ADMINISTRATION

Prof. Dr. D. M. Jadhav
Registrar
BSL, LL.M., UGC NET, Ph.D. Law. Dr. Dhanaji Jadhav joined as a Registrar of Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad from 2022. Before joining the Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad he served as Deputy Director (Administration) Symbiosis Law School Pune Constituent of Symbiosis International University, Pune He also served as founder Dean, School of Law Sandip University, Nashik Maharashtra. Dr. Jadhav holds Ph.D. in Environmental Law and his areas of interest include Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Judicial process. He worked on various assignments of academic and administrative nature in his tenure of last 18 years. He has many articles, research papers to his credit published in various journals of National and International repute. His latest research paper on contemporary socio legal issue has been published in Scopus indexed journal of high impact factor (Oxford Journal of Law and religion published by Oxford University Press). He also served as a Project Associate for Curriculum Development on Climate Change Policy and Law (CCP-Law) a Project funded by European Union. As a part of this project he was invited to participate in the scientific meeting of Erasmus plus project on Climate Change Policy on law held at the Faculty of Law University of Girona Spain from 26th May to 8th June 2022. Dr. Jadhav has served in various capacities in different spares of Academics and Administration such as Member of Board of Management, Academic Council, Chairman of Board of Studies, Faculty In-Charge of PG studies, Admission Committee, Academic Committee etc. of the Sandip University Nashik and Symbiosis Law School Pune respectively.
He has guided Ph.D. scholars and appointed as a referee for doctoral thesis by many Universities in Maharashtra. He is regularly invited to chair the sessions in national and International conferences and seminars and he has presented research papers in several National and International conferences and symposiums.

Dr. Nitin kude
Librarian
Dr. Nitin Kude, is currently working as a Librarian of Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad. He was awarded with Ph.D. degree in Library & Information Science from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur. His areas of interest are Digital Libraries, Library 2.0, Digital Repositories, Consortia, Open Access, Library Automation, Networking, ITC, Database Systems, Personnel Management, Information Processing, Service, Research, User Studies, Bibliometrics and Scientometrics.
He has 22 years professional experience of working in prestigious institutions including IMT-Nagpur, SPDC-Sawangi (M) etc. where developed state of the art library with fully computerised operation concern to all modules of library system with application of ICT.
He is working with different professional associations i.e. Executive Committee Member of MANLIBNET, Life Member of ILA, MUCLA, NUCLA and also a Member of KRC Development Committee of RTMNU- Nagpur.
He has presented several research papers in National International Conferences, published 7 research papers in International Journals and Books, and attended 39 National International conferences.

Mr. Milind vithal Mahajan
Finance & Accounts Officer
Mr. Milind Vithal Mahajan completed his PG Diploma in Finance & Tax Management from Barkatullah University, Bhopal (MP) in the year 1998. He completed his B. Com. in the year 1997 and M. Com. in the year 2000 from Barkatullah University, Bhopal (MP). Before joining the Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, he has worked with the National Law Institute University, Bhopal as Accountant later as Manager Accounts with the M/S Kumar Infratech & Construction P. Ltd. Bhopal and then has worked with M/S. UPL- Gharpure Engineering & Constructions Pvt. Ltd. as Sr. Manager Accounts (HOD Accounts) at Chinchwad, Pune (Maharashtra) Head Office.

Shri. Niwarti Gajbhare
Deputy Registrar
Niwarti has 12+ years of experience in Industry as well as in Higher Education Sector at University Level. He is multi-faceted and has played numerous roles in Industry and in University ranging from Manager-HR, Training and Placement Officer, Heading University[1]Industry Interaction Cell, member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Soft Skills Trainer, Centre Manager for Bajaj Incubation Centre (AIC-BAMU Foundation, an Section-8, Not For Profit Organization, Under NITI Ayog i.e. Atal Innovation Mission and MSInS, funded by Government of Maharashtra) and various administrative roles in university committees. Additionally handled responsibility of newly established AEL[1]Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Centre, at University Campus.
He is a "Certified Recruitment Analyst" from Carlton Advanced Management Institute, USA. He has also written articles for a monthly magazine "Abhineet". He is an enthusiastic entrepreneur with to do attitude. He is pioneer in starting Corporate Excellence Awards (i.e. giving awards to Corporates from Academics for their contribution in development of Marathwada Region). He has played a key role in many activities which are conducted under Bajaj Incubation Centre for start-ups.
He specializes in Soft Skills, Recruitment, Innovation activities, Start-Up ideas and creating an atmosphere for budding entrepreneurs. He has worked as Manager[1]HR of Neosys Fire & Safety Technologies and played roles as Training & Placement Officer at Kaviyatri Bahenabai Chaudhary North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon ,Officer on Special Duty (OSD) grade equivalent to Assistant Registrar, University Industry Interaction Cell at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad and currently working as an Deputy Registrar, Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad.
Niwarti is a double post graduate in M.C.A (Engineering and Technology) & M.B.A (HR). Also pursuing Ph.D. under faculty of Commerce & Management.
Niwarti is also attached with:
- CII - Confederation of Indian Industries, as CII Marathwada Zonal Council Panel Member for Industry Academic Connect Forum. (2022-23).
- MSME-Startup Forum-Bharat - Chapter Convener - Marathwada Region.
- ISBA - Indian STEP & Business Incubator Association.
- CMIA - Chamber of Marathwada Industries & Agriculture.
- MASSIA - Marathwada Association of Small-Scale Industries & Agriculture.
- NIPM - National Institute of Personal Management.
- Rotary Club of Aurangabad East (RCAE-3132) in Board of Directors as Director Environment (2020-21)
- Rotary Club of Aurangabad East- 3132 as Literacy Director - (2021-22).
- Rotary Club of Aurangabad East- 3132 as Literacy Director- (2022-23).

Mr. Akash Mangesh Shahapure
OSD To Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor
Mr. Akash Mangesh Shahapure, currently working as an Assistant Professor of Economics and having an additional charge of Officer on Special Duty (O.S.D.) to Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor. He did his graduation in Arts from Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, Nanded & Post-graduation in Applied Economics from Department of Economics, School of Social Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded. He is also handling an additional charge of Warden (Boys' Hostel) at MNLU-Aurangabad. He also holds key positions in several other committees of the university.

Mr. Siddharth B. Dabhade
Administrative Officer
Mr. Siddharth B. Dabhade is currently working as an Administrative Officer at Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad. Armed with a Master of Personnel Management, Bachelor of Business Administration, Stenographer (English), and various Computer Courses gained more than 10 years of experience in the field of Administration, Establishment, Liasioning Centres with Central and State Government Departments, Skill Development Projects, CSR and allied activities at esteemed Central Government organizations across the country. He has served as an Administrative Assistant at the Central Institute of Polymer Technology (CIPET), DCPC, MC&F, Govt. of India, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra and Assistant Administrative Officer at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Madhya Pradesh, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Dr. Prakash S. Bansod
Additional Librarian
Dr. Prakash Bansod has served as a Librarian in different Government colleges in Maharashtra. He has retired as a Librarian from Govt. B.Ed. College Aurangabad on 31st July, 2016. Currently he is working in Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, as a Librarian Since 04th July, 2017. He has 37 years' experience in the field of Library and Information Science. He has awarded the Ph.D. degree in Library and Information Science by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad in Nov. 2013. He has published two books and many research papers in several reputed Journals at State level and National level.