The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is renowned for its academic excellence and for producing an impressive array of distinguished alumni who have made their mark across various fields. In this article, we will explore the profiles of some of the most notable alumni of IIT Bombay, highlighting their educational backgrounds, achievements, and contributions to society.
| Name | Nandan Mohanrao Nilekani |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 2nd, 1955 |
| Place of Birth | Banglore, Karnataka |
| Schooling | Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bangalore St. Joseph’s High School, Dharwad |
| UG | Electrical Engineering – IIT Bombay |
| PG | NA |
| Role | Former Non-Executive Chairman of Infosys Former Chairman of UIDAI |
| Achievements/Awards | Padma Bhushan (2006) |
| Name | Parag Agrawal |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 21, 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Ajmer, Rajasthan |
| Schooling | Atomic Energy Junior College, Mumbai |
| UG | Computer Science and Engineering – IIT Bombay |
| PG | Ph.D. in Computer Science – Stanford University |
| Role | Former CEO, Twitter, Inc. |
| Achievements/Awards | Secured a gold medal in the International Physics Olympiad held in Antalya, Turkey. |
| Name | Pranav Mistry |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 14, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Palanpur, Gujarat |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Computer science and engineering – Nirma Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad |
| PG | Master of Design degree – IIT Bombay Master’s degree in Media Arts and Sciences – MIT |
| Role | Founder and CEO at TWO Former President at Samsung Technology and Advanced Research |
| Achievements/Awards | Young Global Leader 2013 Award, World Economic Forum50 Most Creative People of the Year 2010, CREATIVITY 50TR35 2009 award, Technology ReviewInvention of the Year 2009 award, Popular ScienceNominee for Forbes India’s Person of the Year 2009 |
| Name | T. V. Raman |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 4, 1965 |
| Place of Birth | Pune, India |
| Schooling | Home School (as he is blind) |
| UG | BS in Mathematics – University of Pune |
| PG | MS in mathematics – IIT Bombay MS in Computer Science & a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics – Cornell University |
| Role | Computer Scientist, Accessibility Researcher |
| Achievements/Awards | ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award, 1994 |
| Name | Kailasavadivoo Sivan |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 14, 1957 |
| Place of Birth | Sarakkalvilai, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu |
| Schooling | Tamil Medium Government school |
| UG | Aeronautical Engineering – Madras Institute of Technology |
| PG | Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – IISc Bangalore Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering – IIT Bombay in 2006 |
| Role | 9th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation 12th Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre |
| Achievements/Awards | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award, 2019 IEEE Simon Ramo Medal, shared with Byrana N. Suresh, 2020 |
| Name | Nitesh Tiwari |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 22, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering – IIT Bombay |
| PG | NA |
| Role | Film Director, Producer, and Writer |
| Achievements/Awards | Filmfare Award for Best Director at the 62nd Filmfare Awards Telstra People’s Choice Award at the 2017 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. |
| Name | Madhu Pandit Dasa |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering – IIT Bombay |
| PG | M.Tech Civil Engineering – IIT Bombay |
| Role | Spiritual leader President of ISKCON Temple, Bangalore Chairman of Akshaya Patra Foundation Chairman of Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir |
| Achievements/Awards | Padma Shri award on 67th Republic Day by the Government of India. Honorary Doctorate by Poornima University, Rajasthan for his service to humanity National Living Legend Award |
| Name | Lalit Surajmal Kanodia |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 30, 1941 |
| Place of Birth | Kolkata, India |
| Schooling | Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai |
| UG | Science in Elphinstone College, Bombay University (for 2 years) Mechanical Engineering – IIT Bombay |
| PG | MS in Management – MIT, Cambridge |
| Role | Chairman of Datamatics Group of Companies |
| Achievements/Awards | Award from the Prime Minister of India for the most innovative software product Global Achiever Award for Business Excellence |
| Name | Satyendra Pakhalé |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Maharashtra, India |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Mechanical Design Engineering from Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur |
| PG | Master’s degree in Design at the Industrial Design Centre – IIT Bombay Product Design at the Art Center College of Design, Switzerland. |
| Role | Designer, Artist, Industrial Designer, and Architect |
| Achievements/Awards | Red Dot Award, for Add-On Radiator, Essen, Germany, 2016 International Design Award, Category Interior Furniture, Los Angeles, USA, 2007 Bharat Sammann, New Delhi, India, 2013 |
| Name | Prashant Ranade |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1952 |
| Place of Birth | America |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Mechanical engineering – IIT Bombay |
| PG | MS in Control Engineering – University of Cincinnati MBA in Marketing and Finance – Xavier University |
| Role/Company | Former Co-Chairman Syntel, Independent Director of Public Companies |
| Achievements/Awards | Distinguished Alumnus, Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering, University of Cincinnati, 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, 2007 |
In the world of education, technology, finance, and beyond, the alumni of IIT Bombay continue to push the boundaries of human potential. Their stories remind us that anyone can leave an indelible mark on the world with dedication, hard work, and a commitment to making a difference.
We salute these accomplished individuals for their outstanding contributions and look forward to witnessing the remarkable achievements of future generations of IIT Bombay alumni. Their journeys continue to illuminate the path for others to follow, and in doing so, they leave an enduring legacy that serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all.