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Dhirubhai Ambani University Confers 649 Degrees at its 20th Convocation Ceremony
Gandhinagar, January 17, 2026 Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), formerly DA-IICT, held its 20th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday at its Gandhinagar campus, awarding degrees to 649 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Prof. Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical Engineering, and former Director of IIT Madras, was the Chief Guest and delivered the Convocation Address.
The ceremony was presided over by Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti, Member of the Board of Governors. The event was also attended by the university’s senior leadership, including Prof. (Dr.) Tathagata Bandyopadhyay, Director General; Dr. G. Venkatesh, Director, School of Technology; Prof. (Dr.) Avinash Dadhich, Director, School of Law; and Shri Siddharth Swaminarayan, Executive Registrar, along with other eminent dignitaries, faculty members, and staff.
The graduating cohort included 348 students from B.Tech (ICT) B.Tech (Mathematics & Computing), B.Tech (Honours) in ICT with minor in Computational Science and B.Tech (EVD). A total of 295 postgraduate degrees were awarded across M.Tech (ICT), M.Tech (EC), M.Sc (IT), M.Sc (Data Science), M.Sc (Agriculture Analytics), and M.Des (Communication Design) programmes. Additionally, 6 scholars received Ph.D. degrees.
The celebrations commenced on January 16 with a Pre-Convocation Award Ceremony, which recognised academic and professional distinction. The event featured the presentation of the Faculty Appreciation Award 2025 and the Student Research Excellence Award 2025, alongside the felicitation of students for their outstanding achievements in co-curricular activities.
A special message from the President of Dhirubhai Ambani University, Tina Anil Ambani, was shared with the graduating class. In her message, she emphasised that while you continue to push the envelope in terms of technology-driven innovation, let human-centred design be your differentiator. She further added that while chasing your goals, never lose sight of your greatest asset: your health. Physical and mental health underpin every endeavour you embark upon and shore you up in times of stress and struggle. So, be proactive; nurture your bodies and nourish your minds.
Marking its 25-year journey, the University has instituted the Distinguished Alumni Award to recognise alumni who have demonstrated exemplary professional excellence and meaningful societal contribution. The inaugural award has been conferred upon Mr. Pavitar Singh, a 2005 B.Tech (ICT) graduate, in recognition of his notable achievements and long-standing association with DAU. The formal presentation of the award will take place at a dedicated felicitation ceremony to be held separately.
The convocation highlighted DAU’s evolution into a multidisciplinary institution and its role in shaping talent across engineering, data science, agriculture analytics, design, and research domains.
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20th Convocation of Dhirubhai Ambani UniversityThe 20th Convocation of Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU) will take place on January 17, 2026, at the DAU campus in Gandhinagar. The ceremony will confer degrees upon students graduating from undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes. |
Short Profile of the Chief Guest
Professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi
Bhaskar Ramamurthi
Professor Emeritus, Department of Electrical Engineering
Former Director, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Professor Bhaskar Ramamurthi is a distinguished academic leader and technologist with exemplary contributions to higher education, advanced research, and national technology initiatives. He obtained his B.Tech in Electronics from Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 1980, followed by an M.S. (1982) and Ph.D. (1985) in Electrical Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara. After a brief professional engagement with AT&T Bell Laboratories, he joined the faculty of IIT Madras in 1986 and has remained deeply associated with the institution ever since.
He served as Director of IIT Madras from 2011 to 2021, providing visionary leadership during a decade marked by significant academic expansion, strengthened research culture, and robust industry engagement. He held the Zoho Chair Professorship in the Department of Electrical Engineering and is currently Professor Emeritus in the same department.
Professor Ramamurthi’s academic and research expertise lies in Communications and Signal Processing. His work spans Wireless Networks, Modulation, Wireless Data, and Audio and Video Compression. He heads the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology at the IIT Madras Research Park, focusing on emerging wireless standards and next-generation technologies. He holds several patents related to 4G and 5G technologies and served as the National Coordinator for India’s end-to-end 5G Test Bed initiative.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), a Member of the US National Academy of Engineering, and an Honorary Fellow of RWTH Aachen University, Germany. His contributions extend beyond academia to national policy, standards development, and industry leadership.
Major Leadership Positions Held
- Director, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2011–2022)
- Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras
- Honorary Director, Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology, IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
- Chairman, IIT Madras Research Park (Section 8 Company) (2011–2022)
- Chairman, IITM Incubation Cell (Section 8 Company) (2011–2022)
- National Coordinator, Indigenous IIT Madras 5G Test Bed
- Chairman, Telecom Standards Development Society of India (2020–2022)
- Member, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
- Member of the Board, Tejas Networks Ltd.
- Member of the Board, Bharat Electronics Ltd.