Mr. Hitesh Ashok Sonarghare is a civil engineering academic and Water Resources Engineer with around 10 years of academic experience, currently serving at Ganpat University after prior academic roles at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, and Pacific School of Engineering.

He holds an M.E. in Water Resources Engineering and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Dr. S. & S. S. Ghandhy Government Engineering College, Surat, and has developed strong academic and research expertise in hydrology, flood management, sediment transport, GIS applications, and sustainable water resources engineering.

He has guided undergraduate and postgraduate projects, contributed to curriculum development, and supported institutional growth through workshops, faculty development programs, seminars, industrial visits, and training-related activities.

He has also served in department-level quality and accreditation responsibilities, including work associated with NAAC and NBA criteria coordination, reflecting his involvement in academic planning, documentation, and continuous improvement processes. His professional profile is further strengthened by technical proficiency in HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and QGIS, along with a practice-oriented and research-driven approach to civil engineering education.