DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2025
From the Dean's Desk October-2025
Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
IIT Bombay
Dear Alumni,
Last month, I had the privilege of writing to you for the first time as Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations. The warm responses and encouragement I received from many of you were deeply heartening, and they reaffirmed the strength of the IIT Bombay alumni community. It is with that same sense of connection and purpose that I now write to you again, in this October 2025 edition of our newsletter. Our alma mater has been abuzz with activity, with our faculty, students, and alumni making their mark across diverse fronts. I am pleased to share a few highlights from the past weeks that showcase the energy, innovation, and impact that continue to define IIT Bombay.
To begin with, I am delighted to share the Dean ACR Annual Report 2024–25, which is a snapshot of the year gone by and includes our milestones, partnerships, and the many ways the support of alumni, corporate partners, and well wishers has helped IIT Bombay grow. I encourage you to take a look and download the report to see the impact you’ve helped create. As we move forward, we’re also inviting you to give back through the Young Faculty Fund (YFF), an initiative that enables bright young academicians to pursue cutting-edge research at IIT Bombay. Your support can help nurture the next generation of thinkers and innovators who will carry our legacy forward.
Dean ACR Annual Report
2024-25
Dean ACR Annual Report
2024-25
SPECIAL REPORT
ALUMNI GIVING
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
• Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan
• Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya
• Prof. Dhimant Vyas
• Prof. Swati Agarwal
ALUMNI STARTUP SPOTLIGHT
• Rifa AI
• Manastu Space
• Parallel Web Systems
• Upliance 2.0
IITB CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
• KCDH
• SINE IIT Bombay
• IIT Bombay
• ASPIRE IITB Research Park Foundation
• C-MInDS
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
• Microbes Hint at Evolution’s Unsolved Question
• Could the Cold, Dark Oceans Cool our Data Centres?
• Mathematical Model to Test Traffic Control Algorithms
• New Model Decodes Earth Images With Natural Language
STUDENT-FACULTY RESEARCH COLLABORATION
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
• IITB students Map Lunar Chemistry
• IITB Students Top Global Motorsport Stage
Upcoming Events
Alumination 2025
The Student Alumni Relations Cell (SARC) presents Alumination 2025 – IIT Bombay’s flagship alumni–student connect. Join us on 2nd November 2025 for a day of insightful interactions, mentorship, networking, and celebrations with our esteemed alumni community. Together, let’s strengthen the bond that makes IIT Bombay truly special. Date: November 2, 2025Venue: IIT Bombay Campus
Day & Date: Nov 02 - Nov 02, 2025
Venue: Venue: IIT Bombay Campus
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 20-21, 2025 […]
Day & Date: Dec 20 - Dec 21, 2025
Venue: Venue: IIT Bombay Campus
Hostel Celebration Day
IIT Bombay is delighted to invite alumni back to campus for a very special reunion in December. It’s a day to celebrate, reconnect, and relive the memories that defined our alumni’s hostel life. Hostel 4 – Celebrate the spirit of H4 as we welcome alumni back, just as the new hostel is set to open.Hostel 6 – […]
Day & Date: Dec 20 - Dec 20, 2025
Venue: 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 […]
Day & Date: Nov 15 - Dec 13, 2025
Venue: Venue: TBD
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) – 30-Year Reunion and 30th Anniversary
IIT Bombay’s SJMSOM will celebrate its 30-year reunion and 30th anniversary in November 2025. The celebrations will include high-impact forums and panel discussions with leaders across sectors, followed by alumni-led reflections on management education. The Alumni Reunion will include a “Reconnect & Celebrate” session, a nostalgic campus exploration tour, and an evening off-campus networking dinner. Date: […]
