Dr. Omkar Madan Kaulgud is an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with a Ph.D. in Welding Technology from MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra, India. With over a decade of diverse experience across industry and academia, he brings a unique blend of technical depth, hands-on engineering practice, and academic leadership.
Dr. Kaulgud began his professional journey as a Design Engineer at BOFCO Engineers Pvt. Ltd., where he contributed to mechanical system design, procurement, and on-site commissioning. His industry experience spans thermal and static analysis, cooling towers, industrial furnaces, and heat exchanger systems.
Transitioning into academia, Dr. Kaulgud served as an Assistant Professor at MIT World Peace University for nearly eight years. During this tenure, he taught core subjects in Mechanical Engineering and led student projects focused sustainable goals on real-world industrial applications. He also played a key role in equipment procurement and commissioning for technical laboratories.
In 2024, Dr. Kaulgud joined Symbiosis International University as Assistant Registrar, first in the Admissions and STS division, and later in Quality and Benchmarking. In these roles, he has contributed to developing institutional policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening governance systems aligned with UGC norms.
His core competencies include welding engineering, heat exchanger design, cost reduction strategies, plant layout visualization, technical procurement, and implementation of lean manufacturing practices such as 5S.