IIT Bombay commemorated National Education Day, celebrating the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Independent India’s first Education Minister.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Vasudha Kamat, former Vice-Chancellor of SNDT Women’s University, who emphasized the importance of education in shaping a progressive society.

The ceremony included the presentation of the Research Publication Awards 2023 and Impactful Research Awards to recognize exceptional contributions by IIT Bombay’s faculty:

Research Publication Awards 2023

• Prof. Samir Maji (Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering)
• Prof. Gopal Patil (Department of Civil Engineering)
• Prof. Supratik Chakraborty and Prof. S. Akshay (Department of Computer Science and Engineering)
• Prof. Aswani Yella (Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science)
• Prof. Harish Phuleria (Department of Environmental Science and Engineering)

Impactful Research Awards

• Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan (Department of Computer Science and Engineering)
• Prof. Sahana Murthy and Prof. Sridhar Iyer (Centre for Education Technology)

The celebration also spotlighted the achievements of IIT Bombay’s students. Prof. Pratibha Sharma, Associate Dean (Academic Programmes), introduced the Institute Academic Prizes and invited the awardees to receive their certificates.

This special occasion reinforced IIT Bombay’s unwavering commitment to recognizing and fostering academic and research excellence. By celebrating the accomplishments of its faculty and students, the Institute not only honours the legacy of education in India but also reaffirms its role as a leader in driving innovation and knowledge creation. Events like these inspire the IIT Bombay community to continue contributing meaningfully to the nation’s progress and shaping a brighter future for future generations.

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