Sustaining a Tradition of Excellence

Established in 2007, the Young Faculty Fellowship (YFF), formerly known as Young Faculty Award (YFA), upholds IIT Bombay's legacy of academic excellence and mentorship. It enables promising young academics to conduct innovative research, guide emerging leaders, and tackle contemporary challenges.

This initiative, originating from the Class of 1982, focuses on recruiting exceptional young faculty, with fellowships granted since 2010. By connecting academic pursuits with industry needs, YFF attracts international talent, strengthening IIT Bombay's global standing through committed faculty excellence.

2007 - Present

Years of Excellence

50+

Faculty Supported

10,000+

Students Impacted

200+

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The YFF Series

Changemakers Driving India's Future

From Quantum Technology to Heritage Conservation — discover how Young Faculty Fellows are solving India's most pressing challenges while inspiring the next generation.

Reimagining AI/ML

Prof. Parthe Pandit

Prof. Pandit is pushing the boundaries of AI by developing an alternative technology to neural networks. He teaches advanced courses on the mathematics of large-scale AI models, and on high-dimensional statistics.

Driving Health Policy for Equity

Prof. Souvik Banerjee

Through his research in health economics, Prof Banerjee is championing equity in healthcare — finding data-driven ways to reduce disparities among vulnerable and tribal communities. In his classroom, he brings policy to life by using real-world health data, empowering students to think critically about impact & change. Tag - Driving Health Policy for Equity

Quantum Leap

Prof. Kasturi Saha

Prof. Saha is leading India’s first quantum engineering group — opening new frontiers in science and technology. From undergraduates to PhD scholars, she is nurturing a new generation of thinkers ready to make extraordinary discoveries in the world of quantum innovation.

Building Sustainable Roads and Cities

Prof. Solomon Debbarma

Prof. Debbarma is transforming how India builds its infrastructure — turning waste into resources through pavement recycling and sustainable road technologies. His students learn not just in classrooms, but in the field, tackling real-world engineering challenges that shape greener, smarter cities.

Preserving India’s Heritage

Prof. Swathy Manohar

Blending the precision of civil engineering with the soul of conservation, Prof Manohar is helping safeguard India’s architectural legacy. Her pioneering course equips students with the skills to restore and protect heritage structures that tell the story of our past — and our identity.

Reimagining Materials for Tomorrow

Prof. Tanushree H Choudhury

At the frontier of material science, Prof. Choudhary studies layered semiconductors that could redefine next-generation devices. Her research seamlessly flows into her teaching, inspiring students to explore how materials can power innovation and shape the technologies of the future. 

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🔬 Research Excellence

Enable groundbreaking research that addresses India's most pressing challenges — from healthcare equity to quantum technology, sustainable infrastructure to AI innovation.

🎓 Student Mentorship

Empower faculty to nurture the next generation of leaders, providing students with world-class education and hands-on research opportunities.

🌍 Global Competitiveness

Attract and retain exceptional international talent, strengthening IIT Bombay's position as a globally recognized institution of eminence.