Suman Chakraborty: A New Era for IIT Kharagpur

Jadavpur University alumnus appointed as full-term director at IIT Kharagpur

The post of a full-term director at IIT Kharagpur was vacant after the tenure of V.K. Tewari ended on December 31 last year. Amit Patra, director of IIT BHU (Varanasi), had been officiating as acting director of IIT Kharagpur since January 1 in the absence of a full-term director

Professor Suman Chakraborty appointed Director of IIT Kharagpur

He is credited with developing several “affordable, simple-to-execute, and innovative diagnostic solutions” related to common clinical challenges like anaemia, cancer, COVID-19, tuberculosis etc

Professor Suman Chakraborty appointed IIT Kharagpur director

Professor Suman Chakraborty appointed IIT Kharagpur director

Professor Suman Chakraborty Appointed IIT Kharagpur Director

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Suman Chakraborty, the Institute Chair Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of IIT Kharagpur, and Sir J C Bose National Fellow of the Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed the director of IIT Kharagpur, the institute said in a statement on Friday night. India News | Professor Suman Chakraborty Appointed IIT Kharagpur Director.

Suman Chakraborty: A New Era for IIT Kharagpur

Suman Chakraborty, an acclaimed professor at IIT Kharagpur, has been appointed as the director of the institution. With numerous prestigious awards, Chakraborty is set to lead for five years, bringing extensive expertise in micro and nanoscale flows. His achievements are expected to enhance rural healthcare and diagnostic innovations.

Prof Suman Chakraborty appointed director of IIT Kharagpur

Professor Suman Chakravorty has been appointed as the director of IIT Kharagpur for a five-year term, succeeding Prof Amit Patra. A distinguished Institute Chair Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Chakraborty's contributions to micro and nanoscale flows have earned him the 2026 TWAS Award. He is renowned for his innovations in diagnostic technologies and rural healthcare solutions.