DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2025

From the Dean's Desk November-2025

Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar

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

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Dear Alumni,

 

It was wonderful to meet so many of you during our recent U.S. Roadshow, where the IIT Bombay contingent visited four cities to connect with our vibrant alumni community and share the latest developments from campus.

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Dean ACR Annual Report

2024-25

NATIONAL INITIATIVES


• BharatGen Secures Rs. 988.6 Crore Funding

• IIT Bombay Leads Ambitious ‘Daksha’ Mission into Deep Space

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INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT







• Prof. Ravindra Gudi


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ALUMNI GIVING



WINGS Scholarship Initiative

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CHAI AUR SAMOSE PE CHARCHA







• Mr. D.C. Agrawal


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GIVING BACK



• Hostel 4

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IN MEMORIAM







• Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya


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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT



• Prof. Rajesh N. Dave
• Dr. Anu Raghunathan

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT


• Prof. Amitava De

• Prof. Ruchi Anand

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CORPORATE COLLABORATION


• Evonik Catalysts

• BP

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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT


• Do Small Farms Outperform Big Ones?

• Single-Step to Make High-Performance Nanoparticle-Coated Microfibres

• Regional Coordination and Storage Key to India’s Renewable Transition

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CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE







• SemiX


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LECTURE SERIES


• Dr. Rinti Banerjee Visiting Chair Professor Lecture

• Institute Colloquium

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INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS

IIT Bombay Hosts London Alumni Roadshow

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LUMINA

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IIT Bombay Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hostels

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IITB Faculty Featured in Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025

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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
Time: 5:30 pm
Venue: Venue: Convocation Hall
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 November-2025

Dear Alumni,

 

It was wonderful to meet so many of you during our recent U.S. Roadshow, where the IIT Bombay contingent visited four cities to connect with our vibrant alumni community and share the latest developments from campus.

 

In the meantime, I am delighted to share some of the key milestones from October 2025. IIT Bombay-led BharatGen secured nearly Rs. 1,000 crore to advance India’s SovereignAI initiative, building the next generation of AI on our campus in collaboration with premier institutes across the country. The Institute is also leading the ‘Daksha’ mission to develop and launch twin satellites equipped with the world’s most powerful space telescopes. For more, look at the National Initiatives section of this newsletter.

 

IIT Bombay celebrated Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti on campus, as well as the National Engineers’ Day on September 15, 2025, by honouring Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s legacy. The Institute conferred several prestigious awards, including the International Award for Excellence in Research in Engineering and Technology, the C1973 Faculty Awards for Research Excellence, and the Dr. P.K. Patwardhan Technology Development Award and Outstanding Young Engineer Award. For more, check the Special Report section.

 

I am delighted to share that the Institute celebrated the launch of the WINGS Scholarship, backed by our Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. Bharat Desai, and Ms. Neerja Sethi, to empower women in STEM and break financial barriers. For more, see the Alumni Giving section. We also had the privilege of having an insightful conversation with our Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. D.C. Agrawal, in our “Chai Aur Samose Pe Charcha” series.

 

In more alumni news, IIT Bombay is proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Prof. Rajesh N. Dave, Distinguished Alumnus and Visiting Faculty, who received the AIChE Lifetime Achievement Award, and Dr. Anu Raghunathan, Chief Scientist at the National Chemical Laboratory, who recently wowed audiences at TEDx Pune with her groundbreaking insights in synthetic biology. For more, check out our Alumni Spotlight section.

 

I encourage you to explore and engage with some of our key initiatives that continue to strengthen our IIT Bombay community. The newly launched Lumina – Lighting Her Path celebrates and supports our women alumni through mentorship, shared experiences, and professional networks. Revisit/download the Dean ACR Annual Report 2024–25, which highlights the many milestones made possible through your support, and consider contributing to the refurbishment of Hostel 4 on campus. Together, these initiatives reflect the spirit of giving, connection, and shared purpose that defines our alumni community.

 

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

 

As the year draws to a close, the Institute looks forward to welcoming many of you back to campus for your reunions and for Alumni Day on December 28, 2025. These occasions are a reminder of the enduring bonds that make IIT Bombay more than an institution; it is a lifelong community. Your continued engagement and encouragement remain our greatest strength as we work together to advance IIT Bombay’s mission of excellence and societal impact.

 

We can’t wait to celebrate those connections with you once again.

 

Warmly,

 

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