Dr B P Patil
Principal, AIT
B.E., M.E., Ph.D(Electronics Tech), DBM, MMS, FIETE, FIEI, LMISTE, LMISoI, Sr Member IEEE
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Dr B P Patil received his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from Amravati University, India in 1990 and Masters in Engineering degree from MNREC (NIT) Allahabad, India in 1996. He received Ph.D. in Electronics Technology from Guru Nanak Dev Univ., Amritsar, India in the year 2000. Along with this he also did DBM and MMS from North Maharashtra University in 1993 and 1994 respectively.
He has enriched teaching experience of 30 years and 5 years in industry. He has published 185 research papers in various international and national referred journals and conferences, filed 7 patents, five copyrights, and published two books. He is a recognized Ph.D. guide from the University of Pune, under whose able guidance 14 students have completed their Ph.D. His area of Interest includes Wireless Communication, Wireless Sensor Network, Nonconventional energy and Signal processing.
He has held the post of Principal at AIT since Feb 2015. Under his tenure, AIT was reaccredited 3rd time by NBA and NAAC with 'A' Grade, received the best professional college award from Univ of Pune in 2017, and was instrumental in starting PG and new UG programs.
Awards and Honors
- Received the "Sir Thomas Ward Memorial Medal" from the Institution of Engg., Calcutta (1999-2000).
- Received "Education Leadership Award" by Dewang Mehta National Education Award (28 Nov 2018).
- Received Award "50 Most Influential Principals of India" at 9th World Education Congress (26 Aug 2021).
- Received "Outstanding Leader in Higher Education" at 4th Elets Education Innovation Summit, Pune (12 Apr 2024).
- Received CMI (Chartered Management Institute) Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership from UK.
- Received "Principal of the year award for Institutional of Excellence" at 8th Education Innovation and Technology (15 May 2025).
Message
AIT was founded in 1994 and, in just 31 years, has established itself as a prestigious engineering institution under Savitribai Phule Pune University. Our students have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance and secured excellent placements. All AIT departments have received reaccreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for three years.
AIT continues to achieve top rankings in NIRF, Outlook, Data Quest, THE WEEK, and similar evaluations. Additionally, AIT has been granted autonomous status by the UGC and the university.
The excellent facilities at our college are continuously being upgraded. Our students exhibit great curiosity and actively engage with the latest equipment. They are provided with state-of-the-art infrastructure and various opportunities for holistic development. Many of our students have achieved remarkable success in sports, paper presentations, hackathons, and developing socially beneficial software.
Recently, we have fostered a culture of entrepreneurship at AIT, taking a small yet significant step toward achieving the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
I am confident that our students will continue their stellar performance throughout their academic journey and future careers. I am also certain that they will strive for excellence in postgraduate and research studies, leveraging advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and achieve remarkable professional milestones.
"Dream big, work hard, stay resilient—your potential is limitless, and the world needs your brilliance."