Alma Matters

May 10, 2024

People First: How Odisha's “Drink from Tap” Mission Quenched Every Thirst

The launch of the book "People First, How Odisha's Drink from Tap Mission Quenched Every Thirst" marks a significant milestone in the realm of public water supply in India. Authored by IIT Madras alumnus , Shri G. Mathi Vathanan (1988 / MT / ME), IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, the book chronicles the state's revolutionary journey to provide 24/7 drinkable water directly from taps, targeting the poor and marginalized sections of the society.

Jan 10, 2024

The DAA Awardees for 2023 - Announced!

IIT Madras recently announced the highly-anticipated Distinguished Alumni Awards for 2023. The Institute, known for its exceptional education and research, recognizes and celebrates its exemplary alumni with this highest, most prestigious honor. This year, eleven Distinguished Alumni were honored for their outstanding contributions made to their respective fields and the society as a whole, including:

Nov 08, 2023

Spotlight on YAAA 2023 Awardees

The Young Alumni Achiever Award (YAAA) is an award of recognition given to young alumni of IIT Madras who display exceptional accomplishments in their respective fields. It felicitates the achievements of young alumni who have shown promise and early success in their professional journeys, as well as encouraging awardees to achieve further excellence in their chosen careers, this recognition is designed to strengthen their relationship with their alma mater.

Nov 08, 2023

Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Subra Suresh Receives America’s ‘National Medal of Technology and Innovation’

The distinguished alumnus of the IIT Madras, Dr. Subra Suresh, has been honored with the prestigious 'National Medal of Technology and Innovation,' the highest scientific recognition in the United States. The award was presented to Dr. Suresh by President Biden at the White House on October 25, 2023.

Oct 20, 2023

From Campus to Cosmos - Celebrating IITM Alumni Who Have Contributed to the Historic Chandrayaan-3

The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 is one of the most defining moments in world history. In order to honour IIT Madras’ alumni who have contributed to this extraordinary mission, the institute organized an exclusive felicitation ceremony, ‘Over the Moon with Team Chandrayaan-3’ on 8th October 2023.

Jun 08, 2023

Dr. Ashik Mohamed

Dr. Ashik Mohamed, MBBS, MTech, PhD, MAMS, received Medical Degree (MBBS) from Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India, Master of Technology (MTech) in Medical Biotechnology from The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India and Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science from The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia.