Faculty Alumni
Network (FAN)
The Faculty Alumni Network, known as FAN, brings together IIT Bombay faculty, alumni who hold faculty positions at institutions around the world, and industrial researchers across countries to deliberate on emerging areas of research and to build collaborative programmes.
Overview
Towards that end, FAN meets once every year alternatively between the US and India. Faculty from IIT Bombay, alumni of IIT Bombay who work as faculty members in various academic institutions all over the world, as well as industry leaders, gather together and exchange ideas, showcase their research interests and collaborate across various themes.
Our Mission
Connecting alumni, academics and researchers to further IIT Bombay’s Tryst with Excellence,” reflects the core value of the Institute.
FAN Objectives
- Assist in making IIT Bombay a premier world class research and teaching institution
- Raise the worldwide visibility of IIT Bombay’s students and faculty
- Help improve teaching programs at IIT Bombay – both at the graduate and undergraduate levels
- Help with recruiting the best faculty to IIT Bombay
- Help various departments and faculty at IIT Bombay develop world class research programs
- Promote networking among FAN members
FAN 2026
FAN Symposium 2026 at IIT Bombay brought together faculty, alumni, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to explore Learning-Centric Education, Healthcare Technology & Innovation, Semiconductor Technologies, Sovereign LLM, Air Quality and Critical Minerals.
Read the FAN 2026 Summary Report.
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