Welcoming Our New Faculty
Joining BITS Pilani, our new faculty members bring diverse expertise, strong academic and research backgrounds, fresh perspectives, and new energy to our classrooms and research community. They joined BITS Pilani across campuses between June and August 2026.
Explore the new faculty members across our campuses. Click on a campus below to view the faculty list.
Open Positions
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Office of Institutional Communication & Engagement
Capture the moments that tell the BITS Pilani story.
What you’ll work on: *Photography and videography for campus events & activities *Capturing people, moments and stories across campus *Creating visual content for BITS Pilani’s social media
Apply Now ↗Office of Institutional Communication & Engagement
Turn campus moments into engaging stories.
What you’ll work on: *Editing short-form videos and Reels *Creating engaging social media content *Bringing campus stories and events to life through video
Apply Now ↗PS Open House | A Unique BITS Learning Experience
The Practice School Open House highlighted how BITS Pilani’s unique Practice School model bridges classroom learning with real-world industry experience, preparing students for the challenges of the professional world.
The session featured Prof. Krishnamurthy Bindumadhavan, Dean (Institute-wide), Career Advancement and Practice School (CAPS), along with the Associate Deans Prof. S. Murugesan (Pilani), Prof. Vikas Chaudhari (Goa), and Prof. R. Parameshwaran (Hyderabad).
The Open House offered students valuable insights into Practice School opportunities and the role it plays in shaping industry-ready BITSians.
The revised curriculum is an important step in the continuing evolution of education at BITS Pilani. It is not simply a revision of individual courses or a rearrangement of the existing curriculum. It is a redesign of the framework within which undergraduate education at BITS is organised.
The central objective has been to prepare our students for a world characterised by rapid technological change, increasing interdisciplinarity, changing forms of professional practice, and the growing importance of lifelong learning.
At the same time, the revision seeks to preserve what has traditionally distinguished a BITS education: a strong disciplinary foundation, academic flexibility, student choice, experiential learning, and close engagement with research and industry.
The revised curriculum, therefore, attempts to achieve two things simultaneously: retain the intellectual depth of a BITS education while creating considerably greater flexibility in how students construct that education.
BITS Dubai Welcomes the Class of 2026
BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus officially ushered in the new academic year with Orientation 2026, welcoming its latest cohorts of Higher Degree and First Degree (B.E. and B.B.A. Hons.) students.
The multi-day program commenced at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, where Director Prof. Souri Banerjee and academic leadership shared their vision for the incoming batch. Students received comprehensive overviews of academic pathways, Practice School, career services, and administrative support systems designed to guide their journey. Beyond academics, the orientation emphasized community building and campus life, featuring insights into student welfare, global opportunities, and the strength of the BITS alumni network.
The experience balanced essential preparation with vibrant engagement, including interactive ice-breaker sessions, tree planting to symbolize growth, Student Council introductions, and evening cultural highlights like dance performances and Music Night. Together, these three days set the stage for connection, leadership, and a transformative BITS journey.
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From BITS Pilani to Stanford: Shreyas Misra’s Journey
Shreyas Misra, a B.E. graduate in Civil Engineering from BITS Pilani, is set to pursue graduate studies in Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. His interest in environmental engineering, particularly water and wastewater treatment, developed through coursework, projects, and field visits at BITS.
He credits the institute’s academic flexibility, supportive community and freedom to explore for helping shape his journey. Beyond academics, his involvement with the Public Policy Club broadened his perspectives. As he begins his Stanford journey, Shreyas hopes to advance his expertise and contribute to innovative solutions for real-world environmental challenges.
BITS Goa Student Shines at Imperial
Congratulations to Shlok Mehendale, a 5th-year Integrated M.Sc. Mathematics–B.E. Computer Science student at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, on his selection for the prestigious London Geometry and Machine Learning Summer School 2026 at Imperial College London.
Among 105 participants, including over 70 PhD students and industry researchers, Shlok was the only undergraduate and the youngest participant. He was also invited to present a poster on his work in Geometric Deep Learning and Interpretability.
We congratulate Shlok on this remarkable achievement and wish him continued success in his research journey.
Alumni Spotlight
BITSians on the Rise
Two ventures. Two journeys. One BITS spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship and impact.
Visit Health | Reimagining Everyday Healthcare
Founded by BITS Pilani alumni Vaibhav Singh, Chetan Anand, Anurag Prasad, and Shashvat Tripathi, Visit Health is transforming employee healthcare by bringing doctors, diagnostics, mental healthcare, pharmacies and preventive care together on a single platform. What began with an effort to address healthcare access at BITS has grown into a healthcare technology company serving millions of users across India.
AutoVRse | Reimagining Industrial Training
Founded by BITS Pilani alumni Ashwin Jaishanker and Adarsh Muthappa, along with co-founders, AutoVRse uses virtual reality to create immersive training environments for high-risk industrial settings. The company has also raised $2.4 million in its latest funding round to scale its AI-powered workforce training solutions and expand globally.
Faculty Spotlight
Advancing India’s Green Hydrogen Mission
Congratulations to Prof. Satyendra Kumar Mourya and Prof. Dheerendra Singh, EEE Department, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, for a securing research grant from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission R&D Scheme.
Their project focuses on developing next-generation, self-powered hydrogen sensors using 2D materials/4H-SiC nanocomposite thin films, with potential applications across hydrogen infrastructure, aerospace, defence, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial safety. A significant step towards advancing indigenous hydrogen-sensing technologies and India’s green hydrogen ecosystem.
Research Stories
Targeted Nanotechnology for Cancer Therapy
Researchers from BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus — Prof. Swati Biswas, Prof. Balaram Ghosh, Zinataman Sarkar, Varshini Are and Bhavesha Chanchlani — have developed a multifunctional nanoplatform for targeted cancer therapy.
Published in ACS Applied Nano Materials, the study combines chemotherapy and photothermal therapy using biotin-conjugated, polypyrrole-coated graphene oxide nanoparticles for targeted delivery of IR820. The nanoplatform demonstrated enhanced tumour targeting and promising therapeutic potential in breast cancer models.
The research highlights the potential of nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery in advancing innovative approaches to cancer treatment.
In The Spotlight
Convocation 2026 Celebrates the Unstoppable BITSian Spirit!
Convocation 2026 celebrated the achievements of more than 4,000 BITSians from the Pilani, Dubai, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses as they embarked on the next chapter of their journeys. The ceremonies featured inspiring keynote addresses from distinguished alumni leaders who once walked these halls.
Words of Wisdom from Our Alumni Leaders
- "Ready is a lie." — Ms. Revathi Advaithi (CEO, Flex) urged graduates to confidently embrace uncertainty and take on massive challenges even if they do not feel 100% prepared.
- "Never allow failure to have the final word." — Mr. Rakesh Verma (CMD, MapmyIndia) reminded graduates that true success means mastering resource efficiency and commanding AI with human values.
- "Lead with integrity and humility." — Mr. Hari Menon (Co-founder, BigBasket) shared that real leadership is defined by the courage to learn from mistakes and lift others up.
- "Dream boldly, stay curious, and never be afraid to fail." — Mr. Prem Jain (Chairperson, BITSAA International; Former Senior VP, AMD) Challenged graduates to build the future of technology and AI with purpose, anchoring their journeys in core values and relationships.
Campus Highlights
Convocation 2026 proved that the BITSian legacy of excellence and relentless innovation is stronger than ever. Welcome to the alumni family, Class of 2026 — is the world ready for you?
