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The Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Facility, generously established by IITB Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. Raj Nair (Class of 1971) will be inaugurated on campus in April. This visionary contribution propels forward the translation of research findings into tangible healthcare solutions at IIT Bombay.

This state-of-the-art GMP Facility, nestled within the Biosciences and Bioengineering (BSBE) Building, represents the critical next step following translational research, enabling the production of small batches of products essential for human trials.

Date: April 24, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Venue: Prof. B. Nag Auditorium, Victor Menezes Convention Centre, IIT Bombay

Announcing the upcoming lecture in IIT Bombay’s prestigious ‘NR Kamath Distinguished Lecture series!

This annual webinar honours the esteemed contributions of Prof. N.R. Kamath, former Deputy Director and Department Head of Chemical Engineering. The webinar is hosted by the Chemistry Department.

The lecture will be presented by Prof. Michael Klien, Laura H Carnell Professor of Science and Director of the Institute for Computational Molecular Science at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA. Prof. Klien was the recipient of the Aneesur Rahman prize in 1999, the highest honour conferred by the American Physical Society for his work in computational physics and became a member of the United States National Academy of Science in 2009. Most recently, he has earned the Sheikh Saud International Prize for Material Science in 2024 and the John Scott Medal & Award in 2020. Prof. Klien’s paper on Monte Carlo simulations in the Journal of Chemical physics has been cited over 35,000 times.

Prof. Klien, will share his expert insights on ‘Knots in Polymers.’ This piece discusses the impact of knots on polymers such as the ‘trefoil’ knot akin to an overhand knot on a rope.

The IITBAA Japan Chapter will host a special gathering for its alumni community in Japan to connect, network, and celebrate with fellow alumni. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with:

• Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay
• Prof. Sudarshan Kumar Vatsyayan, Dean, International Relations
• Prof. Krishna Kaliappan, Dean, Strategy

IIT Bombay looks forward to meeting its alumni community in Tokyo and Kyoto! Email your confirmation to japan-group@iitbombay.org.

Dates:

Kyoto: August 7, 2024

Tokyo: August 10, 2024

Time and Venue: TBA

IT Bombay will host the latest lecture in the ‘Prof. N.R. Kamath Distinguished Institute Lecture’ series on campus. The series honours the leadership and contributions of Prof. N.R. Kamath, former Deputy Director, and founding head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, to the Institute.

The speaker for the upcoming talk is renowned economist and Padma Bhushan recipient, Prof. Kaushik Basu.

Prof. Basu is a Professor of Economics and the Carl Marks Professor of International Studies at Cornell University, and the Professor N.R Kamath Visiting Chair Professor at IIT Bombay. He was formerly Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank. Prior to that, he was the Chief Economic Adviser to the Indian Government. Over the years, Prof. Basu has held visiting positions at the Institute for Advanced Study, the London School of Economics, Harvard University, Princeton University, and M.I.T.

Prof. Basu will speak about ‘India’s Unemployment Problem: Some Lessons from Economic Theory.’

Date: August 12, 2024

Time: 5:15 PM

Venue: VMCC, IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay warmly invites its alumni community to the Jaipur and Delhi Alumni Connect 2024 event in September.

The sustained support from IIT Bombay’s alumni community has been instrumental in establishing the institute as a global leader in Engineering and Technology. As the journey of excellence continues, the Institute remains confident in achieving its vision with the continued, proactive participation of its alumni.

Jaipur

Date: September 28, 2024
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA

Delhi

Date: September 29, 2024
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA

IIT Bombay will host the latest lecture in the ‘Prof. N.R. Kamath Distinguished Institute Lecture’ series on campus. The series honours the leadership and contributions of Prof. N.R. Kamath, former Deputy Director, and founding head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, to the Institute.

The speaker for the upcoming talk is IITB Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Arun Dravid, Chairman, Emeritus, Jacobs Engineering India Ltd. Dr. Dravid has also served for three years as an external member of the IIT Senate and has taught as a visiting faculty in the past at IIT Bombay and ICT in Mumbai.

Dr. Dravid was awarded the President of India Gold Medal for ranking first amongst all branches of IITs at the B.Tech. Examination in 1966. He then got his MS and Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from MIT, USA, in 1968 and 1970 respectively.

Apart from his long career at the world-renowned Jacobs Engineering India Ltd., Dr. Dravid has pursued a parallel career as an accomplished vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. His early training (1955-1961) was under the tutelage of the late Ustad Abdul Majid Khan Saheb (a disciple of the late Ustad Alladiya Khan who was doyen of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana). Dr. Dravid’s advanced training (1961-1966), and later intermittently (1976-1999), was from Gaanasaraswati Smt. Kishori Amonkar, who is one of the most cherished vocalists of the Jaipur Gharana. He also received occasional training from Gaanatapaswini late Smt. Mogubai Kurdikar, mother and Guru of Smt. Kishori Amonkar. He played the role of the music guru Pandit Vinayak Pradhan in the 2020 film The Disciple.

Dr. Dravid will speak on ‘Science Of Musical Notes: Sur And Shrutis.’

Date: September 18, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM onwards

Venue: IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay will host its annual CSR Conclave in June 2025. This pivotal event will bring together industry leaders, scholars, and practitioners in corporate social responsibility from across the nation and beyond. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, participate in workshops, and network with peers, all focused on the latest trends and innovations in CSR. The conclave aims to foster new ideas and collaborations that drive social change and sustainable business practices. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details in our upcoming communications.

Day and Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 9 AM to 6 PM
Venue: IIT Bombay Campus

The 2025 FAN Symposium will bring together distinguished leaders in academia, eminent industry figures from around the world, and accomplished alumni of IITB who are driving innovation in research, business, and entrepreneurship. This symposium serves as a premier forum for discussing strategies and emerging research areas, fostering collaborations, and advancing strategic initiatives that enhance the branding and global impact of IIT Bombay and its extensive alumni network.

FAN 2025 will feature insightful keynote addresses, thought-provoking panel discussions, and interactive sessions cantered on cutting-edge topics such as healthcare and biotechnology, innovation in education, and the future of advanced logistics and green supply chains, amongst others. With a strong emphasis on sustainable strategies and transformative technologies, the symposium will tackle pressing global challenges while strengthening IIT Bombay’s ties with leading U.S. institutions, startups, and corporations.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in high-level discussions, cultivate new research and business partnerships, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and innovation across diverse sectors. The event will also feature interactions between potential IIT Bombay faculty candidates and senior administration from the Institute. If you know any interested candidates, please send us an email.

Please register here if you wish to attend.

If you have any queries, please contact: Nidhi Mathur, COO, IITB DRF (nidhi.mathur@iitbacr.com)

Venue: Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Dates: June 20-22, 2025

Details:

June 20, 2025: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Networking and dinner
June 21, 2025: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm (with breakout sessions and dinner)
June 22, 2025: 8:30 am – 11:30 am – Faculty prospects interaction 

Project Evergreen is the brainchild of the Institute’s alumni and their commitment to building a state-of-the-art hostel complex for the current and future generations of IITB students. The name Evergreen is as much a reflection of the verdant lushness of the Powai campus, as much as it is of the alumni’s everlasting connection to their cherished alma mater. The official launch of Project Evergreen will take place in April 2025.

Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 11 am onwards
Venue: Project Evergreen Building

IIT Bombay will celebrate its annual Institute Valedictory Function (Valfi) in May. As always, Valfi will feature an extraordinary alumnus as the Chief Guest for one of its most popular and significant events. The Institute hopes that graduating students will take away many of life’s key lessons from his/her extraordinary professional journey and impactful personal experiences.

Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 5:15 pm onwards
Venue: Convocation Hall