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Pro-Chancellor

Dr Somnath Patil Sir
Hon. Dr. Somnath P. Patil

Pro-Chancellor

Dr. Somnath Patil Pro-Chancellor, Dnyaan Prasad Global University

Dr. Somnath P. Patil is the Pro-Chancellor of Dnyaan Prasad Global University. A dynamic academic leader, technocrat and mentor, he continues to shape the future of education and enterprise in India with innovation and empathy. An alumnus of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Dr. Patil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, an LLB, an MBA from Regis University, Colorado (USA), and a Ph.D. in Management. His academic journey reflects a rare combination of technical expertise, legal acumen, and business insight.

As a former member of the Senate and Management Council of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Dr. Patil is also Director of Rise N Shine Biotech Pvt. Ltd., a pioneering venture in plant biotechnology. Under his leadership, multiple initiatives across education, healthcare, and innovation have flourished with remarkable impact. He has been at the forefront of technological transformation in the educational and healthcare domains, recognising early the significance of digitization and spearheading the development and implementation of custom ERP and Health Information Systems within DPU group institutions. These strategic initiatives enhanced transparency, improved operational efficiency, bolstered research capability, and optimised decision-making processes.

As a strong advocate of entrepreneurial thinking and skill development, Dr. Patil established the DPU Foundation for Innovation and Incubation, nurturing a vibrant ecosystem for start-ups, patents, and research commercialization. He holds three international and two Indian patents and has authored books on marketing strategy and management cases, in addition to publishing research papers in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals. His passion for education is matched by his commitment to environmental sustainability, inclusive leadership, and youth empowerment. With a deep love for reading and travel, Dr. Patil draws inspiration from diverse experiences, which he channels into building institutions responsive to the needs of society and the future.

A firm believer in the power of dreams, Dr. Patil has redefined what it means to be an educationist of the 21st century and a change-maker. His presence continues to inspire generations of students, educators and entrepreneurs. At DPGU as well as across all institutions that he leads, his influence is visible as well as transformational.