Director, IIT Kanpur
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IPRCell @IITKanpur celebrates National Technology Day-'Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation', admiring engineers & innovators whose contributions shape a better future & advance the frontiers of science & technology for a self-reliant nation #NTD2025 #INDITECH2025
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#HEISuccessStories | IISER Kolkata IISER Kolkata is advancing excellence in basic sciences through ground-breaking research and leadership. The faculty at @iiserkol are making significant strides in advancing research through cutting-edge innovations. •Prof. Dibyendu Nandi
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Heartiest congratulations Sanjay! Knowing you, I am sure your tenure will see further strengthening of Indian economy. On behalf of the Institute, I wish you all the success! @DoRA_IITK @IITKAA
We are thrilled to announce the remarkable appointment of Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, a distinguished alumnus of IIT Kanpur (BT CSE 1989), as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. A 1990-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service, Mr. Malhotra brings with him more than
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@iitbbs is transforming innovation and sustainability into impact-driven achievements! 1️⃣ Entrepreneurial Excellence: Hon’ble Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched the 100 Cube Start-up Initiative to foster 100 start-ups worth ₹100 crore each by
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On behalf of the Institute, I Congratulate Prof. Ramakrishna, Prof. Srivastava, Prof. Ramkumar, and the student group for developing this remarkable material with exceptional stealth properties, which are extremely advanced and unique. We hope this innovation will significantly
IIT Kanpur launches Anālakṣhya Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System, a revolutionary technology for Defense applications. This textile-based broadband Metamaterial Microwave Absorber offers near-perfect wave absorption across a broad spectrum, significantly enhancing stealth
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On behalf of the institute, I express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Bindra for his steadfast support and generosity!
We are delighted to announce the inauguration of the Jeet Bindra PG Research Lab and Jeet Bindra Student Lounge in the Department of Chemical Engineering, made possible by the generous support of our esteemed alumnus, Mr. Jagjeet Singh Bindra (BT/CHE/1969). The inauguration was
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Prof. Rajat Moona has been instrumental in developing various critical applications in our country, such as smart card driving license, vehicle registration, e-passport, electronic toll collection, mobility card etc. He has played a key role in the National Supercomputing
Honoring his stellar contributions to education, research, and technology development, IIT Kanpur confers upon Professor Rajat Moona the prestigious Institute Fellow 2023. Prof. Moona joined the faculty of the Computer Science and Engineering Department in 1991, and supervised
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Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi is an acclaimed academician, and his strong administrative acumen is widely known from his role as Director of three premier institutes in the country. His contributions to IIT Kanpur are immense. He has served IIT Kanpur in several important
In recognition of his stellar contributions as a researcher, educator, and academic administrator, IIT Kanpur confers upon Professor Ajit Chaturvedi the prestigious Institute Fellow 2023. Prof. Chaturvedi has dedicated over 25 years to shaping the future of countless students in
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Prof. Pradip Sinha’s role in the establishment of the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE) at IIT Kanpur is an example of outstanding leadership and team building. He outlined the educational vision and research infrastructure for the department - a solid
In recognition of his enduring contributions to institution-building and groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research, IIT Kanpur confers upon Professor Pradip Sinha the esteemed title of Institute Fellow 2023. Invited to join IIT Kanpur as a visiting faculty member in June
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Happy 65th Foundation Day of IIT Kanpur! We were honored to have Shri @rajnathsingh ji, honorable Defence Minister as the Chief Guest. The defence innovation event showcased the pioneering work of our startups at Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur, which
IIT Kanpur marks 65 Years of Innovation and Excellence, honoring Alumni and showcasing Defence Innovation. Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Ji graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event showcased IIT Kanpur’s legacy in shaping national progress and advancing
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Aparna has been doing pioneering research in the field of metallurgy, specifically the development of novel high strength and toughness nano-structured steels and composites. It is our pride and joy to select her for the Young Alumnus Award 2024. She will be conferred with the
Honouring her stellar contribution in the field of development of novel high strength and toughness nano-structured steels and composites, IIT Kanpur confers upon Prof. Aparna Singh the Young Alumnus Award 2024. Prof. Singh is an accomplished researcher and mentor with a wealth
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Abhishek is an extraordinarily talented technologist and entrepreneur whose contributions in theoretical research have paved the way for practical deployment addressing complex challenges. It is our pride and joy select him for the Young Alumnus Award 2024. He will be conferred
Honouring his stellar contribution in the field of Technological Innovation, Computer Science, and Entrepreneurship, IIT Kanpur confers upon Dr. Abhishek Bhowmick the Young Alumnus Award 2024. Dr. Bhowmick is a visionary technologist and entrepreneur who has made significant
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Pulkit is doing pioneering translational research in the fields of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. He has established himself not only as an acclaimed academician but a successful entrepreneur. It is our pride and joy to select him for the Young Alumnus Award 2024. He
Honouring his stellar contribution in the field of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, IIT Kanpur confers upon Prof. Pulkit Agrawal the Young Alumnus Award 2024. Prof. Agrawal directs the Improbable AI Lab at MIT, with his research focus on robotics and learning methods for
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Anurag Ji has been contributing significantly to enhancing the IITK stature through his exemplary services for about four decades now. He has been instrumental in organizing IIT Kanpur Conventions, Pan IIT Conclaves, and Inter IIT Sports and Cultural events. In March 2013, he
In recognition of his stellar contribution in facilitating Alumni Engagement and Community Building, IIT Kanpur confers upon Mr. Anurag Goel the Distinguished Services Award 2024. A self-motivated corporate professional with entrepreneurial zeal, Mr. Goel is dedicated to
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It was my pleasure to participate in the concluding ceremony of ‘C3iHub’s Conference on Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity’ (#CCETC2024)’ Events like these play a crucial role in fostering the exchange of ideas and building valuable connections. I hope that C3iHub continues to
C3i Hub successfully concluded the ‘C3iHub’s Conference on Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity’ (#CCETC2024), bringing together global experts, entrepreneurs, and academia to explore the latest advancements and challenges in cybersecurity. The conference provided a platform for
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Rajeev has been contributing tremendously to the development of the Institute through alumni engagement in various capacities. He was instrumental in starting alumni engagement in the Bay Area in 2006 and has served Alumni Association activities in various capacities since then.
In recognition of his stellar contribution as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Institute, IIT Kanpur confers upon Mr. Rajeev Ranjan the Distinguished Services Award 2024. Dr. Ranjan is a seasoned engineering veteran in the semiconductor and electronic design automation industries.
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With Bay Area Alumni Networking was another fantastic get-together we had with our alumni from the that part of the region. With this event we concluded this year’s IIT Karvaan meetings in USA. Dheeraj in his keynote address shared about his journey from IITK to Nutanix and
What a fitting finale to the IIT Karvaan journey! The Bay Area event wrapped up the USA 2024 tour with an evening full of energy, camaraderie, and forward-thinking conversations. A huge shoutout to our incredible Bay Area alumni who made this gathering a remarkable success.
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