Dr. Santosh Kulkarni is a dedicated academician, researcher, and industry professional with over 13 years of teaching experience and 3.5 years of industrial experience in Production and Planning Engineering. His industry exposure at S. B. Reshellers Ltd., Kolhapur, has provided him with valuable practical expertise in manufacturing operations, production planning, quality control, and shop-floor management, which he effectively integrates into his teaching. He holds a Diploma in Automobile Engineering from KHK College of Engineering, Dharwad (2009), a B.E in Production Engineering from North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (2011), and an M.E in Mechanical Production Engineering from KIT’s College of Engineering, Kolhapur (2014). He further strengthened his managerial expertise with an MBA in Marketing Management from YCMOU, Nashik (2020), and successfully completed his Ph.D. in Lean Management from D. Y. Patil Agriculture & Technical University (DYPATU), focusing on operational excellence, waste reduction, and process optimization.

Dr. Kulkarni has taught a wide range of technical and management-oriented subjects, including Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Research, Production Technology, Automobile Engineering, Lean & Six Sigma, Quality Control, Metallurgy, and Foundry Technology. His teaching approach emphasizes industry relevance, case-based learning, experiential learning, and skill development. He has guided and mentored more than 250 postgraduate students(MBA), contributing to their academic and professional growth. He has also published 10 research papers in reputed journals and presented 4 papers at international conferences. His research interests include Lean Management, Operations Strategy, Supply Chain Optimization, Production Systems, and Service Operations. With a unique combination of technical expertise, managerial knowledge, industrial exposure, and academic commitment, Dr. Santosh Kulkarni continues to contribute meaningfully to quality education, research advancement, innovation, and industry–academia integration.