University of Mumbai employs highly qualified faculty across its departments, with many holding PhDs and extensive research experience. Student reviews highlight their supportive teaching methods and industry relevance.
Key Faculties and Leadership
Major faculties include Science & Technology (45% of recent PhDs), Commerce & Management (25%), and Humanities (18%), reflecting strong research output. Current Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ravindra D. Kulkarni leads initiatives like a research cell and ranking framework to boost faculty excellence.
Faculty of Humanities
Notable Faculty
Designation
Qualification
Dr.Karunashankar R. Upadhyay
Senior Professor & Head
M.A.,Ph.d.SET
Dr. Dattatraya Murumkar
Professor
M. A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET
Dr. Yojana Bhagat
Assistant Professor-cum Coordinator
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Dr Vandana Mahajan
Professor and Head
Dr Anil Sapkal
Dr Shamal Bansod
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Science and Technology
Prof. Sanjay Deshmukh
MSc, PhD, DSc
Dr. Indu Anna George
Associate Professor
M.Sc, PhD
Dr. Ahmad Ali
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Faculty of Commerce and Management
CMA Dr. Kinnarry Thakkar,
Professor & Head
Ph.D, ACMA, CS, MBA (Finance), M. Com (Gold Medalist)
Prof (Dr.)Sangeeta N. Pawar
Ph.D(Marketing), M.Com(Business Management), LL.B(Criminal Law and Human Rights), Diploma in Communication Technology.
Faculty of Inter Disciplinary Studies
Dr. Ashwini Karwande
M.Sc.; M.Ed.; Ph.D. SET
Dr. Sunita Magre
Dr Sudha Pingle
Ph.D.(Education) M.Ed., B.Ed., MA (Sociology), B.Sc. (Botany), P.G.D.M.E
Faculty of Sports and Physical Education
Dr. Manohar Mahadeo Mane
Associate Professor & Head
B.A, B.P.Ed, M.P.ED, M.Sc.(Yoga), SET, NET, PhD, P.G. Diploma in Yoga. NIS-Cricket
Prof. (Mrs). Vasanthi Kadhiravan
PhD, M.Phil.,Msc(Psy),MBA(SM),M.P.ED,B.P.Ed,B.A.
Dr. Madhuri P. Sadgir
PhD, NET, SET, M.P.Ed, B.P.Ed, NIS Diploma in Volleyball, FIVB. Level 1,NIS six week Certificate course in Basketball and Athletics, State Level Referee in Volleyball
Dr. Nilesh Ashok Lohar
B.Sc.(Chemistry),LL.B., B.Ed.(Physical)(Distinction), M.P.Ed., Ph.D., SET & NET: N.I.S.(6 weeks)(Basketball), Qualified Official for Athletics, Football, Basketball, Handball & Throw ball, IAAF Certified Level 1 Athletics Coach.
Qualifications & Experience
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Hyderabad, Telangana
Type: Private
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Bangalore, Karnataka
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Mohali, Punjab
Chandigarh University, Lucknow
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)
ICFAI University (IFHE)
Type: Deemed to be University
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
GITAM University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
Medak, Telangana
MIT-WPU
Pune, Maharashtra
KLH Hyderabad
MIT VPU
Solapur, Maharashtra
Universal AI University
Raigad, Maharashtra
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Ambala, Haryana
DOMS - Nalsar University
Type: Public
DIT University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
MBU Tirupati
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
SRM University, AP
MNR University
Medchal, Telangana
VIT-AP University
VIT Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
SRM University - SRMIST Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Woxsen University
Christ University
Reva University
Sathyabama University, Chennai