Dr. Nutan Jaywant Potdar is a distinguished nursing academician, researcher, PhD guide, and academic leader with more than 34 years of professional experience spanning clinical nursing, nursing education, research, postgraduate education, academic administration, and institutional quality assurance. She has been associated with Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, since 2001 and currently serves as an Associate Professor.

Her professional journey began as a Staff Nurse at Krishna Hospital and Medical Research Centre, followed by progressive academic positions as Clinical Instructor, Lecturer, and Associate Professor. She has accumulated more than 25 years of experience in nursing education, contributing to teaching, clinical supervision, student assessment, and academic development.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Potdar has established a consistent record of scholarly activity with 35 research publications in UGC-approved, Index Copernicus, and Scopus-indexed journals. Her publication portfolio includes 9 first-author publications and 26 corresponding-author publications, with her work receiving 70 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 2.

She has also presented research papers and posters at national and international conferences and has actively participated in research dissemination and academic knowledge exchange.

PhD Mentorship & Academic Development

A significant component of Dr. Potdar's academic contribution is her commitment to research mentorship. She is currently guiding five PhD scholars and has successfully supervised two scholars to the completion of their doctoral degrees. Her mentorship contributes to developing research capacity and nurturing the next generation of nursing scholars.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Dr. Potdar has demonstrated academic innovation through one patent and nine registered copyrights. These intellectual-property achievements complement her research and educational contributions and demonstrate her commitment to generating and protecting innovative academic outputs.

Academic Leadership & Institutional Contribution

Dr. Potdar has made substantial contributions to institutional development and quality assurance. She has served as a College-Level NAAC Criteria Convener for Criteria V and VII and contributed to Criteria VI and VII at the university level. Her responsibilities have included documentation, quality enhancement, accreditation-related activities, and institutional academic improvement.

She has also served as a Theory and Practical Examiner for RGNM, B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing programmes and has participated in faculty selection processes for academic positions.

Conference & Professional Leadership

Her academic leadership extends to organizing scientific and professional programmes. She served as Joint Organizing Secretary, Registration Committee Chairperson, and Scientific Committee Chairperson for the 15th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Psychiatric Nurses. She has also coordinated workshops and participated actively in national and international academic forums.

She has attended more than 35 conferences, workshops, and seminars, completed 12 Faculty Development Programmes, and undertaken 15 continuing professional development activities, including roles as delegate, resource person, and observer.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Potdar's academic and scholarly achievements have received external recognition, including:

• First Prize – National Level Poster Competition, K. J. Somaiya College of Nursing, 2022.
• Indian Education Icon Award – Excellence Award, UIJIR Academic Research Foundation, 2024.
• Best Oral Paper Presenter Award, 4th International Conference on Age-Related Trends in Management of Addictive Behavioural Disorder and Substance Use Disorders, 2025.

These recognitions reflect her accomplishments in academic presentation, research communication, and educational excellence.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Potdar is a life member of several professional organizations, including the Trained Nurses Association, Nursing Research Society of India, and Indian Society of Psychiatric Nurses. Her professional memberships demonstrate sustained engagement with the wider nursing and research community.

Key Academic Contributions

Her overall contribution to nursing academia encompasses:

• 34+ years of professional experience.
• 25+ years of nursing education experience.
• 35 research publications.
• 70 research citations, with an h-index of 4 and i10-index of 2.
• 1 patent and 9 registered copyrights.
• 5 PhD scholars currently under guidance and 2 scholars successfully awarded PhDs.
• National and international research presentations.
• Academic examination and evaluation responsibilities.
• NAAC and institutional quality-assurance leadership.
• Faculty development and professional education.
• Conference organization and scientific committee leadership.

Eligibility for Outstanding Academician Award

Dr. Nutan Jaywant Potdar is strongly eligible for the Outstanding Academician Award in Scientific Laurels. Her candidature is supported by more than three decades of professional service, over 25 years in nursing education, sustained research productivity, measurable scholarly impact, PhD mentorship, intellectual-property achievements, academic administration, NAAC quality-assurance responsibilities, examination duties, professional service, and recognized academic accomplishments.

Her ability to integrate teaching, research, doctoral supervision, innovation, institutional leadership, quality enhancement, and professional development distinguishes her as a well-rounded academician. Her record of mentoring doctoral scholars, contributing to research publications, developing intellectual property, organizing scientific programmes, and receiving academic recognition demonstrates a sustained and multifaceted contribution to nursing education.

Therefore, Dr. Nutan Jaywant Potdar is an appropriate and strong candidate for the Outstanding Academician Award – Scientific Laurels, in recognition of her sustained academic excellence, research contributions, mentorship, innovation, institutional leadership, and dedicated service to nursing education.