DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2025
From the Dean's Desk June-2025
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Ph.D., FNAE, FNASc & FIIChE
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Institute AI & ML Chair Professor
Dear Alumni,
Greetings from IIT Bombay! As we continue to navigate an exciting journey of growth and innovation at IIT Bombay, I am pleased to share some of our latest milestones and updates with you.
This June, we announced a landmark $12 million partnership with our Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, to launch two cutting-edge centres at IIT Bombay—the Wadhwani Hub for Biosciences, Bioengineering, Healthcare, and Medicine, and the Wadhwani Innovation and Translation Centre (WITC). Unveiled by the Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, this initiative marks a bold leap in IIT Bombay’s commitment to national progress and global leadership. For more on this extraordinary generosity, please check our Alumni Giving section in the newsletter.
In our Special Reports for this month, we highlight three key events. The 2025 Commencement Ceremony brought together our entire graduating class for a shared moment of reflection and celebration, marking a significant milestone in their journey. We also celebrated the Institute Valedictory Function (Valfi) 2025—a heartfelt celebration of memories and milestones. Finally, we inaugurated H7, H8, and H21 as part of the completion of Project Evergreen, a testament to the incredible generosity of our alumni.
ALUMNI GIVING
SPECIAL REPORT
CURTAIN RAISER
BATCH LEGACY
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• Lotus Leaf-Like Solar Evaporators for Saltwater Treatment
• Cells Use Tiny Tweezer-Like Machines to Kill Germs
• Friction Welding Significantly Improves the Weld
• Understanding Impaired Processing in Parkinson’s Disease
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS
IIT Bombay Wins Big at VLSI Design Conference
Study Flags Cancer and Climate Risks from Expressway Emissions
IIT Bombay Named Hub Institution under National PAIR Programme
IIT Bombay and KSEB Collaborate on Vehicle-to-Grid Pilot
IIT Bombay Partners with Steel Industry to Drive Sustainable Innovation
Faculty Accolades
IIT Bombay Hosts Delegation from University of Warwick
IIT Bombay and Tohoku University Sign Landmark Agreement
AZeotropy 2025
Prof. Shireesh Kedare Visits NIMS, Japan
IIT Bombay Celebrates World IP Day
Upcoming Events
Alumni Day
IIT Bombay will celebrate its annual Alumni Day in December. All of IIT Bombay’s alumni are invited to come by and reminisce about their time spent on campus and share their memories of their beloved Institute. A series of events will be held for alumni and their family members during the celebration. Date: December 28, 2025Time: 1:00 […]
Day & Date: December 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay Campus
Hostel Celebration Day
Join us on 20th December 2025 for the Hostels 4, 6, and 9 Reunion at IIT Bombay. Reconnect with friends and revisit cherished corners. Celebrate the spirit of hostel life through fun activities, nostalgic moments, and an evening of music and laughter. Stay overnight to truly relive the hostel experience. Don’t miss it! Hostel 4 […]
Day & Date: December 20, 2025
Venue: IIT Bombay Campus
IITB Chapter Meets – Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune
IIT Bombay is excited to host a series of Alumni Chapter Meets across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune over the coming months. Join us to reconnect with fellow alumni, celebrate the IITB spirit, and be part of engaging conversations and networking opportunities in your city! Bengaluru: Date: November 15 or 16, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM to […]
