Prof. Meenakshi D’Souza was appointed as the Head of the Department for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE).
Prof. Madhav Rao will lead the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).
Prof. Dinesh Babu Jayagopi is the new Head of the Department for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI).
Prof. Amit Prakash will serve as the Head of the Department for Digital Humanities and Societal Systems (DHSS).
These appointments mark a significant step in strengthening the academic leadership at IIIT-Bangalore and furthering the institute’s commitment to excellence in education and research.
Prof. Jaya Sreevalsan Nair received the 2024 Practitioner Grant for Geospatial Work by the Women in GIS (WiGIS) Awards and Scholarships Program. WiGIS Awards recognize the contributions of women to geospatial fields. The scholarships provide funds for education expenses to undergraduate and graduate students and seed grants for women in the professional or academic sectors to support projects and research in a myriad of geospatial areas.