Dr. Mahendra D. Ingole is a highly distinguished Indian academician, administrator, and researcher currently serving as the Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Management, and Hospitality at ⁠Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU), Panvel, Navi Mumbai. With a career spanning over 18 years in higher education, he has established himself as a prominent leader in marketing management, academic administration, and doctoral supervision.

Leadership & Administrative Experience

Dr. Ingole has successfully transitioned into senior academic leadership roles across reputable institutions:

Professor & Dean (Nov 2024 – Present): Leading the management, commerce, and hospitality faculties at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU).

Dean & Associate Professor (2020–2024): Directed the Department of Management Studies at G. H. Raisoni University.

Ph.D. Examiner & Supervisor: Serves as an appointed doctoral research guide and referee for prominent institutions, including RTM Nagpur University and Vikram University.

Distance Education: Contributes to broad-scale student development as an Academic Counselor for the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

Research, Publications & Intellectural Property

A prolific researcher, Dr. Ingole has bridged traditional business studies with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. His core intellectual achievements include:

Publications: Author of 5 academic books and 24 research papers published across peer-reviewed national and international journals.

Editorial Roles: Acts as an Editor for two high-impact international research journals.

Patents & Copyrights: Holds 2 registered patent and 5 statutory copyrights for his unique frameworks and educational content.

Key Research Work: Notably co-authored frameworks mapping modern technological interfaces, such as Designing Emotionally Adaptive Chatbots for Diverse Users: A User-Centered Human-AI Interface Framework.

Awards and Honors

In recognition of his continuous contributions to teaching innovations, research methodologies, and institutional governance, Dr. Ingole was honored with the prestigious “Best Academician-2024” award.