Dear Alumni,
Warm greetings from your alma mater, IIT Roorkee.
Our alumni community is at the heart of the institute’s continued growth and legacy. The DoRA Office is committed to strengthening this bond by bringing together alumni, students, and the institute, creating a strong and lasting connection that benefits all.
We encourage you to stay engaged with the institute through the many initiatives and opportunities available. Your involvement, whether through mentorship, collaboration, or support, plays a vital role in nurturing excellence across the campus.
We would be delighted to welcome you back to campus. Do visit whenever you can to reconnect, revisit memories, and witness the institute’s ongoing journey. DoRA Office will be happy to assist you during your visit.
For any queries or suggestions, please feel free to reach out at dora.office@iitr.ac.in
We look forward to your continued association and support.
Yours sincerely,Prof. Yogesh K. SharmaDean of Resources & Alumni Affairs (DoRA)Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
About Prof. Sharma
Prof. Yogesh K. Sharma has assumed charge as the Dean of Resources and Alumni Affairs (DoRA) at IIT Roorkee. He is the Ravi Mohan Mangal Institute Chair Professor in the Department of Physics and the Co-founder, and Director of Indi Energy, an IIT Roorkee spin-off focusing on the development of indigenous Sodium-ion battery technology. He is also associated as Joint Faculty with the Centre for Sustainable Energy, reflecting a strong blend of academic leadership, research excellence, and entrepreneurship.
An alumnus of IIT Roorkee, Prof. Sharma completed his M.Tech. in Solid State Electronic Materials (Physics) in 2004 and earned his Ph.D. in Battery Science and Technology from the National University of Singapore. Since joining the institute in 2011, he has played a key role in advancing teaching and research in physics and materials science, while actively contributing to interdisciplinary and application-driven domains.
His work has been widely recognized through several prestigious honors, including an invitation to the “At-Home Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan” on the occasion of Republic Day 2026 for his contributions to development of indigenous Na-ion battery technology. He is also a recipient of the National Startup Award in the Energy Storage sector, the Best Startup Award by IEEMA, and DRDO’s Dare to Dream 3.0 Innovation Award.
Beyond his academic and research achievements, Prof. Sharma has been actively involved in national-level initiatives related to energy storage and emerging technologies, contributing as an expert member to key committees and advisory groups in Government of India. His engagement with such platforms reflects his role in shaping research directions and supporting policy-driven innovation in critical sectors.
As Dean of Resources and Alumni Affairs, Prof. Sharma is focused on strengthening alumni engagement, enhancing resource mobilization, and fostering meaningful collaborations. His leadership is expected to further expand the institute’s outreach initiatives and deepen its connection with alumni across the globe, contributing to its continued growth and legacy.