DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – JULY 2025
From the Dean's Desk July-2025
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Ph.D., FNAE, FNASc & FIIChE
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Institute AI & ML Chair Professor
Dear Alumni,
As we head into the second half of the year, IIT Bombay continues to build momentum across every front—research, innovation, partnerships, and people. This month’s newsletter presents an inspiring roundup of stories that reflect the Institute’s growing impact in diverse areas, including CSR, deeptech, sustainability, and alumni achievements. From groundbreaking collaborations and startup breakthroughs to heartfelt tributes and student-led innovation, each story is a window into how the IIT Bombay community is shaping a better future, at home and across the world.
To begin with, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, and other members of the IIT Bombay leadership team, recently returned from a deeply meaningful visit to Boston, Chicago, and Toronto, where we had the pleasure of meeting alumni across generations. These gatherings were energising—full of thoughtful conversations, warm connections, and a shared pride in what our community continues to achieve around the world. We concluded our trip at the 2025 Faculty Alumni Network (FAN) Symposium at the Georgia Institute of Technology—a vibrant forum that brought together leaders from academia, industry, and the IITB alumni network to explore cutting-edge research areas, global challenges, and new opportunities for collaboration. Look for detailed coverage on all these events in our August 2025 newsletter.
SPECIAL REPORT
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
• Siddharth Gadia
• Louis George Meprath
• Ravindra N. Kondekar
CORPORATE COLLABORATION
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
• Prof. Rajkumar S. Pant
• Prof. Sunita Sarawagi
• Associate Prof. Preethi Jyothi
• Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan
STUDENT FACULTY COLLABORATION
• IITB Researchers Track Early Impact of Metro Lines
• IITB Researchers Develop Scalable Solution for Clean Energy
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• Study Sheds Light on How Micro- and Nano-plastics Form
• Understanding Rubcrete
• Searching for Bangs from Cosmic Whispers
• PCOS Likely to Compromise Attention-Based Tasks in Affected Women
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 […]
