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Prof. Souri Banerjee appointed as the new director for BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

Sep 2, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #BITS Pilani, #Dubai Campus, #Prof. Souri Banerjee

New Delhi, 2nd September 2024: BITS Pilani, a renowned institution known for its commitment to innovation, has announced the appointment of Prof Souri Banerjee as the New Director for their Dubai campus. He assumed his role in August 2024 and will be serving as the Director for the next 5 years. He took over from Prof Srinivasan Madapusi who has served as director of Dubai Campus since July 2021.

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Professor Banerjee began his career at BITS Pilani, Pilani campus in 2004. In 2008, he became the founding Department Head of Physics at the Hyderabad campus. Prior to being appointed Dean of Faculty Affairs in 2018, he worked for the institute for five years as the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs in 2013, overseeing all faculty affairs at all BITS Pilani locations.

He has served in several postdoctoral positions at the University of Electro-Communications and Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, and was a Visiting Professor at the University of Electro-Communications. He also served as a Research Scientist at the Central Research Laboratory, HITACHI, Tokyo.

Welcoming Professor Banerjee to BITS Pilani, Professor V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor for BITS Pilani, said, “We are pleased to have Prof. Souri Banerjee on board and wish him all success in his new assignment. I am confident that his leadership and expertise will be instrumental in further enhancing our academic programs and research initiatives.

He further added, “I also take this opportunity to thank Prof Srinivasan Madapusi who has been extremely successful in his tenure. With his dynamic leadership, the campus has achieved significant milestones and grown manifold, taking the campus and BITS Pilani to greater heights.”

Professor Souri Banerjee obtained his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science, Kolkata in 1997. After completing his PhD, he held a small stint at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai and was also awarded the prestigious JSPS Foreign Research Fellow two times (2012 & 2018) in recognition of his contributions to device physics.

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Over 7800 Professionals Graduate in BITS Pilani’s Metaverse Hybrid Convocation

Aug 27, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #BITS Pilani, #Hybrid Convocation

National — August 27, 2024: Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, an Institute of Eminence (IoE) that is globally renowned for its focus on innovation, hosted a convocation to commemorate the academic achievements of 7,839 working professionals. These professionals graduated in different MBA, M.Tech., M.Sc., and B.Tech. programmes from the institution’s Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) division. While about 1,000 graduates attended the convocation in person, more than 6,800 graduates participated virtually with the help of the revolutionary Metaverse technology; nearly 111 of them graduated from 26 other countries as well.

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During WILP’s second successive hybrid convocation, thousands of graduates had a memorable experience with the near-realistic convocation environment, as their personalized 3D avatars walked across a virtual stage to receive their degrees, thereby demonstrating the seamless fusion of a long-standing tradition and modern technologies. With the integration of 3D modelling and immersive technology, the participants also took virtual tours to explore the campuses of BITS Pilani.

Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of Executive Committee, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, graced the event as the Chief Guest and congratulated all the graduating students and their proud parents and loved ones. He stressed on the need to deal with successes and failures with a positive attitude, and to leverage knowledge and skills for the betterment of the society.

Ms. Saskia Loer Hansen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International & Engagement, RMIT University, who was the Guest of Honour, spoke about the importance of work-ready skills, preparedness, and life-long learning to contribute in these complex times. Commending the graduates, Dr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chancellor, BITS Pilani, remarked, “Today is your day of triumph. It is a day that signifies not just the culmination of an academic journey, but the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Your relentless dedication, unyielding spirit, and unwavering commitment have brought you to this remarkable moment.”

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani said, “The WILP initiative from BITS Pilani not only helps working professional gain insights in academic and facilitates their growth but also ensures that these graduates are equipped to face real world challenges and the changing global landscape. Our dedication to blend tradition and technology into advancing education to meet the needs of the modern workforce is showcased through the wide range of students passing out from WILP. We wish all the passing students all the best for a bright fulfilling future in every field that they pursue.”

Prof. G. Sundar, Director, Off-Campus Programmes & Industry Engagement, BITS Pilani, in his congratulatory message to the working professionals, said, “In my view, the passion for continuous learning efforts, advancement of knowledge, and driving positive change are some of the key aspects that the new graduates can hold immense pride about, as they receive their degrees today and take further leaps in their professional growth. More than 124700 working professionals have graduated from WILP programmes over the years (till date), and the current active enrolment in various programmes is in excess of 46000 professionals; in addition to the quality of learning that is acquired, these impressive numbers too contribute immensely to addressing the talent gap that we are witnessing today — not just across several industries in India, but around the globe as well.”

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BITS Pilani Opens Bangalore Center to Tap Alumni Network for Innovation

Aug 8, 2024 by Mansi 0 Comments #Alumni Network, #BITS Pilani, #Innovation

The Center will be led by the K K Birla Goa Campus and supported by the Alumni Office and Incubation Societies of the institute

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National, 8th August, 2024 – BITS Pilani, an institution known for its commitment to innovation today announced the establishment of a Bangalore Center for BITS Pilani. The development marks a major stepping stone for the institution in achieving its vision of fostering innovation and industry collaboration. The purpose of this key move is to open the door to numerous opportunities for BITS Pilani students, researchers, faculty, incubators, accelerator programs, and the institution itself.

Located in a city known for its lively technological ecosystem, the newly unveiled BITS Pilani office at Bangalore is primed to mark the presence of over 800 alumni creators and the largest concentration of alumni in any single city worldwide. It is located at the heart of the startup area of Bangalore in HSR Layout , home to nine unicorn offices. The space has been sponsored by Hustlehub, one of the largest providers of enterprise & coworking office spaces, in Bangalore.

The major objective of the BITS Pilani Bangalore Center is to establish collaboration with the corporate community including alumni and non-alumni-led organizations. The Center will contribute to the scope of institute initiatives, like adding Practice School and Placement stations, securing industry-sponsored research and consultancy projects, and developing the curriculum of the institution to be industry-aligned and make students job ready. A key focus will be to establish networks that can provide mentorship and investment to student and alumni start-ups. Engagement with corporate initiatives related to their Innovation programs and CSR requirements will support institute incubators and start-ups, infrastructure development, and scholarship schemes. These efforts are expected to create significant social impact.

Speaking at the inaugural event, Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani said “BITS, Pilani Bangalore Centre exemplifies our resolve to foster innovation and industry collaboration. Launching a new Centre in Bangalore will help us intensify our relation with the local community and create a dynamic ecosystem that nurtures innovation and the development of budding entrepreneurs and researchers.”

Prof. Goel, founding lead of the BITS Goa Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Society also expressed her gratitude, stating, “We are immensely thankful to the alumni who have always been the backbone of institute initiatives. The support of various founders and investors for the activities of this Center will be the key to scaling its operations. Early support has been already committed by alumni founders of Hustlehub, Quizizz, Questt, Innaccel, Bewgle, Flutura, Flam, Portkey, Bogmalo Foods, Petasense and VC founders from Blume, AllinCapital,etc. The initiative is being led by BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus and Prof. Suman Kundu’s efforts have been key in bringing this project to fruition. We look forward to building more partnerships in the city to drive innovation and excellence in education.”

The BITS Pilani Bangalore Center will be led by Prof. Mridula Goel from the K K Birla Campus in Goa, supported by the Alumni Affairs Division and the institute’s Incubation Societies. Prof. Goel has a proven track record of helping BITSians and others transform their ideas into successful startups.

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BITS Pilani Hyderabad Welcomes University of Magdeburg Delegation for Academic Partnerships

May 2, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #BITS Pilani, #German Institutes, #Magdeburg Delegation, #Prof. B.. Mishra, #Prof. Soumya Mukherji

National, 1st May,2024: BITS Pilani, an institution known for its commitment to innovation hosted a delegation from the University of Magdeburg and three esteemed German Institutes – Heidelberg University, University of Cologne, and Freie Universität Berlin India Office – to BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus. This visit prepared the grounds for further engagement and partnership with BITS Pilani and consisted of dialogues enhancing collaboration, especially in student mobility, joint research initiatives, dual/double degree programs, and faculty exchanges.

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Possible areas for cooperation were explored during the visit, comprising semiconductors, biosensors, humanities & social sciences, automotive engineering, and robotics, matching the emerging opportunities at the global level. The discussions have been of particular interest in the context of the establishment of Intel’s “Silicon Junction” in Magdeburg, which revealed good opportunities for cooperation in semiconductor research and development and thus open new avenues for academic collaboration and research.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Soumya Mukherji, Director, BITS Pilani Hyderabad said, “We are proud to welcome such distinguished delegates from the University of Magdeburg and leading German institutes to BITS Pilani Hyderabad. This will be a major step in collaboration and research, creating a strong bedrock for innovative research and transformative educational opportunities. Moving together, we shall work towards co-creating solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems while also empowering the next generation of scientists and technologists.”

Expressing his excitement about the partnership, Prof. Sanket Goel, Dean, Research and Innovation (Institute-wide) and Professor of EEE, BITS Pilani Hyderabad said, “Considering the huge initiatives to start CoE in Semiconductors, IoT Sensors and AI domains, we are very much looking forward to collaborate in these contemporary domains in terms of joint research and exchange visits.”

Speaking on the development, Prof. B.. Mishra, Associate Dean, International Programmes and Collaboration and Professor of Mathematics, said, “The visit by the esteemed universities marks a significant moment in our journey towards international collaboration. By delving into shared areas of research and education, this partnership will fortify our international ties, fostering innovation and advancing knowledge in key domains”.

Prof. Soumya Mukherji, Director, headed the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus delegation, which also included eminent faculty members and department heads. The key representatives of Magdeburg University included Prof. Jens Strackeljan, Rector, and Dr. Susanne Schmidt, Vice Rector for Studies and Teaching. In addition, heads of departments, including Heidelberg University, University of Cologne, and Freie Universität Berlin, also attended to provide insightful perspectives to the discussions.