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Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, (IIIT-B) with students on campus
NO. 1: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, Bengaluru
When the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) was set up in 1999 as India’s first IT-specific academic institution, with the support of the government and the private sector, it was meant to be a class apart. Today, after completing 20+ years in technology education, IIIT-B is among the world’s top institutes of learning in this discipline.
NO. 1: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, Bengaluru
When the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) was set up in 1999 as India’s first IT-specific academic institution, with the support of the government and the private sector, it was meant to be a class apart. Today, after completing 20+ years in technology educatio
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Bengaluru, February 22, 2021: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIITB), conducted the third Web Science for Development (WS4D) workshop with the ‘Brave Conversations 2021’ conference on February 19-20th. The virtual event further developed the conversations begun in 2020 whilst exploring the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as a catalyst for a leap forward in global digitalisation. It also included a multitude of workshops and panel discussions conducted by IIITB’s Web Science Lab.
With the aim of creating a fast-paced learning environment the concept of ‘Brave Conversations’ provides a dynamic opportunity to explore the impact of Web Science on the everyday lives of ordinary citizens. Hosted by Prof. S. Sadagopan, Director, IIITB and Dr Srinath Srinivasa, Brave Conversations is guided by Ms. Anni Rowland-Campbell, philanthropist and Web Science practitioner, Web Science Trust, who through conversations with guests Professor Dame Wendy
Prof Debabrata Das appointed as new Director of IIITB
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PTI | Jan 7, 2021, 13:33 IST
Professor Debabrata Das
BENGALURU: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT Bangalore) on Thursday announced that Professor Debabrata Das has been appointed as its Director, effective June 30, 2021, a role currently held by Professor S Sadagopan.
With 21 years of professional experience, Prof Das joined IIITB as an Assistant Professor in 2002 and grew to the role of Professor.
He has also acquired administrative experience while working as the Dean of Academics and R&D from 2014 to 2017.
In this new role, he will work closely with IIITBs faculty, Board of Directors and the larger set of stakeholders to further the Institutes teaching and research, facilitate student and faculty exchange, as well as enable delivery of innovations in partnership with Indias leading organisations, it said in a statement.