Director's Gallery

Prof. R. G. Narayanamurthi joined IIT Madras on 2 May 1960 as a Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Prof. Narayanamurthi was the fourth Director of IIT Madras and the first Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He contributed to the planning and establishment of various departments of the institute and also the establishment of the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination). He served as Dean of the Industrial Consultancy Cell (ICC) and was closely associated with industries, in both private and joint sectors in the field of continuing education. Apart from this, on a department level, Prof. Narayanamurthi contributed immensely to the growth and stature of the Mechanical Engineering Department. He was also instrumental in the growth of the Industrial Engineering Wing of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.