Academic Qualifications:

• Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Vedic Literature - Mumbai University.

Professional Experience:

• Chemical Engineering:Dr. Pramod V. Pathak has over two decades of experience as a professional Chemical Engineer. His extensive career includes working as a consultant to the Government of Goa on the "Plastic Free Goa Mission" and leading the Goa Energy Development Agency, where he was instrumental in promoting alternative energy sources across the state.
  

• International Experience:From 2002 to 2006, Dr. Pathak was on a professional assignment in the United States, where he served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Houston, sharing his expertise and knowledge in engineering and Vedic studies.
  

Research and Academic Contributions:

• Ph.D. Research:Dr. Pathak completed his Ph.D. with a focus on the interpretation of the Vritra myth in Vedic literature. His scholarly work includes the analysis and interpretation of Vedic texts and Indus Culture seals, with research papers published in national and international seminars.
  

• Books Authored:Indra Vritra Myth and Tectonic Upheaval in the Indus Valley
  The Afghan Connection
  Introduction to the Vedas and वेदांची ओळख
  Vedic Entities and Identities
  Living Traditions of the Emerald Land: Tulasi Vrindavan and Holy Cross of Goa (Co-authored with Mrs. Usha Pathak)
  इस्लामी धर्मग्रंथांची ओळख (Marathi)
  इस्लामी जगत: एक दृष्टिक्षेप (Marathi)
  महामानव छ. शिवाजी महाराज (Marathi) - A rejoinder to James Laine's book
  Rhymes to Remember - Rhymes on Indian topics (Co-authored with Mrs. Usha Pathak)
  How to Survive in the Middle Management Cadre without Blood Pressure, Heart Attack and Ulcer
  बिरबल चे व्यवस्थापन (Marathi)
  

• Monographs and Articles:Dr. Pathak has written several monographs on the ancient history of India and has contributed hundreds of articles to various magazines and newspapers, covering a wide range of topics from Vedic literature to management practices.
  

Special Interests:

• Vedic Literature and Indus Culture:Dr. Pathak’s research and writings often delve into the complexities of Vedic myths, especially the Vritra myth, and the cultural significance of the Indus Valley Civilization. His work bridges the ancient and modern worlds, offering insights into historical and mythological interpretations.
  

• Cultural and Historical Studies:His contributions extend to the study of cultural traditions, particularly those of Goa, where he has explored and documented the living traditions and religious practices of the region.
  

Dr. Pramod V. Pathak’s multifaceted career as an engineer, scholar, and author reflects his diverse expertise and deep commitment to both scientific and cultural studies.