Dr. Rajesh Ingle is a distinguished researcher and former Vice-Chancellor. With more than 36 years of experience in research, industry and academia Dr. Rajesh Ingle is well regarded and respected in his field. Prior to joining SSPU, Dr. Rajesh Ingle served as Dean Academics, HoD (CSE) and Professor in Computer Science and Engineering, at international institute of information technology, Naya Raipur (IIIT-NR). Dr. Ingle’s academic credentials include a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from institutes affiliated to the University of Pune and subsequently a Doctorate from CSE, IIT Bombay. Prior to joining IIIT-NR, he was a Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at PICT, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India and Adjunct Professor at Government College of Engineering Pune. He has also served as SENATE Member of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Dean (2nd Shift), Head, Department of Computer Engineering and Head, EDC & Business Incubation Centre. In recognition of his outstanding dedication, Dr. Ingle was honored with the 2014 IEEE Outstanding Branch Counsellor Award from IEEE, USA, and the 2019 IEEE Region 10 Outstanding Volunteer Award for his exceptional contributions and services to IEEE Pune Section and IEEE Region 10.He has published more than 85 research papers in journals and conference proceedings of international repute. He has also served as reviewer of papers/articles of many reputed international journals and conferences. He is a Senior Member of IEEE. He is Member of IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Communication Society and Internet Society. He is life member of Computer Society of India and Indian Society for Technical Education. He has worked as Chairman, IEEE R10 (Asia Pacific) Student Activities Committee (2015-2018). He has also worked as Vice Chair, IEEE India Council. He has worked on and associated with various research centers and BOS’s in IT, CSE and ECE in different universities including Pune University and Shivaji University. Dr. Ingle has carried our many research and consultancy projects, his guidance has influenced over 650 projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with six students completing their Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering) under his supervision, and four more currently engaged in doctoral research. He has organized a number of international conferences, events and meetings in various countries including Japan, USA, Hongkong, Malaysia, Netherland, Sri Lanka, Australia.