Dr D Y Patil

Founder, D Y Patil Group

Dr D Y Patil, a Padmashree recipient, and former Governor of the Indian States of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal is the founder of the D Y Patil Group. In the realm of Education and Healthcare in the state of Maharashtra, one name stands out like a shining beacon, that of Padmashree Dr D Y Patil. His vision, dedication and passion have been indelibly influenced, by his wisdom and generosity and have left several benchmarks, be it in the schools for imparting basic education or institutes for higher learning. He has materialized his dreams under the umbrella of prestigious education institutes in Kolhapur, Navi Mumbai and Pune. Padmashree Dr D Y Patil is the Governor of Bihar since 27th Nov 2009. He is pioneer in ushering an era of privatization of technical education in Maharashtra. He is a philanthropist, educationist and social worker and under his able guidance the Pratishthan has more than hundred academic institutes of international repute, from kindergarten to post graduation levels in various disciplines of education. His regard and respect for traditional values and openness to modern ideas, blended perfectly with his admirable personality. Humble and unassuming Dr D Y Patil is better known for his work, rather than the awards and recognition he has received over the years. For his pioneering contribution in the field of education, he was honored with the title 'Padmashree' by the President of India. He is also awarded two Doctorates in philosophy, the first by The World University Round Table (USA) in 1985 and later by Britain (UK) in 1996. Dr. D Y Patil is a recipient of several awards and honors for his contribution to the field of education, including the 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award in 2002, the 'Maharashtra Ratna' award in 2003, and the 'Rashtriya Gourav' award in 2004. In 2006, he was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Indian Education Congress. He is also the recipient of 'National Award for Excellence in Education' in 2006, and the 'Bharat Shiromani Award' in 2007. In 2008, he was awarded the 'National Excellence Award' by the President of India. Apart from his educational activities, Dr. D Y Patil has also been actively involved in social and cultural activities in the State of Maharashtra. He has been a member of the State Planning Board of Maharashtra since 2004, and Vice President of the Maharashtra State Council of Higher Education since 2007. He is also a member of the National Council of Educational Research and Training since 2007. He is the founder and President of the D Y Patil Education Trust, and the Chairman of the Dr. D Y Patil Pratishthan. He has served as the Chancellor of the D Y Patil University, President of the Kolhapur District Education Association, and Secretary of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. He is also the President of the Maharashtra State Council of Higher Education, and the Chairman of the Maharashtra Public Universities Regulatory Commission.

Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil

Chairman, Ajeenkya D Y Patil Group

Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil possesses a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Richmond College UK. He specialized in Marketing from London School of Economics. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Central Lancashire, UK in recognition of his work as an entrepreneur and an educationalist. He has a natural curiosity for technology and innovation and a penchant for world-class quality. His persona reflects dynamism with compassion. It is his exemplary vision that led to the initiation of Ajeenkya D Y Patil Knowledge City – a truly unique confluence of institutions at one place. He is a personification of exceptional leadership ability, with an accomplished track record in articulating a compelling vision and successfully leading institutional change while responding to diverse challenges and interests. He has proven proficiency in attracting meaningful collaborations from public and private sectors at local and international levels. He has actively initiated long-term programs with leading international universities around the world. Under his leadership the campus continues to grow economically, intellectually, socially and culturally providing an academically distinctive portfolio of excellent and professionally relevant courses coupled with a high quality student experience. He is keen on creating a world-class university, which is a global provider of education, environment friendly, and spiritually oriented and Ajeenkya D Y Patil Knowledge City is a step forward in realizing this dream. Even at this young age, he spends more time in discharging his social responsibilities than in business, philanthropy is close to his heart. Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil is a member of Chakrayu Foundation engaged in charities for the poor and the needy in the State of Maharashtra. Social causes close to his heart are, among others, eradication of child labour, female child education, upliftment of the physically challenged. He is a member of Vijay Merchant Centre of the disabled. In recognition of his relentless pursuit of social cause, Professor Lord Patel of Bradford and Mrs Cherie Booth, QC, invited him to the World Water Day event in the House of Lords in March. There he announced his support to their initiatives to provide fresh potable water and clean sanitation system to people in India and Africa by instituting a special foundation for the same. He has received many recognitions and awards from leading organisations and illustrious personalities for his achievement and success in business. On 13th February 2009 Dr Ajeenkya D Y Patil has assumed the charge of Pro- Chancellor of Padmashree Dr D Y Patil University Navi Mumbai.

Dr Vijay D Patil

President D Y Patil University,Navi Mumbai

An educational institute to be truly world-class has to be solid and state-of-the-art when it comes to infrastructure. The person responsible for making this happen is Mr. Vijay D. Patil. Mr. Patil possesses the right qualification (Bachelor’s in Engineering and an M.B.A. from the Bond university, Australia) and the organizational capability for managing the infrastructure needs of a group of this magnitude. A pointer towards his skills is the establishment of the state of art stadium at Nerul with all kinds of facilities international cricket demands. Mr. Patil has over two decades of experience in the industry, having worked with some of the world's largest corporations in various capacities. He is a highly respected leader in the industry and has been associated with several renowned educational institutes throughout his career. Mr. Patil has a unique perspective on the role of infrastructure in education and has implemented several innovative projects in the area of educational infrastructure. He has been associated with the establishment of world-class laboratories, libraries, and other educational facilities for universities and colleges. He also has a track record of successful project management and has successfully completed several large-scale projects in the past. In addition to his professional experience, Mr. Patil also holds several certifications in project management and leadership. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Business Analysis Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). He is also a member of the Association for Project Management (APM), the American Institute of Project Management (AIPM), and the International Association of Project Managers (IAPM).

Dr Sushant V Patil

Advisor

An educational institution has a profound role in building an individual, the nation and the society. It is a job of soaring responsibility when the recipient of that education is slated to perform roles of high responsibility. At ADYPSOE we have goal to encourage students to challenge the regular thinking and create the spirit of enquiry, to generate free exchange of thoughts and ideas. We assure you Innovative Learning, which paves the path for successful career. The Social initiative of Engineer, this usually has students taking up social/environmental initiatives to spread awareness about the responsibility of Engineers towards the society. We assure all students that, we will provide all the facilities & required need for career build and personality development of each & every students. At ADYPSOE, we believe in holistic education, which prepares our students for the real world. We provide a comprehensive curriculum, with a mix of theoretical and practical elements, designed to give our students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. We emphasize collaboration, as well as individual effort, to ensure our students become well-rounded individuals. We strive to instill a sense of confidence and self-reliance in our students, so they can take ownership of their education and succeed in their chosen fields. We also focus on developing leadership skills and other critical competencies, such as communication, problem solving, and critical thinking, which are essential for success in any field. With a strong emphasis on developing ethical values, we ensure our students become well-rounded individuals who are empowered to make meaningful contributions to society.