Prof Rohini Mokashi-Punekar's English translation of Trutiya Ratna — the first ever of Jyotirao Phule's 1855 play — had dramatised readings in Mumbai in July and August, taking a text that spent a century and a half confined to Marathi readers onto the English-language stage. Published 30 August 2026 | Category Announcements | Office Dept of Humanities & Social Sciences Two dramatised readings in Mumbai this year gave English-language audiences their first access to Jyotirao

The Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Saurabh Kumar, who has joined the Jyoti Bhupat Mehta School of Health Science & Technology as Assistant Professor in September 2026. Dr Kumar specialises in Biosensors Flexible and wearable sensors 2D nanomaterial MXene synthesis and applications Rapid prototyping of microfluidic devices, Non-invasive diagnostics He also has expertise in quality management systems and internal audit (IS/ISO/IEC 17025:2017), medical device testing and ca

Mr. Dipumoni Hazarika, Superintendent in the Stores and Purchase Section, retired on August 31, 2026 after more than 26 years of service. Mr Hazarika joined IIT Guwahati on August 18, 2000. The Institute thanks him for his invaluable service and wishes him a happy and healthy retirement.

IIT Guwahati is pleased to welcome Dr. Manjunath S. Vhatkar, who has joined the School of Business as Assistant Professor in August 2026. Dr Vhatkar specialises in retail supply chain management, omnichannel retail strategy, supply chain performance, structural equation modelling (SEM), optimisation, simulation and modelling, machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, and multi-criteria decision making (MCDM). Dr Vhatkar comes to IIT Guwahati after serving as A

IIT Guwahati will confer its inaugural NPTEL Chair Professorships at the Institute's 33rd Foundation Day celebrations, to recognize and support outstanding faculty members of IIT Guwahati who have demonstrated excellence in research, innovation, and industry collaboration, and made significant contributions to NPTEL-SWAYAM Published 31 August 2026 | Category Institute Events | Office Faculty Affairs The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), IIT Madras, h

Mr. Narendra Yadav has joined the Infrastructure Planning and Management Section as a Junior Technician on August 25, 2026. The Institute welcomes Mr Ghosh and wishes him a fulfilling career.

Mr. Basanta Ghosh has joined the Infrastructure Planning and Management Section as a Junior Technician on August 24, 2026. The Institute welcomes Mr Ghosh and wishes him a fulfilling career.

The Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Mahesh Shahadeo Nagargoje, who has joined the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering as Assistant Professor Gr. I, on August 7, 2026. His field of specialisation includes In Silico Clinical Trials in Stroke, Cardiovascular Biomechanics, and Medical Device Development. Dr. Nagargoje comes to IIT Guwahati after his Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Laboratory of Biological Structure Mechanics at the Department of Chemis

Prof PS Robi, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, retired on July 31, 2026, after nearly 30 years of service at IIT Guwahati. He joined the Institute on Feb 19, 1997. Prof Robi was the Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department from 2003 to 2006 and the Dean of Research and Development from 2009 to 2012. During his tenure as Dean (R&D), he established the Technology Incubation Centre at IIT Guwahati and served, in an ex-officio capacity, with several key institutional committe

Mr. Kumud Barman, Executive Engineer in the Infrastructure Planning and Management Section, retired on July 31, 2026 after more than 26 years of service. Mr Barman joined IIT Guwahati on April 17, 2000. The Institute thanks him for his invaluable service and wishes him a happy and healthy retirement.

Mr. Jnyanendra Boro has joined the Mechanical Engineering Department as a Junior Technician on July 09, 2026. The Institute welcomes Mr Boro and wishes him a fulfilling career.

IIT Guwahati is happy to welcome D. Bhrigu Kumar Lahkar to the Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology as an Assistant Professor. Dr Lahkar did his PhD in École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers. This was followed by postdoctoral research in IIT Madras and Université Gustave Eiffel. He then worked as an Assistant Professor in ECAM LaSalle and IIT BHU.

Romen Ch. Dutta, Assistant Physical Education Officer in the Gymkhana Office, Student Affairs Section, retired on May 31, 2026 after nearly 30 years of service. Mr Dutta joined IIT Guwahati on May 11 1996. The Institute thanks him for his invaluable service and dedication towards health, well being and sportsmanship on campus.

Prof. Mohanty took charge as the Dean for Alumni, Corporate and Industrial Relations (ACIR) on April 1st, 2026. His academic and research expertise is expected to strengthen institutional partnerships and global engagement. Prof Mohanty from the Department of Chemical Engineering brings strong academic and interdisciplinary experience. He did his PhD from IIT Kharagpur and has held post-doctoral positions at McMaster University, Canada, and Ben-Gurion University, Israel. H