Dr. R. M. Chitnis is associated with the noble field of education for more than 3
decades, and has contributed significantly to every organization’s growth that he
worked for. He was nominated and actively worked in various academic roles and
responsibilities in Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly known as the
University of Pune). He has been pioneer of various important activities at MIT
WPU like International Summer Schools, Business Simulation Program for
management students, intercollegiate festivals such as Enthusia and Sports Fiesta
and Short-term Certificate Courses like Business English to name a few.

 He is recognized as a Ph.D. research guide by VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is also recognized as a PhD guide by Savitribai Phule Pune University and Symbiosis International University. He has executed more than 4 National and 2 International projects. Dr. Chitnis has more than 11 National and International research publications to his credit and has authored 11 books.

Dr. Chitnis is the Chairman of NAAC Peer Team for accreditation of various
Institutes and Universities. He is Academic Peer Reviewer on QS International
University Rating system. He is the member of the University Grants Commission
(UGC- New Delhi) Committee of STRIDE: – Scheme for Trans-Disciplinary Research
for Academic Institutes and Universities.

 He has travelled overseas several times and visited reputed universities abroad and has been successful in establishing MoUs/ Academic Agreements with International Universities for Summer School, Joint Research, and Faculty and student exchange programs. He is a recipient of many awards like Best Teacher Award on Education Management by Higher Education Forum of India (HEF), Ideal Citizen Award from Pune Municipal Corporation. Dr. R. M. Chitnis is known for his futuristic clear vision, conviction and ability to bring ideas into reality efficiently and successfully by working in a team.