is the Associate Dean of Academics, R&D, Outreach, New Initiatives, and Collaborations and an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Surat (IIIT Surat). He is responsible for strengthening the institute's academics, research ecosystem, external engagements, and strategic partnerships. He provides dedicated leadership and oversight in key areas to drive institutional growth and innovation. In his previous role, Dr. Dhondge served as the Founder of Glaukes Labs - a technology company based out of Portland, Oregon that focused on crafting extraordinary digital experiences. With 25+ apps published, Glaukes Labs has been a market leader in the Android space, and proudly served tens of thousands of users from 220+ countries across the globe.