Nestled in the Sivalik Range of the Himalayas, away from the bustle of the metropolis, a new abode of learning has germinated. A few hours before the Himalayan resort Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, IIT Mandi has been established with the vision to be a leader in science and technology education, knowledge creation and innovation, in an India marching towards a just, inclusive and sustainable society.
Currently, IIT Mandi has Four Schools. This may change in the future.
This School brings together faculty involved in the key technologies of the Information Age. These include computer science, communication, VLSI and microelectronics, and electrical energy. The underlying fundamental principles are information theory, theory of computation, communication theory, quantum mechanics and the laws of electromagnetism.
Chairperson: Dr. A. K. Sao
Phone: 01905-267066
Email: anil[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
Chairperson Email: chairscee[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
This School includes mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences. While some faculty may work in pure research, others would work on applied research in collaboration with colleagues in the engineering Schools.
Chairperson: Dr. Prasanth P. Jose
Phone: 01905-267064
Email: prasanth[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
Chairperson Email: chairsbs[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
This School covers tangible physical structures and artifacts such as transport vehicles, transport systems, machines, materials, manufacturing, designs etc. The underlying principles are classical mechanics, atomic physics, thermodynamics. Many faculty from the traditional departments of mechanical, civil, aerospace, metallurgy engineering would be in this School.
Chairperson: Dr. Rajeev Kumar
Phone: 01905-237920
Email: rajeev[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
Chairperson Email: chairse[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
Modern engineers work in teams to create, improve and apply technology for the good of society. A good understanding of language, culture, sociology, economics, management, ecology, etc. is essential for the well-rounded engineer, for development of technologies, products and processes that will see widespread use. This School is thus an important part of IIT Mandi.
Chairperson: Dr. Rajeshwari Dutt
Phone: 01905-267043
Email: rdutt[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
Chairperson Email: chairshss[at]iitmandi[dot]ac[dot]in
Faculty Office (Mandi): 01905-237924
IIT Mandi's main campus is developing fast as an eco-friendly and sustainable infrastructure campus. Construction of state-of-art facilities are under progress. The total area of IIT Mandi is 538 acres of which about 200 acres is flat land while the rest is mountainous. On 23rd September 2012, 108 B.Tech 2nd year students, the Director, few research scholars, 20 faculty and staff with their families shifted to the main campus. Currently, all of the undergraduate students, the Director and 40% of the faculty members reside in the main campus. IIT Mandi is now home to a buzzing community of students, academicians and staff.
To be a leader in science and technology education, knowledge creation and innovation, in an India marching towards a just, inclusive and sustainable society.
To create knowledge through team effort and individually for the benefit of society.
To impart education to produce professionals capable of leading efforts towards innovative products and processes for the development of the Himalayan region in particular and our country and humanity in general.
To inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship and to impart the ability to devise globally recognized solutions for the problems of society and industry, particularly in the fragile eco-system of the Himalayas.
To train teachers capable of inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists and researchers.
To work intensely with industry in pursuit of the above goals of education and research, leading to the development of cutting edge and commercially-viable technologies.
To operate in an ambience marked by overriding respect for ability and merit.