Qualification: Ph.D (JNTU), M.phil (Pune), M.Sc (Pune), B.Sc (Pune)

Dr. Jayant Kulkarni is passionate teacher and an excellent motivator. He completed his masters and in Physics from Pune University and Doctorate in Bio- Physics from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. He has presented his research work at International Conference on Bio Medical Engineering held at Austria during 2007 and published 10 research papers in National and International journals.

He is associated with VBIT from last 15 years as Professor in Physics and Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).

His deep understanding of teaching learning process enabled him to design and execute innovative student centric education process rather than examination oriented process in VBIT. Over past few years he played a key role in wholesome and excellent growth of the institute. Today this institute is uniquely qualified by its student-centric activities and by the various support programs it promotes to inculcate leadership and communication skills among its students. Dr. Kulkarni’s contribution is significant in this endeavor.

Under the leadership of Dr. Kulkarni and in association with Vidyarthi Seva Samithi, Hyderabad a team of students and young teachers has been consistently organizing a state level technical symposium, ‘Srujana’, for past 15 years. This platform brings together budding engineers from various colleges and industrialists. This event provides a unique opportunity to students to exhibit their skills and talent and nurtures their entrepreneurship skills. Srujana, the brainchild of Dr. Kulkarni, is a widely renowned and appreciated technical event in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Dr. Kulkarni has taken up and overseen a number of excellent initiatives at VBIT such as establishment of an R&D Centre and the Student Activity Center containing 22 activity forums. He has provided constant encouragement to students toward improvement in technical skills, through professional societies like IEEE and IETE. Thanks to his vision and constant motivation, IEEE student branch of VBIT has won almost all National and International awards in last 13 years.

As a chief coordinator of accreditation process, he led the team of about 200 teachers and enabled the Institute to get accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Keen interest in literature and in cultural activities is another facet of Dr Jayant Kulkarni’s personality. He is an orator par excellence and a powerful communicator. A science based TV serial, Vignan Vishwa (world of science), scripted by him was telecast by a leading regional television channel and was well appreciated by students and youth. He writes in newspapers and magazines on various social and educational issues. To promote a scientific temperament in society, he delivers many lectures and organizes creative programs through various forums and organizations. His close association with various sections of society and his fieldwork in rural areas has helped him gain in-depth understanding of the current social and educational issues in the country.