Professor (Dr.) Vijay Maheshwari

Vice Chancellor, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

About

Dr. Vijay L. Maheshwari is a distinguished academic leader, researcher, and innovator with over 29 years of teaching experience in protein biochemistry, plant tissue culture, and secondary metabolites. Known for his research and contributions, Dr. Maheshwari has guided 22 Ph.D. scholars and published over 115 research papers in esteemed journals.

Key Achievements

• Recipient of the Young Scientists Award (1994), Best Teacher Award (2009–10), and multiple prestigious fellowships, including the Norman E. Borlaug Fellowship.
• Successfully transferred innovative biopesticide technology to industry and authored several books on biochemistry and endophytes.
• Led significant research projects funded by UGC, CSIR, and DST, contributing to advancements in biotechnology, pest management, and sustainable agriculture.

Leadership Roles

Dr. Maheshwari has held several key administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Director of the School of Life Sciences, and Coordinator for NAAC accreditation. He also served on the Academic Council and Management Council at North Maharashtra University.

Collaborations & Consultancy

A trusted consultant for industrial biopesticide evaluation, Dr. Maheshwari has partnered with global research institutions to advance sustainable technologies in agriculture and biotechnology.

Publications & Impact

With over 1,600 citations and an h-index of 20, Dr. Maheshwari’s work continues to influence researchers worldwide. His publications span top-tier journals and pioneering research in plant biochemistry and applied biotechnology.