February 11, 2025

Dr. Kishor Jaiswal Wins Meritorious Service Award by the U.S. Department of the Interior

IIT Bombay is delighted to announce that Dr. Kishor Subhash Jaiswal (B.Tech., Civil Engineering, 2006),  has been awarded the prestigious Meritorious Service Award by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This esteemed recognition, the second highest honour granted by the department, acknowledges Dr. Jaiswal’s outstanding scientific contributions in earthquake risk assessment and his instrumental role […]

January 29, 2025

Reconnect, Relive, and Celebrate: Don’t Miss Your Reunion at IIT Bombay!

Reconnect, Relive, and Celebrate: Don’t Miss Your Reunion at IIT Bombay! Attention Alumni: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Reconnect with your Alma Mater and your Batchmates! IIT Bombay is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for a series of momentous alumni reunions in the coming months! Calling alumni from the class 1964! This is […]

IIT Bombay’s Course on Wheels: Bridging Chemical Engineering Theory and Practice

The Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Bombay proudly celebrated the success of its Course on Wheels (CoW), an immersive program that linked academic knowledge with real-world industrial experience. In 2024, 30 students embarked on a 2,000 km journey across western India, visiting key industries in refineries, petrochemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and more. Supported by industry […]

Calling IITB Alumni to Join Project Titanium: Lead the Charge in Innovation

IIT Bombay’s alumni have made waves across industries, building groundbreaking companies and driving innovation globally. Now, we want your support to guide the next generation of tech pioneers at your alma mater. Project Titanium is transforming cutting-edge research into successful startups, and we need your expertise to take these ventures to the next level. We invite […]

IIT Bombay Honours Legacy of Prof. R. S. Ayyar with Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony

IIT Bombay paid tribute to one of its founding professors, the late Prof. R.S. Ayyar, by planting a tree in his name in the Civil Engineering Department. Prof. Ayyar, who served as the former Head of the Department and Dean of Academic Programmes, was remembered for his significant contributions to the Institute. The ceremony was […]

ATMAN 2.0: Driving Agri-Tech Innovation

IIT Bombay hosted the Agri sTartup deMo And fuNding (ATMAN 2.0) event at TIH IIT Bombay. The occasion brought together innovators, researchers, and leaders from India’s top institutions working in deep tech R&D and showcased their groundbreaking Agri-IoT translational research. Several dignitaries attended the event including: In his address, Prof. Karandikar highlighted that ATMAN 2.0 […]

IIT Bombay and IISER Pune Chosen as Hub Universities Under DST’s PAIR Program

Image Courtesy: Free Press Journal The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme to strengthen R&D in higher education institutions across India. Amongst the 31 Hub universities chosen for the initiative, IIT Bombay and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune were […]

IIT Bombay’s GISE Partners with Thane Municipal Corporation to Revamp City’s Traffic Management Plan

Image Credit: Representational Photo from Indian Express In a bid to tackle Thane’s growing traffic challenges and prepare for future growth, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has teamed up with IIT Bombay’s Geospatial Information Science and Engineering (GISE) Hub. The collaboration focuses on overhauling the city’s traffic management strategy, aiming to create an efficient and […]

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 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 […]