Santosh Kudtarkar is the Dean at FLAME University, where he has been a foundational member since its inception. A Theoretical Physicist by training with a PhD from The Institute of Mathematical Sciences and an MSc from IIT Madras, he specializes in mathematical and quantitative modeling for diverse industries, including consumer research and demand forecasting.
He is passionate about fostering a multidimensional worldview in students through liberal education. His leadership style is personal and engaging, and he emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, critical thinking, and tolerance to encourage students to become better versions of themselves and good citizens with a global outlook.
He applies principles from high-energy physics and field theory to model solutions in the social and management sciences.
Santosh Kudtarkar
Academic Dean at FLAME University
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
Liberal Education
As a Dean, he is a pioneer in the field in India and focuses on guiding students with liberal norms and a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary approach.
Mathematical Modeling
He has extensive consulting experience developing mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models for industrial projects in consumer research, forecasting, and optimization.
Student Development
Emphasizes preparing students to be industry-ready by imparting hands-on skills and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset, critical thinking, and tolerance.
Media Appearances
Interview: Dr. Santosh Kumar Kudtarkar, Dean, Faculty of Liberal Education at FLAME University, Pune. Featured in CollegeDunia
NEP 2020 is a step towards making education more liberal – Dr. Santosh Kudtarkar pens down an article. Featured in Facebook (Flame University)
Dr. Santosh Kumar Kudtarkar – Dean, Faculty of Liberal Education, FLAME University. Featured in Facebook
Work History
8-2015
Academic Dean at FLAME University
Education
MSc from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
PhD from The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc),chennai
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Location : Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Designation : Academic Dean at FLAME University
