IITalks – Satya Chakravarthy – IITM BTech Aero ’92
The very first in our IITalks series is by Satyanarayanan Chakraavarthi (Satya).
Satya finished his BTech in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Madras in 1991, and after his Masters & PhD from Georgia Tech, joined back as faculty at IITM.
Satya is well known for his research in rocket propulsion, combustion and most prominently, for his contribution to a large number of startups in diverse domains such as electric air taxis, hyperloop, satellite imaging, rockets, biofuels and more!
Here’s Satya’s insights on IITalks:
Padma Shri for IIT Kanpur Alum & Professor Ashutosh Sharma
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, a distinguished chair professor at IIT Kanpur, has been awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to science and technology. An IIT Kanpur alumnus, Sharma has played a key role in establishing Nano Technology and Imaging Centres at the...
Dr. V Narayanan, IIT KGP alum, Becomes Chairman at ISRO
Dr. V. Narayanan, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), effective January 14, 2025. Dr. Narayanan holds an M.Tech in Cryogenic Engineering and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from IIT...
IITalks – Satya Chakravarthy – IITM BTech Aero ’91
The very first in our IITalks series is by Satyanarayanan Chakraavarthi (Satya). Satya finished his BTech in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Madras in 1991, and after his Masters & PhD from Georgia Tech, joined back as faculty at IITM. Satya is well known for his...
Announcing Our Video Interview Series: IITalks
We are excited to introduce a new video interview series IITalks featuring distinguished IIT alumni and professionals who have achieved notable success in their fields. This series will present focused and insightful discussions with experts, shedding light on their...
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Beyond the Classroom: Sunil Wadhwani Shares His Vision and Journey
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Future Forward: Arvind Krishna on AI’s Business Revolution at IIT2024
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna highlights how modern AI has shifted from being a resource-heavy, manually intensive process to a scalable, enterprise-focused solution. Today’s AI leverages vast computational power to deliver tailored, secure models that empower businesses to...
Inside the Mind: Vinod Khosla’s Fireside Chat at IIT Delhi – Video
This video highlights Mr. Vinod Khosla, a self-made billionaire who built his empire from scratch, sharing his insights on about his life journey starting from studying Electrical Engineering at IIT Delhi to becoming a Silicon Valley giant. He also reminds us that the...