From the Dean's Desk August-2023

Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Ph.D., FNAE and FIIChE Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations Institute AI & ML Chair Professor

Dear Alumnus
“Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth;
without rain, there would be no life.”
John Updike
John Updike’s profound words perfectly capture the essence of July in Mumbai. After the sweltering heat that dominated the months of May and June, the monsoon rains descended in the city and brought much-needed respite and a renewed sense of vitality to IIT Bombay and Mumbaikars.
July was also a very busy month for the Dean ACR and DRF office.
FACULTY PROFILE
Professor Krishna Kaliappan: A Champion Educator’s Inspiring Journey of Empowering Students Through Teaching
These profound words epitomize the unwavering passion and transformative impact of Professor Krishna Kaliappan, Dean – Strategy, and Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT Bombay.
A self-confessed-passionate teacher, Prof. Kaliappan’s boundless enthusiasm and commitment to nurturing the minds of the next generation of students is infectious. He is an educator who imparts knowledge by understanding the needs of his students, even as he continues to kindle a sense of curiosity, critical thinking, and personal growth in his students. With his genuine belief in their potential, Prof. Kaliappan empowers his students to soar to new heights and become the architects of a brighter future.
ALUMNI GIVING

Honouring a Visionary Thinker and Leader – IIT Bombay Celebrates Mr. Nandan Nilekani’s Homecoming and Dedicates Iconic Main Building to Him
IIT Bombay celebrated 65 Years of its pursuit of excellence toward global leadership with a grand event held on campus on July 26, 2023. The Institute brought together many of its distinguished alumni, faculty, students, well-wishers, and entrepreneurs. The occasion honoured the exemplary contributions, mentorship, and overall involvement of alumni and well-wishers who have played a critical role in the continued growth and progress of the Institute.
As part of this event, a special felicitation ceremony was held to honour one of IIT Bombay’s most Distinguished Alumni, Mr. Nandan Nilekani – a visionary thought leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
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SPECIAL REPORT

The Second Edition of Invention Factory Crowns Winners The Journey From a Classroom to a Change-Maker: Student Innovators Redefine the Art of Invention

IIT Bombay Hosts FAN-DAM 2023 at Northwestern University Global Confluence Brings Together Researchers, Innovators, and Thought Leaders in Chicago
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY

IIT Bombay Student Researchers Make Waves Down Under (Part 1) Sujit Chauhan and Yagya Narayan Secure the Coveted Australia India Research Students (AIRS) Fellowship
Sujit Chauhan and Yagya Narayan are two of the four brilliant student researchers from IIT Bombay, who proved that determination, perseverance, and unwavering passion can yield remarkable results. They were recently chosen for the prestigious “Australia India Research Students" (AIRS) Fellowship program. These young researchers have not just excelled in their academic pursuits but are also inspiring their peers and fellow students at IIT Bombay to dream big and reach for the stars.
The Dean ACR Newsletter is delighted to speak to Sujit and Yagya on their academic journey so far and what they have planned for their future.
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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
A Breakthrough in Solar Cell Technology from IIT Bombay; Measures one of the Highest Efficiency for a Perovskite-based Solar Device
The following article was originally written by Dennis C. Joy: (https://www.iitb.ac.in/en/research-highlight/breakthrough-solar-cell-technology-iit-bombay-measures-one-highest-efficiency)
First experimental demonstration of a 4T- silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell from India, with efficiency greater than 26%.
ALUMNI ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ideaForge - IIT Bombay Alumni’s Drone Company Goes Public and Becomes the 7th Largest Drone Company in the World

IIT Bombay’s Distinguished Alumni Meet the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu
DONOR-INSTITUTED CHAIR PROFESSORSHIP

Prof. Ravi Gudi Appointed the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Chair Professor

Prof. Anurag Garg Appointed the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Chair Professor
INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS

IIT Bombay Hosts Consul General, U.S. Consulate General, on Campus

IIT Bombay Professors Earn Accolades

IIT Bombay Hosts Delegates of the G20 RIIG Summit & Research Ministers' Meeting

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to Deploy Supercomputing System at IIT Bombay

Lecture Hall 21 Dedicated to Mr. Mohsin and Mrs. Zulekha Vasi

IIT Bombay’s International Student Selected for UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme

IIT Bombay and CSTT Sign MoU for Project Udaan

IIT Bombay Staff Members Successfully Climb Mt. Friendship Peak
Upcoming Events

Foundation Day
The foundation stone for IIT Bombay was laid by the Late Shri Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, then Prime Minister of India, on March 10, 1959. Since then, the Institute has grown from strength to strength and is now recognized as one of the premier engineering institutions in the world. IIT Bombay celebrates its annual Foundation Day […]
Day & Date: March 10, 2025
Venue: Prof. B. Nag Auditorium, VMCC, IIT Bombay

Gogri Hub for Membranes Research Conference
The Gogri Hub for Membranes Research Conference on ‘Applied Membrane Technology and Translational Research (AMTTR 2025)’ will be held at IIT Bombay in March 2025. The goal of the conference is to empower industry-academia collaborations to drive real-world solutions and advancement in membrane technology. This translational research hub aims to advance membrane technologies from lab breakthroughs to […]