# \#alumni **URL:** https://community.askiitm.com/tag/alumni/32.md [Latest](https://community.askiitm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.askiitm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.askiitm.com/tags.md) --- ## [The Best Place To Build Podcast](https://community.askiitm.com/t/the-best-place-to-build-podcast/722)
**Author:** [@aena](https://community.askiitm.com/u/aena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2024 07:33 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/the-best-place-to-build-podcast/722 "2024-11-27T07:33:05Z")
I watched episode 2 of the best place to build podcast and noticed something really cool! Are those actual students working in the background? What even is the Sudha & Shankar Innovation Hub??? --- ## [Course selection](https://community.askiitm.com/t/course-selection/378)
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hello , i wanted to join bs in medical science and engineering iit madras . If i dont get admission there , what are the other courses similar to it through which i can design artificial organs and cardiac devices or mak… --- ## [Can you name some distinguished alumni from IITM’s Metallurgical and Materials Engineering department?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-you-name-some-distinguished-alumni-from-iitm-s-metallurgical-and-materials-engineering-department/117)
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C G Krishnadas Nair 1960 - 1964 | B.Tech Mr. Krishnadas Nair received his PhD from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. He transformed HAL into a globally competent aerospace industry as Chairman, with a tenfold… --- ## [Who are some famous alumni from IITM's Chemical Engineering department?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/who-are-some-famous-alumni-from-iitms-chemical-engineering-department/116)
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The department of chemical engineering at IIT Madras is a centre for excellence in its own regard, and no doubt it has borne some of the best minds in the field and well beyond its scope. A few notable mentions are: Mr … --- ## [Can you name some distinguished alumni from IITM’s Computer Science and Engineering department?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-you-name-some-distinguished-alumni-from-iitm-s-computer-science-and-engineering-department/115)
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Dr. Ramakrishnan Srikant Dr. Ramakrishnan Srikant is a Google Fellow responsible for Search Ads Quality and User Experience. His research interests include data mining, online advertising, and user modeling. Prior to … --- ## [Can you name some distinguished alumni from IITM's Electrical Engineering department?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-you-name-some-distinguished-alumni-from-iitms-electrical-engineering-department/114)
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Rajkumar Duraiswamy Shri Rajkumar Duraiswamy, an Electrical Engineer from IIT, Madras in 1982 and PGDM from IIM, Bangalore, took over the reins of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, an integrated Oil & Gas company,… --- ## [Can you tell me some notable alumni from IIT Madras' Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering department?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/can-you-tell-me-some-notable-alumni-from-iit-madras-naval-architecture-and-ocean-engineering-department/113)
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Anuj Choudhary: He is a highly skilled naval architect with over a decade of experience specializing in the construction of various marine and offshore construction vessels, offshore research vessels, cable laying equ… --- ## [Alumni Profile: Vineeta Singh](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-vineeta-singh/107)
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Academic Journey at IIT Madras Vineeta Singh’s academic journey began at IIT Madras, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 2005. Coming from an academically strong family, she had clear a… --- ## [Alumni Profile: Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-tarun-mehta-and-swapnil-jain/106)
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Founding Ather Energy In 2013, Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, graduates of IIT Madras, embarked on the journey of founding Ather Energy, a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup. Their venture was fueled by a strong … --- ## [Alumni Profile: Gururaj Deshpande](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-gururaj-deshpande/105)
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Academic Journey and Early Career Dr. Gururaj Deshpande, an IIT-Madras graduate of 1973 in Electrical Engineering, continued his academic pursuit with a Master’s degree from the University of New Brunswick, Canada. Hi… --- ## [Alumni Profiles: Amrit Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profiles-amrit-acharya-and-srinath-ramakkrushnan/104)
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Education at IIT Madras Amrit Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan, both graduates from IIT Madras, embarked on their journey into the world of machines during their tenure at ITC as management trainees after graduating … --- ## [Alumni Profile: Rajiv Srivatsa](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-rajiv-srivatsa/103)
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Founding Urban Ladder In July 2012, Rajiv Srivatsa, along with Ashish Goel, co-founded Urban Ladder with the vision of establishing it as India’s premier furniture destination. The goal was to revolutionize the furnit… --- ## [Alumni Profile: Kris Gopalakrishnan](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-kris-gopalakrishnan/102)
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Early Life and Education Senapathy “Kris” Gopalakrishnan was born on April 5, 1955, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Kerala and pursued further… --- ## [Alumni Profile: Jayant Paleti](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-jayant-paleti/101)
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Founding Darwinbox Jayant Paleti is a key figure among the co-founders of Darwinbox, an innovative HR technology platform in India. The platform offers cloud-based solutions to streamline HR processes and enhance the … --- ## [Alumni Profile: Subra Suresh](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-subra-suresh/100)
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Academic Journey at IIT Madras and pursuit of Advanced Degrees Professor Subra Suresh initiated his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the esteemed Indian Instit… --- ## [Alumni Profile: Prashant Pitti](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-prashant-pitti/99)
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Educational Background at IIT Madras Prashant Pitti completed his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras in 2005. The strong foundation laid during his academic years set the stage for his future endeavors. … --- ## [Alumni Profile: V Shankar](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-v-shankar/98)
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Educational journey at IIT Madras V. Shankar graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras in 1981. He continued his academic pursuit with a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administratio… --- ## [Alumni Profile: Prem Watsa](https://community.askiitm.com/t/alumni-profile-prem-watsa/97)
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Early Life and Education at IIT Madras V. Prem Watsa, an accomplished businessman, and IIT Madras alumni, hails from Hyderabad. After completing early education in India, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Eng…