Madan Avadhani (B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 1987)

Hostel 4 Infrastructure and Young Faculty Fellowship (YFF)

We are deeply grateful to Mr. Avadhani for his generous and thoughtful support to IIT Bombay.

His contribution to the infrastructure of the newly constructed Hostel 4 is enhancing student living spaces and enriching the residential experience on campus. In addition, his support for the Young Faculty Fellowship is helping to attract and empower promising early-career faculty and nurture the Institute’s academic and research ecosystem.

Together, these contributions reflect a meaningful commitment to nurturing both our students and faculty—and to shaping IIT Bombay’s future with lasting impact.

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Sunita Parasuraman (B.Tech., Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, 1995)

Uma Parasuraman Chair Faculty

We are deeply grateful to Ms. Parasuraman for her generous support in establishing a Chair Professorship at IIT Bombay in memory of her mother, Ms. Uma Parasuraman.

This endowed position will play a significant role in advancing cutting-edge research and academic excellence, while strengthening the Institute’s ability to attract and retain exceptional faculty. By honouring leading faculty members across domains, the Chair will enable them to continue their path-breaking research and mentor the next generation of changemakers.

Ms. Parasuraman’s visionary contribution reinforces IIT Bombay’s leadership in research and education, and reflects a deep commitment to building enduring academic impact.

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Suresh Pahwa (B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, 1969)

Camile Pahwa Young Faculty Fellowship (YFF)

We are deeply grateful to Mr. Pahwa for his generous contribution to the Young Faculty Fellowship at IIT Bombay.

This support enables the Institute to attract and nurture promising early-career faculty. By supporting young academic talent, these fellowships play a vital role in strengthening academic excellence at IIT Bombay, along with reinforcing the Institute’s commitment to academic and research excellence, innovation, and societal impact.

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Deepika Sood – W/O the Late Dexter D’Souza (MSc., Chemistry, 1998)

Strengthen Sports Culture at IIT Bombay

We are deeply grateful to Ms. Deepika Sood for her generous contribution to IIT Bombay, made in loving memory of her late husband, Mr. Dexter D’Souza (MSc., Chemistry, 1998).

This meaningful endowment will support squash tournaments at IIT Bombay through the annual inter-hostel squash championship awards and enable upgrades to sports facilities across campus. The contribution honours Mr. D’Souza’s enduring association with the Institute and his deep love for the sport, while strengthening a vibrant, inclusive sports culture for students.

Through this thoughtful gesture, Ms. Sood is helping nurture teamwork, well-being, and lifelong sporting spirit ensuring Mr. D’Souza’s legacy continues to inspire generations of IIT Bombay students.

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Parimal Jhaveri (B.Tech., Civil Engineering, 1976)

Dr. Purnima Jhaveri Scholarship

We are deeply grateful to Mr. Parimal Jhaveri for his generous contribution to IIT Bombay through the Dr. Purnima Jhaveri Scholarship. This meaningful scholarship will help create opportunities for deserving students to pursue their academic and professional aspirations with confidence and focus without any financial barriers. His support helps empower the next generation of leaders and underscores the lasting impact of alumni engagement on the Institute’s community.

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