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Prof. Suman Chakraborty officially takes over as Director of IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Suman Chakraborty officially takes over as Director of IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Chakraborty, a globally renowned academician and a distinguished faculty member from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has received several prestigious national and international honors in science and engineering. His work at the intersection of fluid mechanics, biomedical engineering, and technology-driven societal applications has earned him recognition as one of the foremost researchers in the country. There is a need to enhance connectivity with students so their issues and challenges are detected early and bring back the culture of fulfillness on the campus, said Prof. Suman Chakraborty, the newly appointed director of IIT Kharagpur, after taking charge on Monday. He…
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Meet Prof. Suman Chakraborty – A Visionary Innovator Revolutionizing Healthcare

Meet Prof. Suman Chakraborty – A Visionary Innovator Revolutionizing Healthcare

Prof. Suman Chakraborty has recently been awarded the 2026 TWAS Award in Engineering and Computer Sciences by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for his seminal work in micro and nanoscale flows, enabling innovations in diagnostic technologies and improving rural livelihoods and healthcare access for marginalized populations. Prof. Suman Chakraborty is the Institute Chair professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the IIT Kharagpur, and a Sir J.C. Bose National Fellow of the Department of Science and Technology of India. Based on his outstanding research contributions, he has also featured in the list of top 100 Researchers…
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