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Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Faculty Details

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (IHMCT) in Pune employs a team of highly qualified faculty blending academic credentials with extensive industry exposure in hospitality. Most hold PhDs, master's degrees like MHMCT or MSc Hospitality, and years of practical experience from top chains like Taj and Oberoi.

The student-faculty ratio supports personalized mentoring, typically around 15:1 for its 180+ seats across programs.

Faculty Qualifications

  • Faculty possess advanced degrees: PhDs in Hospitality/Tourism Management from SPPU or DY Patil University, MSc HTS, MBA Tourism, alongside diplomas from IHM institutes.
  • Many are SPPU-approved guides and researchers publishing in international journals.
  • Qualifications emphasize core areas like food production, F&B service, accommodation operations.

Industry Experience

  • Over 80% of staff bring 10-25+ years from industry, including roles as chefs, FOM executives at Taj Group, Marriott, Hyatt, Starwood, and international stints in USA, UK, Canada.
  • This bridges theory-practice gap, with alumni-turned-faculty sharing global insights.
  • Experienced members like Dr. Atul Ramgade (PhD, founder since 1997) design curricula aligned to standards.

Student-Faculty Ratio

  • Favorable ratio of ~15:1 enables hands-on guidance in labs, kitchens, and simulations.
  • Small batches (60 for BHMCT, 120 for BSc HS) ensure individual attention during practicals and projects.

Teaching Methods

  • Interactive pedagogy includes practical demos in advanced kitchens/AC classrooms, industry visits, guest lectures, role-plays, case studies, and software for simulations.
  • Emphasis on skill-building via FOSTAC/FSSAI certifications, research projects, and personality development.
  • Blended learning with e-resources and flipped classrooms prepares for real-world scenarios.

Faculty Members

Name

Designation

Experience (Years)

Specialization

Dr. Milind Peshave

Principal

25

Hospitality Management

Dr. Atul Ramgade

Founder/Professor

25+

Food Production, PhD Guide

Dr. Girish Deore

Assistant Professor

14 (Industry+Acad)

Culinary, PhD Hospitality

Mr. Atul Ramgade

Assistant Professor

20

Food Production

Ms. Ashwini Talaulikar

Assistant Professor

19

-

Ms. Asmita Patil

Assistant Professor

16

-

Mr. Pralhad Botre

Assistant Professor

25

-

Mr. Chetan Gosavi

Assistant Professor

12

-

Mr. Anup Dumbre

Faculty

Global (Marriott, Starwood)

Operations

Ms. Devika Mutalik

Faculty

IHM Chennai alum

Marketing, Operations

Additional Faculty Insights

  • Team fosters research (5+ international papers), awards (Best Teacher from Lokmat), and holistic development.
  • Regular workshops/upskilling keep methods current.
  • Student feedback drives improvements.

 

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