DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – April 2026

From the Dean's Desk April-2026

Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar

Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering IIT Bombay

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Dear Alumni,

 

As we move through another eventful period at the Institute, it is heartening to see the many ways in which our community, faculty, students, and alumni continue to shape innovation, research, and impact both in India and globally.

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Dean ACR Annual Report

2024-25

NATIONAL INITIATIVES


• SEDEMAC

• INDIA AI IMPACT SUMMIT

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SPECIAL REPORT










Foundation Day: IIT Bombay Celebrates its 67th Foundation Day

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CORPORATE COLLABORATION


• INOX Group: IIT Bombay–INOX Collaboration Wins CII Industry-Academia Partnership Award 2025

• KPIT Technologies Limited: IIT Bombay Signs Agreement with KPIT Technologies Limited to Collaborate on Fellowship Programmes, Research and Consultancy Projects

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FACULTY STARTUP SPOTLIGHT


Prof. Kshitij Jadhav’s Startup Rad AI Named Among India’s Top 10 AI & Cancer Startups

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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE / LABS / HUBS


• Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE): DSSE Moves to New Building on Campus

• Grid Integration Lab: IITB Launches National R&D Forum for Grid-Connected Energy Storage Systems

• Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre (IRCC): IRCC Hosts Flagship Workshop - ICONS

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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT


• Accurate Shrinkage Prediction for Kiln-Heated 3D-Printed Parts

• IIT Bombay’s New Study Shows the Mucus Paradox in our Lungs

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LECTURE SERIES


• Lumina - Lighting Her Path Lecture Series: Ms. Swati Vora

• Prof. C. V. Seshadri Distinguished Institute Lecture: Prof. Rama Govindarajan

• Prof. N.R. Kamath Distinguished Institute Lecture: Prof. Bruce Hajek

• Radhika Rajan Women Leadership Lecture Series: Dr. Sarita Ahlawat

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INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS

Post Graduate Reunions and Department Conclaves

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IIT Bombay Signs MoU with Columbia University to Set Up a Centre of AI for Manufacturing

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IIT Bombay and Washington University in St. Louis Launch 11th Cohort of Joint Executive MBA Programme

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IIT Bombay and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, Join Hands for Virtual Research Centre

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Faculty Accolades

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INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS PART – 2

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Upcoming Events
CSR Conclave 2026

IIT Bombay will host its annual CSR Conclave in June 2026. 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 […]

Day & Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay Campus
Institute Valedictory Function (Valfi)

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 […]

Day & Date: May 1, 2026
Venue: TBA
Faculty Alumni Network (FAN) 2026

FAN 2026 will bring several of IIT Bombay’s highly accomplished alumni who are in leading positions in academia and industry, together with the senior administration and faculty of IIT Bombay. They will deliberate on strategic matters related to the Institute’s growth as well as emerging areas of research, to nucleate collaborative programmes for mutual impact, […]

Day & Date: Jun 26 - Jun 27, 2026
Venue: TBA
Nashik Alumni Connect

IIT Bombay is pleased to announce the Nashik Alumni Connect in May 2026. Join us to reconnect with fellow alumni, celebrate the IIT Bombay spirit, and be part of engaging conversations and networking opportunities in your city! Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Venue: TBA Registration Link: https://www.iitbombay.org/e/nashik-alumni-connect-2026/

Day & Date: May 9, 2026
Venue: TBA

From the Dean's Desk April-2026

Dear Alumni,

 

As we move through another eventful period at the Institute, it is heartening to see the many ways in which our community, faculty, students, and alumni continue to shape innovation, research, and impact both in India and globally.

 

This spirit of innovation was reflected in a landmark achievement for the Institute’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. IIT Bombay marked a significant moment for India’s startup landscape as its faculty-led deep-tech venture SEDEMAC, incubated at SINE, went public through an IPO and became the second such success from the Institute’s startup ecosystem.

 

The Institute also joined global leaders at the inauguration of the India AI Impact Summit by the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, highlighting the Institute’s growing role in India’s technology and AI-driven future.

 

We also celebrated the Post Graduate Reunion 2026, where alumni returned to campus to reconnect with faculty, students, and their departments. During the gathering, Director Prof. Kedare called for India to move into the top two globally in key technology domains, while the introduction of Department Conclaves created new opportunities for alumni, faculty, and students to exchange ideas and strengthen academic connections.

 

At the Spring Session of the 64th Convocation, IIT Bombay conferred 430 degrees. The Institute marked its 67th Foundation Day on March 10, 2026, honouring distinguished faculty members and alumni and recognising excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact.

 

Continuing to build the infrastructure that enables innovation, the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship (DSSE) team moved to the new DSSE building on campus.

 

Faculty-led innovation continues to thrive across the Institute as well. Prof. Kshitij Jadhav’s startup, Rad AI Pvt. Ltd., was recognised among India’s Top 10 AI & Cancer Startups at the IndiaAI–NCG Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

 

As always, you’ll also find our regular features, including Centres of Excellence, Lecture Series, Research Spotlight, Faculty Accolades, Student Success Stories, other Institute News and Highlights, Upcoming Events, and more in this month’s newsletter.

 

I invite you to engage with a few initiatives that are shaping our community’s future. The Dean ACR Annual Report 2024–25 offers a snapshot of what we have accomplished together this past year. And as part of Giving Back, please consider contributing to our GO-IITB Scholarship and the Young Faculty Fellowship campaigns. Each of these efforts reflects the generosity and shared commitment that make our alumni network strong.

 

Finally, I also invite members of our alumni community to follow the Dean ACR LinkedIn page, where regular updates are shared on alumni engagement and activities taking place on campus.

 

As always, the strength of IIT Bombay lies in the enduring connection we share with our alumni community. Your continued engagement, support, and achievements worldwide remain integral to the Institute’s journey. We look forward to staying connected and to building many more milestones together.

 

Warmly,

 

Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Bombay