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Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Botany at New Education Society’s Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. He brings over a decade of dedicated teaching experience at the undergraduate level, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development.
He earned his Ph.D. from St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai, one of the premier institutions known for its academic rigor and research excellence. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Mhatre has consistently contributed to the advancement of botanical sciences through teaching, research, and scholarly publications.
Dr. Mhatre is a highly accomplished author and editor, with 14 reference books authored , 19 books edited and 1 translated book to his credit. His research output includes 21 papers published in UGC CARE-listed journals, along with 59 book chapters in national and international publications. He has also contributed to innovation and intellectual property development, with three patent publications.
His core areas of expertise include Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Molecular Systematics, Ecology, and Anthropology, where he has demonstrated interdisciplinary research capabilities. His work often reflects a blend of traditional knowledge systems and modern scientific approaches, contributing to sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.
In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Mhatre plays a significant role in institutional administration and academic governance. He serves as a Nodal Officer for several prestigious national initiatives, including Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA), and Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). His involvement in these programs highlights his commitment to institutional growth, quality assurance, and innovation promotion.
Furthermore, Dr. Mhatre has been recognized at the national level for his contributions to sustainable education and rural development. He has been designated as a District Sustainability Mentor (DSM) for Ratnagiri District by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Ministry of Education, Government of India, Hyderabad. In this capacity, he works towards integrating sustainability practices and environmental awareness within educational institutions and local communities.
Dr. Mhatre is known for his dynamic approach to teaching, active participation in academic and professional bodies, and his continuous efforts toward research, innovation, and community engagement. His contributions significantly impact both academic and societal development.