Dr. Mahesh L. Abale is working as a Professor and Head of the MBA Department (DMSR), at MAEERs Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Kothrud, Pune - 411038, Maharashtra India and an approved Professor of Savitribai Phule Pune University formerly known as University of Pune. He has 18 years of full-time teaching experience. He has done M.Com., MBA and Ph.D. Dr. Abale is a recognized Ph.D. Guide in Finance and Organization Management at Savitribai Phule Pune University. 6 students are pursuing their Ph.D. under his able guidance and 2 students have completed their Ph.D. He has also presented and published 20 Research Papers in different National and International Conferences and 8 Papers in International Journals with good impact factors. He has received research grants from B.C.U.D., Savitribai Phule Pune University. Dr. Abale has attended several Seminars, Workshops, Conferences and Faculty Development Programmes at renowned institutions from all over India. Dr. Abale has worked on various assignments for the Savitribai Phule Pune University such as, Senate Member, Chairman Board of Studies Financial Management, Paper Setter, Examiner, Moderator, etc.