Prof. Kirti Dang Longani is a Professor and Head of General Education at Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune. With a background in both management and healthcare, she has also been associated with Longani Health & Beauty Clinic. Dr. Longani brings 18 years of teaching experience across various institutions and universities, complemented by 3 years in industry.

She has been invited as a speaker on radio shows to discuss wellness, nutrition, personality development, and communication etiquette. Additionally, she has delivered lectures on nutrition as part of the Patanjali Lecture Series.

Prof. Longani holds a Ph.D. in Marketing, an M.Phil., an MBA in Marketing and HR, a BHMS degree, a Diploma in Naturopathy, and a postgraduate diploma in DNAHI. She has published and presented over 30 research papers in national and international conferences, including UGC Care and Scopus-indexed journals, and holds two patents. As an author, she has written eight books.

Prof. Longani is a frequent resource person and keynote speaker for faculty development programmes, conferences, and seminars at universities across India and abroad. She has served as an external examiner for Ph.D. vivas at Udaipur University, Tilak Maharashtra University, Punjab Technical University, and the University of Zululand, South Africa. She is also the creator and General Secretary of the International Academic Council at ADYPU, Pune.

Her contributions to academia extend to serving as a resource person for Ph.D. coursework at Pokhara University, Nepal; Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar; Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; and ADYPU, Pune. Dr. Longani has held various leadership roles, including Convener of workshops and Conference Secretary for national and international conferences. She is also an accomplished content writer, editor, and reviewer for several international journals.

Prof. Longani actively participates in social organizations in Pune and Sangamner and has served as a cabinet officer for Lions Club International 3234D2. She has been instrumental in facilitating international collaborations for student and faculty exchange programs and joint research publications. Her expertise has earned her invitations as a guest speaker, adviser, and keynote speaker at international conferences in Malaysia, Dubai, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and more.

Awards:
1. Maharashtra Gaurav Award (2015) for contributions to education in the Akole tribal area.
2. Inspirer Award, Pune (2017).
3. Mrs. Versatile Education Icon (2018), Mumbai.
4. Mediqueen Mrs. Maharashtra Radiant (2020).
5. Best Paper Award, International Conference, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
6. Covid Warrior Award (2020).
7. Best Researcher Award (2020), organized by Global Research & Training Forum and Blue Ocean Steels Ltd in collaboration with Oerlikon Balzers Coating Co., Ltd, Thailand.
8. Teaching Excellence Award (2023) by Lexicon Group of Institutes, Pune.
9. President’s Fellowship Award for Academic Excellence (2023) by Ajeenkya DY Patil University.
10. Academic Excellence with A+ grade for innovative teaching and learning practices at ADYPU.