IIT Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) is renowned for producing visionary and influential alumni in the realms of technology and entrepreneurship. In this article, we will delve into the profiles and achievements of notable IIT-KGP alumni who have significantly impacted the technology and entrepreneurship landscape.
| Name | Sundar Pichai |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 12, 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Schooling | Jawahar Vidyalaya, Chennai |
| UG | Metallurgical Engineering – IIT KGP |
| PG | MS in Engineering and Materials Science, Stanford University |
| Role | CEO of Alphabet Inc. (Google’s Parent Company) |
| Achievements/Awards | Time 100, Global Indian of the Year, and several prestigious Tech and Leadership awards. |
| Name | Arvind Kejriwal |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1968 |
| Place of Birth | Bhiwani, Haryana |
| Schooling | Campus School, Hisa Holy Child School, Sonipat |
| UG | Mechanical Engineering – IIT KGP |
| PG | NA |
| Role | 7th Chief Minister of Delhi |
| Achievements/Awards | Ramon Magsaysay Award |
| Name | Duvvuri Subbarao |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 11, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Eluru, West Godavari District – Andhra Pradesh |
| Schooling | Sainik School, Korukonda, Andhra Pradesh |
| UG | BSc Hons in Physics – IIT KGP |
| PG | MSc – IIT Kanpur Master’s Degree in Economics – Ohio State University, United States Ph.D. – Andhra University |
| Role/Company | 22nd Governor of Reserve Bank Of India, Civil Servant, Economist |
| Achievements/Awards | Recipient of Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2009 by IIT Kanpur. |
| Name | Koppillil Radhakrishnan |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 29, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala |
| Schooling | National High School, Irinjalakuda Pre-Degree – Christ College, Irinjalakuda |
| UG | Electrical Engineering – Government Engineering College, Thrissur |
| PG | Post-graduate studies in management – Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Doctorate – IIT KGP |
| Role | Honorary Distinguished Advisor in the Department of Space / ISRO |
| Achievements/Awards | Padma Bhushan – 2014 |
| Name | Ramajogayya Sastry |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 24, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Arepalli Muppalla, Narasaraopet of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | B.Tech. – REC Warangal |
| PG | M.Tech. – IIT KGP |
| Role | Lyricist |
| Achievements/Awards | SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist – 2012 Nandi Award for Best Lyricist – 2015,2016 |
| Name | Vinod Gupta |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 4, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | Rampur Maniharan, near Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Agricultural engineering – IIT KGP |
| PG | MS, MBA – University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Role | Businessman, Investor, and Philanthropist Former CEO and Chairman of infoGROUP |
| Achievements/Awards | Awarded three honorary doctorate degrees from the Monterey Institute, the University of Nebraska |
| Name | Neelam Pol |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, India |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Computer Science & Technology – Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University |
| PG | Master’s degree in International Education Policy – Harvard University Graduate School of Education MBA in Strategy Management – IIT KGP |
| Role | 21st Century Education and Social Entrepreneurship |
| Achievements/Awards | Awarded the Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship in 2014 by Harvard University |
| Name | Subhasish Dey |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1958 |
| Place of Birth | Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | B.E. degree in Civil Engineering – University of North Bengal |
| PG | MTech degree in Water Resources engineering PhD degree in hydraulic engineering – IIT KGP |
| Rol | Hydraulician and Educator |
| Achievements/Awards | ASCE Hans Albert Einstein Award – 2022 |
| Name | Prithviraj “Prith” Banerjee |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1960 |
| Place of Birth | Khartoum, Sudan |
| Schooling | NA |
| UG | Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering – IIT KGP |
| PG | Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering – the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Role | Chief Technology Officer at ANSYS Board member at Cray and CUBIC |
| Achievements/Awards | Received the Frederick Emmons Terman Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. In 2000, the IEEE Computer Society honored him with the Taylor L. Booth Education Award. |
| Name | Subir Chowdhury |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 12, 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG (if Applicable) | Aeronautical engineering – IIT KGP |
| PG (if Applicable) | Degree in industrial management – Central Michigan University |
| Role/Company | Author, Management consultant |
| Achievements/Awards | Thinkers 50 recognized Chowdhury with a nomination for the 2013 “Breakthrough Idea” award for his work on “Economics of Quality”. 2019 and 2021 Thinkers 50 shortlisted Chowdhury as a recipient of the “Ideas into Practice” award for his work with business and communities. |
The future holds great promise, and IIT Kharagpur is sure to continue producing exceptional individuals who will leave an indelible 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 accomplishments of these distinguished alumni and eagerly anticipate the exceptional journeys of future generations.
These profiles serve as a reminder that the spirit of IIT Kharagpur lives on in the achievements of its alumni and continues to inspire and uplift the global community.