DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2025
From the Dean's Desk June-2025
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Ph.D., FNAE, FNASc & FIIChE
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Institute AI & ML Chair Professor
Dear Alumni,
Greetings from IIT Bombay! As we continue to navigate an exciting journey of growth and innovation at IIT Bombay, I am pleased to share some of our latest milestones and updates with you.
This June, we announced a landmark $12 million partnership with our Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, to launch two cutting-edge centres at IIT Bombay—the Wadhwani Hub for Biosciences, Bioengineering, Healthcare, and Medicine, and the Wadhwani Innovation and Translation Centre (WITC). Unveiled by the Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, this initiative marks a bold leap in IIT Bombay’s commitment to national progress and global leadership. For more on this extraordinary generosity, please check our Alumni Giving section in the newsletter.
In our Special Reports for this month, we highlight three key events. The 2025 Commencement Ceremony brought together our entire graduating class for a shared moment of reflection and celebration, marking a significant milestone in their journey. We also celebrated the Institute Valedictory Function (Valfi) 2025—a heartfelt celebration of memories and milestones. Finally, we inaugurated H7, H8, and H21 as part of the completion of Project Evergreen, a testament to the incredible generosity of our alumni.
ALUMNI GIVING
SPECIAL REPORT
CURTAIN RAISER
BATCH LEGACY
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• Lotus Leaf-Like Solar Evaporators for Saltwater Treatment
• Cells Use Tiny Tweezer-Like Machines to Kill Germs
• Friction Welding Significantly Improves the Weld
• Understanding Impaired Processing in Parkinson’s Disease
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS
IIT Bombay Wins Big at VLSI Design Conference
Study Flags Cancer and Climate Risks from Expressway Emissions
IIT Bombay Named Hub Institution under National PAIR Programme
IIT Bombay and KSEB Collaborate on Vehicle-to-Grid Pilot
IIT Bombay Partners with Steel Industry to Drive Sustainable Innovation
Faculty Accolades
IIT Bombay Hosts Delegation from University of Warwick
IIT Bombay and Tohoku University Sign Landmark Agreement
AZeotropy 2025
Prof. Shireesh Kedare Visits NIMS, Japan
IIT Bombay Celebrates World IP Day
Upcoming Events
PG Reunion
Join us for the Post Graduate Reunion 2026 – a celebration bringing together postgraduate alumni from across IIT Bombay. This is your opportunity to reconnect with batchmates, engage with faculty and students, explore campus developments, and enjoy meaningful interactions within the IITB community. The reunion features institute-wide engagements, networking sessions, interactive discussions, and visits across […]
Day & Date: Feb 27 - Feb 28, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
DJRU – Class of 1966 – Diamond Jubilee Reunion (60 Years)
60 years, a lifetime of memories, and friendships that have lasted through time. The Class of 1966 is returning to IIT Bombay for their Diamond Jubilee Reunion – a special moment to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate six decades together. Come back to the campus that shaped you, walk the grounds, see how things have changed […]
Day & Date: Feb 13 - Feb 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
GJRU – Class of 1976 – Golden Jubilee Reunion (50 Years)
Half a century has flown by, yet the memories of our IIT Bombay days remain vivid. The long walks to lectures, evenings by the lakeside, hostel camaraderie, and the simplicity of a campus before cafés, food courts, and modern luxuries. Now, 50 years later, it’s time to return to the place where it all began, […]
Day & Date: Feb 02 - Feb 05, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Class of 1980 – 45 Years Reunion
45 years later, the bond remains unbreakable. Join us as the Class of 1980 returns to campus to celebrate a milestone filled with memories, laughter, and lifelong friendships. Whether it’s your first reunion or your fifth, this 45-year celebration promises a memorable weekend of nostalgia, joy, and renewed connections. Come back to where it all […]
