Dr. Javalkar Dinesh Kumar is an accomplished academician, researcher, and administrator serving as Associate Dean (Academics) at Lingaya's Vidyapeeth. He possesses over a decade of combined experience in academia, research, and industry, contributing significantly to teaching, curriculum development, and academic administration.

Dr. Javalkar has an extensive research portfolio with numerous publications in reputed national and international journals and conferences. His research interests include Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, Optical Communication, Artificial Intelligence, and Grid Computing. He has guided undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral scholars and actively participates in interdisciplinary research projects. 

A professional member of several scientific and engineering societies, Dr. Javalkar serves as a reviewer, editorial board member, and session chair for various international conferences and journals. He is recognized for his contributions to academic excellence, research innovation, and industry–academia collaboration. Through his leadership at Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, he continues to promote quality education, research culture, and student development.