The Mehta Family Center for Engineering in Medicine
The Mehta Family Center for Engineering in Medicine (MFCEM) at IIT Kanpur has been established through the generous support of Mr. Rahul Mehta, CEO of the Mehta Family Foundation. This visionary initiative aims to integrate IITK’s engineering excellence with cutting-edge biomedical research from the Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering (BSBE). The center serves as a hub for developing innovative, engineering-based solutions to complex medical challenges. Focusing on three major areas—Regenerative Medicine, Molecular Medicine & Engineering, and Digital Medicine—the MFCEM promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across various science and engineering departments. It also strengthens academic offerings through integrated Ph.D. programs, MS by research, and undergraduate minors. With upgraded infrastructure and research opportunities, the center is set to transform healthcare innovation and position IIT Kanpur as a leader in the field of translational medicine. In 2024–2025, the Mehta Family Center for Engineering in Medicine (MFCEM) at IIT Kanpur achieved key milestones with faculty earning national recognition, patents being filed, and hosting the Pan-IIT Conference on Engineering in Medicine with participation from 31 institutes. The event, inaugurated by Shri Ranjan Kumar (IAS), focused on Regenerative, Molecular, and Digital Medicine. Additionally, a new M.Tech. program in Biomedical Engineering was launched in collaboration with BSBE and GSMST, featuring a unique clinical immersion at top medical schools starting July 2024.
Awards & Recognitions
Prof. Ashok Kumar
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- Honorary doctorate, DSc (Tech) by Aalto University, Finland
- Elected Fellow of International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers (IAMBE), class of 2024.
- Elected Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers (INAE) for the year 2024.
- Elected Fellow (2024) of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
- Honorary membership in the Romanian Society of Biomaterials.
- Selected for Poonam and Prabhu Goel chair professor.
Prof. Bushra Ateeq
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- TATA Innovation Fellowship 2023-24
- The Rajib Goyal Prize conferred by the Kurukshetra University
- Rashtrapati Bhawan, invited for an “At Home” by the Honourable President Smt. Droupadi Murmu
- Inaugural edition Grihshobha Inspire Award, 2024
- Selected for the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)- UNESCO Award (2026) in Medical & Health Sciences.
- Elected Fellow (2024) of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- CSIR-ASPIRE Grant
Prof. Debanjan Dasgupta
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- Ignite Life Science Foundation Award
Prof. Dhirendra S. Katti
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- Appointed Director, IIT Goa
Grants
Prof. Saravanan Matheshwaran
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- Centre of Excellence in Antimicrobial Resistance (2024)
- DBT- Frontiers in Biotechnology
- SERB, Gov. of India.
Prof. Appu Kumar Singh
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- ICMR Intermediate Grant
Prof. Rakesh Kumar Majhi
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- ICMR Intermediate Grant
Prof. Bushra Ateeq
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- CSIR-ASPIRE
Prof. Sandeep Verma
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- WCF, New Delhi
Prof. Jayandharan G Rao
(Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering)
- SUPRA, ANRF (DST)
MFCEM Dialogues
Dr. Umrao Monani
(De Vivo Professor of Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center)
- Delivered lecture on “Mechanisms underlying infantile-onset spinal muscular atrophy: Clues from a novel disease modifier” on August 20, 2024.
Dr. Anil Koul
(VP & Head, Global Public Health discovery, J&J; Member of the Board of Directors of Janssen Pharmaceuticals)
- Delivered a lecture titled “Discovery of Bedaquiline and Its Impact on the Global TB Landscape” on February 21, 2025.
Events
MFCEM organized the Pan-IIT Meeting and Research Conference on Engineering in Medicine, 2024 which was held from 6th to 8th December.
A one-day conference on metabolic disorders titled “Innovative solutions for metabolic health” was held on 27th Sep. 2024.
The Rice-IITK Workshop on “NeuroTech Innovations” in the areas of clinical neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and Neuroengineering was conducted on 21st Nov. 2024.
Symposium Highlights
