Prof. Devendra Jalihal takes over as Director of IIT Guwahati | Education News

Prof. Devendra Jalihal has officially taken over as the Director of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), succeeding Prof. Rajeev Ahuja. Prof. Jalihal, who previously held the position of Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Madras, brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the field.

Having earned his BTech (Hons) from IIT Kharagpur and completing his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, USA, Prof. Jalihal has a strong academic background. He joined IIT Madras in 1994 and served as the Head of the Department from 2016 to 2019. His research interests include digital signal processing, wireless communication, real-time voice and video communication, and societal applications of wireless technologies.

Prof. Jalihal has been involved in various projects, such as low bit-rate video conferencing, tactical communication systems, disaster management communication systems, and satellite communication networks. He has also collaborated with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on strategic communication challenges.

Ranoj Pegu, Cabinet Minister for Higher Education, School Education, Tribal Affairs, Government of Assam, took to social media to congratulate Prof. Jalihal on his new role. In a tweet, he expressed his best wishes for a successful tenure ahead.

The appointment of Prof. Devendra Jalihal as the Director of IIT Guwahati marks a new chapter for the institute, with expectations high for his leadership and vision in shaping the future of education and research at one of India’s premier technical institutions.