DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – MAY 2025
From the Dean's Desk May-2025
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Ph.D., FNAE, FNASc & FIIChE
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Institute AI & ML Chair Professor
Dear Alumni,
Greetings! It has been an eventful and inspiring few weeks for the Institute, and I am delighted to share some of the recent highlights with you.
It gives me great pleasure to begin with a notable update from our alumni community. Two of our Distinguished Alumni, Ritesh Arora and Nakul Aggarwal, co-founders of BrowserStack and graduates of the Class of 2006 (Computer Science, Hostel 6), have pledged a landmark donation of Rs. 100 crore to IIT Bombay. Their generous gift will go toward transforming student living on campus. This remarkable act of giving back reflects the deep and enduring bond our alumni share with their alma mater. You can read more about Ritesh and Nakul’s meaningful contribution in the Alumni Giving section of this newsletter.
Our alumni outreach in Singapore and Australia (Sydney and Melbourne) was a heartening reminder of the strength and warmth of the IIT Bombay community worldwide. These gatherings not only celebrated the global achievements of our graduates but also reaffirmed the enduring bonds that connect us across geographies. Do take a moment to read more in the Special Report featured in this issue.
SPECIAL REPORT
CHAI AUR SAMOSE PE CHARCHA SERIES
CORPORATE COLLABORATION
• Poonawalla Fincorp
• John Cockerill
• Tata Memorial Hospital
ALUMNI STARTUP SPOTLIGHT
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• IITB Researchers Optimising Indian Railways
• Magnetic Field Regulates Blood Flow
• IITB’s Laser Trick Makes 3D Metal Printing Faster and Stronger
• The Hitchhiking DNA
IITB HUBS IN ACTION
• KCDH - Koita Centre for Digital Health
• SJMSOM - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
• C-MInDS in the News
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
• IIT Bombay Triumphs in Digital Design Hackathon
• Yogastha Receives Global Recognition
LECTURE SERIES
ALUMNI IN ACTION
INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS
IIT Bombay Receives National Intellectual Property Award
IIT Bombay Earns Widespread Recognition
IITB Wins Top Honour at FICCI BAF Awards
Faculty Accolades
IIT Bombay Signs MoU with SKUAST-K
IIT Bombay Introduces Activity-Based Learning
IIT Bombay Hosts École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris
IIT Bombay Hosts Delegation from The University of Oklahoma
IIT Bombay Hosts Hult Prize India Nationals 2025
Upcoming Events
Canada Alumni Connect 2025
A team of dignitaries from IIT Bombay will host an unforgettable evening of reconnection and celebration at the IITBAA Canada Alumni Connect 2025. This special gathering in Toronto will bring together IIT Bombay alumni from across Canada for a night of camaraderie, networking, and conversation with members of the IIT Bombay delegation. Mark your calendars […]
Day & Date: June 14, 2025
Venue: Downtown Toronto, Canada
CSR Conclave 2025
IIT Bombay will host its annual CSR Conclave in June 2025. This pivotal event will bring together industry leaders, scholars, and practitioners in corporate social responsibility from across the nation and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all focused on the latest trends […]
Day & Date: June 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay Campus
Faculty Alumni Network (FAN) Symposium 2025-Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
The 2025 FAN Symposium will bring together distinguished leaders in academia, eminent industry figures from around the world, and accomplished alumni of IITB who are driving innovation in research, business, and entrepreneurship. This symposium serves as a premier forum for discussing strategies and emerging research areas, fostering collaborations, and advancing strategic initiatives that enhance the […]
