DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – JULY 2023 - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – JULY 2023

From the Dean's Desk July-2023

Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi

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

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Dear Alumnus,

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As we bid farewell to the scorching heat of June, I look forward to welcoming the invigorating month of July. With its gentle monsoon showers and cool breezes, July brings a sense of rejuvenation and renewal to our campus, reminding us of the constant evolution and growth that defines our beloved Institute. Here are a few pictures/videos to kindle your memories and trigger your nostalgia:

Nandan Nilekani: A Trailblazing Beacon of Philanthropy

IIT Bombay’s Distinguished Alumnus Makes a Record-Breaking and Transformative Donation of Rs. 315 Crores to His Alma Mater

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

IIT Bombay leapfrogs into the Top 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2024

In an outstanding accomplishment, IIT Bombay - for the first time ever – has ranked within the top 150 universities in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) 2024!

IIT Bombay ranked first in India and 149th in the world as it moved up a significant 23 places from its 172nd rank last year. The Institute received an overall score of 51.7 out of 100.

QS Founder and CEO, Mr. Nunzio Quacquarelli, congratulated IIT Bombay for securing its highest rank ever even as Ms. Jessica Turner, QS Chief Executive, praised India’s bold adaptation and modernisation of its education system, especially with the introduction of the country’s National Education Policy (NEP). The QS WUR 2024 incorporated three new metrics - sustainability, employment outcomes, and international research network.

REGULAR GIVING

IIT Bombay launched the 2023 edition of the Regular Giving campaign in June 2023!

The Institute has made the process of giving back to your alma mater very simple and hassle-free. All you need to do is fill out one single form on the Regular Giving website and set up your recurring donations.

Without the pressure of donating a one-time lump sum amount of money upfront, you can customise smaller monthly donations that align with your financial goals. The impact of your regular contributions will be substantial and ensure their uninterrupted focus on education.

FACULTY PROFILE

Prof. Amit Agrawal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay

From Macro to Micro: The Intersection of Fluid Mechanics and Microscale Devices

Prof. Amit Agrawal’s passion for fluid mechanics and microscale device development has seen him embark on a journey of scientific ingenuity. His research endeavours have advanced the knowledge of fluid mechanics and pioneered groundbreaking innovations in the realm of microscale device design. His genuine desire to improve the lives of people through transformative technological advancements in the microscale devices space is as heartwarming as it is exciting. The Dean ACR Newsletter is delighted to speak with Prof. Agrawal for the July 2023 edition.

Prof. Agrawal, thank you for speaking to us today. I see that you worked at Telco for two years before moving to Australia for your post-doc and then to IIT Bombay. Why did you make the switch from industry to academia?

It was always pretty clear that I wanted to get into academia. But after I graduated I got an offer from Telco (now Tata Motors) and I thought that it would be a wonderful opportunity to get an insight into the industrial perspective.

SPECIAL REPORT

Driving Change through Tech - Reflections from IIT Bombay's Second Annual CSR Conclave: Tech for Development

IIT Bombay's CSR Conclave Showcases Transformative Tech Solutions and Unites Inspiring and Trailblazing Visionaries, Corporate Leaders, and Disruptive Innovators

Chief Guest Ganesh Natarajan’s Rousing Speech and IITB DRF CEO, Mr. Ravi Gedela’s Address, Kickstarts the Conclave

CURTAIN RAISER

Faculty Alumni Network (FAN) and Distinguished Alumni Meet (DAM), USA

CANADA ROADSHOW

STUDENT SUCCESS STORY

Amreen Khan: The Healing Alchemist Working on Novel Materials with the Potential to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment and Wound Healing

Amreen Khan, a Biomedical Researcher at IIT Bombay, was invited to attend the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology and Medicine to be held in June 2023. The Lindau Nobel Laureates recognized Amreen for her groundbreaking work in developing novel materials with the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment and wound healing. The meeting of exceptional scientific minds will allow Amreen to discover, collaborate, and partner with other luminaries as they set forth on an indomitable journey of scientific inquiry. This invitation also cements Amreen as one of the brightest scientific and research minds of her generation.

Hi Amreen, a big round of applause to you for being chosen to attend the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting in Physiology/Medicine 2023. What an incredible honour! But before I ask you more about the program, can you tell us about your academic background first?

ALUMNI ACCOMPLISHMENTS

When Dreams Take Flight: IIT Bombay Alumnus and NASA Goddard Research Scientist, Dr. Sujay V. Kumar, Wins the Coveted 2022 Arthur S. Flemming Award"

IIT Bombay Alumnus, Mr. Somay Munde, Honoured with the Prestigious Shaurya Chakra by the President of India

IIT Bombay Alumnus, Mr. Manan Agarwal, Secures All-India Rank 46 in the UPSC CSE 2022

IIT Bombay Alumna, Ms. Suhani Mohan, Delivers the 100th Machine for Saral Designs

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Scientists at IIT Bombay Develop New Technique That Offers Insights Into Interfacial Reactions

Researchers have come up with an innovative approach for measuring the coating performance

How often have we not encountered corrosion in some of our devices? Although there would be some coating to prevent them, the performance of the coated material deteriorates over time. These can affect the overall performance of the device itself.