Mr. Dharmesh Patel
Registrar
Mr. Dharmesh D. Patel is a Registrar of UPL University of Sustainable Technology
at Ankleshwar, Gujarat with 22 + years of Experiences and Academics and Administration
He is a Bachelor’s in Engineering (BE) from Bhavangar University an MBA (IM) from
University of Wales, MBA (HRM) from Assam Down Town University and presently pursing
Ph.D. in Management from Karnavati University, Gandhinagar. His research area is
“Sustainable HRM Practices and Organization Sustainability”. Mr. Patel combines
technical knowledge with strategic management skills, making him an invaluable asset
in guiding the university’s administration.
With a background in both Engineering and Business Administration, Mr. Patel has
been instrumental in implementing technology-driven solutions that streamline workflows
and enhance service delivery for students, faculty, and staff. His leadership in
modernizing the student information systems has contributed to a more accessible
and efficient experience for the university community.
As a dedicated administrative leader, Mr. Patel is passionate about fostering a
supportive and inclusive environment for students and staff alike. His focus on
continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance ensures that
UPL University remains at the forefront of educational excellence. His role as Registrar
is marked by a strong dedication to upholding academic standards, advocating for
best practices, and supporting the university’s strategic growth initiatives.
Dr. Snehal Lokhandwala
Dean ( I/c ) Science & SustainabilityProf.(Dr.)Snehal Lokhandwala is Dean, Science and Sustainability and Professor in Department of Environmental Science and Technology at UPL University of Sustainable Technology at Ankleshwar, Gujarat with 25+ experience in academics, research and administration. Dr. Lokhandwala is doctorate in organic chemistry and presently he is recognised as PhD guide and is guiding 08 research students. Dr. Lokhandwala has published several research papers and book chapters in interdisciplinary fields and has been awarded with “Nation Builder Award” ,“Visionary Award” , ‘Best Teacher Award’ and has visited Scotland for Study exchange program . Dr. Lokhandwala has vast industrial exposure and he has worked in many industries as R&D advisor. Dr. Lokhandwala is also recognised as Environmental auditor by Gujarat Pollution control board and QCI-NABET approved Functional Area Expert (FAE) for Water pollution monitoring, prevention, and control (WP). Being an auditor for Environmental Management System, he has audited industries from different sectors for their Adequacy of EMS systems and other environmental compliance. He is involved in studies and projects related to Adequacy and Efficacy of Sewage Treatment Plants, Trouble shooting for waste water treatment, Physicochemical and Biological monitoring of rivers, SOPs for coprocessing of hazardous waste, Studies on Polluted river stretches etc. He has research expertise in Organic Chemistry, Green Chemistry ,Waste water treatment, Environmental Management and Sustainability.
Dr. Omprakash Mahadwad
Dean ( I/c ) , Engineering & CoEDr Omprakash Mahadwad is currently working as Professor and Dean (I/c), Engineering & Center of Excellence in Process Safety (CoEPS). He has experience of more than 25 years in the fields of teaching and research. He obtained his B. Tech. degree from Dr. B.A.T.U. Lonere, in 1999 and ME degree from the MS University of Baroda in 2001. Dr. Mahadwad received his PhD degree from S.V.N.I.T. Surat in 2012. He has an Indian patent on Automated Chemical Reaction Analysis Chamber to his credit. He has published more than 20 research papers in the areas of Photo catalytic treatment, Liquid membranes, Polymer and rubber technology, modeling and simulations, 3D CFD Simulation for gas dispersion study, etc. in international refereed journals and presented/published more than 25 papers in international conferences/proceedings with total 167 citations, h-index 6 and i-10 index of 4. He has successfully completed more than ten projects related to 3D CFD modelling and risk assessment. He has guided more than 10 PG dissertations and 06 PhD scholars are doing Ph.D under him. He is a life member of various institutes like IIChE, ISTE and IEI.
Dr. Alok Gautam
Dean ( I/c) R & DDr Alok Gautam is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at SRICT, Ankleshwar. He obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from University of Newcastle, Australia. He joined the faculty of the Department of Chemical Engineering at SRICT Ankleshwar in 2015. His present research interests are: process modelling and simulation, solid waste management, treatment of Refractory COD using advanced methods and 3D modelling of different scenarios like toxic release, fire, explosion, dispersion etc. He has published several research papers in the international journals and conferences, authored a text book in the Environmental and Water Resources Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers. He received GuruTech Award September 2019 from honourable education minister Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama.
Dr. Purvi Naik
Controller of Examination ( I/c)Dr. Purvi Naik is a Professor in Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Controller of Examination ( I/c ) of UPL University. She is a M. Phil. and Doctorate in Mathematics from VNSGU. She has more than 24 years of experience in academics. She attended 26 Seminar/ Workshop and Training Program. She published 9 papers in Reputed Journals. She has been awarded PIA in 2017 by GTU. She is a certified 5 S trainer, international jury and doing consultancy work in industries, government sectors and organizations.
