K. Gopinath (born 24 January 1962) currently holds the position of principal at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad (SDMCET). He was a associate professor at department of mechanical engineering in SDMCET. He pursued his Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and then went on to pursue his Master's in same branch, He graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
Academic career
Dr. K. Gopinath serves as the chairman of the academic council of SDMCET.Under his leadership SDM College of Engineering and Technology was ranked 20th best engineering college in India by Outlook, and was ranked 'A+' grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).