6 IIT Bombay faculty members named INSA fellows for research in science, engineering
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced that six of its faculty members have been selected as fellows of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA). The INSA fellowship will start on January 1, 2027.
The recognition will acknowledge the contributions of faculty members to research across science and engineering disciplines. The research areas of IIT Bombay faculty members include biosciences, computer science, climate studies, chemistry, environmental engineering and earth sciences.
The INSA fellowship is awarded to those scientists and researchers who have made contributions towards the research and advancement of science. Since six faculty members were selected from the institution, it shows that IIT Bombay's research work is diverse and of national and global importance.
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Research across science, engineering
The newly elected fellows come from different academic and research areas at IIT Bombay. Their work includes fundamental research as well as studies that address the larger scientific, technological and environmental challenges.
Climate studies and environmental engineering research are important for sustainability and environmental challenges. Research in biosciences, computer science, chemistry and earth sciences can also help advance scientific knowledge and technology.
The INSA offers different kinds of fellowships with various eligibility requirements that is decided based on the program. After being selected as an INSA fellow, in a post on his social media account on X, Subimal Ghosh said, “Humbled and honored.”
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IIT Bombay faculty list
Below are the researchers who have been selected as INSA fellows:
Faculty member | Department / Centre |
|---|---|
Anirban Banerjee | Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering |
Supratik Chakraborty | Department of Computer Science and Engineering |
Subimal Ghosh | Department of Civil Engineering and Centre for Climate Studies |
Debabrata Maiti | Department of Chemistry and Centre for Climate Studies |
Suparna Mukherji | Department of Environmental Science and Engineering |
Malay Mukul | Department of Earth Sciences |
IIT Bombay has congratulated all six faculty members on the recognition and their contributions to research fields.