Dr. Dhananjay Pingale
Head â Consultancy, MDP and Applied Research & Associate Professor, Deartment of Management Science, Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Societyâs Dnyaan Prasad Global University, Pune, Maharashtra
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-MGMT-MH-IND-2025-2140
Profile Summary
Dr. Dhananjay Gajanan Pingale is a seasoned researcher, consultant, advisor, and academician with more than 20 years of diversified professional experience across development sector research, policy intervention, management education, and consultancy. He specializes in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, CSR-focused research interventions, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, economic research, and financial projections.
He has served as a National Technical Consultant to the International Labour Organization (ILO) and has led and contributed to funded research projects supported by ILO, UNICEF, and Government agencies. Dr. Pingale has extensive experience in training delivery on research methodology, labour laws, POSH Act, entrepreneurship development, and HR practices. He has published research papers in UGC Care and ABDC-listed journals, authored books, and holds an awarded patent. His professional contributions span academia, government projects, NGOs, and corporate advisory roles.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law â Management â
– Management Consulting
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law â Business â
– Human Resources
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law â Economics â
– Development Economics
Functional Expertise â Research â
– Research Methodology
– Monitoring and Evaluation
– Management Consulting
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law â Business â
– Human Resources
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law â Economics â
– Development Economics
Functional Expertise â Research â
– Research Methodology
– Monitoring and Evaluation
Mentorship Offered
Consulting â
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Regulatory Consulting
Research â
– Market Research
– Feasibility Study
Writing â
– Technical Writing
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Regulatory Consulting
Research â
– Market Research
– Feasibility Study
Writing â
– Technical Writing
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Dhananjay Pingale has held senior academic, consultancy, and advisory roles in universities, government departments, NGOs, and private organizations. His experience includes serving as Head of Consultancy and Applied Research, Associate Professor, In-Charge Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Government of Maharashtra, and senior management roles in industry. He has led multidisciplinary research teams, conducted large-scale evaluations, delivered professional training programs, and advised organizations on finance, labour compliance, and policy implementation.
Institute Name: Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Societyâs Dnyaan Prasad Global University, Pune
Job Title: Head â Consultancy, MDP and Applied Research | Associate Professor
Duration: July 2025 â Present
Description: Responsible for academic leadership in consultancy, management development programs (MDPs), applied research initiatives, industry engagement, and faculty training, along with teaching and research responsibilities as Associate Professor.
Institute Name: Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management and Research, Pimpri, Pune
Job Title: Associate Professor
Duration: June 2023 â May 2025
Description: Engaged in teaching postgraduate and undergraduate management programs, academic research, student mentoring, and participation in institutional academic activities.
Institute Name: SBSPMâs Adhalrao Patil Institute of Management and Research, Manchar
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: August 2021 â May 2023
Description: Responsible for teaching, curriculum delivery, student mentoring, assessment, and academic coordination as per institutional requirements.
Institute Name: International School of Management and Research, Pune
Job Title: In-Charge Director
Duration: September 2019 â August 2021
Description: Headed institutional administration and academic management, overseeing academic operations, faculty coordination, admissions support, and overall institutional functioning.
Institute Name: State Government of Maharashtra â Water Supply and Sanitation Department
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Equivalent to Class II)
Duration: August 2007 â March 2011
Description: Worked on monitoring, evaluation, and assessment of government programs and schemes, contributing to data-driven decision-making, performance evaluation, and policy implementation support.
Job Title: Head â Consultancy, MDP and Applied Research | Associate Professor
Duration: July 2025 â Present
Description: Responsible for academic leadership in consultancy, management development programs (MDPs), applied research initiatives, industry engagement, and faculty training, along with teaching and research responsibilities as Associate Professor.
Institute Name: Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management and Research, Pimpri, Pune
Job Title: Associate Professor
Duration: June 2023 â May 2025
Description: Engaged in teaching postgraduate and undergraduate management programs, academic research, student mentoring, and participation in institutional academic activities.
Institute Name: SBSPMâs Adhalrao Patil Institute of Management and Research, Manchar
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Duration: August 2021 â May 2023
Description: Responsible for teaching, curriculum delivery, student mentoring, assessment, and academic coordination as per institutional requirements.
Institute Name: International School of Management and Research, Pune
Job Title: In-Charge Director
Duration: September 2019 â August 2021
Description: Headed institutional administration and academic management, overseeing academic operations, faculty coordination, admissions support, and overall institutional functioning.
Institute Name: State Government of Maharashtra â Water Supply and Sanitation Department
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Equivalent to Class II)
Duration: August 2007 â March 2011
Description: Worked on monitoring, evaluation, and assessment of government programs and schemes, contributing to data-driven decision-making, performance evaluation, and policy implementation support.
Educational Summary
Dr. Pingale has strong academic credentials in management science, human resources, personnel management, commerce, and public policy. His doctoral research and advanced certifications support his expertise in policy analysis, research-based interventions, and management education.
Institution Name: Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field of Study: Management Science
Year Awarded: November 2016
Institution Name: University of Michigan
Degree Title: Certificate
Field of Study: Public Policy Analysis
Year of Completion: Not Mentioned
Institution Name: SNG Institute of Management and Research, Pune
Degree Title: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specialization: Human Resource Management
Year of Completion: April 2014
Institution Name: Mahatma Phule Institute of Management and Computer Studies, Pune
Degree Title: Master of Personnel Management (MPM)
Field of Study: Personnel Management
Year of Completion: 2006
Institution Name: Hutatma Rajguru College, Pune
Degree Title: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Field of Study: Costing, Tax Law, Procedure and Practice
Year of Completion: 2003
Degree Title: Ph.D.
Field of Study: Management Science
Year Awarded: November 2016
Institution Name: University of Michigan
Degree Title: Certificate
Field of Study: Public Policy Analysis
Year of Completion: Not Mentioned
Institution Name: SNG Institute of Management and Research, Pune
Degree Title: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specialization: Human Resource Management
Year of Completion: April 2014
Institution Name: Mahatma Phule Institute of Management and Computer Studies, Pune
Degree Title: Master of Personnel Management (MPM)
Field of Study: Personnel Management
Year of Completion: 2006
Institution Name: Hutatma Rajguru College, Pune
Degree Title: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Field of Study: Costing, Tax Law, Procedure and Practice
Year of Completion: 2003
Resrarch Projects, Patents, Awards and Honors
Title: Funded Research Project (Joint)
Funding Agency: International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva
Project Value: âı23,00,000/-
Role: Co-Investigator (with Prof. Hari)
Duration: One-month assignment spread over three months
Month & Year: June 2024
Title: Facilitating Apprenticeship Opportunities with Blended Mode Training for Adolescents in MSMEs and IT Sector
Funding Agencies: ILO Delhi, UNICEF, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Project Value: âı16,57,000/- (USD 20,000)
Role: Project Lead / Consultant
Project Duration: May 2024 â November 2024
Funding Agency: International Labour Organization (ILO), Geneva
Project Value: âı23,00,000/-
Role: Co-Investigator (with Prof. Hari)
Duration: One-month assignment spread over three months
Month & Year: June 2024
Title: Facilitating Apprenticeship Opportunities with Blended Mode Training for Adolescents in MSMEs and IT Sector
Funding Agencies: ILO Delhi, UNICEF, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India
Project Value: âı16,57,000/- (USD 20,000)
Role: Project Lead / Consultant
Project Duration: May 2024 â November 2024
Awards and Honors Received
Title: Gaurav Puraskara
Year: 2016
Awarded By: VIBRANT HR, Pune
Awarded For: Outstanding contribution in the field of Human Resource Management
Title: Star Contributor Award
Year: 2015
Awarded By: VIBRANT HR, Pune
Awarded For: Significant professional contribution in Human Resource Management
Title: Certificate and Medal of Appreciation
Awarded By: State Government of Maharashtra
Awarded For: Valuable contribution to Government programmes and initiatives
Year: Not Specified
Patents
Title: Device to Monitor and Analyze the Productivity of the Employee
Status: Awarded
Date of Grant: 05 August 2024
Design Number: 418773-001
Publications
Dr. Pingale has published books and numerous research papers in peer-reviewed, UGC Care, and ABDC-listed journals covering HR analytics, economics, finance, development studies, and management practices.
Books Published
Title: AI & Societal Business
Authors: Pathabkar; Bhutada; Pingale; Soni
Publisher: Instant Publication
Month & Year: June 2024
ISBN: 978-81-19422-97-5
Research Papers Published
Title: Green HR Analytics: A Pathway to Sustainable Workforce Strategies
Authors: Vaishali K. Joshi; Dhananjay Pingale; Pratima Suryawanshi; Samaya Pillai Iyengar; Shriprakash Soni
Journal: Empirical Economics Letters
Volume / Issue / Pages: Vol. 24 (June Special Issue 2), pp. 421â425
Indexing: ABDC Listed Journal
Year: 2025
Title: A Comparative Study on Retail Loan Products of Banks in India
Authors: Vinit Karande; Mrunali Saner; Dhananjay Pingale
Journal: Rabindra Bharati Journal of Philosophy
Volume / Issue: Vol. XXIV, No. 10
ISSN: 0973-0087
Indexing: UGC CARE Listed (Approved)
Year: 2022
Title: A Study on Factors Influencing Stock Market Fluctuations
Authors: Vinit Karande; Abhishel Bokey; Dhananjay Pingale
Journal: Purana
Volume / Issue: Vol. LXV, Issue 01, No. 07
ISSN: 0555-7860
Indexing: UGC CARE GroupâI Listed
Year: 2022
Title: Analyzing Impact of Reverse Discrimination on Local Workforce of IT/ITES Employees in Pune
Author: Dr. Dhananjay Pingale
Journal: Rabindra Bharati Patrika
Volume / Issue: Vol. XXVII, No. 5
ISSN: 0937-0037
Indexing: UGC CARE Listed (Approved)
Year: 2024
Title: A Study of Cash Management for Household Finances During COVID-19
Authors: Dr. Dhananjay Pingale; Dr. Vishvajit Thigale; Ms. Pranjal Mali
Journal: APIMR â IRJC
Volume / Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 3 (December)
Year: 2022
Title: A Study on Importance of Quality Management System During COVID-19 Situation
Authors: Dr. Vinod Sayankar; Dr. Dhananjay Pingale
Journal: APIMR â IRJC
Volume / Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 3 (December)
Year: 2022
Title: Challenges and Problems of Women Empowerment in Unorganised Sector of Pune
Authors: Mrs. Smita Prashant Sonawane; Dr. Dhananjay Pingale
Journal: APIMR â IRJC
Volume / Issue: Vol. 1, Issue 3 (December)
Year: 2022
Title: A Study on the Important Characteristics Associated with the Consumersâ Current Practice of Use of Branded Edible Vegetable Oil
Authors: Dhananjay Pingale; Jini Saxena; Jena Joshi
Journal: International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences (IJFANS)
ISSN: Print 2319-1775 | Online 2320-7876
Volume / Issue: Vol. 12, Issue 07
Indexing: UGC CARE Listed (GroupâI)
Year: 2022
Title: An Exploratory Study on Perception of Customers and Consumer Behavior Towards Mutual Fund
Journal: Pramana Research Journal (PRJ)
Volume / Issue: Vol. 9, Issue 12 (December)
Paper ID: PRJ/P1400
Indexing: UGC Approved
Year: 2019
Title: A Study of Basic Amenities in Tribal Area of Ambegaon Taluka with Special Reference to Electricity and Telecommunication
Journal: Pramana Research Journal (PRJ)
Volume / Issue: Vol. 9, Issue 8 (August)
Paper ID: PRJ/P1280
Indexing: UGC Approved
Year: 2019
Title: Human Resource Model of NGO Sustainability
Journal: ASHWATTHA â Quarterly Research Journal
Publisher: Yashwantrao Chavan Development Administration Academy (YASHADA), Pune
Theme: Development Sector
Year: JuneâSeptember 2017
Title: Comparative Empirical Study of Attrition Phenomena
Journal: ASHWATTHA â Quarterly Research Journal
Publisher: YASHADA, Pune
Theme: Corporate HR Practice
Year: JuneâSeptember 2017
Title: Comparative Study of HDI Components for India with International Perspective (HDI Report 2016)
Journal: National Journal of Research in Marketing, Finance and HRM
Volume / Issue: Vol. 2, No. 1
ISSN: 2455-5398
Theme: Economics
Year: March 2017
Title: A Comparative Empirical Study of Job Embeddedness Construct with Respect to Attrition Phenomena in Manufacturing and Service Sector Enterprises in Pune
Journal: National Journal of Research in Marketing, Finance and HRM
Volume / Issue: Vol. 1, No. 1
ISSN: 2455-5398
Year: March 2016
Title: Influences and Measures on Russian Energy Industry Cost by Financial Crisis in 2008
Journal: HRM Commerce Seminar Journal
ISBN: 978-93-87317-94-9
Year: 2015
Title: Critical Exploitative Study of the Term Intellectual Capital: Its Dynamics and Challenges
Journal: Journal of Pratibha Institute of Management
ISBN: 978-81-923768-3-7
Year: March 2015
Title: An Exploratory Intrinsic Study of Financial Aspects and Causative Factors of Attrition Phenomena Operative in Pune City with Special Reference to IT and Automobile Industries (FY 2009â2011)
Journal: COSMOS Research Journal
Year: July 2011
Title: The Facts about Attrition Phenomena Operative in Various Industries: An Overview from HR Managerâs Perspective
Presented In: 5th International Conference on Management, ASM Group of Institutes, Pune
Theme: Ongoing Researches and Emerging Perspectives in Management & IT