Dr Ashok Sudam Patil obtained his PhD in Zoology from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad Maharashtra. Presently he is serving as Principal of PSGVP Mandals Arts Science and Commerce College (Affiliated to NMU) SHAHADA, Maharashtra. Dr Patil is having 30 years long teaching experience and 22 years research experience in Zoology. He has to his credit 10 research papers published in Peer Reviewed International and National Journals. He has received many prestigious awards like- Jewel of India, ONE STAR Merit in sports. He has been the convener of one National and one State level Seminar on Biotechnology. He is PG and PhD recognized guide of NMU in the subject of Zoology. In addition to this academic and research activities he is associated with various administrative activities such as Head, Dept of Zoology, BOS Chairman, Academic Council Member, Member of faculty of Science and Senate of NMU. In addition to this, he served NCC for 28 years in the capacity of Officer, Lieutenant, Captain and Major.