IIT Roorkee Snippets
November, 2025
November, 2025
Dear Esteemed Alumni,
Greetings from IIT Roorkee!
We are delighted to share highlights from November 2025, on Foundation Day, DoRA office honoured the Distinguished Alumnus Awardees for 2024 & 2025. Congratulations to all awardees for their remarkable achievements and lasting impact!
May these updates strengthen your connection with IIT Roorkee and its growing legacy.
Best regards,
Prof. R.D. Garg
Dean of Resources & Alumni Affairs (DORA)
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
DoRA office marked IITR’s Foundation Day by recognising the Distinguished Alumnus Awardees for their exemplary leadership and contributions across academic excellence, technology innovation, public service, private sector leadership, entrepreneurship, and service to society. The institute also recognized young innovators through the Distinguished Young Alumnus Awards (DYAA) and acknowledged exceptional contributors with the Outstanding Service Awards (OSA). The event was graced by Mr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Chief Guest and Chairman BOG, Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, Prof. U.P. Singh, Deputy Director, and Prof. R.D. Garg, Dean of Resources and Alumni Affairs, IITR, who congratulated all awardees for their lasting impact on the institute and the nation.
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Prof. Shishir Sinha has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during Founder’s Day 2025 of Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences. The recognition celebrates his remarkable contributions to academia, unwavering dedication to educational excellence, and impactful leadership in his field. The institute expressed pride in his distinguished achievements and extended warm wishes for his continued success, noting that the award reflects his lasting influence on the academic community.
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Prof. Ashish Pandey from the Department of Water Resources Development and Management received the prestigious PAWEES 2025 International Award from the International Society of Paddy and Water Environment Engineering (PAWEES). Presented in Morioka City, Japan, on October 27, 2025, the award honours his outstanding and impactful contributions to the advancement of paddy and water environment engineering. This international recognition brings immense pride to IITR, reaffirming its global leadership and excellence in water and environmental research.
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IITR welcomed Dr. K. Kalyanaraman, CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). During his visit, he interacted with faculty, researchers, academic leaders and industry partners, discussing ways to strengthen India’s research and innovation ecosystem. He delivered an institute lecture on “Catalysing India’s Rise as a Research & Innovation Powerhouse,” highlighting ANRF’s vision for high-impact collaborative research towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Dr. Kalyanaraman also explored the technology exhibition and labs, commending IITR’s advancements. The institute expressed gratitude for his visit and inspiring engagement.
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Department of Design, successfully hosted a workshop titled “Designing with Standards”, organized under the aegis of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Students’ Club initiative. The workshop aimed to familiarize students with the role of standards in shaping effective, safe, and user-centric design practices. Through interactive sessions and expert insights, participants gained a deeper understanding of how BIS standards contribute to innovation and quality enhancement in design. The event received enthusiastic participation from students, reflecting the growing interest in standards-driven design education at IITR.
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IITR announces that Bhoomicam, a start-up led by Prof. Siddhartha Khare from the Geospatial Engineering group, Department of Civil Engineering, received two major honours from the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.), at Raj Bhawan, Dehradun. Bhoomicam was recognised among the Top 5 Startups in Uttarakhand and the Top 5 Academic Innovations across 20 leading institutions under the Uttarakhand AI Mission 2025. The team was also awarded a Rs. 1 lakh prize cheque, marking an important milestone in their innovation and entrepreneurial journey.
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IITR Alumni Social Initiative (RASI), the social arm of the IITRAA Lucknow Chapter, in collaboration with the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute, organised a blood donation camp at the Vishveshvaraya Auditorium in the PWD Campus, Lucknow. Guided by Chapter President Sri A. K. Srivastav and RASI Chairperson Smt. Sangeeta Gangwar, the event was coordinated by Mr. Pawan Verma, Chief Engineer (PWD), along with RASI Coordinator Mr. Anuj Vashney and his team. The initiative encouraged IITR alumni and PWD staff to participate, reflecting RASI’s commitment to promoting social responsibility and raising awareness on the importance of blood donation.
Dr. Prakash Chand Jain, an Outstanding Scientist at DRDO’s Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Missile Complex (DRDL), Hyderabad, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for his exceptional engineering achievements. With over three decades of contributions to mechanical structural technologies supporting India’s defence programmes, he has played a key role in advancing structural integrity analysis of rocket airframes. An alumnus of IITR, he has received several honours, including the prestigious H. J. Bhabha Award from the Prime Minister of India.
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Aarogyatech, a US-based health technology startup, has donated its advanced Praana health monitoring platform, the Praana Assist device and companion applications, with support from the Hersha H and Hasu P. Shah Family Foundation. The initiative, led by philanthropist Mr. Ajay Vikram Singh, aims to strengthen healthcare innovation, research, and student engagement. Prof. U. P. Singh, Deputy Director of IITR, inaugurated the platform and appreciated the initiative for its meaningful contribution. The donation is expected to bolster interdisciplinary work in healthcare technology, diagnostics, and AI-driven medical research.
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Mr. Ambuj Kumar completed the 7th World Marathon Major in Sydney. Ambuj is among the select few marathoners in India to complete all 7 world marathon majors. He has already completed the other 6 majors in Bisyon, Berlin, Chicago, New York City, London, and Tokyo. He is a proponent of prioritising one's health and wellness. Mr. Kumar is currently the CEO of Social Venture Partners, India's largest platform for engaged philanthropy. He transitioned out of his international banking career and moved back to India in 2020.
Mr. Anupam Sinha Roy, has produced and edited Early Days, an Indian-Singaporean Hindi-language feature film, which is having its world premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this December 2025. RSIFF is the largest film festival in Asia & the most prestigious in the Middle East, and his film is competing in the New Visions category therein. IITR’s cultural activities and entrepreneurial spirit of its students helped encourage Anupam’s passion for the creative arts. He currently works as an Editor & Producer in the advertisement & film industry in Mumbai, and has collaborated with several national brands across India.
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A delegation from IITR, including Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, Prof. V.C. Srivastava, and Prof. S.P. Harsha, visited Northwestern University, Chicago, to strengthen academic collaboration and explore high-impact research opportunities. They held constructive meetings with several senior faculty members across engineering and science disciplines. Discussions focused on joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchanges, co-developed academic modules, and innovation-driven collaborations in advanced materials, energy systems, design innovation, and emerging technologies. The visit reinforced the growing partnership between the two institutions, with a shared commitment to long-term, meaningful global academic engagement.
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IITR and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) have signed an MoU to establish the C-DOT Centre of Excellence at IITR, aiming to advance indigenous research in Beyond 5G, 6G, Terahertz systems, RF–Sub-THz circuits, millimetre-wave antennas, V2X communication, and AI-driven telecom solutions. The collaboration will enable high-impact R&D, prototype development, specialised training, joint PhD programmes, and global standardisation efforts. Aligned with national missions such as Bharat 6G Mission, Digital India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat, the initiative will strengthen India’s telecom innovation ecosystem, support startups, and contribute to future-ready, secure communication technologies.
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IITR has signed an agreement with Abhitech Energycon Ltd., a leading company in fuel-additive and combustion-catalyst technologies, to advance collaborative research in water treatment, clean-energy catalysts, and Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilization (CCUS). Coordinated by Prof. A. S. Maurya, the partnership was formalized in the presence of IITR leadership and senior executives from Abhitech. During their visit, the Abhitech team also toured Anushruti Academy for the Deaf, reflecting the institute’s commitment to social responsibility. This collaboration aims to accelerate innovations that support India’s transition toward a sustainable and energy-efficient future.
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DoRA office warmly hosted the Silver Jubilee Reunion of the 2000 (B.Arch. 2001) batch, celebrating 25 years of camaraderie as alumni and their spouses returned to reconnect, engage with faculty, and relive their campus days. The event featured interactive sessions, campus tours, and cultural programs, reflecting the enduring bond between the institute and its alumni. Their generous contribution will support infrastructure development, cultural initiatives, and other impactful projects, inspiring future generations and reinforcing the spirit of excellence, gratitude, and giving back.
Mr. Rohit Pruthi has authored “The Sigh of Shards”, a compelling collection of eighteen speculative stories exploring futures shaped and sometimes disrupted by technology. Following the journeys of Samarth and Sukriti through divergent worlds, the book blends imagination with insight drawn from Rohit’s two decades in the tech industry. An engineer, philosopher, and the Head of AI and Solutions at an aerospace and defense technology company, he brings depth and curiosity to every story. Thought-provoking and immersive, this debut work is a must-read for anyone who loves futuristic fiction and meaningful storytelling.
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