Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar Receives Maharashtra State National Award for Outstanding Research Work

Jun 24, 2024

MIT-WPU proudly announces that Dr. Ganesh Kakandikar, Professor and Associate Dean of External Relations, has been awarded the Maharashtra State National Award for Outstanding Research Work Done by Teachers of Engineering Colleges 2023. This esteemed recognition was conferred during the 53rd National Convention of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), held from June 22-23, 2024, at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (Deemed to be University) in Bhubaneswar.

Dr. Kakandikar's innovative research and dedication to advancing engineering education have significantly contributed to the academic community. His work embodies the spirit of excellence and innovation that MIT-WPU stands for.

The award ceremony was attended by several eminent personalities:

• Prof. Dr. Pratap Singh Desai, Chairman, ISTE New Delhi
• Prof. Dr. Achyut Samanta, Founder of KIIT
• Prof. Dr. Saranjit Singh, Hon. Vice Chancellor of KIIT (DU)
• Prof. Dr. Deepak Kumar Behera, Hon. Vice Chancellor of KISS (DU)
• Dr. S. M. Ali, Secretary, ISTE New Delhi

This award underscores the importance of outstanding research in engineering education and highlights Dr. Kakandikar's significant role in shaping the future of technical education. MIT-WPU congratulates Dr. Kakandikar on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to his continued contributions to the field.