Mr. K. Ramakrishna Rao (BT/CHE/1987), 1991 batch IAS, took charge as the Chief Secretary of Telangana. He has served as Special Chief Secretary of Finance - where he skillfully prepared 14 state budgets, including two vote-on-account budgets. Mr. Rao brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to his new role. He will also continue to hold full additional charge as Special Chief Secretary of Finance, ensuring continuity in fiscal leadership.

Mr. Sandeep Fuller (BT/EE/1986), was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer – Systems and PMC at SYSTRA. Mr.Fuller’s leadership marks a significant milestone for SYSTRA’s vision in systems integration and project management consultancy. He has extensive experience with Indian Railways, followed by senior management roles at leading companies such as Larsen & Toubro, Texmaco Rail, and Titagarh Wagons.

Dr. Rakesh K. Jain (B.Tech/CHE/1972), Director of the Edwin L. Steele Laboratories for Tumor Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a Professor at Harvard Medical School, received the prestigious 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research.This is one of the most prestigious acknowledgements in Oncology. His research focuses on the tumor microenvironment, including the vasculature and matrix, and their roles in tumor growth and response to therapy, with the goal of developing novel strategies to manipulate the microenvironment and improve cancer detection, prevention, and treatment in humans.

Prof. Pankaj Jalote (BT/EE/1980) was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Academic Achievement Alumni Award by the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prof. Jalote is a renowned academician and researcher and has made significant contributions to the field of computer science and higher education.

Dr. Inder Monga (BT/EE/1990) was featured on the cover of EdgeDiscovery 2025. As Executive Director of ESnet, he is redefining global scientific collaboration through AI, quantum networking, and next-gen research infrastructure.

Mr. Vineet Joshi (BT/ME/1989) was appointed as the acting Chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC). His journey exemplifies dedication to transforming India's education landscape.

Dr. Achyut Wagle (PhD/ECO/2018), was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University (KU). With a PhD in Economics from IIT Kanpur, Dr. Wagle brings valuable expertise and leadership experience to KU.

Dr. Jainendra Jain (M.Sc/PHY/1981) was awarded the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on the fractional quantum Hall effect. His pioneering composite fermion theory has transformed our understanding of quantum matter, influencing advancements in condensed matter physics and quantum computing.

Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya (MTech/CSE/1986) was appointed Chairman of RBI's high-level committee to develop the Framework for Responsible and Ethical AI (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. The committee will oversee AI adoption in banks, fintechs, and financial entities, ensuring ethical standards, risk mitigation, and responsible governance.

Mr. Gyanesh Kumar (BT/CE/1985) was appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner. He is a 1988 batch former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Kerala cadre. Mr. Kumar brings with him an extensive and rich experience serving in the public domain.

Mr. Satish Chandra (BT/CSE/1991) was named an ACM Fellow for his groundbreaking contributions to software development tools. He is honored for his transformative impact on computing technology.

Prof. Ashish Goel (BT/CSE/1994), IIT Kanpur Alumnus! has been named an ACM Fellow for his pioneering work in algorithms for social networks, market design, and civic platforms. His contributions bridge theory with real-world impact, making a lasting difference in computing science. He is one of 55 individuals honored by ACM for transformative contributions to technology we rely on daily.

Dr. Mohit Bansal (BT/CSE/2008), esteemed alumnus of IIT Kanpur, was named 2025 AAAI Fellow. Dr. Bansal's work in multimodal AI foundations and faithful language generation and summarization exemplifies this excellence. Only 16 fellows are chosen worldwide by a committee of distinguished past AAAI fellows and an ex-president, highlighting the exceptional nature of this honor. Dr. Bansal's dedication and impact over the years truly set him apart in the AI community.

Prof. Rajiv K. Varma (BT/PhD/1980/1988), a distinguished alumnus, was named an IEEE Fellow effective from January 1, 2025. This prestigious honor recognizes Prof. Rajiv’s significant contributions to the development of technology for static synchronous compensators. The grade of Fellow is IEEE's highest membership recognition, reserved for individuals with outstanding achievements in electrical and computer sciences, engineering, and related disciplines.

Dr. Prerna Sinha (PhD/MSP/2023) was awarded the Best Thesis Award in the Carbon Materials category at the INYAS National Competition for Research Excellence. She completed her Ph.D. from the Materials Science Programme at IIT Kanpur.

Prof. Ashutosh Sharma was conferred with the Padma Shri 2025 for his distinguished service in the field of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology. Prof. Sharma, a visionary academician and alumnus of IITK (BT/CHE/1982), is the Institute Chair Professor & Founding Coordinator of DST Thematic Unit of Excellence on Soft Nanofabrication at IIT Kanpur since 2006, and served as the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India from 2015-2021. He is a recipient of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award in engineering sciences for his "original pioneering contribution to the understanding of the behaviour of thin films and other highly confined nanoscale systems."

IIT Kanpur alumnus Dr. Pawan Goenka (BT/ME/1975) and Chairman, Indian National Space Promotion (IN-SPACe) was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri 2025. Dr. Goenka’s recent contributions in uplifting the country’s space economy while also powering private entrepreneurs to drive this growth has created immense impact in the growth of the sector. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in engine tribology. His methods for the analysis of engine bearing and engine friction still remain in use as a common reference in automotive engineering. He is an expert in vehicular emission control and alternative fuels.

Mr. Ambarish Kenghe (MT/CSE/1998) was appointed as the Group CEO of Angel One, effective March 2025. Mr. Ambarish’s journey from the classrooms of IIT Kanpur to leading global innovations is truly inspiring. His outstanding career includes leadership roles as Vice President & GM at Google Pay APAC, where he played a key role in expanding the UPI ecosystem, and as Chief Product Officer at Myntra, where he pioneered AI-driven solutions in e-commerce. He also co-founded Chromecast, revolutionizing the smart TV industry.

Dr. Mohit Bansal (BT/CSE/2008), John R. & Louise S. Parker Distinguished Professor and Director of the MURGe-Lab at UNC Chapel Hill, received the prestigious PECASE Award (Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers) from The White House. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers who demonstrate exceptional potential for leadership in their fields. Dr. Bansal's groundbreaking work in multimodal machine learning and natural language processing continues to shape the future of AI.

Ms. Abhilasha Tripathi (PhD/CE/2023), from the Environmental Engineering (Department of Civil Engineering), was honored with the 2024 FAI Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research in Fertilizer Usage.

Mrs. Vartika Shukla (BT/CHE/1988) was appointed as the Chairperson & Managing Director, and Mr. Rupesh Singh (BT/CE/1991) as Director (HR) at Engineers India Limited (EIL). Their appointments not only enhance EIL’s success but also highlight IIT Kanpur's legacy of producing outstanding leaders who make impactful contributions in the corporate world.

Dr. Priyanka Golia (PhD/CSE/2023) received the ACM India Doctoral Dissertation Award for the year 2024. This prestigious award, the highest honor in our country for a PhD thesis in Computer Science, is a testament to her exceptional work and dedication.

IIT Kanpur is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Amit Agrawal, a distinguished alumnus of the Institute, as the new Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.

Mr. Agrawal, who graduated with a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering in 1991, has had a distinguished career in public service. He brings a wealth of experience to the Department, having previously held several key positions in the government. His deep knowledge of policy formulation and regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical sector makes him an invaluable asset to the nation's efforts to strengthen the pharmaceutical industry.

In his new role, Mr. Agrawal is expected to lead initiatives that will enhance the accessibility, affordability, and quality of pharmaceuticals in India, as well as drive forward innovation in the industry. His appointment is seen as a step towards achieving India's ambitious goals of being a global leader in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

IIT Kanpur congratulates Mr. Amit Agrawal on his appointment and is proud to see one of its esteemed alumni contribute significantly to the growth and development of the nation.

IIT Kanpur is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its alumni, and one of its distinguished graduates, Mr. Vineet Joshi, continues to shine in the field of public administration. A 1989 graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Joshi’s exemplary career recently reached a new milestone with his appointment as the Secretary of the Higher Education Department.

Mr. Vineet Joshi, an IAS officer from the 1992 batch, has been elevated from his position as the Chief Secretary of Manipur to head the crucial Higher Education Department. His appointment marks the culmination of years of dedicated service in various administrative capacities. Prior to his role as Chief Secretary, he served as Additional Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, where he gained valuable experience and insight into the intricacies of India's education policies.

His new position highlights the continued success of IIT Kanpur alumni, who have made significant contributions to various sectors, including public service, industry, and academia. His story serves as an inspiration to current students at IIT Kanpur, proving that an IIT education is a powerful foundation for leadership and excellence.

Dr. Saikat Guha (BT/EE/2002), was elevated to the Prestigious IEEE Fellow. Dr. Guha is Clark Distinguished Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Maryland and recognized for his pioneering work at the intersection of information theory and physics. His research focuses on quantum-enhanced photonic sensing, communications, and networking. He leads the Photonic Quantum Systems Group (PhoQuS), a joint venture with the University of Arizona, advancing quantum optics, information theory, and photonic computing. Dr. Guha's distinguished career includes numerous accolades, contributions to quantum engineering, and leadership in groundbreaking projects funded by NSF, DARPA, and the Department of Energy.

Dr. Raj Singh (BT/MME/1967), Regents Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Oklahoma State University, was honored with the university’s prestigious Eminent Faculty Award. He is a distinguished leader in materials science and has significantly advanced research in fuel cells, batteries, and advanced nanomaterials. His pioneering innovations include ceramic matrix composites for aircraft engines and cutting-edge energy storage solutions. Dr. Singh has earned numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, including induction as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2015, highlighting his profound contributions to the field.

Mr. Sanjay Malhotra (BT/CSE/1989), was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), with a tenure of three years. He is a 1990-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre. After completing his B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kanpur, he went to do his Masters in Public Policy from Princeton University. With a career spanning over 33 years, Mr. Malhotra brings extensive experience across diverse domains such as power, finance and taxation, information technology, and mining.

Dr. Nilesh Pandey (PhD/EE/2022) was awarded the prestigious IEEE-EDS 2024 Early Career Award. This honor is given to recognize, promote, and support outstanding technical development in the field of Electron Devices Society, specifically for early-career researchers. Each year, only 2-3 exceptional researchers from around the world are selected for this prestigious recognition. Dr. Pandey is currently Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin.

Prof. Sandhya S. Visweswariah (MSC2/CHM/1980), esteemed alumnus of IIT Kanpur became the President-elect of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) at the 26th Ordinary General Assembly. Prof. Visweswariah obtained her bachelor's degree in Botany from the Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 1977 following which she joined IIT Kanpur to pursue her master's in Chemistry. In 1980, she started her PhD program in the Department of Biochemistry, IISc, and completed it in 1987. She was awarded the Bill and Melinda Gates Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for her proposal "A Small Animal Model of ETEC-Mediated Diarrhea".

IITK alumnus and IndiGo co-founder Mr. Rakesh Gangwal (BT/ME/1975) has been appointed as the Chairman of American carrier Southwest Airlines. After completing his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1975, Mr. Gangwal also earned an MBA degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

IITK Young Alumnus Awardee, Dr. Mohit Kumar Jolly received the prestigious Arthur T. Winfree Prize 2024. This Prize honors a theoretician whose research has inspired significant new biology. Dr. Jolly, an Associate Professor at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), works in the areas of integrating systems-level computational and experimental approaches to elucidate the principles of cancer progression, specifically cancer metastasis and drug resistance.

Mr. Atul Saxena was appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd. He brings over 25 years of extensive experience in management & technical consulting, corporate finance and capital markets. During his distinguished career at IFCI Ltd., he played a pivotal role in the company's strategic and operational endeavors for more than a decade.

Dr Digendranath Swain, IITK alumnus, gets awarded the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 under the category Space Science and Technology by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. He currently works as a scientist at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, ISRO, in Kerala.

Mr. Rahul Navin (BT/MT/CE/1990/1993), an esteemed alumnus of IIT Kanpur was appointed Director Enforcement Directorate, GOI.

Prof. Rajeev Alur was awarded the prestigious Kunuth Prize 2024. He has been awarded for his outstanding contributions to the foundations of computer science for his introduction of novel models of computation. Prof. Alur is the Zisman Family Professor at the Department of Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania.

A venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, Mr. Anil Kejriwal passed away. He launched his first start-up - Technocrats Paperchem, manufacturing paper chemicals in 1975 at Jamshedpur. In the year 1981, he founded Ramtech, which went on to become one of the leading global companies in personal computers. A passionate technology and investment evangelist, Mr. Kejriwal actively mentored & partook in Start-Up ecosystem from many batches of IITs.

Prof.Asangram Mudali was the Director of the National Institute of Science & Technology. A philanthropist, he was actively involved in providing education to the poor in the State of Odisha. After completing his bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from IITK, he went on to receive his master's degree from University of Houston, USA, in 1987.

Dr. Vikram Narasimhan (MSc5/CHM/1984), Dr. Nalini Murdter (MSc5/CHM/1979) and Dr. Nandini Narayan established Prof. P.T. Narasimhan Fund for Classical Arts. Prof.Narasimhan was a highly distinguished scientist and founding faculty of IIT Kanpur's Chemistry Department. He was also an accomplished flautist in the Carnatic tradition of Indian classical music. This fund aims to carry forward his legacy by presenting various annual concerts on the campus that feature different well-known Indian classical music and dance artists.

Mr. Rahul Garg (BT/EE/2001) established the DRG All-Rounder Award for B.Tech. students at the institute in memory of his late grandfather, Shri Deshraj Garg. The award will be given at the convocation ceremony along with cash reward and certificate starting in the year 2025 to a final year B.Tech. student from the Department of Electrical Engineering. Mr. Garg is the Founder & CEO of Moglix which is the largest B2B ecommerce unicorn of India and has global presence and has been listed in Fortune 40 Under 40 and Forbes Tycoons of Tomorrow..

Dr. Debanjan Chowdhury was honored with endowed professorships of Joyce A. Yelencsics Rosevear ‘65 and Frederick M. Rosevear ‘64. Dr. Chowdhury, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Cornell University and works in theoretical condensed matter.

Dr. Pravesh K. Kothari received the Presburger Award for contributions to theoretical computer science. Dr. Kothari, Assistant Professor at Princeton University,designs efficient algorithms for average-case Computational problems arising in theoretical computer science and related fields, like statistics. This award is given by the European Association for Theoretical Computer Science.

Dr, Ajay Kumer (BT/EE/1984) has been appointed as the Director on Board of Sify Technologies. An Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1985 batch, Dr. Kumar last served as the Defense Secretary for the Government of India and has deep expertise in the technology and #policy domains. He has also played a pivotal role in nurturing the defense startup ecosystem through initiatives like Innovations for Defense Excellence.

Prof. Arvind Mithal (BT/EE/1969) passed away at the age of 77. He was Charles W. and Jennifer C. Johnson Professor in Computer Science and Engineering at MIT, head of the faculty of computer science in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), and a pillar of the MIT community. He was honored with membership of the National Academy of Engineering in 2008 and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2012, he became a member of the Indian National Academy of Sciences and fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery and received the Harry H. Goode Memorial Award from IEEE in 2012.

Mr. Rahul Garg (BT/EE/2001) established the DRG All-Rounder Award for B.Tech. students at the institute in memory of his late grandfather, Shri Deshraj Garg. The award will be given at the convocation ceremony along with cash reward and certificate starting in the year 2025 to a final year B.Tech. student from the Department of Electrical Engineering. Mr. Garg is the Founder & CEO of Moglix which is the largest B2B ecommerce unicorn of India and has global presence and has been listed in Fortune 40 Under 40 and Forbes Tycoons of Tomorrow.

Dr. Sharat Sinha was appointed as the CEO of Airtel Business. A seasoned technology professional, Dr. Sinha has previously worked with Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and VM Ware in various leadership roles.

Prof. Raj Singh (BT/MME/1967) was elected as the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow. He has been honored for pioneering and game-changing scientific and technological contributions.

Mr. Sanjiv Puri (BT/ME/1985) was appointed as the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2024-25. He is the Chairman & MD, heads ITC Ltd, a conglomerate with businesses in FMCG, hotels, paperboards & packaging, agribusiness, and IT. He is also the Chairman of ITC Infotech India Ltd, its subsidiaries in the UK and US, and Surya Nepal Private Ltd.

Prof. Senthil Todadri and Prof. Ashvin Vishwanath got elected to the National Academy of Sciences, USA. Prof. Todadri, Department of Physics at MIT, works in the areas of novel phases and phase transitions of quantum matter and Prof. Vishwanath, George Leverett Professor of Physics at Harvard University, is a Theoretical Physicist specializing in the study of Condensed Matter.

Mr. Prakhar Bansal (BT/CHE/1994) and Mrs. Nidhi Bansal established Prof. J.L. Bansal Best PhD Thesis Award in Mathematics & Statistics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. This award honors the exemplary contributions of Mr. Bansal's father, Prof. J.L. Bansal, to the field of mathematics and his distinguished career in academia.

IITK alumnus, Aditya Srivastava (BT/MT/EE/2018/2019) topped UPSC 2023 with AIR #1. He graduated in Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering from the institute in 2018 and M.Tech in 2019 respectively.

Mr. Sandeep Kishore Jain (BT/ME/1988) was appointed as the President of the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME). Mr. Jain, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, started his career with TVS Electronics & Tata Unisys and later set up SOLO Components Pvt Ltd, based in Gurgaon in 1991.

Mr. Ranjit Shahani, former Managing Director and Vice Chairman at Novartis India Ltd. Mr. Shahani, an alumnus of IITK was a distinguished figure in the realms of industry, commerce, and pharmaceuticals. His influence in India's pharmaceutical and healthcare domains was profound, marked by his leadership across diverse organizations. He had also served as President Emeritus of Organization of Pharmaceuticals Producers of India (OPPI – a platform for multinational drugmakers) and Chairman of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Raj N. Singh (BT/MSE/1967) got selected as the Member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He is currently Regents Professor, Williams Companies Distinguished Chair Professor, Director Energy Technologies Programs and Head of School of Materials Science and Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU). His areas of interests are Nanostructured Materials, Energy Storage Materials, Biomaterials, Thermal Management, Fuel Cells Composites, and Electrical Ceramics.

Mr. Rama Krishna Mendu (BT/MT/2018/2019) and Mr. Chirag Jain (MS/AE/2020) got featured in Forbes 30 under 30 list 2024. They co-founded Endure Air systems in 2019 that provides world class aerial robotic solutions suited for the Indian market.

Mr. Naveen Tewari received the Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman by Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Yogi Adityanath for elevating the Indian startup sector to global prominence. He was awarded this prestigious honor on UP Foundation Day held on 24 Jan. 2024. The award recognizes Mr. Tewari's exceptional entrepreneurial vision and outstanding achievements as a tech entrepreneur acknowledges the role he has played in putting the Indian start-up sector on the global map. Mr. Tewari is the founder of twin unicorns, InMobi, an AI-led advertising technology company, and Glance, an AI-led consumer technology company. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award 2013 by IITK.

Ms. Vartika Shukla, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur gets featured in 'The She List' of Top 100 Women of India in the Special Issue of India Today. She is currently serving as the Chairman and MD of Engineers India Limited. This 48th Anniversary Special features women achievers across the domains of politics, business, science, arts, entertainment, sports, education, law and defense. This issue pays a tribute to trailblazing women achievers who have contributed to the growth of India with their pursuit of professional excellence.

Mr. Srikant Sastri, an alumnus of IITK got appointed as the Chairperson of the Geospatial Data Promotion & Development Committee. He currently serves as the Chairman of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park; Director of Foundation for Innovation.

Mr. Ashish Karandikar (BT/EE/1995), currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at NVIDIA, USA, donated generously to his alma mater to establish three endowed programs at the Department of Electrical Engineering. This generous contribution will pave the way for newer avenues of growth for our faculty, researchers, and students of the Electrical Engineering Department alike, thereby also contributing to the flourishing academic and R&D ecosystem at the institute.

The three programs include, Smt. Lata and Shri K.G. Karandikar Faculty Chair, awarded to IITK faculty; Karandikar Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions celebrating exceptional doctoral theses; and Karandikar Student Scholarship, aiming to nurture and support students.

Prof. Rajendra Bordia was appointed as the President of the American Ceramic Society,organization that supports leading scientists, engineers, and educators from around the world in the discovery, manufacturing, and use of advanced ceramics and glasses. He will hold the presidency for one year.

Prof. Keshav Pingali received the ACM-IEEE CS Ken Kennedy Award. The Ken Kennedy Award recognizes groundbreaking achievements in parallel and high-performance computing. Prof. Pingali, faculty at Department of Computer Science, University of Texas, Austin, is a W.A."Tex" Moncrief Chair of Grid and Distributed Computing. He has made wide-ranging contributions to many areas of parallel computing including programming languages, compilers, and runtime systems for multicore, manycore and distributed computers. Prof. Pingali is also the CEO and Co-founder of Katana Graph, AI-powered Graph Intelligence Platform providing faster, deeper, and more accurate insights on massive and complex data.

Prof. Pradip Swarnakar was appointed as Senior Associate (Non-Resident) at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) under Energy Security and Climate Change Program. Prof. Swarnkar, an alumnus of IITK, is a faculty at HSS Dept. and specializes in the areas of Environmental Sociology and Social Network Analysis.The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges located in Washington D.C., USA.

Dr. Neeraj Kayal and Dr. Dipti Ranjan Sahoo have been awarded the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science & Technology 2022.

Dr. Kayal currently serves as a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research Lab in Bengaluru. He works in the areas of complexity theory, algorithms, and related areas of theoretical computer science.

Dr. Sahoo currently serves as Associate Dean (Infrastructure) and Professor of Structural Engineering in the Dept. of Civil Engineering in IIT Delhi. Prof. Sahoo’s research interests encompass Performance-based earthquake design, Hybrid simulation and testing, Seismic fragility assessment, Finite element modeling, Passive vibration control, Fiber-reinforced concrete, High-strength materials, Steel-concrete composite structures, Sesmic strengthening techniques, and Structural fire engineering.

Mr. Vijay Parthasarthy, an alumnus of IITK, launched his book, The Golden Ladder on 8th Aug. 2023 in IIT Kanpur.It is a self-help book that teaches readers how to achieve success in business and in life. The book also includes a number of case studies of successful businesses and individuals who have used the principles of the Golden Ladder to achieve their goals.

Mr. Farhan Ahmad on getting appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at Enovix Corp.. He has earlier served as the Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance Strategy at Micron where he was responsible for driving long range strategic planning and cost competitiveness. He has also served at Credit Sussie as an Equity Analyst covering a wide range of stocks across Semiconductors, Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Cleantech

Shri Amit Agrawal has been appointed as the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is an officer of the 1993 batch IAS from the Chhattisgarh cadre. He has served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Before that he was Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. In Chhattisgarh, he served as the Finance Secretary and the Secretary in charge of the Departments of Commercial Tax and Technical Education in the State Government among other roles.

The Ministry of External Affairs appoints Shri Upender Singh Rawat as the next High Commissioner to Uganda. Shri Rawat is an Indian Foreign Service officer of 1998 batch. He is currently serving as the Ambassador of India to Panama. In his career, he has served in various capacities. He started as the third Secretary at the Embassy of India, Buenos Aires; served in Indian Diplomatic Missions in Slovakia, UK, and Mexico.

Prof. Rohit Verma gets appointed as the Dean of Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina from 1 August 2023. He currently serves as the founding provost at VinUniversity in Hanoi, Vietnam, and is also a professor of operations, technology and information management at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business.

IITK alumnae, Prof. Sandhya S. Visweswariah, and Prof. Jyotirmayee Dash were featured in Vigyan Vidushi: Indian Women Scientists, an initiative of Vigyan Prasar to highlight the contributions of Indian scientists since 1848.

Mr. Anil Bhandari (BT/ME/1969) passed away. He served as the Chairman of the Wheels Global Foundation (WGF)Advisory Board. He was known for his philanthropy and had instituted Gopal Das Bhandari Memorial Distinguished Teacher Award at IIT Kanpur. He was deeply involved in alumni activities and played a significant role in the construction of the Outreach Building on the IIT Kanpur campus. He was also involved in PanIIT alumni outreach.

Dr. Rathin Datta passed away in Chicago, USA. He was a Distinguished Alumnus of IIT Kanpur 2010 and recipient of the Director's Gold Medal in 1970. He was a renowned chemical engineer with more than 40 years of experience in developing and commercializing process and product technologies for both established and emerging companies. His career was devoted to renewable resources for energy and chemicals – development of innovative technologies, creating organizations and companies in this field and leading them to commercialization.

Mr. Saurabh Tripathi was appointed as the Leader, Global Financial Institutions Practice at Boston Consulting Group, Mumbai. His expertise lies in banking and financial services and has over 17 years of experience in consulting. He did his bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur in 1996 and was awarded the President's Gold Medal.

Mr. Anup Bagchi (MT/CHE/1977) got appointed as the next MD & CEO of ICICI Pru Life Insurance. Mr. Bagchi is currently serving as Executive Director of ICICI Bank and will take over in June this year. He has previously served in retail, banking, treasury, investment banking, small-scale industry, payment, and settlement systems, and has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry.

Mr. Pankaj Gupta was appointed as the MD & CEO of Pramerica Life Insurance. He earlier served at HDFC Life, where he was Group Head – Distribution Strategy & Alliances and was part of HDFC Life’s top Leadership team. He has also held senior leadership roles at Citigroup, ICICI Bank, and TCS.

Dr. Ajay Kumar (BT/EE/1984) joined IIT Kanpur as Distinguished Visiting Professor jointly in the Department of Economic Sciences & Department of Industrial Management & Engineering. He is a former Defense Secretary and Distinguished Alumnus of IITK.

Dr. Eshan Chattopadhyay (BT/CSE/2011) has been awarded the prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship 2023. He is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Computer Sciences at Cornell University. He is a theoretical computer scientist.

Dr. Debanjan Chowdhury (MSC5/PHY/2010) is an Assistant Professor in Physics Department at Cornell University. His research focuses primarily on the study of strongly correlated quantum matter, using techniques from quantum field theory and quantum information.

Dr. Smita Hashim joined Zoom as the Chief Product Officer. She earlier served as Director & Head of Product Management, Google Cloud Maps Platform at Google, California. She is a Distinguished Alumna of the IIT Kanpur.

IITK Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. Pawan Kumar passed away. He did his graduation in Civil Engineering from the institute in 1969. He was an Angel investor, mentor and advisor.

Mr. Anil Bansal (BT/MME/1977 ) has been named The South Asian Times Person of the Year 2022. He was felicitated by the Consul General of India in New York, Mr. Randhir Jaiswal. He is a serial entrepreneur with several successful ventures across software, finance, and real estate. He is the founder of First National Realty Management. He serves as a Board Member of Indo-American Arts Council. He is known for his philanthropy and has generously contributed towards the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology at IIT Kanpur.

Mr. Raj Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Gujarat. Of 1987 IAS cadre batch, he has also served as Joint Secretary, Dept. of Economic Affairs; principal secretary, Gujarat govt. in food and supplies department. Shri Kumar did his Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur.

Prof. Deepak Dhar was conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan 2023 award by the Govt. of India in the field of Science & Engineering. He is a theoretical physicist and a distinguished professor in the Physics department of IISER Pune.

Our Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. Rajiv Batra (BT/EE/1982) has generously contributed Rs. 2.25 Cr. towards instituting a Faculty Chair, new Faculty Fellowship, and Student Award, all in the domain of Cyber Security. IIT Kanpur thanks him for his generosity.

IITK Distinguished Alumna, Prof. Meenakshi Narain passed away on 01 Jan. 2023. She was a prominent high-energy experimentalist and was deeply involved with the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. She did her MSC2 in Physics in 1984 from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. She was instrumental in discovering the top quark, the heaviest fundamental particle in 1995, and co-authored/authored over 850 articles in leading physics journals. She was a professor of physics and Chair of the Dept. of Physics at Brown University.

Dr. Deepak Pathak for getting awarded the 2022 Okawa Research Grant. He is one of seven professors in the U.S. to receive the prestigious grant from the Okawa Foundation for Information and Telecommunications. Dr. Pathak's research has focused on making robots adaptable to real-world environments. His work with legged robots has enabled them to maneuver across nearly any #terrain, climb high stairs and clamber over obstacles. He has also demonstrated novel ways to teach robots tasks, including having mobile manipulators learn from watching humans or even YouTube videos.

An esteemed alumnus of IIT Kanpur, Mr. Ajay Dubey and his wife Mrs. Rooma Dubey have contributed USD 2,50,000 for seeding health technology innovations. An MoU was signed between the institute and Mr. Ajay Dubey on 06 Dec. 2022 at IIT Kanpur who generously contributed towards instituting ‘Rooma & Ajay Dubey Healthcare Innovation & Ideation Program’ (HII Program) which aims to seed and nurture innovations in health technology and build an ecosystem and nurture students start-ups in the domain of HealthTech. This program will expose students to various problem statements and motivate them to come up with technology solutions, and develop technological ideas for the betterment of the healthcare system. Under the umbrella of SIIC, students will get funding and networking opportunities to fast-track their growth and build a culture of entrepreneurship.

Mr. Deepak Narula (BT/EE/1985) has generously donated towards the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology. He joins the League of Founders for the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology as a 'Co-Founder.' The school will house Yadupati Singhania Super Speciality Hospital and various Centers of Excellence to pursue cutting-edge research in various domains at the intersection of engineering and medical sciences.

Mr. Pawan Tewari (BT/EE/1988) has donated to establish Pawan Tewari Goldman Sachs Endowment towards AI for Social Good. This endowment will promote research and development in Artificial Intelligence focused mainly on Healthcare and Sustainability.

Mr. Choudhary was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer at Wipro. He is a seasoned global executive focused on client-value creation, leveraging his experience in strategy consulting, financial management, business process re-engineering, and mergers & acquisitions. He is committed to innovation, delivery excellence, and improving capabilities, processes, and talent. He has consulted Boards and CXOs across industries, with emphasis on financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and industrial goods.

Prof. R. Pradeep Kumar was appointed as the Director of CBRI (Central Building research Institute). CBRI is one of the constituent research laboratories of CSIR, Ministry of S&T, Govt of India.

Prof. Yashwant Gupta (BT/EE/1985) gets selected as the Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering. He is a Distinguished Professor, and Center Director of the National Center for Radio Astrophysics at TIFR.

IITK alumnus and faculty, Prof. Rajat Moona gets appointed as the next Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar . He currently serves as the Director of IIT Bhilai. Prof. Moona did his B.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in Electrical Engineering in 1985. He later joined IITK as a faculty in the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering.

Prof. Ratnesh Kumar has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Research by Iowa State University for exemplary national and international reputation for #contribution in #research and dedication for guiding and influencing research of #students. He is the Barbara & James R. Palmer Professor in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept. of the university.His research interests are in the fields of #Sensors, #Networks, #Controls, and #Software with #application #domains of Safety & Security in Cyber-physical (#hybrid).

Mr. Kumar (IFS: 1995) currently serves as Consul General, Consulate General of India, Chicago. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in 1993.

Our Distinguished alumnus, Prof. K V Subramanian has been named as the Executive Director (India) at the International Monetary Fund. Dr. Subramanian is the former Chief Economic Advisor to the Govt. of India and is a leading expert on economic policy, banking, and corporate governance.

IITK Distinguished alumnus, Dr. Rakesh K. Jain (BT/CHE/1972) gets selected to receive 2022 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research. Dr. Jain is being recognized for his pioneering research and breakthrough discoveries on overcoming barriers posed by the tumor microenvironment (TME) which led to the improved delivery and efficacy of anti-cancer medicines. His groundbreaking and innovative research has fundamentally transformed the understanding of tumor biology and directly informed the development and approval of new drug-combinations to treat cancer patients.

The Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research is named in memory of Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi, NFCR’s co-founder and 1937 Nobel Laureate for his study of vitamin C and cell respiration. The annual Prize honors scientists whose seminal discovery or pioneering body of work has contributed to cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment and has had a lasting impact on understanding cancer, holding the promise of improving or saving lives of cancer patients. Dr. Rakesh K. Jain will be honored at the Szent-Györgyi Prize award ceremony on October 22, 2022, at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Prof. Ashutosh Sharma (BT/CHE/1982) was selected as the President of the Indian National Science Academy in June 2022. He is an Institute Fellow and Distinguished Alumnus of IITK. Prof. Sharma served as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. He is a recipient of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award in engineering sciences for his "original pioneering contribution to the understanding of the behavior of thin films and other highly confined nanoscale systems." For More

Prof. Jayathi Murthy (BT/ME/1979) was elected as the President of the Oregon State University, USA, in June 2022. She is the first woman Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science at UCLA. Prof. Murthy is also a Professor at UCLA’s Mechanical & Aerospace Department. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, USA; Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. For More