About Vice Chancellor

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Jain is a distinguished academic and researcher with over 38 years of experience in higher education and leadership roles. As the Vice Chancellor at Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Dr. Jain has been pivotal in driving institutional growth and achieving national recognition.

With a PhD in Transportation Engineering, an ME in Town Planning, and a BE in Civil Engineering, Dr. Jain is renowned for his expertise in transportation, geotechnical engineering, and town planning. He has authored over 07 books and published over 150 research papers, significantly contributing to these fields. His research has attracted nearly 1 crore in funding, and he has successfully guided 12 PhD students.

Dr. Jain’s contributions extend beyond academia, serving on various university and state-level urban development committees. He has held prominent positions such as Chairman of the Board of Studies and Member of the Academic Council. His dedication to quality education is evident in his role as a Program Evaluator for the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in India. His tenure as Chairman/Member of the Expert Committee at NBA, New Delhi, underscores his commitment to outcome-based education. Recognized as an “Ambassador” for guiding institutes towards NAAC accreditation and Margdarshak by AICTE, for guiding other institutes of NBA. Dr. Jain epitomizes quality assurance and good governance in higher education.

A transformative leader passionate about excellence, Dr. Jain has established a robust professional network that fosters collaboration and drives impactful educational outcomes. His innovative approach continues to shape the landscape of modern, borderless engineering education with innovation and distinction. Dr. Jain’s career is marked by numerous awards and honors from reputed organizations and government agencies at both state and national levels, reflecting his enduring contributions to engineering and education.