January 6, 2025

STUDENT SUCCESS STORY

IIT Bombay Students Lead the Way in Sustainability with Project Vivaan and Autodesk Collaboration It was a proud moment for Team SHUNYA, IIT Bombay, as they celebrated a significant achievement with Project Vivaan. During a recent visit to the campus, the team had the privilege of introducing this innovative project to Mr. Andrew Anagnost, CEO […]

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

SANJAY MESHRAM IIT Bombay Alumnus Sanjay Meshram’s Journey from IIT Bombay to Electoral Victory Image Credit: ADR IIT Bombay’s Mr. Sanjay Meshram achieved a significant milestone in his legislative journey when he won the Umred seat in Nagpur rural in the recently held Maharashtra state elections. Mr. Meshram attributes his comfortable triumph to his strong problem-solving […]

January 3, 2025

IIT Bombay Partners with TU Dortmund for Academic Innovation

IIT Bombay and TU Dortmund, Germany, have formalized an academic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Representing the leadership of both institutions, the agreement was exchanged by Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation), IIT Bombay, and Prof. Dr. Tessa Flatten, Vice President, TU Dortmund. The collaboration aims to strengthen academic […]

January 2, 2025

IIT Bombay Launches Year-Long Tributes to Tribal Leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda

IIT Bombay has commenced a year-long celebration to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the revered tribal leader and freedom fighter whose legacy of courage and advocacy for tribal rights continues to inspire. The inaugural event held on campus began with floral tributes to iconic Indian figures including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr. […]

Faculty Accolades December 2024

IIT Bombay’s AUA Presidency: Pioneering International Partnerships and Innovation

As the current President of the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), a consortium of 15 premier Asian universities, IIT Bombay has embraced its leadership role by hosting two significant events in November 2024. These initiatives highlight the institute’s commitment to fostering international collaboration and advancing knowledge across diverse disciplines. IIT Bombay hosted the AUA Executives’ Meeting […]

Strengthening Global Ties: IIT Bombay Hosts the IIT-FGL Network Meeting

IIT Bombay, the national coordinator for IITs under the La Fédération Gay-Lussac (FGL)-IIT partnership, hosted a two-day event aimed at fostering deeper collaborations in education and research. FGL, a prominent network of 20 French engineering schools specializing in chemistry and process engineering, sent a delegation of 13 representatives from 11 French universities, led by FGL […]

IIT Bombay and DGH Unite for Sustainable Energy Innovation

IIT Bombay signed an MoU with the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, to foster R&D in enhanced hydrocarbon recovery and geologic carbon dioxide storage. The MoU was signed in the presence of: IIT Bombay is proud to lead the charge in advancing energy and decarbonization technologies, […]

IIT Bombay’s SINE Announces Plans for a Landmark Rs 100 Crore Venture Fund to Propel Deep Tech Startups

Image Credit: SINE IITB IIT Bombay’s Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), a trailblazer in India’s incubation ecosystem, is set to transform the startup landscape with its plan to launch a Rs. 100 crore venture capital fund. This bold initiative is designed to fuel the growth of deep tech startups tackling critical challenges of national […]

December 10, 2024

Fostering Innovation: IIT Bombay and Bhukhanvala Industries Unite for Strategic Advancements

IIT Bombay is delighted to announce the launch of the prestigious Bhukhanwala Brothers Fellowship, generously established by its alumnus Mr. Niraj Bhukhanwala (B.Tech., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, 1995) and Bhukhanvala Industries Pvt. Ltd. This initiative commemorates the legacy of the company’s visionary founders, the late Mr. Pankaj Bhukhanwala and the late Mr. Madhukant Bhukhanwala. Designed […]

December 9, 2024

IIT Bombay Alumnus, Prof. Mayuresh V. Kothare, Named Associate Dean for Research at Lehigh University

Image Credit: Lehigh University Prof. Mayuresh V. Kothare, a distinguished alumnus of IIT Bombay, has recently been appointed Associate Dean for Research in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University. This new role is a significant step in his remarkable career, reflecting his commitment to advancing engineering research and innovation. Prof. […]

December 5, 2024

A Canvas of Connection: IIT Bombay’s Class of 1969 Donates 70 Paintings to IIT Bombay

The Institute’s illustrious alumni have contributed over the past several decades in diverse ways in terms of resources, time and their wisdom. In a very distinctive-of-its-kind donation, the Class of 1969 has added a vibrant chapter to the story of giving back to IIT Bombay. During their reunion on campus, many of the alumni and […]

IIT Bombay Celebrates National Education Day

IIT Bombay commemorated National Education Day, celebrating the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Independent India’s first Education Minister. The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Vasudha Kamat, former Vice-Chancellor of SNDT Women’s University, who emphasized the importance of education in shaping a progressive society. The ceremony included the presentation of the Research […]

Exploring the Future of Libraries: IIT Bombay Hosts Conclave and All IIT Librarians Meet 2024

IIT Bombay’s Central Library recently hosted a two-day Conclave on the “Future of Libraries” and the All IIT Librarians Meet 2024. The event was Inaugurated by Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, and brought together librarians from across the country to explore how libraries can adapt to evolving demands in the digital age while remaining […]

Driving Sustainable Energy Forward: IIT Bombay’s Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL) and the SCED Study in Maharashtra

The Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL) at IIT Bombay, led by Prof. Zakir H. Rather, recently co-led a groundbreaking study on Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED) at the state level—India’s first initiative of this kind. Titled Optimizing Power Dispatch: An Initiative Towards SCED Implementation in Maharashtra, this report was developed in collaboration with the Maharashtra State […]

October 21, 2024

IIT Bombay Alumnus Akshay Saxena Wins Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024

IITB alumnus, Akshay Saxena (B.Tech./M.Tech., Chemical Engineering, 2006), Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Avanti Fellows, has been named the Social Entrepreneur of the Year – India 2024 by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation. This prestigious recognition honours Mr. Saxena’s relentless efforts to transform the educational landscape in India, empowering disadvantaged students to access quality education and careers […]

IIT Bombay Alumnus Dr. Pradeep Fulay Wins NSF Director’s Award for Innovation

IIT Bombay’s esteemed alumnus, Dr. Pradeep P. Fulay (B.Tech., & M.Tech., 1982, 1984), and the lead Program Director for the Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program at the National Science Foundation (NSF), has been honoured with the NSF Director’s Award for Leading through Innovation. This prestigious accolade recognizes individuals who drive positive change within the NSF through […]

Empowering Women in STEM: IIT Bombay Alumna, Kavita Bala Appointed Provost at Cornell University

Image Credit: Cornell Chronicle Dr. Kavita Bala, a Distinguished Alumna of IIT Bombay, has been appointed the 17th Provost of Cornell University. The five-year appointment marks a significant milestone in her career, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and leadership in the field of computing. As the former Dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College […]

Wadhwani Foundation’s Vision Aligns with India’s Future: Dr. Romesh Wadhwani Meets PM Modi

In a momentous occasion underscoring a shared commitment to India’s growth, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, Founder and Chairman of the Wadhwani Foundation, recently had the honour of meeting the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi. Accompanied by Dr. Ajay Kela, President and CEO of the Foundation, the conversation focused on the […]