N. J. Pawar Email and Phone Number

Professor N. J. Pawar obtained his B.Sc. degree securing First class with Distinction (1974) from Shivaji University, Kolhapur and M.Sc. (Geology) with First class in 1980 from the then University of Pune (currently Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune). He later acquired his Ph.D. degree in Geology in 1985, from the University of Pune. He was recipient of the Young Scientist Award (in 1984) instituted by Indian Science Congress Association for his research work. For post-doctoral research, he received the prestigious British Council Fellowship for two consecutive terms in 1985 and 1987 for carrying out research at University of East Anglia, Norwich, in U.K. Dr. Pawar has risen rapidly in the academic circles through sheer perseverance and patience. He has contributed immensely to the fields of higher education teaching and research, especially in terms of his specializations in hydrogeology and environmental geochemistry. Professor Pawar has worked as a teacher, researcher and academic administrator in a professional career of over 35 years. He was Lecturer in Geology (1986-91), Reader (1991-1999), full time Joint Co-ordinator in the Department of Environmental Science (1993- 1999), Professor of Geology, (2000-2017), Head of the Department of Geology (January 2008-February 2010) at University of Pune before being appointed as a Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University, Kolhapur (February 2010 –February 2015). After successful completion of his term as a Vice-Chancellor, he joined back as a Professor in the Department of Geology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune and superannuated in 2017. After his retirement he was working at the Joint Centre for collaborative engagements between Savitribai Phule Pune University and Penn State University, USA for a short period (2017-2018). In May 2018 he joined Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pimpri, Pune as a Director (Academics) and subsequently has been appointed as a Vice-Chancellor of DPU from January 1st, 2019.