Founding Leadership Recognition Award
CIRT — Automotive Cybersecurity Talent Development Initiative
In appreciation of exemplary leadership and valuable contribution to the Automotive Cybersecurity Talent Development Initiative.
Lifetime Achievement in Higher Education
Pune Education Conclave 2026, organised by Plus Nine One Media
In recognition of outstanding contributions to academic excellence, innovation and higher education leadership.
Vice Chancellor Excellence Award 2026
Education Excellence Awards by EduSkills, Jaipur
Distinguished Vice Chancellor of the Year 2025
University Leaders Forum (Simplilearn)
In recognition of excellent performance as a university leader.
Education Changemaker Award 2024
Presented by Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Hon'ble Minister for IT & Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu — ICT Academy Bridge 2024 (58th edition), Pune
Presented on 23 August 2024 at Hyatt, Pune. The award acknowledges visionary leaders in education who champion innovation and make a significant impact on the educational landscape.
Best Paper Award — ICCUBEA 2017
3rd International Conference on Computing, Communication, Control & Automation, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune
For the paper “Security Threats in 6LoWPAN and RPL Network: Mitigation Techniques and Design of IDS”.
Primetime Global Education Excellence Award
Primetime
Best Emerging College Placements — Gold Ranking
AICTE-CII Survey 2016 (as Director, Dr. D. Y. Patil Technical Campus)