Felicitation Ceremony for Kushagra Tiwari

On 20th September 2024, the Academy proudly organized a felicitation ceremony to honour Kushagra Tiwari, our Joint PhD student, for his remarkable victory at the prestigious Monash 3MT Finals.

Kushagra first showcased his talent by winning the Academy 3MT competition in May 2024, which earned him a nomination to represent the Academy at the Monash 3MT Finals. His impressive performance continued as he went on to secure victory at the Monash 3MT Finals as well.

The felicitation ceremony, held in a hybrid mode, brought together an esteemed group of attendees, including Kushagra’s supervisors from both IIT Bombay (Prof. Alankar Alankar) and Monash University (Prof. Raman Singh & Prof. Rhys Jones), the Head of his Monash Department (Prof. Mahmoud Mostafavi), the Academy CEO (Mr. M.S Unnikrishnan), the Professor-in-Charge (Prof. Prasanna Gandhi) and Academy staff, all united to celebrate this proud achievement.

The ceremony was filled with heartfelt congratulatory messages from all the attendees, especially Kushagra’s supervisors. Each of them took a moment to express their immense pride in Kushagra’s accomplishment, acknowledging his dedication and the impact of his research.

Kushagra also shared his inspiring journey during the ceremony, reflecting on his experiences throughout his PhD program and the significance of participating in the Monash 3MT competition. His words resonated with the attendees, showcasing the hard work and perseverance that led him to this notable achievement.

To commemorate the occasion, Kushagra was presented with a special memento, handed over by Prof. Alankar, Mr. M.S Unnikrishnan and Prof. Prasanna Gandhi symbolizing the Academy’s recognition of his excellence.

This celebration marks an important milestone not only for Kushagra but also for the Academy, as we continue to nurture and support our students in achieving global recognition.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Kushagra and wish him the very best as he moves forward to represent Monash University in the Asia Pacific Semi-Finals. We are confident that his future endeavours will bring even greater success.