Dr. R.V. Kulkarni - is working as Professor and Head, Department of Computer Studies, CSIBER, Kolhapur. He has published 60 papers in national and international journals. He has successfully guided 10 students for Ph.D. and 40 students for M.Phil, in Computer Studies. Dr. Kulkarni is also IT advisor for many co-operative banks and sugar industries in and around Kolhapur. He has to his credit UGC projects. Dr. Kulkarni has published four books in the field of Expert Systems and MIS. He has immense skill of teaching and research for almost 34 years.