Faculty

The faculty members in the department have a strong academic background, with many holding Ph.D.s from reputable universities. The faculty members in the department have a range of specializations, including environmental engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, surveying, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, BIM, etc. list of faculty members, along with a link to their profile, which includes their research interests, publications, and teaching experience.

Faculty Members:

Regular
Sr. No.	Name of Faculty	Cadre	Administrative Position	Qualification	Experience (in years)
1	Dr. Amol K. Mali (Joined on 01/08/2009)	Associate Professor	Head of Department	Ph.D.	19
2	Dr. Pratap G. Sonavane (Joined on 21/08/1991)	Professor		Ph.D.	35
3	Mr. Chandrakant H. Wagh (Joined on 24/01/2002)	Associate Professor	Dept. Exam. Coordinator (DEC)	M. Tech.	29
4	Dr. Anant K. Kokane(Joined on 02/07/2010)	Associate Professor	Dean, Academics	Ph.D.	19
Contractual Faculty
5	Dr. Guru.R. Munavalli (Joined on 15/06/2025)	Adjunct Professor		Ph.D.	34
6	Mr. Bhushan R. Kavathekar (Joined on 05/08/2017)	Assistant Professor	Dept. Quality Assurance Coordinator, Member-Planning and Development Cell	M. Tech. (Ph.D. pursuing)	9
7	Shri. Anmol A. Magdum (Joined on 07/08/2017)	Assistant Professor	Member- Corporate Relations, Alumni & Students Career	M. Tech. (Ph.D. pursuing)	8
8	Mr. Gopal M. Bhosale (Joined on 26/07/2018)	Assistant Professor	PG Coordinator (Env. Engg.), Associate DEC	M. Tech. (Ph.D. pursuing)	12
9	Mr. Sagar M. Wandare (Joined on 01/09/2022)	Assistant Professor	Dept. General Maintenance & ERP Coordinator	M. Tech. (Ph.D. pursuing)	12
10	Dr. Dhanaji S. Chavan (Joined on 28/07/2023)	Assistant Professor	Dept. Academic Coordinator, CESA Staff Advisor	Ph.D.	10
11	Dr. Sagar M. Shinde (Joined on 01/01/2024)	Assistant Professor	Dept. Student Mentorship Coordinator	Ph.D.	14
12	Dr. Deshbhushan S. Patil (Joined on 12/08/2024)	Assistant Professor	Associate DAC, Dept. Industry- Institute Interaction Coordinator	Ph.D.	2
13	Mr. Chaitresh S. Umrani (Joined on 12/08/2024)	Assistant Professor	PG Coordinator (Construction Management)	M. Tech.	3
14	Mr. Sujit G. Rathod (Joined on 06/08/2024)	Assistant Professor	Associate DQAC, Dept. FY Coordinator	M. Tech.	4
15	Dr. Mahi B. Patil (Joined on 13/09/2024)	Assistant Professor	Departmental Technical Events/Workshop Coordinator	Ph.D.	1.5
16	Ms. Veena V. Nair (Joined on 01/07/2025)	Assistant Professor	Dept. Library Coordinator	M. E. (Ph.D. pursuing)	14
17	Dr. Amey D. Katdare (Joined on 14/07/2025)	Assistant Professor	Dept. R & D Coordinator	Ph.D.	14
18	Dr. Suyash K. Wagh (Joined on 06/02/2026)	Assistant Professor		Ph.D.	1

Objectives

The Department of Humanities and Sciences at WCE, Sangli, aims to lay a strong interdisciplinary foundation for engineering students, promoting holistic development through the following objectives:

Provide Foundational Education:
Deliver high-quality courses in Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Biology for Engineers, Accounts and Finance, Biotechnology, and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) to build a solid scientific and humanistic base for engineering applications.
Enhance Critical Thinking and Communication:
Develop students’ analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills through courses like English and Mathematics, preparing them for professional and leadership roles.
Foster Lifelong Learning:
Cultivate an appreciation for continuous learning in sciences and humanities, enabling students to adapt to interdisciplinary challenges in their careers.
Encourage Ethical and Cultural Awareness:
Promote ethical values and cultural understanding through courses like IKS, fostering socially responsible engineers with a global perspective.
Maintain Academic Rigor:
Continuously improve teaching practices, laboratory facilities, and resources to provide a world-class foundational education that complements technical disciplines.

Vision

To build a strong academic foundation for engineering students through integrated knowledge in science, mathematics, communication, and values, fostering research orientation, leadership, and holistic development in line with the institute’s vision.

Mission

To impart fundamental scientific, mathematical, and communication skills necessary for engineering education and innovation.
To nurture ethical reasoning, environmental awareness, and cultural understanding through value-based education.
To support interdisciplinary learning through well-structured open elective and skill-enhancement courses.
To develop scientific temper, creativity, and analytical thinking among students for solving real-world problems.
To inculcate in the student’s life-long learning attitude and sensitivity towards

society & environment. To create a vibrant academic environment through mentor mentee support, modern pedagogy, and continuous faculty development.

Quality Policy

The Humanities and Science Department is committed to:

Delivering quality education through outcome-based teaching methodologies and continuous improvement in curriculum.
Encouraging research, innovation, and value-based learning through updated pedagogical tools and interactive platforms.
Promoting interdisciplinary learning by offering a wide spectrum of electives aligned with emerging technological and social needs.
Providing a supportive academic ecosystem through mentoring, performance monitoring, and individual counselling.
Ensuring continual enhancement of infrastructure, faculty competence, and student engagement to meet global standards in engineering education.