkages
Statutory Bodies
- Member – Board of Studies
- Chairman – Board of Studies
- Member – Board of Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Member – Academic Council
- Accessor – NAAC
- Member – Board of Management
- Boards of Deans
- Board of Sub Campuses
- Board of National and International linkages
- Board of Innovation Incubation and Enterprise
- Board of Research
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University is a multidisciplinary state university committed to excellence in higher education, research, innovation, and industry collaboration. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and interdisciplinary programs through its affiliated colleges and academic departments. It actively promotes innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship, skill development, and research-driven education to meet the evolving needs of industry and society. The University is equipped with advanced laboratories, research facilities, innovation centers, and academic support systems that foster quality education, startup culture, and holistic student development.
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