DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2025
From the Dean's Desk October-2025
Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Bombay
Dear Alumni,
Last month, I had the privilege of writing to you for the first time as Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations. The warm responses and encouragement I received from many of you were deeply heartening, and they reaffirmed the strength of the IIT Bombay alumni community. It is with that same sense of connection and purpose that I now write to you again, in this October 2025 edition of our newsletter. Our alma mater has been abuzz with activity, with our faculty, students, and alumni making their mark across diverse fronts. I am pleased to share a few highlights from the past weeks that showcase the energy, innovation, and impact that continue to define IIT Bombay.
To begin with, I am delighted to share the Dean ACR Annual Report 2024–25, which is a snapshot of the year gone by and includes our milestones, partnerships, and the many ways the support of alumni, corporate partners, and well wishers has helped IIT Bombay grow. I encourage you to take a look and download the report to see the impact you’ve helped create. As we move forward, we’re also inviting you to give back through the Young Faculty Fund (YFF), an initiative that enables bright young academicians to pursue cutting-edge research at IIT Bombay. Your support can help nurture the next generation of thinkers and innovators who will carry our legacy forward.
Dean ACR Annual Report
2024-25
Dean ACR Annual Report
2024-25
SPECIAL REPORT
ALUMNI GIVING
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
• Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan
• Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya
• Prof. Dhimant Vyas
• Prof. Swati Agarwal
ALUMNI STARTUP SPOTLIGHT
• Rifa AI
• Manastu Space
• Parallel Web Systems
• Upliance 2.0
IITB CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
• KCDH
• SINE IIT Bombay
• IIT Bombay
• ASPIRE IITB Research Park Foundation
• C-MInDS
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• Microbes Hint at Evolution’s Unsolved Question
• Could the Cold, Dark Oceans Cool our Data Centres?
• Mathematical Model to Test Traffic Control Algorithms
• New Model Decodes Earth Images With Natural Language
STUDENT-FACULTY RESEARCH COLLABORATION
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
• IITB students Map Lunar Chemistry
• IITB Students Top Global Motorsport Stage
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 […]
