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About C-MInDS

Centre for Machine Intelligence& Data Science

Pioneering research, education, and innovation in artificial intelligence and data science at IIT Bombay since 2018

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Faculty Members
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Research Publications
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PhD Students
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Our Story

Leading AI Research & Education in India

The Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science (C-MInDS) was established in 2018 as IIT Bombay's flagship initiative to advance research, education, and innovation in artificial intelligence and data science.

Our center brings together world-class faculty, brilliant students, and industry partners to tackle some of the most challenging problems in AI and data science. We focus on both theoretical foundations and practical applications that can make a real impact on society.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative research environment, C-MInDS has quickly become one of India's premier destinations for AI and data science research and education.

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World-Class Education

Comprehensive programs from undergraduate to PhD level

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Cutting-Edge Research

Pioneering research in AI, ML, and data science

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Industry Partnerships

Strong collaborations with leading tech companies

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Global Impact

Research that addresses real-world challenges

C-MInDS Building

KReSIT Building, IIT Bombay

Home to C-MInDS with state-of-the-art research facilities, collaborative spaces, and advanced computing infrastructure.

Our Impact

C-MInDS by the Numbers

Our achievements and impact in advancing AI and data science research, education, and innovation over the years.

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50+

Faculty Members

World-class researchers and educators

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200+

Research Publications

In top-tier conferences and journals

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100+

PhD Students

Pursuing cutting-edge research

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25+

Industry Partners

Leading technology companies

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₹50Cr+

Research Funding

From government and industry sources

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15+

Research Areas

Spanning AI, ML, and data science

Growing Impact Since 2018

From our establishment in 2018, C-MInDS has rapidly grown to become one of India's leading centers for AI and data science research. Our interdisciplinary approach and strong industry partnerships continue to drive innovation and create real-world impact.

Our Mission

Advancing AI for Human Benefit

To advance the frontiers of machine intelligence and data science through world-class research, innovative education, and impactful collaborations that benefit society and address global challenges.

We are committed to developing AI technologies that are ethical, inclusive, and beneficial to humanity while training the next generation of AI leaders and researchers.

Our Vision

Leading AI Innovation Globally

To be a globally recognized center of excellence in artificial intelligence and data science, known for groundbreaking research, exceptional education, and transformative impact on society.

We envision a future where AI technologies developed at C-MInDS contribute to solving humanity's greatest challenges and improving quality of life for people around the world.

Our Values

Guiding Principles

Our core values shape everything we do, from research and education to collaboration and community engagement.

Excellence

Pursuing the highest standards in research, education, and innovation

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Innovation

Pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI and data science

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Collaboration

Working together across disciplines and with industry partners

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Impact

Creating solutions that benefit society and address real-world challenges

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Integrity

Maintaining the highest ethical standards in all our endeavors

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Diversity

Fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives

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Our Journey

History & Milestones

From our founding in 2018 to becoming a leading AI research center, explore the key milestones in our journey of innovation and growth.

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2018

C-MInDS Established

Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science founded at IIT Bombay with initial faculty and research focus areas.

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2019

First PhD Cohort

Welcomed the first batch of PhD students and launched flagship research programs in AI and ML.

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2020

Industry Partnerships

Established strategic partnerships with leading technology companies and launched collaborative research projects.

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2021

International Recognition

Faculty and students received international awards and recognition for groundbreaking research contributions.

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2022

Major Funding Success

Secured significant research funding from government agencies and industry partners for large-scale projects.

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2023

Global Collaborations

Established partnerships with top international universities and research institutions worldwide.

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2024

Continued Growth

Expanded faculty, launched new programs, and continued to lead AI research and innovation in India.

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Looking Ahead

As we continue to grow and evolve, C-MInDS remains committed to pushing the boundaries of AI and data science research, fostering innovation, and creating positive impact for society. The future holds exciting possibilities for new discoveries, collaborations, and breakthroughs.

Leadership

Meet Our Leaders

Our distinguished faculty leaders bring decades of experience in research, education, and innovation to guide C-MInDS toward excellence.

Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan

Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan

Head, C-MInDS

Computer Science and Engineering

Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan leads C-MInDS with a vision to advance AI research and education. His expertise spans machine learning, natural language processing, and knowledge graphs.

Leading researcher in ML and NLP
100+ publications in top venues
Multiple industry collaborations
Prof. Sunita Sarawagi

Prof. Sunita Sarawagi

Senior Faculty

Computer Science and Engineering

Prof. Sunita Sarawagi is a renowned expert in machine learning and data mining, with significant contributions to information extraction and structured prediction.

Pioneer in information extraction
120+ research publications
Industry impact in data mining
Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya

Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya

Senior Faculty

Computer Science and Engineering

Prof. Pushpak Bhattacharyya is a leading expert in Natural Language Processing and Machine Translation, particularly for Indian languages.

Expert in multilingual NLP
200+ research publications
Pioneer in Indian language processing

Advisory Board

Our advisory board comprises distinguished experts from academia and industry who provide strategic guidance and support for C-MInDS's growth and development.

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Dr. Industry Expert

Former CTO, Tech Giant

Technology Leader

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Prof. Academic Leader

Distinguished Professor

Top University

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Dr. Research Director

Research Director

Global Research Lab

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Ms. Innovation Head

Head of Innovation

Fortune 500 Company