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1. KCDH: Koita Centre for Digital Health at IIT Bombay Hosts Digital Health Horizons Symposium

The Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH) at IIT Bombay recently hosted Digital Health Horizons, a dynamic symposium that brought together 85 students, professionals, and faculty from medical and engineering institutions across Maharashtra. The event served as a platform to explore how technology is transforming the future of healthcare.

Experts from academia and industry shared insights on key advancements in digital health.

Speakers included:

– Mr. Ravinder Singh (Senior Vice President & Consulting, CitiusTech)
– Prof. Kshitij S. Jadhav (Assistant Professor, KCDH, IITB & Chief Project Coordinator, AI Centres of Excellence, MoE, GoI)
– Prof. Nirmal Punjabi (Assistant Professor, KCDH, IITB) • Prof. Mithun Kumar Mitra (Professor, Department of Physics, IITB & Associated Faculty, KCDH, IITB)
– Major Dr. Ashlesha Tawde Kelkar (Associate Professor, Centre of Excellence for Digital Health, MUHS, Nashik)

Their sessions sparked engaging discussions on the role of artificial intelligence, wearable health technologies, and mathematical modelling in healthcare innovation.

Prof. Ranjith Padinhateeri, Professor-In-Charge of KCDH, IIT Bombay, led thought-provoking conversations on the future of healthcare technology.

Key Takeaways from the Symposium were:

AI & ML in Healthcare: Addressing challenges in resource-limited settings and leveraging technology for improved medical solutions.
Wearable Health Technologies: Designing systems for real-time vital parameter monitoring.
Mathematical Modelling in Healthcare: Using compartmental and statistical models to understand infectious disease spread.
Career Pathways in Digital Health: Exploring emerging opportunities at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
Hands-on Lab Session: AI/ML applications in healthcare analytics led by Prof. Nirmal Punjabi.

The success of the symposium shows how IIT Bombay provides a dynamic ecosystem where CoEs like KCDH can flourish and drive cutting-edge research and innovation in healthcare technology. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthening industry and academic partnerships, IIT Bombay continues to shape the future of medical technology and improve global health outcomes.

2. SJMSOM: IIT Bombay’s Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management Hosts Successful HR Continuum 2025

The Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) at IIT Bombay proudly celebrated the successful conclusion of HR Continuum 2025, an event hosted by the HUMANe Club. This year’s symposium brought together leading industry figures to explore the theme, “The Future of Organisational Culture.” The discussions delved into the evolving workplace, focusing on employee empowerment, cohesion, digital transformation, overcoming resistance to change, and the importance of inclusivity and long-term sustainability.

Distinguished speakers from top organizations shared their insights on the future of human resources, talent management, and fostering positive workplace cultures.

The event featured industry heavyweights including:

Mr. Aniruddha Khekale, CHRO, Waaree Group
Mr. Jyoti Prakash Mallick, Head – CoEs, Godrej Properties Limited
Mr. Manas Mishra, CHRO, EAAA Alternatives
Mr. Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, CHRO, Edelweiss Asset Management Limited
Mr. Sachin Kaistha, VP & CHRO, DCM Shriram Sugar
Mr. Santosh Kumar Padhy, Associate Director Human Resources, Protiviti India Member Firm
Mr. Sumit Neogi, Managing Director HR, FedEx
Ms. Sweta Mishra, Managing Director, HR & Compliance, Indus Valley Partners

Their contributions provided invaluable knowledge and sparked inspiration among the MBA cohort, helping them gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly changing dynamics of human resources and organizational culture.

IIT Bombay continues to offer a platform for such enriching exchanges, enabling students, faculty, and industry professionals to collaborate and shape the future of business and management.

C-MInDS in the News

In a recent feature, The Week spotlighted how IIT Bombay’s Centre of Machine Intelligence and Data Science (C-MInDS) is driving India’s AI revolution. With its industry-aligned curriculum and groundbreaking research, C-MInDS is playing a pivotal role in positioning Mumbai as a leading AI hub, earning national recognition for bridging the gap between deep tech and real-world solutions.