Bhushan Patwardhan (born March 9, 1959). He graduated with Chemistry major from Fergusson College Pune and received Master of Science and PhD in Biochemistry from University of Pune (now known as Savitribai Phule Pune University, India. Currently, is a National Research Professor designated by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of AYUSH currently located at Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University. He was Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi and Chairman (Additional Charge), Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi until March 4, 2021.