Chairperson

Dr. Koppillil Radhakrishnan

Dr. Koppillil Radhakrishnan (Former Chairman of Space Commission, Secretary of Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO) has been; an astute Institution-builder with a strategic vision; an able and diligent administrator; a dynamic and result-oriented manager; and an inspiring leader credited with nurturing leadership in the younger generation.

Director (Ex-Officio) Member

Professor Manindra Agrawal

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, currently serving as the Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, is a renowned computer scientist, globally known for his contributions in Complexity Theory and Cryptography.

Council Nominees (Members)

Smt. Saumya Gupta

Smt. Saumya Gupta presently serving as the Joint Secretary (Technical Education), Ministry of Education (MoE) is a 2004 IAS officer of Tripura cadre.

Dr. Saurabh Srivastava

Padma Shri Dr. Saurabh Srivastava, who is Former Chairman, NASSCOM and Founder Chairman, Indian Angel Networks is a widely acknowledged industry veteran known for creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.

Shri Pradeep Goyal

Shri Pradeep Goyal, Founder Chairman & Managing Director, Pradeep Metals Limited, Navi Mumbai. Mr. Goyal founded Pradeep Metals Limited in 1983 which is one of the most prominent companies in the Indian forging metal industry.

Dr. Manoj Gonuguntla

Dr. Manoj Gonuguntala is currently working as Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer, Shell Technology Centre, Bangalore.

State Government Nominees (Members)

Uttar Pradesh Government Nominee

Dr. Mahesh Gupta

Dr. Mahesh Gupta, who is one of the first generation entrepreneurs in the country, is widley known for revolutionizing the water purification industry in India, is founder of Kent RO Systems Ltd., which is India’s leading water Purifier Company.

Senate Nominees (Members)

Professor Shikha Dixit

Prof. Shikha Dixit, Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), IIT Kanpur is a member of BoG, IIT Kanpur elected by Academic Senate of IIT Kanpur for a period of 2 years with effect from January 01, 2024.

Professor R Sankararamakrishnan

Prof. Ramasubbu Sankararamakrishnan, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Bio Engineering is a member of BoG, IIT Kanpur elected by Academic Senate of IIT Kanpur for a period of 2 years with effect from January 01, 2024.

Special Invitees

Professor Braj Bhushan

Deputy Director

Prof. Braj Bhushan, presently serving as the Deputy Director of the institute, is a Professor in the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Professor Amalendu Chandra

Dean of Faculty Affairs

Prof. Amalendu Chandra is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry.

Professor Tarun Gupta

Dean of Research & Development

Prof. Tarun Gupta is a Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and holds Pawan Tewari Goldman Sachs Sustainability Faculty Chair.

Professor Amey karkare

Dean of Resources and Alumni

Prof. Amey Karkare is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and he is a Poonam and Prabhu Goel Chair professor.

Professor Shalabh

Dean of Academic Affairs

Prof. Shalabh is a Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. Currently, he holds the Sanjay Mittal Chair Professorship.

Professor Pratik Sen

Dean of Students' Affairs

Prof. Pratik Sen is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry and holds the Poonam and Prabhu Goel Chair Professorship.

Professor J. Ramkumar

Dean of Infrastructure and Planning

Prof. Ramkumar is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Design. He currently also holds the esteemed SC Agarwal Chair at IIT Kanpur.

Professor Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava

Dean of Administration

Prof. Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava is a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Professor Bushra Ateeq

Dean of International Relations

Prof. Bushra Ateeq is a Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering and an occupant of the endowed Joy Gill Chair. She is also a Senior Fellow of the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance.

Professor Nisanth N. Nair

Dean of Digital Infrastructure and Automation

Prof. Nisanth N. Nair is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Secretary

Mr. Vishwa Ranjan

Registrar

Mr. Vishwa Ranjan joined the Institute on May 01, 2024, as Registrar. He is also Secretary, Board of Governors.