Dr. Durgesh N. Valvi

Dr. Durgesh N. Valvi

Associate Professor

Qualifications: MSW, DLL & LW, PhD

Email: dnvalvi@siberindia.edu.in, ukantvalvi@gmail.com

Mobile: +91 9423943462

Address: Off/Institute: CSIBER Trusts, D.K. Shinde School of Social Work, CSIBER, KOLHAPUR 416004

About

Dr. Durgesh N. Valvi brings 22 years of teaching and research experience in Social Work. He specializes in Counselling, Therapies, Developmental Psychology, Dynamics of Human Behavior, Social Policy, Youth Leadership and Development, Soft Skills, Organizational Behavior, Labor Legislation, Industrial Relations, and Community Development across urban, rural, and tribal areas.

Research & Publications

His research focuses on social issues, tribal development, social work education, human relations, labor issues, mental health, and rural-urban-tribal problems. He has guided 5 Ph.D. students, completed 5 MPhil, and 3 PhDs under his mentorship. Dr. Valvi has published over 19 research papers in national and international journals, presented more than 15 conference papers, authored a book on Tribal Development, and contributed to multiple book chapters and self-instruction manuals.

Roles & Contributions

  • Coordinator of Diploma in Youth Leadership & Social Change Program with TISS, Mumbai
  • Operations Head for CSR Flood Relief Housing Project at Khochi Village
  • Coordinator: MSW-II (HRM), Equal Opportunity Cell, Anti-Ragging Cell, MPhil Program of Social Work
  • Member: Research Committee, Gender Audit, Entrepreneurship Development, Alumni Executive Board
  • Chairman: MSW-II (HRM & LW) Examination Committee
  • Completed UGC minor research project as Co-Investigator
  • Master Trainer at State Administrative Institute (Yashada) Maharashtra State for RTI Act
  • Lead, Integrated Behavioral Health for Social Workers in India with Arizona State University, USA
  • Consulted for Government of India and Maharashtra state on various projects

Awards & Recognition

Recipient of multiple awards for excellence in teaching, research, publications, and social work contributions from national and state organizations. Experienced in guiding academic, SIA, and CSR projects of national importance, conducting workshops, seminars, and training programs.