IIT-Kgp receives $100,000 check for Prof. A S Davis Chair in Thermodynamics

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Mr. Vin Gupta ('67) returned to KGP recently to introduce and fund the A.S. Davis Chair Professorship in Thermodynamics.

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The IITKGP Foundation President, Mr. Ron Gupta ('70) had the honor of meeting Indian Ambassador Shringal and Minister Anurag Kumar at the US Senate Office Building this past week. Although the meeting was informal, discussions in the future about the role of IIT's in US-India relations are in the planning stages.

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April 7-11, 2019: International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living

April 17-18, 2019: Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management (RCGSIDM) Symposium on Infrastruture Design and Management for Future Cities

September 24-27, 2019: International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology

December 16-20, 2019: International Conference on The Physics of Semiconductor Devices

January 6-8, 2020: International Conference on Functional Materials

January 24-26, 2020: Clocktower Dedication Ceremonies and Annual Alumni Meet

January 24-27, 2020: Spring Fest

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IIT KGP Alumnus Honours Former Faculty

The golden boy of IIT Kharagpur, Vinod Gupta, the US-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, is back and this time to honour his famous faculty.

At the Cusp of a New World: Suhas ('65) and Jayashree Patil

Mr. Patil pulled out his cycle and called out to his three-year-old son. "Suhas! Let's go!" he said as he picked up the toddler and thrust his small legs through the metal seat strapped to the front of his cycle.

Webinar: Jairam Ramesh in conversation with IIT/IIM Alumni Associations

A webinar titled "INC Manifesto--a Session with Mr. Jairam Ramesh" was held on March 24, 2019.

Upcoming Events for IIT-KGP

April 7-11, 2019: International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living

April 17-18, 2019: RCGSIDM Symposium on Infrastructure Design and Management for Future Cities

September 24-27, 2019: International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science

Damerla Venkata Ramana Rao (DVR Rao) ('59), worked for society welfare and always wore a smile

Damerla Venkata Ramana Rao (DVR Rao) never gave up on life. Born on August 25, 1936 fondly named 'Nani' by those close to him, Rao remained an active citizen activist even during his failing health and always wore a smile.

Arnob Roy ('85) appointed to Tejas Networks board of directors

Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595, NSE: TEJASNET) today announced it has appointed Mr. C.B. Bhave as an Independent Director and Mr. Arnob Roy as an Executive Director who will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Bipin Dhane ('13) quits Singapore job to teach poor kids from 11 flood-prone Assam villages

For Bipin Dhane ('13), the path ahead was seemingly clear. In 2013, after graduating from IIT-Kharagpur in Naval Architecture, he found a job at a multinational company in Singapore.

Ramana Gogula ('84): The Renaissance Man

The proverb, "One foot cannot stand on two boats" doesn't hold any importance to this multitalented individual. He effortlessly strides through various career paths that he chose and keeps it rocking, like a pro.

Alumni Clocktower reaches 25' 9" height--construction on schedule

The Alumni Clocktower at IIT Kharagpur has now reached a height of over 25'.

IIT-Kharagpur scientist study: More nitrogen may help offset effect of climate change on wheat

Increasing concentration of carbon dioxide and the associated rise in temperatures is affecting life on earth at different scales. Agricultural scientists are worried over sustaining food production and productivity of major crops.

Learn-Earn-Return--An IIT KGP initiative for future generations of KGPians

The 'Learn-Earn-Return' initiative aims to raise funding to create a financial support system for students and develop a culture of giving back to sustain the initiative.

SandHI Center for the Ancient, New and the Developing Arts (SandHI)

An IIT Kharagpur initiative towards rediscovering the classical arts of India. Join us to make this initiative a success!

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