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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Foundation Day Celebrations Description An account of the resource Foundation Day at IIT Ropar is an annual celebration of the institute’s establishment and journey since it was founded in 2008. It marks another year of the institute’s existence and achievements. It’s a day to honour the institute’s growth in academics, research, innovation, and contributions to technology and society. When It’s Held - IIT Ropar typically celebrates its Foundation Day on 24 February each year. What Happens on Foundation Day - The events and activities on this day usually include: Official celebrations and speeches by senior leaders — such as the Director of IIT Ropar and distinguished guests. Recognition of achievements in research, innovation, teaching, and student activities. Announcements or launches of new initiatives or facilities — for example, recent years have seen the unveiling of computing infrastructure, AI-related tools, entrepreneurship support, and R&D programs as part of the celebrations. Purpose of the Celebration - Foundation Day at IIT Ropar is more than a festivity — it serves to: Celebrate the institute’s progress from its inception to the present. Inspire the community (students, faculty, alumni) towards future goals. Highlight achievements and strategic priorities in research, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 18th Foundation Day of IIT Ropar Description An account of the resource The Foundation Day is an annual milestone for IIT Ropar — founded in 2008 — celebrated every year on 24 February as a way to mark its establishment and growth as a research-intensive institution of national importance. Date & Occasion - The 18th Foundation Day of the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar was celebrated on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at the institute’s auditorium in Rupnagar (Ropar), Punjab, India. Theme & Significance - The theme for this year’s celebration was “Accelerating R&D, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Country” — reflecting IIT Ropar’s focus on research excellence, innovation-led growth, and entrepreneurial impact. Chief Guest & Highlights - Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, was the Chief Guest at the event. The celebration included speeches by the institute’s leadership, reflections on its journey since its inception in 2008, and recognition of achievements in research, innovation, and institutional growth. Key Launches & Announcements - During the 18th Foundation Day celebrations, IIT Ropar unveiled several major initiatives: Indus HPC — a new High Performance Computing facility to boost research across engineering, life sciences, climate modelling, and AI. Shaurya Sthal — a commemorative space to honour the nation’s armed forces. Nalanda Chatbot — an AI-powered chatbot developed in-house to support academic and administrative queries. A Publications Dashboard and Digital Archive of IIT Ropar for organized access to research output. Investment commitments to the institute’s Research & Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) from external partners. Launch of the Student Entrepreneurship Support Programme, including seed grants to six student-led startups. http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/786b7befabf72d53f7cd59bc4e044bf9.jpeg f689430b6cc055509b23c39a3b2a2e91 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - National Level Description An account of the resource Agreements entered into by the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar reflect the Institute’s strong commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange across academia, industry, government, and international institutions. These agreements are designed to create mutually beneficial partnerships that enhance research capabilities, academic excellence, skill development, and societal impact. Through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and formal agreements, IIT Ropar collaborates with leading universities, research organizations, public sector undertakings, startups, and industry leaders. Such partnerships facilitate joint research projects, faculty and student exchange programmes, internships, technology transfer, consultancy, and co-development of solutions to address real-world challenges. Agreements with IIT Ropar also support national priorities by promoting indigenous technology development, entrepreneurship, and capacity building in emerging areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, healthcare technologies, and defence research. These collaborations enable the Institute to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications. By strengthening ties with strategic partners at national and global levels, IIT Ropar continues to expand its collaborative ecosystem, reinforcing its role as a center of excellence and a catalyst for innovation-driven growth. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IIT Ropar Creates History: First IIT to Launch M.Tech (Defence Technology) in Partnership with Indian Army Description An account of the resource A First for the IIT System This pioneering initiative marks the first time an Indian Institute of Technology has established such a comprehensive defence technology partnership with the armed forces. By integrating advanced research, applied innovation, and real-world military operational expertise, the programme creates a powerful ecosystem aimed at strengthening India’s defence capabilities and technological self-reliance. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Rajeev Ahuja, Director of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, highlighted the transformative impact of the collaboration. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Building Inaugurations Description An account of the resource The inauguration ceremonies at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar are marked by dignity, academic pride, and a forward-looking vision that reflects the Institute’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and innovation. These ceremonies serve as important milestones, symbolizing the commencement of new academic sessions, facilities, initiatives, or institutional collaborations. Typically attended by eminent academicians, distinguished guests from industry and government, members of the Board, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, the events highlight IIT Ropar’s role as a hub of cutting-edge knowledge and societal impact. The programme often begins with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by welcome addresses, keynote speeches, and presentations that outline the objectives and significance of the occasion. Inauguration ceremonies at IIT Ropar also emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, national development, and global engagement. Addresses by the Director and chief guests inspire the academic community, reinforcing values of innovation, integrity, and service to society. Cultural performances and student participation add vibrancy, showcasing the Institute’s rich and inclusive campus life. Overall, these ceremonies not only mark new beginnings but also reaffirm IIT Ropar’s mission to nurture future leaders, advance research frontiers, and contribute meaningfully to nation-building. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Inauguration Ceremony of the Super Academic Block (SAB), IIT Ropar Description An account of the resource Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Phase 1C Academic and Residential Complex (Super Academic Block) at IIT Ropar to the nation in February 2024, in the presence of Punjab Governor Shri Banwarilal Purohit. This expansion includes new academic buildings, hostels, and residential facilities for students and faculty. • Date: February 2024 (Announced 20th Feb 2024). • Inaugurated By: Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • Significance: The Phase 1C development significantly expands the permanent campus, providing enhanced infrastructure for education and research. • Dignitaries Present: Governor of Punjab, Shri Banwarilal Purohit, and IIT Ropar Director Prof. Rajeev Ahuja. http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/2788c53840944ccc78d8e7e328b0b26a.pdf 861757a6a4affa01bdf9db4d296716e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historic Times: Evolution of IIT Ropar Description An account of the resource Mr. Harmit Singh Bedi AICP, Chairman CMG and his team started working on the plan of IIT Ropar in the year 2014. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gazette notification for IIT Ropar Description An account of the resource Gazette notification for IIT Ropar http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/c007232900ed3ab1cc08441f1986b4d4.pdf 8d540136516e5a29588f20ba3e4027f9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus Planning and Work in Progress Description An account of the resource We can see the campus planning and progress through Pics. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Building Progress Work, Phase 1,2,3 http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/8838521dbfdc9cd1f9abd48014df4083.pdf 6457c7ec1c706a441bb342e00e8b23f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus Planning and Work in Progress Description An account of the resource We can see the campus planning and progress through Pics. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Building Progress Work, IIT Ropar http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/445bfce0449d2a8ea9bbcf4243eaaa17.pdf c458023ec8a63bc5aee00f5f57564b2b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus Planning and Work in Progress Description An account of the resource We can see the campus planning and progress through Pics. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Progress Work- All Departments http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/89976c1afa6fcae71cf17e280f0444bc.jpg 2dd0921cb3677acebb5b5ba0a52bce94 http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/8c50fce92ff838cc478fa58c2ba0625c.jpg fa9f69396adf1d706f5d2ff54f37de3c http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/8250af16a132160f1bf1007d953370a1.jpg 3e7ed7251795c329bddf8deb7575bf0c http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/160a18ed88cf8a244d3eef90c366a66c.jpg cd4aac9e8f7014525eb9c4fa4b0b4899 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bhumi Pujan, IIT Ropar Description An account of the resource A function was held on November 14, 2014 at the site of new campus of IIT Ropar. Ceremony of Bhumi Pujan followed by Ardas was performed by Padmashree Ms. Lila Poonawala, the Chairperson, Board of Governors of IIT Ropar and Director Prof. M.K. Surappa in the august presence of Prof. N. Sathyamurthy, Director, IISER, Mohali and Members of BoG, IIT Ropar. Mr. A. K Sarin, Prof. A. Sridhran and Mr. S. Ramanujam (Members of BWC) and other officials welcomed Mr. D. S. Kapur, ADG of CPWD and Mr. Harnam Singh, the Chief Engineer of CPWD. Mr. S.R. Sikka presented the model of new campus to senior officials and institute’s consultant for this project. faculty members, students and staff participated in the ceremony of unveiling of foundation plaque. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bhumi Pujan, May 17, 2017 Description An account of the resource The first major “Bhoomi Pujan” event for IIT Ropar’s permanent campus appears to have happened on November 14, 2014. A later specific ground-stone laying event for Phase 1-B of the campus was held on May 17, 2017, presided by Director Sarit K. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Institute Level Events Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar hosts a wide range of academic, technical, cultural, and extracurricular events throughout the year, reflecting its vibrant campus life and spirit of innovation. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource G20 Summit, March 2023, Amritsar Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar was involved in the G20 summit by hosting the 2nd Education Working Group meeting in Amritsar in March 2023. The event, themed "Strengthening Research and Innovation through Collaboration," brought together G20 member nations to discuss policies and best practices for research and innovation. The summit also featured seminars and panel discussions on areas like emerging technologies and sustainable development goals. Event: The 2nd Education Working Group meeting under India's G20 presidency. Location: Amritsar, Punjab. Dates: March 15-17, 2023. Theme: "Strengthening Research and Innovation through Collaboration". Purpose: To discuss and identify policies and best practices for research and innovation from G20 member nations and to improve educational outcomes. Key Activities: The event included a seminar, panel discussions, and meetings with delegates from G20 member countries, guest countries, and international organizations like the OECD, UNESCO, and UNICEF. IIT Ropar's role: IIT Ropar, under the Union Ministry of Education, hosted the event and presented on research and innovation through collaboration. Related initiatives: On the sidelines, IIT Ropar also showcased its collaborative biodiversity sensor project with Syngenta and Fraunhofer, which aims to monitor insect populations on farms. http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/dbf049c659410308c43b13ac2a2ff6e0.JPG 84c469fe7c3f8ec1e77436b0b709ea34 http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/28034d132f9c58c409fd068301080fa8.jpg 835e5bf3a09ea6244ad28be631d98b7c http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/eb8bcba12453c640280c239ca52bb7f6.JPG 5329ee9b6f7644e9a2ea5aac2c678e0c http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/44500c2fbf3200060790404746bf3e47.JPG 5c968a4bba481d0b4fa4de8ae1fa70fa http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/8d345dfb76c5d186f54464fdefad04ed.JPG 47495265aa2fe2ea08d19363adfd8a79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Institute Level Events Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar hosts a wide range of academic, technical, cultural, and extracurricular events throughout the year, reflecting its vibrant campus life and spirit of innovation. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BAJA SAE 2019 - IIT ROPAR Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar has hosted the BAJA SAE India competition multiple times, with the 2018 and 2019 events being notable examples. The competition involves student teams designing, building, and testing single-seat, off-road vehicles, with events including static evaluations like design and cost presentations, and dynamic evaluations such as brake tests and an endurance race on a rugged track. BAJA SAE India is a national engineering design competition for undergraduate students, focusing on the design of rugged, all-terrain vehicles. IIT Ropar's Role: IIT Ropar has served as a host for the second leg of the competition in different years. The institute's role includes providing the infrastructure and event management support for the dynamic and endurance rounds. Key Events: Static Evaluation: The competition starts with static rounds where teams present their designs, cost analysis, and marketing strategies. Dynamic Evaluation: This includes tests on factors like acceleration, braking, and maneuverability. Endurance Race: The finale is a four-hour endurance race on a challenging off-road track, which in the past has included elements like muddy pits, cliffs, and slopes. Participant Engagement: The competition draws students from across the country to showcase their engineering skills and team collaboration, with events like the 2019 edition involving over 4,250 students. http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/8f44aaa146c0ea752f9ea42872ecf175.jpg 819c6e084fc7e579c7dcf53636d0fd79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Directors of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar, as one of the newer IITs (established in 2008), has had leadership that blends strong research credentials with institutional-building vision. The transition from Prof Das to Prof Ahuja demonstrates continuity: both bring high academic profile and the drive to steer IIT Ropar into higher research and academic impact. For students, faculty and stakeholders, the leadership’s focus on interdisciplinarity, global research linkages, sustainability, and innovation is meaningful: it signals that the institute is moving beyond traditional engineering education toward broader impact. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Current Director of IIT Ropar, Professor Rajeev Ahuja (Tenure- Year: 2021- Till Present) Description An account of the resource Professor Rajeev Ahuja is a Professor of computational Materials science at Uppsala University, Sweden. Currently, he is the Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, India serving from April 2021. He was also holding the additional charge of Director of IIT Guwahati, India from Nov. 2023 to May 2024. He is one of the most highly cited researchers as well as top 5 materials Scientist in Sweden & India. He has done his Ph.D. from I.I.T. Roorkee in India in 1992. Same year he has joined Uppsala University, Sweden as post-doctoral fellow. He became Professor in 2007 at Uppsala University, Sweden. His main area of interest is material science with focus on energy such Batteries, Hydrogen Storage & production, sensors as well high-pressure physics. He has published more than 1200 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals H-Index of 106, i-10 index 817 & no. of citations more than 52147. Dr. Ahuja has supervised 30 PhD students and more than 35 postdocs. He has been elected FRSC UK, APS-Fellow by American Physical Society (APS), USA and appointed in the Advisory Board of Journal of Materials Chemistry A & Materials Advances from Royal Society of Chemistry (England). He is Associate Editor of Nano Energy. He was also awarded Beller Lectureship for the APS March Meeting 2017. He been awarded the Wallmark prize for 2011 from KVA (Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences), and has previously received the Eder Lilly & Sven Thureus prize and the Benzelius prize from KVS. Dr. Ahuja is an elected member of the Swedish Royal Society of Sciences (KVS). He has been awarded Best Alumnus award from IIT Roorkee, India for excellence in research for 2021. Contributions & Vision at IIT Ropar • Under his leadership, IIT Ropar has sharpened its research focus, deep-tech orientation and industry collaboration. (For example: positions in advanced materials, quantum/AI applications) • He emphasises a model of “global research–India innovation”, seeking to leverage both his international network and the Indian ecosystem. • Prof. Ahuja is known for the student-friendly, accessible leadership style: in media reports his rapport with students (e.g., the viral sunglasses moment at convocation) has been highlighted. Indulgexpress • He underscores the teacher-student relationship as founded on mutual trust and friendship, indicating his commitment to mentoring and institutional culture. http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/b8806b373d6cb3da2e368e62483147d1.jpg ce8dcd494cb330c289024131852e0cc3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Directors of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar, as one of the newer IITs (established in 2008), has had leadership that blends strong research credentials with institutional-building vision. The transition from Prof Das to Prof Ahuja demonstrates continuity: both bring high academic profile and the drive to steer IIT Ropar into higher research and academic impact. For students, faculty and stakeholders, the leadership’s focus on interdisciplinarity, global research linkages, sustainability, and innovation is meaningful: it signals that the institute is moving beyond traditional engineering education toward broader impact. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Officiating Director, IIT Ropar, Professor P.K. Raina Description An account of the resource Prof. P. K. Raina served as the officiating director before Prof. Ahuja's appointment until April 2021. Prof. Raina is also a professor in the Department of Physics at IIT Ropar, who has previously served as the Dean (Academics) and Dean-in-charge of the Transit Campus at the institute. His work was associated with physics, materials science, and computational physics, and he holds a Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur. http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/ebe6e629a56337124d95ec547235bba4.jpg 11974e43a1ae0fe8c8d8fc8ab84f6c44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Directors of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar, as one of the newer IITs (established in 2008), has had leadership that blends strong research credentials with institutional-building vision. The transition from Prof Das to Prof Ahuja demonstrates continuity: both bring high academic profile and the drive to steer IIT Ropar into higher research and academic impact. For students, faculty and stakeholders, the leadership’s focus on interdisciplinarity, global research linkages, sustainability, and innovation is meaningful: it signals that the institute is moving beyond traditional engineering education toward broader impact. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2nd Director of IIT Ropar, Professor Sarit Kumar Das Tenure: (Year: 2015-2021) Description An account of the resource Prof. Sarit Kumar Das, Director and Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (served 2015-2021). He worked in Indian Institute of Technology Madras where he was a Professor with the Mechanical Engineering Department and served as Dean (Academic Research) in the past. After obtaining B.E (Mechanical) in 1984 and M.E (Heat Power) in 1987 from Jadavpur University, he completed his Ph.D. degree in the area of Heat Transfer from Sambalpur University in 1994 and joined University of BW Hamburg, Germany where he did his Post-Doctoral Research in the area of Plate and Liquid Metal Heat Exchangers. He has published four books and more than 300 research papers. He is a recipient of the DAAD and Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship of Germany. He is a fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Sciences, India. He has been bestowed with several Awards such as “India Citation Award 2012” by Thomson Reuters and “Prof. K. N. Seetharamu Award & Medal for Excellence in Research” by Indian Society for Heat and Mass Transfer in the year 2006. He has also been awarded the Peabody Visiting Professorship at the Mechanical Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA, in 2011. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Micro/Nanoscale Transport and an Associate Editor of the journal Heat Transfer Engineering. His current research interests include heat transfer in nanofluids, microfluidics, biological heat transfer, nanoparticle mediated drug delivery in cancer cells, heat exchangers, boiling in mini/microchannels, fuel cells, jet instabilities, heat transfer in porous media, and computational fluid dynamics. http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/omeka/files/original/330af5078b0a61acff30d3b9c7740038.jpeg 40d7fb7db40f0e4cd9290eb702ab02b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Directors of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Description An account of the resource IIT Ropar, as one of the newer IITs (established in 2008), has had leadership that blends strong research credentials with institutional-building vision. The transition from Prof Das to Prof Ahuja demonstrates continuity: both bring high academic profile and the drive to steer IIT Ropar into higher research and academic impact. For students, faculty and stakeholders, the leadership’s focus on interdisciplinarity, global research linkages, sustainability, and innovation is meaningful: it signals that the institute is moving beyond traditional engineering education toward broader impact. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1st Director of IIT Ropar, Professor M. K. Surappa Tenure: (Year: 2009-2015) Description An account of the resource Professor M. K. Surappa, the first and former director of IIT Ropar (served 2009-2015). Prof. Surappa nurtured IIT Ropar as an Institution of Excellence in Research and Governance. In the 2016 National Ranking of Institutions, IIT Ropar stands number 9 amongst top 100 Engineering Institutions. It is very heartening to note that IIT Ropar ranked number one in two parameters used in ranking exercise, namely (a) Teaching, learning and Resources (TLR) and (b) Graduation Outcome (GO) amongst 16 IITs. This is testimony to the inspiring, dynamic and visionary leadership of Prof. Surappa. Prof. M. K. Surappa, born on 5th Dec. 1951 in an agricultural family in Mirle, in Mysore District. He completed his school education on in Mirle in Kannada medium Government. schools. He obtained BSc degree (1970) from Yuvaraja's College of Mysore University. He joined the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1970 and received BE degree in Metallurgy in 1973, M.S and Ph. D degrees from the faculty of Engineering in 1976 and 1980 respectively. Prof. Surappa joined then newly established Regional Laboratory, Trivandrum in 1979 as senior scientist and worked there for two years. During 1981-87, he was Research Associate/Engineer at Drexel University (USA), Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (UK) and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland). He returned to the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, as an Assistant Professor in 1987 and rose to the position of Professor in 1998. He was Honorary Secretary of Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology during 2004-09. He was Visi ng Professor to Sir M. Visveswaraya Chair, University of Mysore (2003-04). He has served as Founder Director of Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar for a period of six years (2009-15). He served as Dean, Faculty of Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science during the year 2016-2017. He assumed the post of Vice Chancellor of Anna University on 12th April 2018. He is also Honorary Professor at the Indian Institute of Science. Prof. Surappa has made outstanding R&D contributions to the Science and Technology of Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs). For over three decades, he has pursued many innovative investigations on synthesis, processing-microstructure-property correlation and application development of MMCs based on light alloy matrices. These include: (a) Development of "Stir Cast Process" for the fabrication of aluminium matrix composites. Process developed by Prof. Surappa at the Indian Institute of Science is often hailed as an Indian Innova on by MMC producers across the world. (b) Development of innovative technique for synthesis of metal ceramic nano composites by in-situ pyrolysis of polymer pre-cursors in the liquid melt. He has carried out all his research work entirely in India. Prof. Surappa has published 100 research papers in international journals and presented nearly 150 papers in national and international conferences and has authored a book. He has secured one US and 3 Indian patents. Professor was bestowed with Sir. M. Visvesvaraya award for his Life me contributions in Science and Technology from the Government of Karnataka for the year 2015. Prof. Surappa is a Fellow of Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). In the year 2015, Karnataka State Open University honored him by awarding him Honorary degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Lit.). He received Suvarna Karnataka Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2006 and Prof. Rustum Choksi Award for Excellence in Research and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science in 2007. He received AMULYA Award for Innova on in 2012 by the Government of Karnataka. He has been bestowed with Metallurgist of the Year award for the year 1998 by the Government of India. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Convocations – A Celebration of Academic Excellence Description An account of the resource The Convocation Ceremony at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) is one of the most significant and prestigious events of the academic calendar. It marks the culmination of years of rigorous learning, innovation, and research, as students are formally awarded their degrees and step into their professional and academic journeys. Up to the year 2025, IIT Ropar has successfully conducted a total of 14 convocations. Held annually, the convocation ceremony celebrates the achievements of graduating students from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines of science, engineering, and humanities. The event is graced by eminent personalities from academia, industry, and government, along with members of the Board of Governors and Senate. Distinguished guests are often invited to deliver the Convocation Address, inspiring graduates to contribute meaningfully to society and uphold the values of excellence, integrity, and innovation that IIT Ropar stands for. During the ceremony, medals and awards are also presented to students for outstanding academic performance and research contributions. The event showcases IIT Ropar’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting cutting-edge research that addresses real-world challenges. The convocation not only celebrates academic milestones but also reflects the institute’s vision of fostering global leaders, innovators, and responsible citizens who will shape the future with knowledge and compassion. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 14th Convocation, IIT Ropar - July 16, 2025 Description An account of the resource Chief Guest: Shrikant Madhav Vaidya (former Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.) delivered the convocation address. Presiding Officer: Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar. During his address, Vaidya emphasized the importance of India achieving energy independence by 2047, noting the country’s reliance on crude oil and gas imports. Prof. Ahuja pointed out that about 30% of India’s deep-tech agri-startups originate from IIT Ropar, and the institute has launched a B.Tech in Digital Agriculture and is working on an LLM (Large Language Model) for agriculture. Degrees Awarded A total of 720 degrees were conferred. Breakdown: 354 B.Tech degrees 181 M.Tech degrees 69 M.Sc degrees 114 PhD degrees 2 B.Tech–M.Tech Dual Degrees The number of graduates this year marked a roughly 31.87% increase compared to last year. Placement statistics: Placement rate: ~80.06% Average CTC: ~₹ 23.07 lakh per annum 85 students received Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) Highest placements were in the streams: Computer Science & Engineering, Mathematics & Computing, Electrical Engineering. Notable awards: President’s Gold Medal: Chavda Jayrajsinh (Dept. CSE) Director’s Gold Medal: Dhananjay Goel (Dept. CSE) The ceremony reflects IIT Ropar’s growth trajectory and increasing output of graduates. The mix of academic awards, placement success and venture/tech-start-ups signals a strong linkage between academia and industry/innovation at the institute. The presence of a high-profile industry leader as Chief Guest underscores the institute’s engagement with the energy/industrial sector.