@iitmadras is delighted and proud to share that our Director, Prof. V. Kamakoti, has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri Awards 2026 by the Government of India.

A distinguished academician and eminent researcher, Prof. Kamakoti has made transformative contributions in science, systems engineering and interdisciplinary research. His visionary leadership has further strengthened IIT Madras’s commitment to cutting-edge research, technological innovation, a thriving startup ecosystem and inclusive institutional development.

The Padma Shri Awards recognise his outstanding service and exemplary leadership in the field of Science and Technology, which stands as a testament to his enduring impact in academia.

The entire IIT Madras community takes pride in this well-deserved national recognition and extends its heartfelt congratulations, wishing him continued success in service of the nation.

@EduMinOfIndia

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PhD & MS admissions at @iitmadras' Wadhwani School of Data Science & AI close on 30 Oct, 5 PM.

AI for Indian classrooms. Microbes on the Space Station. Robots that learn in simulation. Speech AI for Indian accents.

Apply: research.iitm.ac.in

#IITMadras #PhDAdmissions

Behind every promising athlete are years of training, discipline and the ambition to go further. But talent alone is not enough, the right support can shape how far that journey goes.

@SBI_FOUNDATION , in partnership with @iitmadras–Acrophase, (1/4)

Selected athletes will receive a monthly stipend of ₹40,000, along with sports science-based performance assessments and personalised nutrition guidance from IIT Madras–Acrophase, supporting them as they train and compete at higher levels. (3/4)

Click here to apply: junior.sbifsportsscholarship.org

#IITMadras #SBIFoundation #Acrophase #SBIFACEPASSUnder19SportsScholarship #SportsScience #IndianSports (4/4)

We’ve raised a $10M Series A to automate video creation for every company.

1,000+ organizations like Atlassian, GitLab, Samsara, Legrand, and Zendesk use @clueso to automate their videos for marketing, customer education, and employee training.

The struggle of video creation in hat Netflix made a documentary about it

From safe drinking water to responsible waste management, @iitmadras is driving sustainable change in Vallipuram Village Panchayat, Chengalpattu, through its AquaMAP Centre for Water Management and Policy. (1/5)

@NTUsg Coordinated by Prof. Ligy Philip and Prof. B. S. Murty of AquaMAP Centre , IIT Madras, the initiative involved local stakeholders, including Mrs. Sobiya Amul Parthasarathy, President, Vallipuram Panchayat, and Ms. Geetha B., Headmistress, Government High School, Vallipuram. (4/5)

@NTUsg With the facilities handed over to local stakeholders, this initiative demonstrates how technology and community participation can advance sustainable village development.

#IITMadras #AquaMAP #Sustainability #CleanWater #WasteManagement (5/5)

The @iitmadras archives called to remind… 📸👀

Time flies, but the legacy stays. A little #Throwback to the campus that continues to make history!

#IITMadras #CampusDiaries #Throwback #IITM

@iitmadras continues its Webinar Series showcasing successfully completed R&D projects funded by the @ANRFIndia , under the Core Research Grant (CRG) and Start-up Research Grant (SRG) schemes. As part of this 9-month, 23-talk series led by Principal Investigators,(1/4)

The session will feature a 45-minute presentation on the project outcomes and insights, followed by a 15-minute discussion, providing an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research in electrical engineering.

Meeting Link:  us06web.zoom.us/j/83868842862?… (3/4)

YouTube Link: youtube.com/live/zQbQFiKAG…

Join us as IIT Madras brings pioneering research to the forefront, fostering dialogue, collaboration and innovation.

#IITMadras #ANRF #ResearchImpact #WebinarSeries #ElectricalEngineering #Research #Innovation #RNDIndia (4/4)

“Transforming Logistics Operations Through Data-Driven Decision-Making: Lessons from Modern Supply Chains.”

Join us as he shares valuable industry insights on how data-driven strategies are (2/3)

reshaping logistics operations, optimising supply chain performance, and enabling smarter, more informed decisions.

🔗 Join the seminar: zoom.us/j/95777818665?…

#IITMadras #FedExSMARTCenter #Logistics #SupplyChain #DataDrivenDecisionMaking

6th IBSE International Symposium: Microbiomes in Environment, Health, and Beyond.

11–13 Feb 2027, #IITMadras, Chennai.

Three days on microbial omics, from human and environmental microbiomes to astrobiology and planetary protection.

ibse.iitm.ac.in/symposium-06

#Bioinformatics

During his visit to @iitmadras , Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @JoshiPralhad , Union Minister for Education; Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; & New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, officially launched SVAASA. (1/3)
@EduMinOfIndia @fooddeptgoi @mnreindia

An initiative under the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, @iitmadras, SVAASA brings together academia, industry, government & entrepreneurs to develop innovative, scalable solutions to environmental challenges. By bridging market needs with research, innovation and (2/3)

government policies, SVAASA aims to nurture eco-startups that can address global sustainability challenges and drive meaningful impact.

@SustainableIITM
#IITMadras #Sustainability #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SustainableFuture (3/3)