Krishna Institute of Science & Technology

Dr. G. R. Pathade graduated from Shivaji University, Kolhapur in the year 1979 with Microbiology as a principal subject, with first class & post graduated in the year 1981 from Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science, Karad (then Science College, Karad) (affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur) secured first rank, obtaining academic excellence he achieved M. Phil. in Microbiology from University of Pune, in 1989 & Ph.D. in Microbiology from Shivaji University, Kolhapur in 1994. Finally honored with D. Lit. of South America University, Uruguay. Throughout his academic carrier, he has worked as an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor of Microbiology at Y. C. College of Science, Karad for 25 years (1981 to 2006). He continued his impactful work in education, serving as Chief coordinator (Biotechnology, Microbiology & Environmental Sciences) of Fergusson College, Pune in the period from 2006 to 2014 and then as Principal of Haribhai V. Desai College, Pune in the period from 2014 to 2020-21. Presently he is Dean of Krishna institute of Science & Technology, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad (U.G. / P.G. / Ph.D. Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Sciences). His growing research portfolio complements a long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching, learning & research for more than 40 years. His research interests pertained guidance to 15- M.Phil., 15 – Ph.D., and more than 200 U.G. / P.G. research projects in the diverse subjects of Life Sciences, in various reputed institutions including Pune University, Shivaji University, YCMOU (Nashik). He has published more than 200 research papers in peer-reviewed National/ International journals. His keen interest & commitment exceled him to be a referee for the evaluation of Ph. D. thesis of other universities like Pune, Mumbai, BAMU, SRTM University, Nanded, YCMOU, Nashik, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Hemchandracharya, North Gujrat University, Patan, Gujrat, CSU University, Kanpur, Rajasthan University, Zunuzunu, etc. He has more than 50, National / International conferences, workshops, and symposia where he worked as a Resource person / Chairing sessions to his credit. He has written five reference books in Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Sciences. His positive & challenging behavior has achieved academic heights. In his long career experience, he has organized 30 State/ National / International conferences. He is a frequent presently member of National & International conferences. He was Chairman of the Principal’s selection committees and LICs at various reputed universities like Pune University, Shivaji University, and Mumbai University. He has worked as Chairman of BOS in Microbiology & a member of the Academic Council of Pune University from 2016 to 2021, BOS member of Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, KIMSDU, Karad, and YCIS, Satara (Autonomous), Vivekanand College, Kolhapur (Autonomous), Member of Ph.D. Admission Committee, PG teacher recognitions, Reviewer of research papers to different National / International journals. He worked as a member of different professional bodies of Pune University, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, and Mumbai University. His academic devotion and sincerity have contributed him to being a Chairman/Member of various committees in various institutions and KVV(DU), Karad including the Standing Committee of Deans, Research Cell Committee, Research Fund Allocation Committee, Ph. D. Cell, Board of Examiners(BOE), Academic Council, Board of Management (BOM). He is an ex-senator of Shivaji University, Kolhapur during 2000-2005, etc. His substantive contributions to Research have recognized him for 05 Indian Patents and research-related activities at International Institutions like the Pacific AG group, Florida. He is awarded 08 State and National awards with his vast academic and research experience. He has provided consultancy to more than 25 organizations. Recently he is appointed as an external expert for (the FTRI recruitment/ promotion panel and a research committee member of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad.