DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – MAY 2025
From the Dean's Desk May-2025
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Ph.D., FNAE, FNASc & FIIChE
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Institute AI & ML Chair Professor
Dear Alumni,
Greetings! It has been an eventful and inspiring few weeks for the Institute, and I am delighted to share some of the recent highlights with you.
It gives me great pleasure to begin with a notable update from our alumni community. Two of our Distinguished Alumni, Ritesh Arora and Nakul Aggarwal, co-founders of BrowserStack and graduates of the Class of 2006 (Computer Science, Hostel 6), have pledged a landmark donation of Rs. 100 crore to IIT Bombay. Their generous gift will go toward transforming student living on campus. This remarkable act of giving back reflects the deep and enduring bond our alumni share with their alma mater. You can read more about Ritesh and Nakul’s meaningful contribution in the Alumni Giving section of this newsletter.
Our alumni outreach in Singapore and Australia (Sydney and Melbourne) was a heartening reminder of the strength and warmth of the IIT Bombay community worldwide. These gatherings not only celebrated the global achievements of our graduates but also reaffirmed the enduring bonds that connect us across geographies. Do take a moment to read more in the Special Report featured in this issue.
SPECIAL REPORT
CHAI AUR SAMOSE PE CHARCHA SERIES
CORPORATE COLLABORATION
• Poonawalla Fincorp
• John Cockerill
• Tata Memorial Hospital
ALUMNI STARTUP SPOTLIGHT
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• IITB Researchers Optimising Indian Railways
• Magnetic Field Regulates Blood Flow
• IITB’s Laser Trick Makes 3D Metal Printing Faster and Stronger
• The Hitchhiking DNA
IITB HUBS IN ACTION
• KCDH - Koita Centre for Digital Health
• SJMSOM - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
• C-MInDS in the News
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
• IIT Bombay Triumphs in Digital Design Hackathon
• Yogastha Receives Global Recognition
LECTURE SERIES
ALUMNI IN ACTION
INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS
IIT Bombay Receives National Intellectual Property Award
IIT Bombay Earns Widespread Recognition
IITB Wins Top Honour at FICCI BAF Awards
Faculty Accolades
IIT Bombay Signs MoU with SKUAST-K
IIT Bombay Introduces Activity-Based Learning
IIT Bombay Hosts École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris
IIT Bombay Hosts Delegation from The University of Oklahoma
IIT Bombay Hosts Hult Prize India Nationals 2025
Upcoming Events
PG Reunion
Join us for the Post Graduate Reunion 2026 – a celebration bringing together postgraduate alumni from across IIT Bombay. This is your opportunity to reconnect with batchmates, engage with faculty and students, explore campus developments, and enjoy meaningful interactions within the IITB community. The reunion features institute-wide engagements, networking sessions, interactive discussions, and visits across […]
Day & Date: Feb 27 - Feb 28, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
DJRU – Class of 1966 – Diamond Jubilee Reunion (60 Years)
60 years, a lifetime of memories, and friendships that have lasted through time. The Class of 1966 is returning to IIT Bombay for their Diamond Jubilee Reunion – a special moment to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate six decades together. Come back to the campus that shaped you, walk the grounds, see how things have changed […]
Day & Date: Feb 13 - Feb 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
GJRU – Class of 1976 – Golden Jubilee Reunion (50 Years)
Half a century has flown by, yet the memories of our IIT Bombay days remain vivid. The long walks to lectures, evenings by the lakeside, hostel camaraderie, and the simplicity of a campus before cafés, food courts, and modern luxuries. Now, 50 years later, it’s time to return to the place where it all began, […]
Day & Date: Feb 02 - Feb 05, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: IIT Bombay, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Class of 1980 – 45 Years Reunion
45 years later, the bond remains unbreakable. Join us as the Class of 1980 returns to campus to celebrate a milestone filled with memories, laughter, and lifelong friendships. Whether it’s your first reunion or your fifth, this 45-year celebration promises a memorable weekend of nostalgia, joy, and renewed connections. Come back to where it all […]
