JULY 2022
KNOWLEDGE TREE - IMPACTFUL STORIES FROM IIT BOMBAY
Dear Alumnus,
Warm wishes from your alma mater.
IIT Bombay is experiencing lovely rains on campus, and we would like to provide you a nostalgic experience through this video:
IIT Bombay is experiencing lovely rains on campus, and we would like to provide you a nostalgic experience through this video:
Let me begin with some exciting news for you:
IIT Bombay has been placed second in India and 172nd overall (2023) in this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The Institute has moved up five positions from its overall performance in this recent ranking in 2022. We are slowly, but surely, making our way to our 2030 goal of making it to the top 50 universities in the world.
Let me begin with some exciting news for you:
IIT Bombay has been placed second in India and 172nd overall (2023) in this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings. The Institute has moved up five positions from its overall performance in this recent ranking in 2022. We are slowly, but surely, making our way to our 2030 goal of making it to the top 50 universities in the world.
IN Conversation with Alumni
IIT Bombay’s distinguished alumnus, Mr. Raj Subramaniam (B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, 1987), and the current CEO of FedEx visited the Institute on May 04, 2022.
During his visit, Mr. Subramaniam had constructive conversations with Institute functionaries and was given an overview of the innovative research being pursued at IIT Bombay. He also interacted with faculty members and students from one of IIT Bombay’s first interdisciplinary programs- Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR). Mr. Subramaniam’s visit to campus concluded with a quick tour highlighting some of the most iconic buildings and popular hotspots at his alma mater’s serene and green campus.
Even though Mr. Subramaniam had a very busy schedule, he still took the time to address a few questions that we posed to him. Undoubtedly, his words will inspire the younger generation of students at IIT Bombay to aspire to greatness and achieve success on a global stage.
FACULTY INTERVIEW
From pursuing a career in a niche domain to managing the Institute’s academic programs during the pandemic, Prof. Pant has demonstrated extraordinary skills, strength, and patience throughout her career. She’s also taken up varied causes that support the Institute and the world around us like IIT Bombay’s Women’s Cell and more.
Join us as we learn more about Prof. Pant’s journey.
Q. Prof. Pant, you completed your B. Tech in metallurgical engineering from Roorkee University (now IIT Roorkee), Roorkee, India, in 1997, & received your M.S. & Ph.D. in Materials Science from Cornell University Ithaca, NY. What compelled you to pursue this field of engineering? How has the scenario changed for women from then till now in this domain?
The first degree was decided by my rank in the entrance exam. I did not know much about metallurgical engineering when I joined IIT but was fortunate to have a couple of excellent teachers who kindled my interest in the subject. And subsequently, I decided to pursue a Ph.D. degree in the area. When I started my undergraduate studies, there were limited opportunities for women in metallurgical engineering – steel plants or auto manufacturing companies were the primary recruiters.
SPECIAL REPORT
The Rahul Bajaj Technology Innovation Centre (RBTIC) was inaugurated on June 10, 2022, at IIT Bombay. Present on the occasion were Chief Guest, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, former Director-General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Mr. Niraj Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Limited, Director of Bajaj Group of companies, and Director of IIT Bombay, Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri. Several members of the Bajaj family also attended the function.
DONOR INSTITUTED CHAIR PROFESSORSHIPS
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
Here, he takes us through the thrill of winning this election, what sports mean to him, and how he plans to fulfill the mission he laid out in his Sports Manifesto.
Q. Ketan, many congratulations on becoming the General Secretary of Sports Affairs (GSSA). Take us through how you feel after winning this position.
‘Vision with action makes a powerful reality.’
These words by Ron Kaufman have always motivated me to be a better version of myself and work towards turning my dreams into reality. I did not go through this process on my own.
News from IIT Bombay
TECH NEWS
The DELTAs-2022 Conference Was A Huge Success
The Design and Engineering of Lighter-Than-Air Systems – 2022 (DELTAs-2022) conference gathered global experts in the field of LTA systems to discuss the current and future developments in this field. DELTAs-2022 provided an international forum for researchers, practicing engineers, students, and scientists to disseminate their latest accomplishments in the field of LTA systems.
The event hosted several eminent academicians, scientists, and scholars from all over the globe, who spearhead developments in LTA technology.
A Technology Showcase was also conducted to enable industry professionals and software vendors to demonstrate the application and efficacy of their products.
Conference Chair, Dr. Rajkumar S. Pant said, “LTA technology advancement imbibes potential for developing an eco-friendly, economical, and efficient aerial vehicle for aerial surveillance and scientific research.”
The last two days of the conference were dedicated to a “hands-on” exposure to Airship Technology through a Model Airship Regatta Event.
INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Upcoming Events
Civil Services Reunion
IIT Bombay is organizing a three-day weekend reunion for our alumni members who are part of the Indian Civil Services. The festivities planned will allow our alumni to take a trip back in time and relive their time at IIT Bombay, get together with their old friends and hostel mates, revisit their favourite hangout spots on campus and reminisce about their times there, and enjoy the many fun activities organised by the IIT Bombay community.
- Day & Date: July 8 to 10, 2022
- Time: All Day
- Venue: In and around IIT Bombay
Phonathon 2022
The Student Alumni Relations Cell (SARC) will organize the annual 10-day mega telephonic jam – Phonathon 2022. The event will allow students to interact with a diverse group of alumni members from all over the world via phone calls. The annual Phonathon allows students to get an insight from alumni about life after IIT Bombay, while alumni members get the most recent updates on their alma mater from current students of the Institute.
- Day & Date: July 9, 2022 – July 18, 2022
- Time: 12:00 pm – 8:00 am
- Venue: Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Bombay
Nail The Prep 2022
Third-year undergraduate students from IIT Bombay have the opportunity to attend a mock internship interview program called Nail The Prep 2022. Alumni members will engage students in mock interviews and provide them with their immediate and personalized feedback. Nail The Prep allows students to prepare for their future real-life interviews by using the detailed insights provided to them by the alumni.
The mock interviews will be held in the fields of Management – Consulting, Analytics, Finance, IT/Software, FMCG, HR, and more.
Interested alumni can register here: https://forms.gle/wcBrbXvDS5ZUqTPh8
- Day & Date: 30 July 2022 – 31 July 2022
- Time: TBA
- Venue: IIT Bombay
Student Research Article
Channelising the Exemplary “Lane Discipline” of Electrons in Quantum Materials for Next-Generation Computing
Name: Koustav Jana
Department: Electrical Engineering
Programme: Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.tech)