Prof. Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar
Director – Innovation, Incubation and Linkages · Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University
Roots & Origin
Nanded, MHBorn and brought up in a middle-class family in Nanded, Maharashtra — father a Textile Engineer, mother a homemaker. Maintained an excellent academic record throughout.
Graduation
1999Graduated from TPCT’s College of Engineering, Osmanabad with specialization in Production Engineering.
Master’s & Doctorate
M.E. + Ph.D.Completed Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE) and Doctoral Degree from SGGS Institute of Engineering and Technology. Also completed an MBA in Finance.
Current Role
PresentServing as Director – Innovation, Incubation and Linkages at Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University. Also Adjunct Faculty at BITS Pilani for the WILP Program.
Impact & Contributions
25+ YearsWith 25+ years of experience, he has made significant contributions in innovation, incubation, startup ecosystem, research, and industry-academia collaborations with an impressive record of publications, citations, patents, and academic leadership.
Research
Scholar · Author · Inventor
- h-index: 13 · i10-index: 25
- 04 Granted Patents, 04 Published
- 06 International Books Published
- 10+ Book Chapters
- 1200+ Google Scholar Citations
Administration
Leader · Strategist · Visionary
- PG Program Head
- Head of Department
- Dean – Research and Development
- Associate Head & Head of School
- Associate Dean – External Relations
- Dean Innovation, Start-up & Collaborations
- Director – Innovation, Incubation & Linkages
Statutory Bodies
Governance · Policy
- Member & Chairman – Board of Studies
- Member – Board of Faculty of Engineering
- Member – Academic Council
- Accessor – NAAC
- Member – Board of Management
- Board of Deans · Sub Campuses
- Board of National & International Linkages
- Board of Innovation, Incubation & 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.
Current Events
Meeting Eminent People
