Don the management hat. Command projects at various levels. Prepare for a role of a lifetime. At the School of Project Management, you develop skill sets that take the most critical projects you undertake to their definite success.

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SOPM’s exceptional MBA program equips you with all the essential techniques and strategies required to become a technically-oriented leader in the new business era.

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About the dean

Dr. Devang Desai

Dr. Devang Desai is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT, Surat and has postgraduate and doctorate degree in Marketing Management. He has more than 20 years of experience in corporates and academics. His teaching & research interest includes Marketing Management, Business Development & Project Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management.

Dr. Devang Desai
Interim Dean, School of Project Management

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Our Faculty

Nagarjuna Pilaka
Associate Professor
I have been teaching both UG and PG students for the past 28 years. Have very good command of subject across various domains related to civil engineering. I love to motivate students to learn several new things that help them secure their career and…

I have been teaching both UG and PG students for the past 28 years. Have very good command of subject across various domains related to civil engineering. I love to motivate students to learn several new things that help them secure their career and future. Civil Engineering Infrastructure development, management and Operations are my favourite subjects.

Avinash D. Bagul
Assistant Professor
With a blend of industry and teaching experience, Dr. Avinash Bagul holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with MBA in Marketing Management, and Ph.D. in SCM from IIT Bombay. He delivers courses including Operations Research, Operations Management,…

With a blend of industry and teaching experience, Dr. Avinash Bagul holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with MBA in Marketing Management, and Ph.D. in SCM from IIT Bombay. He delivers courses including Operations Research, Operations Management, and Business Statistics. His research revolves around supply chain challenges faced by the industry which has resulted in publications featured in international journals and conferences. He has been extensively involved in fostering the academic and professional development of the students.

Anand Prakash
Associate Professor
Dr. ANAND PRAKASH holds a doctoral degree from Birla Institute of Technology (Mesra, Ranchi), a postgraduate degree with specialization in Marketing Management & Computer Management from Indira Institute of Management, Pune University, and a graduate…

Dr. ANAND PRAKASH holds a doctoral degree from Birla Institute of Technology (Mesra, Ranchi), a postgraduate degree with specialization in Marketing Management & Computer Management from Indira Institute of Management, Pune University, and a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from M.S.R.I.T., Bangalore University. He is engaged in post-graduate teaching, guidance to research scholars and undertakes projects in the fields of Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Digitalization.

Arjita Biswas
Assistant Professor
Dr Arjita Biswas is a doctorate in Civil Engineering. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering specialising in Construction & Management and is the Savitriba Phule Pune Univerity Topper for the…

Dr Arjita Biswas is a doctorate in Civil Engineering. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Postgraduate degree in Civil Engineering specialising in Construction & Management and is the Savitriba Phule Pune Univerity Topper for the same. She has a vast academic experience of 18 years at UG Engineering & PG Management level and 4 years of industrial experience. She teaches courses in Project Risk Management, Project Management, Inventory Management, Pavement Management, Quality Management and different Project Management Software. She is a Certified Risk Professional & has more than 25 publications in National/International journals & Conferences.

Devang Jagdishchandra Desai
Associate Professor
Dr. Devang Desai is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT, Surat and has postgraduate and doctorate degree in Marketing Management. He has more than 20 years of experience in corporates and academics. His teaching & research interest includes Marketing…

Dr. Devang Desai is a Mechanical Engineer from NIT, Surat and has postgraduate and doctorate degree in Marketing Management. He has more than 20 years of experience in corporates and academics. His teaching & research interest includes Marketing Management, Business Development & Project Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management.

Milind T Phadtare
Professor
Dr Phadtare completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering and worked for Cooper Engineering - one year, Jaya Hind Sciaky - three years and Ingersoll Rand for fifteen years. He then shifted to teaching profession and has since worked for…

Dr Phadtare completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering and worked for Cooper Engineering - one year, Jaya Hind Sciaky - three years and Ingersoll Rand for fifteen years. He then shifted to teaching profession and has since worked for Vishwakarma Institute of Mgmt. Pune and Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad. He is currently Professor & Interim Dean of SoPM. He has published extensively in prestigious journals, written four books published by reputed publishers and successfully guided six PhD scholars. His areas of interest are Project Marketing, Strategic Management, Project Risk Management and Contracts Management.

Pramod Madhukar Deshpande
Senior Associate Professor
Graduated as Chemical Engineer from Laxminararyan Institute of Technology, with Post graduation in Energy systems engineering from Indian Institute of technology, Mumbai. industrial experience of 13 years in Engineering product and project company at…

Graduated as Chemical Engineer from Laxminararyan Institute of Technology, with Post graduation in Energy systems engineering from Indian Institute of technology, Mumbai. industrial experience of 13 years in Engineering product and project company at Executive and Managerial Positions, such as Thermax, Alfa Laval, Praj,Pune. Subsequently completed Ph. D in Chemical engineering. The total experience of 38 years includes working as Head of Chemical engineering Department, for undergraduate and post graduate degree in chemical engineering, Under Pune university; followed by Program Head at PGP -PEM program in NICMAR.
The industry experience includes experience in engineering and project management field. Education experience includes Course development ,program developer, reviewer, Worked in Pune University BOS member, various committees, and subject expert for university faculty selection ; also as CAP director

Tushar Shivajirao Jadhav
Associate Professor
Dr. Tushar Jadhav is passionate in promoting teaching and research in the areas of HVAC, Project Management and Building services (MEP services). He holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a certified…

Dr. Tushar Jadhav is passionate in promoting teaching and research in the areas of HVAC, Project Management and Building services (MEP services). He holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute, Inc., USA and a certified IGBC – AP by Indian Green Building Council. His research interests include Project Management, MEP and BIM for MEP.

Virendra Balon
Assistant Professor
Dr. Balon holds a PhD in Management Studies from the Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee, India, an M.E. in Industrial Engineering & Management from SGSITS Indore, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Barkatullah University in Bhopal,…

Dr. Balon holds a PhD in Management Studies from the Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee, India, an M.E. in Industrial Engineering & Management from SGSITS Indore, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Barkatullah University in Bhopal, India. He has more than 12 years of experience in the business world, in academia, and in research. His areas of expertise in research and consulting include ways for increasing productivity as well as techniques for developing and managing suppliers, supply chains, green and sustainable SCM, and sustainable manufacturing. Numerous conferences, seminars, and other national and international programmes have been organised by him. More than 15 of his research articles have been successfully published in a variety of national and international journals and conferences.

Milind Digambar Jagtap
Associate Professor
Dr. Milind D. Jagtap, is a Senior Associate Professor at NICMAR University, Pune. Dr. Milind is B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, M. Tech. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, & Fellow of NITIE. He teaches specialized courses such as Advances in…

Dr. Milind D. Jagtap, is a Senior Associate Professor at NICMAR University, Pune. Dr. Milind is B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, M. Tech. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, & Fellow of NITIE.  He teaches specialized courses such as Advances in Project management and Management of New product development to MBA students of Advanced Project Management. His research has been published in International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, & International Journal of Managing Projects in Business. He is the recipient of PMI India Emerging Research Scholar Award 2019 and Best research paper award 2016.

Tapash Kumar Ganguli
I have 22 years experience in working Indian and International firms where I was responsible for coordinating, managing, monitoring and controlling engineering projects. In addition, I have gained 20 years working experience in NICMAR. My core areas…

I have 22 years experience in working Indian and International firms where I was responsible for coordinating, managing, monitoring and controlling engineering projects. In addition, I have gained 20 years working experience in NICMAR. My core areas are Project Management, Advanced Project Management, Construction Project Management, Project Procurement and Materials Management, International Project Management, Strategic Management and Principles and Practices of Management. I am a Member of Academic Advisory Group (AAG) of PMI South Asia and I have received Distinguished Scholar Award 2021 from PMI South Asia.


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News & Updates

NICMAR University is Recognised as State Private University by UGC.

NICMAR University Pune Act (L. C. Bill No. Of 2022) was passed by Maharashtra State Government on 16th March, 2022 and appeared in “Maharashtra Government Gazette” on 12th May 2022 (Mah. Act No. XXXVI of 2022).