Dr. Milind Tukaram Patre

Bio

Prof. Milind Patre is Professor and Associate Dean of the Department of Peace Studies at MIT World Peace University, Pune. He has developed content for MIT-WPU’s Peace programme, comprising subjects such as Philosophy of Science and Spirituality, Indian Tradition, Culture and Heritage, and Scientific Studies of Mind, Matter, Spirit and Consciousness. He also served as the Convenor of the G20 Interfaith Forum held at the World Peace Dome in 2023. His work focuses on emotional management, personality development, meditation, and peace education, with an emphasis on helping students develop emotional strength, responsible behaviour, and a balanced approach to life.

Educational Qualifications: • B.E. in Civil Engineering – Government College of Engineering, Amravati, Maharashtra • M.A. in Philosophy – Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, India

Areas of Expertise: Peace Studies and Peace Education, Emotional Management and Emotional Intelligence, Personality Development, Meditation and Spirituality, Philosophy of Science and Spirituality, and Scientific Studies of Mind, Matter, Spirit and Consciousness.

Teaching Experience: Prof. Milind Patre joined MAEER's M.I.T. in March 2016 as Professor and Coordinator for Winning Personality Development Programs. He currently serves as Professor and Associate Dean, Department of Peace Studies, MIT World Peace University, Pune.

Research Experience: Developed Emotional Management Training Programmes for different age groups and designed the 'Turning Point' workshop, described in the CV as India's first Emotional Management Workshop with Musical Meditation as its foundation. Also developed content for MIT-WPU's Peace programme.

Publications and Research Work: Developed content for the Peace Studies programme at MIT World Peace University, covering areas such as Philosophy of Science and Spirituality, Indian Tradition, Culture and Heritage, and Scientific Studies of Mind, Matter, Spirit and Consciousness. Also developed Emotional Management Training Programmes for different age groups.

Subjects Taught: Philosophy of Science and Spirituality, Indian Tradition, Culture and Heritage, Scientific Studies of Mind, Matter, Spirit and Consciousness, and Peace Studies.

Recognition and Awards:

1. Received the prestigious Heartful Professor Award 2021 during the National Education Conclave organized by Heartfulness Education Trust.

2. Led MIT-WPU to get into the Top 50 Universities in the World Ranking for Ethical Values under World Universities for Real Impact (WURI). MIT-WPU got placed on 33rd WURI Rankings, ahead of even Stanford University, USA.

3. Led MIT-WPU to receive the Prestigious Heartful Campus National Award during the National Education Conclave 2025. MIT-WPU is amongst the only three Universities chosen out of the 1000+ Indian Universities for this coveted recognition for imparting Holistic Education consistently over a period from 2020 to 2025.