Alma Matters

Sep 23, 2025

A Symphony of Knowledge: Prof. Vidya Muthukumar’s Journey

In 2010, Prof. Vidya Muthukumar arrived at IIT Madras, carrying a mix of excitement and uncertainty. "I remember stepping onto the campus and feeling an immediate sense of possibility," she recalls.

Aug 22, 2025

Of Filter Coffee, Algorithms, and Building What Matters

The many lives of Prof. Rama Ramakrishnan, from IITM hostel corridors to MIT Sloan classrooms and billion-dollar boardrooms.

Jul 25, 2025

The Story of Prof. Ramesh K. Sitaraman: IIT Madras Alumnus Behind the Global CDN Revolution

From streaming your favorite show to downloading software in seconds, much of the seamless online experience we enjoy today has roots in the pioneering work of Prof. Ramesh K. Sitaraman, a trailblazer in internet-scale distributed systems.

May 26, 2025

The Journey of Prof. Srinivasan Natarajan

In the heart of IIT Madras, where corridors hum with the energy of aspiring technologists, scientists, and thinkers, some stories quietly weave themselves into the fabric of the institute’s legacy. One such story belongs to Prof. Srinivasan Natarajan, a name that might not be widely known in undergraduate circles but is etched into the history of the institute with quiet distinction.

May 26, 2025

The Academic Odyssey of Prof. Swarun Kumar

Prof. Swarun Kumar’s journey from the bustling corridors of IIT Madras to the revered halls of Carnegie Mellon University is a story of intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and heartfelt nostalgia. A 2010 B.Tech graduate in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Madras and a proud resident of Alakananda hostel, Prof. Swarun now serves as a professor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he explores the cutting edge of wireless networking, mobile computing, and robotics.

Sep 11, 2023