The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has a storied history of producing exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to society and the world. In this article, we delve into the remarkable journeys and achievements of some of IIT Kanpur’s most notable alumni across various fields.
| Name | Nagavara Ramarao Narayana Murthy |
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| Date of Birth | August 20, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | Shidlaghatta, Karnataka |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Electrical Engineering – National Institute of Engineering |
| PG | Masters – IIT Kanpur |
| Role | Chairman Emeritus of Infosys One of the 7 co-founders of Infosys Served as chairman, CEO, President, and Chief Mentor |
| Achievements/Awards | Padma Vibhushan – 2008 Legion of Honour – 2008 Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire – 2007 Padma Shri – 2000 |
| Name | Anil K. Rajvanshi |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Lucknow, India |
| Schooling | St. Francis’ College, Lucknow |
| UG | Bachelors Degree – IIT Kanpur |
| PG | Masters – IIT Kanpur Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering – University of Florida |
| Role | Director of the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) |
| Achievements/Awards | Jamnalal Bajaj Award – 2001 Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Award – 2002 Energy Globe Award in the AIR category in 2004 Globe Award for Sustainability Research – 2009 Padma Shri – 2022 |
| Name | Rajeev Motwani |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 24, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Jammu, J&K, India |
| Schooling | St Columba’s School, New Delhi |
| UG | B.Tech. in Computer Science – IIT Kanpur |
| PG | Ph.D. in Computer Science – University of California, Berkeley |
| Role | Indian American professor of Computer Science at Stanford University |
| Achievements/Awards | Godel Prize Okawa Foundation Research Award National Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation IBM Faculty Award |
| Name | Shiraz Naval Minwalla |
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| Date of Birth | January 2, 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Schooling | Campion School, Mumbai |
| UG | Degree – IIT Kanpur |
| PG | Ph. D. – Princeton University |
| Role | Theoretical physicist and String Theorist |
| Achievements/Awards | Awarded the Swarnajayanti Fellowship 2005-06 ICTP Prize in 2010 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, the highest science award in India, in the physical sciences category in 2011 |
| Name | Manindra Agrawal |
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| Date of Birth | May 20, 1966 |
| Place of Birth | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | B.Tech. – IIT Kanpur |
| PG | Ph. D. – IIT Kanpur |
| Role | Indian Computer Scientist and Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering – IIT Kanpur |
| Achievements/Awards | Clay Research Award – 2002 Gödel Prize – 2006 Fulkerson Prize – 2006 Padma Shri – 2013 |
| Name | Harish Chandra Verma |
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| Date of Birth | April 3, 1952 |
| Place of Birth | Raxaul, Bihar, India |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | B.Sc. degree – Patna Science College |
| PG | M.Sc. and Ph.D. – IIT Kanpur |
| Role | Indian experimental Physicist, Author, and Emeritus Professor of the IIT – Kanpur |
| Achievements/Awards | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Siksha Puruskar (2017) Padma Shri (2021) |
| Name | Ashoke Sen |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 15, 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Schooling | Sailendra Sircar Vidyalaya – Kolkata |
| UG | Bachelor of Science degree – Presidency College |
| PG | Masters – IIT Kanpur Doctoral work in Physics – Stony Brook University. |
| Role | Indian theoretical physicist and professor at ICTS Banglore. |
| Achievements/Awards | Dirac Medal in 2014 Doctor of Letters, 2013, awarded by Jadavpur University M.P. Birla Memorial Award in 2013 |
| Name | Nitin Saxena |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 3, 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Allahabad, India |
| Schooling | Boys’ High School And College, Allahabad |
| UG | B.Tech in CSE – IIT Kanpur |
| PG | Ph.D. in CSE – IIT Kanpur |
| Role | Indian Scientist in Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science |
| Achievements/Awards | Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize – 2018 |
| Name | Ashwini Vaishnaw |
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| Date of Birth | July 18, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Jeewand Kallan Village, Pali district, Rajasthan |
| Schooling | St. Anthony’s Convent School, Jodhpur Mahesh School, Jodhpur |
| UG | ECE – MBM Engineering College (JNVU) Jodhpur |
| PG | M.Tech – IIT Kanpur MBA – Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
| Role | 39th Minister of Railways Indian politician and former IAS officer Former Managing Director, GE Transportation Former Vice President, Siemens |
| Achievements/Awards | Distinguished Alumnus Awards 2021 |
| Name | Duvvuri Subbarao |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 11, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Eluru, West Godavari district – Andhra Pradesh |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Sainik School, Korukonda, Andhra Pradesh |
| UG (if Applicable) | BSc Hons in Physics – IIT Kharagpur |
| PG (if Applicable) | MSc – IIT Kanpur Master’s degree in economics at Ohio State University, United States Ph.D. – Andhra University |
| Role | 22nd Governor of Reserve Bank Of India, Civil Servant, Economist |
| Achievements/Awards | Recipient of Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2009 by IIT Kanpur. |
The future holds great promise, and IIT Kanpur is sure to continue producing exceptional individuals who will leave a lasting mark on the world. These profiles represent a testament to the institute’s unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and shaping the leaders of tomorrow. We honor the achievements of these distinguished alumni and eagerly anticipate the remarkable journeys of future generations.
These profiles serve as a reminder that the spirit of IIT Kanpur lives on in the achievements of its alumni, and they continue to inspire and uplift the global community.