IIT-Kanpur alumnus donates $2,50,000 to establish endowed programs in Chemical Engineering department

The donation establishes three endowed programs aimed at fostering innovation, excellence, and academic growth within the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Kanpur

L-R Dr. Jayant K. Singh, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur, Dr. Rajeev Gautam & Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources and Alumni, IIT Kanpur. (Photo credit: IIT Kanpur)

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) alumnus Dr Rajeev Gautam has contributed $250,000 to establish three endowed programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The development comes as part of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IITK, IIT Kanpur Foundation, and Dr Gautam.

The sum would be utilised towards the institution of an endowed faculty chair, a faculty fellowship and a travel grant program for students.

Prof S Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur, said, “We are grateful to Dr Rajeev Gautam for his generous support to his alma mater. I am sure these programs will further strengthen the academic and research activities at the Chemical Engineering Department by empowering emerging researchers.”

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The endowed programs supported under the donation — Om Prakash Gautam Endowed Faculty Chair, the Rajeev and Joyce Gautam Faculty Fellowship, and the Rajeev and Joyce Gautam Travel Grant for students, reflect Dr Gautam’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Dr Rajeev Gautam, commenting on the significance of the endowed programs, stated: “It brings me immense pride to be able to give back to my alma mater in whichever possible ways to promote research and academic excellence. The Department of Chemical Engineering provided me with resources to set a strong technical foundation for my professional journey and success. I hope that the endowed programs empower the next generation of changemakers in the field of Chemical Engineering.”

After graduating in Chemical Engineering from IITK in 1974, Dr Gautam played a key role in the creation and introduction of various catalytic and separations applications for the refining, petrochemical, and gas processing sectors. Spanning a four-decade-long stint with Honeywell, Dr Gautam retired as President Emeritus, Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies. Recognizing his extensive work in the field, IIT Kanpur honoured Dr Gautam with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2020.

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