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Notable Alumni A Promise of Excellence.
IIT Kanpur's ever rising global stature is credited to its charismatic alumni. whose stupendous achievements in myriad fields continue to make us proud. Our alumni are a global community of trailblazers, innovators, and leaders excelling in diverse fields such as technology, entrepreneurship, research, and public service. Known for their ingenuity and impact, they uphold the institute's legacy of excellence while fostering connections and giving back through mentorship, philanthropy, and collaboration, strengthening the IIT Kanpur ecosystem worldwide.
Mr. Narayana Murthy (MT/EE/1969)
Dr. K. Subramanian (BT/EE/1994)
Dr. Anil K. Rajvanshi (BT/MT/ME/1972/1974)
Prof. H. C. Verma (MSC2/PhD/PHY/1978/1980)
Mr. Anil Bansal (BT/ME/1977)
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma (BT/CHE/1982)
Dr. Pawan Goenka (BT/ME/1975)
Alumni in News
[###### Dr. Nilesh Pandey
(PhD/EE/2022) was awarded the prestigious IEEE-EDS 2024 Early Career Award.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-news)
[###### Prof. Sandhya S. Visweswariah
(MSC2/CHM/1980), became the President-elect of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) at the 26th Ordinary General Assembly.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-news)
[###### Mr. Rakesh Gangwal
(BT/ME/1975), the founder of IndiGo was appointed as the Chairman of American carrier Southwest Airlines.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-news)
[###### Dr. Mohit Kumar Jolly
(BT/MT/BSBE/2010/2012) received the prestigious Arthur T. Winfree Prize 2024.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-news)
[###### Mr. Atul Saxena
(BT/CE/1997) was appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-news)
Awards & Achievements
[###### Mr. Rahul Navin
(BT/MT/CE/1990/1993) was appointed Director Enforcement Directorate, GOI.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-awards-and-honours)
[###### Prof. Rajeev Alur
(BT/CSE/1987) was awarded the prestigious Kunuth Prize 2024.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-awards-and-honours)
[###### Dr. Debanjan Chowdhury
(MSc5/PHY/2010), was honored with endowed professorships of Joyce A. Yelencsics Rosevear ‘65 and Frederick M. Rosevear ‘64.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-awards-and-honours)
[###### Dr. Pravesh K. Kothari
(BT/EE/2010) received the Presburger Award for contributions to theoretical computer science.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-awards-and-honours)
[###### Dr. Sharat Sinha
(MT/IME/1994) was appointed as the CEO of Airtel Business.](https://www.iitk.ac.in/dora/alumni-awards-and-honours)
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Featured Alumni
Academic
Dr. Manu Prakash (BT/CSE/2002)
Entrepreneurship
Mr. Naveen Tewari (BT/ME/2001)
Government Services
Mr. Durga Shankar Mishra (BT/EE/1983)
Industry
Dr. Dev Joneja (BT/ME/1984)