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November 12, 2024

Celebrating Excellence: Distinguished Service Award and Chapter Service Award 2024

IIT Bombay is delighted to announce the Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) and Chapter Service Awards for 2024! Our recipients for the DSA this year are: Our recipients for the CSA this year are: The DSA was established in 1999 and honours the significant contributions of our alumni to their alma mater while the CSA honours […]

November 9, 2024

IIT Bombay Breaks Ground for New Wing of Kendriya Vidyalaya

IIT Bombay celebrated a momentous occasion with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new wing of PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya on campus. The event was led by IIT Bombay’s Director, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, marking an exciting step toward enhancing educational infrastructure for future generations. This project has been made possible through the generous contributions of KV […]

Prof. C.N.R. Rao Lecture Series: Dr. S. Sampath Explores Advances in Electrochemistry

As part of IIT Bombay’s prestigious Prof. C.N.R. Rao Distinguished Lecture series, Dr. S. Sampath recently delivered an enlightening talk on “Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces in Electrochemistry.” This event continued the tradition of the lecture series, established following the 2010 ICONSAT Conference, which has brought together leading researchers from around the globe in the fields […]

Faculty Accolades November 2024

IIT Bombay Celebrates Innovation and Impact with ACCESS 2024 Awards

IIT Bombay is delighted to announce the winners of the ACCESS 2024 (ACcelerating Climate, Energy & Sustainability Solutions) Awards Initiative, an exciting program aimed at fostering innovative solutions to tackle the critical challenges of climate change. This initiative is made possible through the generous support of alumni Vinaya Kapoor (B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, 1992) and Dr. […]

IIT Bombay Inaugurates Souvenir Shop on Campus

IIT Bombay proudly inaugurated its much-anticipated souvenir shop, adding a new dimension to the campus experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Located on the ground floor of the Gulmohar building, the shop offers a wide array of IIT Bombay-branded merchandise and memorabilia, serving as a tangible connection to the Institute’s legacy and a source […]

IIT Bombay’s NCF Green Energy Recognized as ‘League of 10’ Winner at Emerge 50 Awards 2024

IIT Bombay is proud that NCF Green Energy Pvt Ltd has been honoured as NASSCOM’s prestigious ‘League of 10’ winner at the Emerge 50 Awards 2024. NCF Green Energy specializes in sustainable, smoke-free, and energy-efficient heating solutions, leveraging its innovative material, Nano Carbon Florets (NCF). This groundbreaking technology achieves an impressive solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency of […]

Honouring Legacy Through Action: IIT Bombay Celebrates Gandhi Jayanti and Birth Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri

IIT Bombay celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi and the birth anniversary of India’s cherished former Prime Minister of India, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on campus. In a heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhiji, and Shastriji on their birth anniversaries, IIT Bombay organized a prize distribution ceremony for Swachhata Pakhwada 2024, alongside a cultural […]

October 11, 2024

IIT Bombay Hosts International Workshop on Heritage Conservation

IIT Bombay’s Department of Civil Engineering successfully completed a One-Day International Workshop on “Conservation of Heritage Structures” hosted under the IoE-funded SCPP project on campus. The event, organized by Prof. Swathy Manohar, brought together a diverse and interdisciplinary group of students, researchers, engineers, architects, conservationists, and industry practitioners, all united by a common goal: the […]

IIT Bombay Leads the Way in Sustainable Infrastructure with Insightful Decarbonisation Workshop

The Sustainable Infrastructure Modelling (SiM) Group of the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Bombay, in association with Deakin University- Australia, University of Sydney- Australia and IIT Delhi organised a one-day workshop on the topic “Decarbonisation of Built Environment-Advancements through Digital and Simulation Tools” on campus. Over 100 participants including many from the industry attended […]

From NASA to IIT Bombay: Aisha Bowe Inspires and Motivates the Next Generation

IIT Bombay proudly hosted Ms. Aisha Bowe, a prominent American aerospace engineer from NASA Ames Research Centre and Founder & CEO of STEM Board to campus. Ms. Bowe shared her inspiring journey from NASA to entrepreneurship, motivating attendees to pursue their dreams in engineering and STEM fields. Her expertise and passion for mentoring left a […]

Fostering Collaboration: MILIT Commandant Visits IIT Bombay for Faculty Development Initiative

Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza, Commandant of MILIT, Pune, recently visited IIT Bombay to participate in the inaugural Faculty Development Program (FDP). This program marks a significant milestone in the collaboration established through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two esteemed institutions. The FDP aims to enhance academic and professional growth, fostering innovation and excellence […]

Faculty Accolades

IITB Alumnus, Dr. Arun Dravid, Explores Musical Science at the N.R. Kamath Lecture Series

IIT Bombay recently hosted the latest lecture in its distinguished ‘Prof. N.R. Kamath Distinguished Institute Lecture’ series, celebrating the contributions of Prof. N.R. Kamath, former Deputy Director and founding head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Institute. The lecture featured Dr. Arun Dravid, a celebrated IIT Bombay alumnus and Chairman Emeritus of Jacobs […]

IIT Bombay Forges Collaboration with BITS Pilani

IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, innovation, and skill development. This partnership seeks to harness the strengths of both institutions, focusing on joint research, industry challenges, and technological advancements. The MoU facilitates scholarly and industrial cooperation, fostering knowledge exchange and addressing societal challenges through cutting-edge […]

IIT Bombay Celebrates Engineer’s Day

IIT Bombay celebrated Engineer’s Day on Sunday, 15th September 2024. Mr. P. R. K. Murthy (Former Director, Metro Projects, MMRDA) was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In addition to the celebrations, IITB Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Bombay and IIT Jammu, was featured on Entrepreneur […]

IIT Bombay Accelerates EV Innovation with E-Mobility Tech Day

The IIT Bombay C1973 EV Lab hosted E-Mobility Tech Day. This landmark event gathered pioneers, innovators, and enthusiasts from the electric vehicle (EV) industry to discuss the latest advancements and future trends in e-mobility. The event saw multiple speakers including: The event included Featured Talks by: Others who delivered speeches included: The event also included […]

IIT Bombay Hosts National Geospatial Awards 2024 and Open Source GIS Day Celebration

IIT Bombay proudly organized its inaugural Open Source GIS Day celebrations, alongside the presentation of the National Geospatial Awards 2024 (Edition 01). This initiative is part of the FOSSEE (GIS) project, conducted under the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT), Ministry of Education, Government of India. The primary aim of the National Geospatial Awards […]

September 6, 2024

IIT Bombay Partners with CSIR-CRRI to Elevate Research in Transportation Engineering

IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR – Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi. This agreement is set to enhance collaborative research and foster the exchange of knowledge in the field of transportation systems engineering. Attendees at the MoU signing included: The MoU outlines a collaborative framework aimed at advancing research […]

September 5, 2024

IIT Bombay Marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day with Digital Exhibition and Play

IIT Bombay observed ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ on campus and honoured the profound suffering caused to victims of the partition of India in 1947. The Institute organized a digital exhibition in collaboration with the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), which was displayed in the […]

IIT Bombay Champions Gender Equality with WINGS Workshop for Future Leaders

IIT Bombay hosted the WINGS (Work & Industry Neutral Growth Skills) workshop for aspiring women leaders. Dr. (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary at the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India presided over the event (organized by the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) as the Chief Guest. In her […]

IIT Bombay Joins Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to Promote a Drug-Free Future

IIT Bombay participated in the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, a nationwide initiative conducted by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment aimed at creating a drug-free India. The Institute’s staff took a pledge in the Registrar’s Office conference room. Over 200 students from IIT Campus School and Junior College, Powai, and Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Powai, […]

IIT Bombay Celebrates National Space Day with an Inspiring Exhibition

IIT Bombay recently celebrated National Space Day with an engaging exhibition that highlighted the wonders of space and the Institute’s contributions to space technology. The event was inaugurated by Deputy Director KV Krishna Rao, who delivered an inspiring address on the importance of space innovation and its potential to transform our understanding of the universe. […]

IIT Bombay Hosts INUP Users’ Meet: Bridging Research and Industry in Nanoelectronics

IIT Bombay hosted the inaugural Indian Nanoelectronics Users Programme (INUP) on campus. Launched in 2008 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in association with IIT Bombay and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), it expanded in 2021 to include IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Madras. The meet was inaugurated […]

IIT Bombay Leads Inaugural Workshop for DST’s Medtech Mission

IIT Bombay hosted the inaugural Stakeholders Consultation Workshop for the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) upcoming Medtech Mission. The workshop was a significant step towards shaping the future of medical device development in India. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, DST Secretary, and brought together a diverse group of experts from DST, […]

IIT Bombay and MITRA Forge Strategic MoU to Drive State and National Development

IIT Bombay officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MITRA (Maharashtra Institution for Transformation), Government of Maharashtra, at Varsha, the Chief Minister’s residence in Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by: Representing IIT Bombay were: This MoU marks the start of a strategic partnership where IIT Bombay will serve as a key knowledge partner in […]

Bouquet of INAE Awards / Fellowships to IIT Bombay

INAE FELLOWS INAE YOUNG ASSOCIATE

IIT Bombay Celebrates the Nation’s 78th Independence Day

IIT Bombay commemorated India’s 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024, with a ceremony held near the iconic arch in front of the Nandan Nilekani Main Building. The event began at 9:00 a.m. with the hoisting of the National Flag by Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay. The ceremony was honoured by the presence […]

August 12, 2024

Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Ms. Sujata Saunik, Explores Collaboration Opportunities at IIT Bombay

In a significant stride towards enhancing collaboration between academia and government, Ms. Sujata Saunik, the newly-appointed Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, visited IIT Bombay to explore avenues of partnership between the state government and the institute. The visit focused on leveraging IIT Bombay’s expertise across various domains to bolster government initiatives and capacity-building efforts. Ms. Saunik […]

August 10, 2024

Documenting WiSE: IIT Bombay Empowers Rural Girls in STEM and Transforms Lives

IIT Bombay documented the journey of WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering) at the Institute since its launch in May 2023. This initiative plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality by empowering young girls from rural India to explore STEM fields. Supported by the IEEE CAS Circuits & Systems Society, WiSE invited 10th-grade girls […]

IIT Bombay Celebrates Van Mahotsav

IIT Bombay celebrated Van Mahotsav, an annual green initiative where the entire campus community—staff, faculty, students, and residents—unites to plant saplings. This year, the event took place on Sunday, July 28, at 10 am along the Lake Side Road near the Jal Vihar guest house. The Chief Guest, Mr. Abhijit Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner of […]

August 9, 2024

IIT Bombay’s TechTrends Programme Sparks Innovation and Inspiration at Filix School, Purulia

In a transformative educational initiative, IIT Bombay recently brought its renowned school outreach programme, TechTrends, to the enthusiastic students of Filix School of Education in Purulia, West Bengal. Aimed at grades 9-11, this intensive 6-day programme immersed students from Para, a rural village in West Bengal, into the forefront of technological advancements across various disciplines. […]

IIT Bombay’s Dean ACR Office Launches New Social Media Channels

The Dean ACR office will launch its new social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. These platforms will provide exclusive insights and updates directly from the Dean ACR/IITB DRF office. The new channels are designed to highlight how continued community support enables IIT Bombay to spearhead groundbreaking research, enhance state-of-the-art infrastructure, cultivate exceptional faculty, […]

IIT Bombay and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Join Forces to Enhance Maritime Safety

In a significant step towards advancing maritime safety, IIT Bombay and the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marking the beginning of a crucial initiative aimed at developing a ship trajectory prediction tool. Mr. P.K. Mishra, Joint Managing Director of IRS, and representatives from IIT Bombay formalized the agreement. This […]