DEAN ACR NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2024
From the Dean's Desk March-2024
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Ph.D., FNAE and FIIChE
Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations
Institute AI & ML Chair Professor
Dear Alumnus/Alumna,
As we say goodbye to the transformative month of February, I warmly welcome you to March, a month filled with promises of new discoveries and accomplishments. Your alma mater remains a hub of progress, seamlessly intertwining the past, present, and future.
In commemorating International Women’s Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the crucial role that women students and professors play in shaping the landscape of our Institute. From contributing to fields like Semi-X, Quantum, CSE, and BSBE, to pioneering breakthroughs, our women scholars are integral to the innovation and progress at IIT Bombay. Their contributions not only exemplify excellence but also reinforce our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where talent knows no gender. Let us collectively appreciate and support the diverse achievements of our women in STEM as we move forward toward creating a more equitable and empowered IIT Bombay.
SPECIAL REPORT
Milestone Moment for IIT Bombay: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Lays Foundation Stone for IIT Bombay’s Research Park
Legacy in Motion: Class of 1973 Establishes the C1973 EV Power Train Lab
CHAI AUR SAMOSE PE CHARCHA
Nostalgia, Leadership, and Legacy with Mr. Dhananjay Saheba
Welcome to another delightful session of "Chai Aur Samose Pe Charcha," where we engage in candid conversations with distinguished alumni.
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Dhananjay Saheba, former Chairperson of the IITB Alumni Association, a very distinguished alumnus and eminent figure in the IIT Bombay community. In this engaging Q&A, we delve into the nostalgia of his student days, the amusing anecdotes of chai and samosas, and the unique experiences that shaped his journey at IIT Bombay. The conversation takes us through his leadership in Hostel 5's refurbishment, the inception of Project Evergreen, and the significance of philanthropy within the IITB network. Amidst our serious discussions, we also hear about several fun-filled memories from his time at his alma mater and his interests in the creative arts.
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IITB's LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
Bridging the Past and the Future: Highlights from Pune Alumni Connect 2024
Alumni Gathering, Welcome Speech, and Insights about IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay welcomed its esteemed Pune alumni to the Pune Alumni Connect 2024, a gathering filled with laughter, cherished memories, and the joy of reconnecting with old friends.
The event kicked off with Mr. Advait Kurlekar, Chairperson of IIT Bombay Alumni Association and CEO of Upohan Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Kurlekar is a career management consultant working with clients globally on business strategy and its implementation using the Balanced Scorecard framework, process improvement studies and HR transformation.
IITB MERECHANDISE E-STORE
IITB Merchandise - Where Memories Meet Fashion!
Relive precious campus memories
In these stylish hoodies and tees
Cherish the IITB connect
With these cool fridge magnets
Stroll around with swag
In these trendy caps
Not just merchandise
But symbols of our legacy
Flaunt it all with pride
Celebrate the spirit of IITB
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STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
Innovating the Future: Team Avlokan's Triumph at Smart India Hackathon 2023
In the dynamic landscape of technological innovation, where challenges spark creativity, one team from IIT Bombay stood out at the Smart India Hackathon 2023. Team Avlokan, comprised of bright minds from the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering, secured a victory in addressing the Ministry of Defence's challenge – 'Drone-based Intelligent Magnetic Sensing System and Metallic Anomaly Detection.' Their groundbreaking solution, featuring a Quadplane VTOL aircraft and a magnetic anomaly detection suite, not only tackled a complex problem but also presented a robust and cost-effective method for enhancing national security through long-range maritime surveillance.
First of all, congratulations Yash, and to Team Avlokan, on your superb triumph at Smart India Hackathon 2023. To begin with, can you tell us about the problem statement your team addressed at the Smart India Hackathon 2023?
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Honouring Excellence: Highlights from IIT Bombay's 62nd Interim Convocation Ceremony
Bridging Academia and Industry: IIT Bombay and Ministry of Steel Discuss Strategic Alliances
Bridging Minds and Continents: IIT Bombay and AAU Pave the Way for Global Partnerships
Designing the Future: Unveiling the Design Thinking Studio at IDC, IIT Bombay
Green Momentum: IITB's Hydrogen Showcase Shines at ICONS 2024
Girish Sant Lecture Series: Anshuman Lath Unveils Insights on Sustainable Energy Solutions
Innovate, Inspire, Ignite: IIT Bombay's Triumph at IInvenTiv 2024
Accelerating to Victory: IIT Bombay Racing Triumphs at Formula Bharat 2024
Faculty Accolades
Upcoming Events
Hostel Celebration Day
Project Evergreen is the brainchild of the Institute’s alumni and their commitment to building a state-of-the-art hostel complex for the current and future generations of IITB students. The name Evergreen is as much a reflection of the verdant lushness of the Powai campus, as much as it is of the alumni’s everlasting connection to their […]
Day & Date: December 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Venue: Project Evergreen Building
Alumni Day
IIT Bombay will celebrate its annual Institute Valedictory Function (Valfi) in May. As always, Valfi will feature an extraordinary alumnus as the Chief Guest for one of its most popular and significant events. The Institute hopes that graduating students will take away many of life’s key lessons from his/her extraordinary professional journey and impactful personal […]
