With an illustrious career spanning over 19 years in the animation, VFX, and gaming industry, Mr. Sandesh Pawar stands as a distinguished faculty member known for fusing industry expertise with academic excellence. His contributions to internationally acclaimed Hollywood productions such as Spider-Man 3, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and Iron Man—along with popular Indian films like Arjun: The Warrior Prince, Jodhaa Akbar, Roadside Romeo, and Taare Zameen Par—reflect his deep command over the craft of 3D animation and visual storytelling. (https://bit.ly/imdbSandesh)
In addition to his film work, Mr. Pawar has led animation for major TV commercials and branding projects for Videocon, Woodland, Heinz, Lux, 7UP, and Boomer, and contributed to architectural visualization for large-scale projects.
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Design, he is passionate about integrating emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and real-time rendering into creative education. His teaching emphasizes hands-on learning, portfolio building, and career readiness, blending tools such as Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Adobe Suite, and AI tools into immersive classroom experiences.
Mr. Pawar’s past role as Academics Manager across 7+ countries allowed him to mentor over 2,000 students and upskill 50+ faculty members through international workshops, masterclasses, and game development events. A natural mentor and technologist at heart, he inspires the next generation of digital artists to create, innovate, and lead.