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Suryadatta has a highly distinguished Faculty with vast academic and professional experience. A list of few faculty members is as follows:

Sr. no Name
1 Atul Deshpande
2 Bhaskar Vardhi
3 Priti Kumtha
4 Abhijeet Gajaralwar
5 Priya Savarkar
6 Mukeshkumar Langiya
7 Rushikesh Padhye
8 Neeta Kumar
9 Jyoti Raju
10 Prajyot Bhalerao
11 Panchami Shinde

Prof. Atul Deshpande

Assistant Professor


Qualification: MHTM
Experience : 35 years

A dynamic professional with over 30+ years of experience in industry as well as academics. With experience in hotels in India and abroad at various positions in operations and management, he brings strong industry connect to the institution. In his 12 years of academic assignments he has handled operational subjects such as Food & beverage service and management, Bar operations and banqueting operations as well as management subjects such as total quality management, principles of management, cost control and management, etc. He is a proficient academician and a strong leader for the institute. He believes in holistic growth of students and emphasizes on developing core competencies and a strong personality. He drives the team to create a conducive environment for learning and deliver quality education to students.

Prof Bhaskar Vardhi

Assistant Professor


Qualification: Mphil
Experience : 34 years

He is highly qualified as Masters in philosophy [Mphil] in Commerce And Management- SPPU, Masters in Commerce- SPPU, Masters in Arts- SPPU, Masters in Tourism Management – IGNOU, B.COM – SPPU, B.Sc. in Hotel and Tourism Management , 3 Years DHMCT – MSIHMCT, PUNE, Diploma in Teachers Training, Certificate courses Cookery , Bakery and MS-CIT. He is specialized as Culinary Chef to teach Cookery/Bakery and Confectionery. A highly skilled , talented 34 years of work experience -30 years teaching and 4 years industrial experience in renowned five star hotels. Worked for top UGC/AICTE/National council Hotel Management affiliated colleges/universities and Indian Culinary Institutes as Principal , Head of department , Professor.

Prof. Priti Kumtha

Assistant Professor


Qualification: MSCHS
Experience : 20 years

Completed 3 years education in Hotel Management in 2003 & Pursuing MSCHS & completed BSCHS from KaviKulguru Kalidas Ramtek University, also done concentrated certificate program from AHLEI (American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute) Specialized in Food Production in Cuisine de Italian. Also specialized in Japanese and Thai cuisine. Worked in The Oberoi Amarvillas and The Trident Gurgaon in the position of Chef de Partie till 2006 Joined Academy of Cullinary School as Chef Lecturer and carried on with Academics since 2006 until now for 17 years of Academic experience and 6 years of Industry experience. She has a total experience of 20 years of both Academics and industry interface.

Prof. Abhijeet Gajaralwar

Assistant Professor


Qualification: MHMCT
Experience : 13 years

Abhijeet A. Gajaralwar is Post graduate from Savitribai Phule Pune University with ‘A’ grade and Graduated from RTM Nagpur University with first Class. He is having experience of over 9 years in Teaching Hotel Operations. His expertise is in Bakery & Confectionary and Quantity Food Production. Possessing excellent administrative, verbal communication and written skills along with constructive and effective teaching methods that promote a stimulating learning environment

Prof. Priya Savarkar

Assistant Professor


Qualification: MHM
Experience : 3 years

Graduate in Masters of Hospitality (MHM) from RTMNU, Graduate in Hospitality Management from University of West London (UWL), B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies and Catering Services (YCMOU) also have completed Diploma in Hotel Management (IHA) in year 2018. She has quality industry work experience of 3 years with reputed hospitality brands like Pride Group of hotels and Mariott hotels.

Prof. Mukeshkumar Langiya

Assistant Professor


Qualification: MSCHM
Experience : 10 years

Mukesh Kumar Langiya, A proficient academician with over 10 + years of Academic experience and 2 + years of industry experience. Has done M.Sc in Hotel
Management from Annamalai University and graduation degree in Bachelor of Hotel and Tourism Management Studies from University of Mumbai. Familiarity working at a college and University department. His expertise is in Housekeeping Department. Possessing excellent organizational skills and proficient with MS office tools.
Remarkable ability to teach, inspire and develop young people. Currently working as Housekeeping Faculty.

Prof. Rushikesh Padhye

Assistant Professor


Qualification: BHMCT
Experience : 10 years

BHMCT graduate from Savitribai Phule Pune University with first class grade. Holds good ten years of on table experience in Boulangerie and Patisserie world . Formerly associated with Marriott Convention Centre, Grand Hyatt, Radisson Hotels, Hyatt Hotels where actively played a role in bakery and pastry kitchen from Commis chef to Chef de Partie. Fondant cakes, chocolate, Bread display, Pastry shop setup, brunch, western themed desserts, pastries, sweets amenities are their constructive keys. He is a possessor for sharing hands-on practical knowledge and industry experience.

Prof. Neeta Kumar

Assistant Professor


Qualification: M.TECH
Experience : 16 years

M. Tech ( Master’s in Hospitality Management )
* MRRPM ( Master’s in Industrial Relation & Personal Management) ;
* LLB
Having 16 yrs of Academic experience in subjects like Front Office, Accommodation Operations , HRM , Law ,POM , Communication Skills, Personal Development, Hospitality Studies etc & 5 yrs of administration experience regarding all round work of the Institution

Prof. Jyoti Raju

Assistant Professor


Qualification :DHMCT, B.Sc (H&HA), MBA-HR
Experience : 18 years

Ms. Jyoti Raju is passionate teacher in the field of hospitality education for the last 18 years. She is an alumnus of IHM-Banglore and an MBA from Pune University. While her area of expertise is Accommodation Operations and Bakery, she also has taken keen interest in teaching Human Resources Management, Personality Development and Employability Skills. Her experience in handling hospital catering operations, the retail sector, academics and academic administration enable her to motivate and groom students as hospitality professionals for the future. Her aim is to facilitate an environment where students gain attributes and enhance their abilities to become leading hospitality professionals of tomorrow.

Prof. Prajyot Bhalerao

Assistant Professor


Qualification: BHMCT
Experience : 03 years

Mr. Prajyot Bhalerao is teacher in the field of hospitality education for the last 02 years. He is an alumnus of Savitribai Phule Pune University. While his area of expertise is Accommodation Operations. He is an ex employee of The Oberoi, Mumbai. Later he decided to start a restaurant and currently the owner of a restaurant. He has also worked with a NGO in which he has train needy students to get job in Hotel Industry.

Prof. Panchami Shinde

Assistant Professor


Qualification: BHMCT, MscHS (Pursuing)
Experience: 05 years

Ms. Panchami Shinde – A hospitality educator . She is an alumnus of Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University and is pursuing Masters in Hospitality Studies. Her core competencies are in culinary with special emphasis in healthy foods. She is proficient in bakery as well as Italian cuisine and is adept in their service operations as well. She has the relevant experience in stand alone restaurant .At SCHMTT she is a part of the Food & Beverage Service Department where she trains students in restaurant, bar and banqueting operations. Her focus is on making students confident in handling the F&B service functions.

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