Late Dr. Ranjit Singh (BT/MME/1965) established the Ranjit Singh Foundation at IIT Kanpur that supports Ranjit Singh Chair for Rozi Shiksha Kendra. Dr. Singh started his career by working in a semiconductor industry in the Silicon Valley and later shifted to Allied Chemicals. He was the leader in developing cubic zirconia in 1979 and soon became a worldwide leader in artificial diamonds. Late Dr. Singh started his own company, Ranjit Singh Corp. in New Jersey and was the supplier of artificial diamonds, jewellery and other precious gems. He earned his Doctorate from MIT, USA.