Dr. Sushma S. Kulkarni

Director , Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
Sangli

Honors & Awards

2019
251 Fabulous Global Education Leaders
World Education Congress
2018
Best Teacher Award
Lion’s Club
Aadarsha Shikshak Puraska
Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s, Vitthalrao Deshmukh Ad
2017
Adarsh Mahila Shikshak Purskar
Giants Group of Islampur
Best Woman Engineering Educators National Award 2017
Indian Engineering Educator and Administrat1ors Co
2016
“Bhatia Vidya Bhavan National Award
Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
100 Most Influential Directors of India (Education)
World Education Congress
2014
SIIP-2014
The Society for Educational and Entrepreneurship D
2013
Sri VVR Seshadri Rao Gudlavelleru Engineering College National Award
ISTE
2012
Best Engineering Institute in Maharashtra
Engineering Education Foundation Pune.
2011
Best Engineering College Principal Award
ISTE
2010
Emerging HRD thinker’s award
Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD)
2006
Ideal Teacher Award
Lion’s club of Islampur
2005
Kamala Award
Indian society for Training and Development, New D
2004
2nd Prize in all India level essay competition
American concrete institute
2002
Best teacher award
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology

Patents

2018
An Evaluation of Optimum Percentage of Pond Ash in Concrete Using Fuzzy Approach
Patent office - The Patent Office Journal No. 44/2018
44/2018
2013
Academic System Based on Mobile Computing Devices

JOURNEY

2003
Ph. D (Civil)
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
1993
M.E. Civil (Construction and Management)
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
1987
Vishveshvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VNIT), Nagpur
B.E. Civil from Nagpur University

Achievements

2019
MOU
MOU signed with Asia University, Taiwan by Dr. Sushma Kulkarni and she discussed future avenues with Asia University on 16th July 2019. MoU consists International internship, research opportunity for under graduate and postgraduate students, M.S. and Ph. D. Programs. Collaborative Research, faculty exchange and expert session for RIT, India as well as Asia University, Taiwan.
Best Autonomous Institute with Global Vision
RIT is awarded with "Best Autonomous Institute with Global Vision" by Navabharat Times at the hands of Hon. Vinod Tavade , Education Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra on 6th June 2019.
Most Innovative Brand
RIT declared as a “Most Innovative Brand” in Maharashtra by Arthsanket as part of public opinion survey for Maharashtracha Lokpriya Brand at BSE building Mumbai on 18th May 2019.
2018
Ranked 24th in ‘Top Private T-Schools 2018’
Ranked 24th in ‘Top Private T-Schools 2018’, 10th in Industry Interface & 36th in Overall ranking as per Dataquest T-School Ranking 2018.
2017
Distinguished College at the Computer Society of India (CSI) Tech Next India 2017
RIT has been awarded the “Distinguished College at the Computer Society of India (CSI) Tech Next India 2017” – Awards to Academia.
Institutional Transformation in Engineering Education in ICTIEE 2017
RIT is ranked 3rd for very good Institutional Transformation in Engineering
Education in ICTIEE 2017 given by Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering
Education (IUCEE) U Mass, Lowell, USA.
2016
‘A’ grade
Institute has been accredited with ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC) Nov.2016
Institute has been ranked 7 th
Institute has been ranked 7 th across Maharashtra, 75 th all over India and the only
institute in Shivaji University, Kolhapur in a survey by National Institutional Ranking
Framework (NIRF) Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in
2016.
2010
World Bank funded Technical Education Quality Improvement program (TEQIP II)
RIT has selected for prestigious World Bank funded Technical Education Quality
Improvement program (TEQIP II) in 2010 for a funding of 12.5 crores. RIT was one
of the only two private colleges selected in Maharashtra in the first round.
2009
Signed MOU with Purdue University
Visited six universities in United States of America from 9th to 23rd Nov, 2009 through Indo US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE), USA. Signed MOU with Purdue University, Indianapolis and UMass, Lowell, USA.
Rs. 5 Crore funding from MSINS
Rs. 5 Crore funding through Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS) for setting up Incubation Center by starting Section 8 Company.
RIT has ranked 25th
RIT has ranked 25th amongst Top 100 Engineering Colleges in India - 2018 (Silicon India Survey Report).
MOU
MOU’s entered with industries, Universities and institutes are 50
Choice Based Curriculum Structure (CBCS)
Choice Based Curriculum Structure (CBCS) - implemented as a part of curriculum & Autonomy to provide flexibility to students to choose their courses as per their interest
and future plan.
Major and Minor certification in the curriculum
Provision Asia University, Taiwan for Major and Minor certification in the curriculum.

Publications (65)

Micro Structure and Properties of Concrete Containing Pond Ash
International Journal of Earth Sciences & Engineering (With H - Index )
Construction Solutions used for Improvement in Labor Productivity on Site
International Journal of Enhanced Research in Management & Computer Applications (With Impact Factor)
Identification of Sustainable Option in Water Conservation for Rural India
Aquademia: Water, Environment & Technology Journal (International Journal)
Farm Pond - The Best Solution for Water Conservation in Rural Area
3rd International Conference On Arts Humanities and Social Science (International Conference)
A Cost-Effective Approach Towards Road Construction - Kondave a Case Study
Proceedings of the 5th GeoChina International Conference 2018 – Civil Infrastructures Confronting Severe Weathers and Climate Changes: From Failure to Sustainability (International Conference)
Construction Solutions Used for Improvement in Labor Productivity on Site
11th International Conference on Recent Innovations in Science, Engineering and Management (International Conference)
Inventory Control Techniques – ABC Analysis and Vendor Analysis
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (International Conference)
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) - An Experimental Learning Approach
WEEF-GEDC 2018 (World Engineering Education Forum –Global Engineering Deans Council - 2018) Planning Committee, New Mexico U.S.A (International Journal)
2017
Application of SWAT Model for Soil Loss in Kaneri Watershed
International Journal of Earth Sciences & Engineering (With H - Index )
2016
Diagnostic Study of Construction Contracts Clauses for Cost and Schedule Overrun in Infrastructure Projects in India
International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering & Technology (With Impact Factor)
Experimental Investigation on Use of Recycled Aggregate in Bricks
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (With Impact Factor)
Factors Influencing Cost and Schedule Overrun in Infrastructure Projects
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (International Conference)
Impact of Sewage Disposal on Krishna River Water Quality in Sangli City, Maharashtra, India
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (International Conference)
Water Quality Assessment for Nutrient Management from Sanitation and Agricultural Sources in Warana River Basin
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (International Conference)
Concrete Quality and Safety Management in High Rise Buildings
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (International Conference)
Microstructure and Properties of Concrete Containing Pond Ash
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (International Conference)
Scheduling and Monitoring a Flyover Construction Project and Preparing SCM Model For It
International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Developments of Smart Cities (International Conference)
Impact of Outcome Based Education on Faculty Performance
Third International Conference on Transformation in Engineering Education (International Conference)
A Longitudinal Study of Self - Efficacies of Undergraduate Women in Engineering
Third International Conference on Transformation in Engineering Education (International Conference)
2015
Time Impact Analysis on Construction Projects
International Journal of Scientific Research (With Impact Factor)
Performance Analysis of Pond Ash as Partial Replacement to Black Cotton Soil for Pavement Subgrade Construction
International Journal of Scientific Research (With Impact Factor)
Impact of IUCEE on Institutional Performance: A Case Study of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (International Conference)
Transformation of Engineering Education Using Quality Circle Approach
Proceedings of the International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (International Conference)
Puzzle-Based Learning: A Joyful Learning Strategy in Automotive Engineering Education
Proceeding of the International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (International Conference)
Improving Classroom Dynamics Through Teaching – Learning (Academic) Audit
International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (International Journal)
2014
Modeling Compressive Strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using Neural Networks, Model Tree and Regression Analysis
International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment (With Impact Factor)
Experimental Investigation on Strength Characteristics of Concrete Using Tyre Rubber as Aggregates in Concrete
International Journal of Applied Engineering Research & Development (With Impact Factor)
Utilization of Industrial Waste in Pavement
International Journal of Current Trends in Technology & Science (With Impact Factor)
Institutional Transformation in Action of a Private Engineering College in Western Maharashtra - A Case Study
Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (International Journal)
Design and Mapping of Underground Sewerage Network in GIS, a Case Study of Islampur Town
International Journal of Science & Research (International Journal)
Comparative Study of Traditional Material Management and Material Management with ICT Application
International Journal of Current Trends in Technology and Science (International Journal)
Feasibility Study of Improving Properties of Black Cotton Soil Using Industrial Wastes
International Journal of Current Trends in Technology and Science (International Journal)
Safety and Emergency Management on Construction Sites
International Journal of Current Trends in Technology and Science (International Journal)
A Study of Characteristic and Use of Pond Ash for Construction
” International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering (International Journal)
Strategic Planning for an Engineering Institute – A Case Study of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale
International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (ICTIEE) (International Journal)
2013
Modeling Compressive Strength of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using Neural Networks and Regression Analysis
Concrete Research Letters (With H - Index )
Analyzing the Impact of Onsite Material Transportation on Time and Cost of the Building Construction Project Using Semi- Mechanized Equipment
” International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (International Journal)
Root Cause Analysis of Variations in Construction Tasks and Developing Effective Strategies to Reduce Variations
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research (International Journal)
Dry Mix Mortor and Its Market Potential in Maharashtra (India) – An Advance Technology Based Material
International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (International Journal)
Experimental Approach to Study Performance of RMC Plants in Western Maharashtra: Case Study
International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research (International Journal)
A Case Study of Watershed Management for Madgyal Village
International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Research and Studies (International Journal)
Effectiveness Watershed Management – Means of Economic Development – A Case Study
IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (International Journal)
Strategic Planning for an Engineering Institute for Effective Implementation of Growth and Development Plan - A Case Study
Proceedings of International Conference on Revisiting Management Practices and Research for Sustainability, RIT, Sakharale, Maharashtra (International Journal)
2012
Strength Characteristics of Concrete with Recycled Aggregates and Artificial Sand
Published in International Journal of Engineering Research & Application (With Impact Factor)
Village Development in India by Watershed Development Programmes
Global Journal Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rising Research Journal Publications, GJEAS (International Journal)
SWAT Hydrological Model for Watershed Management DOI:10.13140/2.1.3868.4800
Global Journal Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rising Research Journal Publications, GJEAS (International Journal)
Participatory Watershed Management in South Asia: A comparative Evaluation with Special Reference to India
International Journal of Science and Engineering Research IJSER (International Journal)
Process Improvement in Construction Industry Through Six Sigma Approach
Global Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (International Journal)
Watershed Management: Concept, Principles and Challenges to Improving Productivity, Resources and Livelihoods
I-manager’s Journal on Civil Engineering (International Journal)
Academic Excellence Through Capacity Building: An empirical Study of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
International Conference, Mapping Excellence Policies for India - A March Towards Vision 2020 (International Journal)
Authentic Leadership to Create a Better World Lessons from Bhagavad Gita
International Conference Mapping Excellence Policies for India - A March Towards Vision 2020 (International Journal)
Achieving Academic Excellence Through Capacity Building: An Empirical Study of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT)
Proceeding of International Conference on Mapping Excellence Policies for India – Vision 2020 (International Journal)
2011
Critical Analysis of Recycled Aggregate and Concrete with Recycled Aggregates
Applied Mechanics & Materials (With H - Index )
Effectiveness of Using Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Concrete
International Journal of Earth Sciences & Engineering (With H - Index )
Critical Analysis of Recycled Concrete with Recycled Aggregates
International Journal of Research in Engineering Sciences and Technologies (International Journal)
Watershed Management – A means of Sustainable Development – A case Study
International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Engineering Journal Publications (International Journal)
Critical Analysis of Recycled Concrete Aggregates
International Journal of Research in Engineering Sciences and Technology (International Journal)
2005
Graph Theory and Matrix Approach for Performance Evaluation of TQM in Indian Industries
The TQM Magazine International Review of Organizational Improvement (With H - Index )
Graph Theory and Matrix Approach for Performance Evaluation of TQM in Indian Industries
The TQM Magazine International Review of Organizational Improvement (International Journal)
Quality Circle as Tool for Human Resource Development - A Case Study
International Conference on International Convention – ICQCC, Chawgong, Korea (International Journal)
Qualitative Improvement in Higher Education for Learning Organization Through Total Quality Management
International Conference on Learning Organization in Learning World Organized by KMUTT Technological University, Bangkok (International Journal)
2004
Total Quality Management - A Need of Construction Industry
International Conference on World of Innovations in Structural Engineering Organized by Association of Consulting Civil Engineers at Hyderabad (International Journal)
2002
Women and Professional Competency – A Survey Report
“Women in Leadership” Conference at Australia & IJTD, New Delhi (International Journal)
1999
Construction Industry - Institute Interaction for Total Quality
Proceedings of the International Conference on Total Quality in Mumbai (International Journal)
1998
Quality Circle as Tool for Human Resource Development - A Case Study
Proceeding of World Innovation and Strategy Conference, Sydney Australia (International Journal)

Associations

2019
Walchand College of Engineering
Member of Academic Council, Sangli
2017
GEDC Membership
Elected Executive Committee Member,
2006
Indo-Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE, Umass Lowell)
Consortium member, Boston, U.S.A.

Certificates

2017
Project Management
Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE)

OTHER INFORMATION

Soft Skills
Management Skill, Leadership, Entrepreneurial, Building relationships
Spoken Languages
Marathi , English , Hindi
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