IIT Bombay & Monash Research Academy Celebrates Graduation of 20 Indian PhD Scholars

IIT Bombay and Monash Research Academy hosted the graduation ceremony and distributed PhD degrees to Indian scholars. Check details

IIT Bombay & Monash Research Academy

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Monash Research Academy celebrated its graduation ceremony and conferred 20 PhD degrees to Indian scholars. This year’s graduates showcased impactful research topics that include the study of lagrangian transport in alveolar flows, the development of metal-organic nano-materials for chemiresistive and gas sensors for toxic chemical detection, and representative democracy in India.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Dr Megan Clark AC, Chancellor of Monash University, Professor Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, along with other senior representatives from both institutions, government officials, industry leaders, and the families of graduates.

M.S. Unnikrishnan, Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, said,“Since its inception, the Academy has graduated 265 students, with alumni contributing to global challenges and founding 12 start-ups in areas ranging from energy storage to advanced healthcare solutions.”

Professor Kedare said, “Our joint PhD graduates are solving problems through interdisciplinary research and are emerging as leaders with a global outlook.”

Professor Craig Jeffrey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) and Senior Vice-President at Monash University, who also attended the ceremony, said graduates of the Academy are highly sought after by leading global companies and academic institutions.“These projects underscore the Academy’s commitment to addressing real-world challenges across diverse sectors,” Professor Jeffrey said.

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