Teachers’ Day 2024
Teachers are the guiding lights who shape the paths of their students, inspire dreams, and help them reach their full potential. Their influence stretches beyond classrooms, planting the seeds of curiosity, resilience, and integrity that guide students throughout their lives. On Teachers’ Day, it is essential to pause and honor the tireless dedication of teachers who invest not only in the education of their students but also in their growth as individuals.
For IIT Madras alumni, this day holds even deeper significance. The journey through IIT is renowned for its rigor, challenges, and intensity. At the heart of this journey are the professors, the pillars of support who guide students through complex concepts, encourage critical thinking, and instill the confidence to take on the world. Whether it was a professor who stayed late to explain a difficult concept, a mentor who offered career advice, or a lecturer whose passion ignited a lifelong love for learning, these memories remain vivid. For many, these teachers were the catalysts who helped turn ambition into achievement.
On this Teachers' Day, the IIT alumni and student community come together to express their heartfelt gratitude for the educators who made a lasting impact on their lives and careers. It is a celebration of the teachers who, with their wisdom and dedication, helped shape not just individual futures but the collective legacy of innovation and leadership that IIT stands for.
Here are some heartfelt messages from alumni and students, paying tribute to the teachers who inspired them on this Teachers’ Day, 2024:
“I recall with a sense of deep gratitude, the guidance, imparting life-lessons and kindling my research interests in Graph Theory; by (late) Prof. KR Parthasarathy. I will cherish him forever.” - R Nandakumar (1979/M.Sc/Maths)
“Dear David Sir, I want to take a moment to thank you for being a wonderful teacher with strong values and dedication towards the students. Happy Teacher's Day Sir !” - Roshan S Sam (2018/M.Tech/ E Engg.)
“I did my MS and PhD with the thesis supervision of my guide Prof. Anil Prabhakar, EE IIT Madras. In my opinion he is an excellent person with good teaching and research qualities. He tells the concepts in a good manner. He taught me how to do research and how to teach. I follow some of his patterns while I am teaching. If I have gained anything in my life(after my B.Tech), that is because of his guidance. After all he is a good human being by running a good organization that will be helpful for people in societies. I wish him a happy teachers day on this occasion. I also wish happy teachers day for EE, IITM faculties, EE IITM photonics faculties and all faculties in IITM.” - Nikhil Kumar C S (2020/Ph.D/E. Engg)
“Dear Prof. Ramki, Happy Teachers' Day! Thank you for being such an inspiring mentor. Your passion for Biomedical Engineering, your guidance, and the values you've shared have shaped me more than words can say. Grateful to have you as my guide!” - Jibin Jose (2014/M.Tech/Applied Mechanics)
“Happy Teachers' Day to all teachers, with a heartfelt Thank You! A special thanks to Dr. Lelitha Devi Vanajakshi for being an outstanding professor and an incredible guide for my project.” - Apoorva Prashanth (2021/Dual Degree/Civil Engineering)
“Happy Teacher's Day Sir. Thank you for your continuous support and guidance throughout my journey at IITM” - Saif Ul Mehdi (2024/Ph.D/Chemical Engineering)
“Thank you, Sir, for being an extraordinary teacher, mentor, and friend. You will always hold a special place in my heart.” - Dr M. Subramanian (1970/B.Tech/Electrical Engineering)
“Dear Bhashyam Sir, thank you for being an amazing teacher. Your simplicity and kindness towards students will always be remembered. Happy Teacher's Day!” - Roshan S Sam (2018/M.Tech/ Electrical Engineering)
“Happy Teachers' Day! Thank you for your unwavering support, guidance, and inspiration to all the teachers that I get to study from nursery to IIT. I am grateful that you met me at the right time to help me get on the right path.” - Satyam Tadvi (2024/B.Tech/Aerospace Engineering)
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the professors who have guided me in the path to achieve my endeavors.” - Bandaru Nitya (2021/M.A/Humanities and Social Sciences).
