IIT (ISM) Dhanbad director selected for Legendary Teachers Award 2026
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Dhanbad: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Director Prof. Sukumar Mishra has been unanimously selected for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Dr.…
Sukumar Mishra
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Dhanbad: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Director Prof. Sukumar Mishra has been unanimously selected for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Legendary Teachers Award 2026 in recognition of his contributions to higher education, engineering education and research in power systems and renewable energy.
The selection committee of the Federation for World Academics (FWA) chose Prof. Mishra for the honour, which recognises individuals whose lifelong contributions have shaped India’s intellectual, scientific and public life.
The award will be presented to him by Padma Vibhushan Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi on November 22 at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi.
Recognised for Contributions to Engineering and Energy Research
Prof. Mishra’s research contributions span electrical engineering, power systems, power quality, renewable energy and smart grids. These fields are increasingly important for strengthening electricity infrastructure and advancing clean energy technologies.
Expressing happiness over his selection, Prof. Mishra said the recognition was an honour.
Academic and Administrative Leadership
Prof. Mishra took charge as Director of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on May 15, 2024. Before joining the institute, he held several key academic and administrative positions, including Dean of Research and External Engagement at IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus and Associate Dean (Research and Development).
An accomplished academic and researcher, he has received several prestigious honours, including the INSA Medal for Young Scientist, INAE Young Engineer Award, Samanta Chandra Shekhar Award, Bimal Bose Award, NASI-Reliance Platinum Jubilee Award and INAE Outstanding Teachers Award.
He is a fellow of several leading professional bodies, including the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Sciences, India, and the Institution of Engineers (India).
Award Recognises Lifetime Contributions to Education
Instituted by the Federation for World Academics in 2025, the Padma Vibhushan Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Legendary Teachers Award was inaugurated by Dr. Joshi, a distinguished physicist, parliamentarian and former Union Minister for Human Resource Development.
The award recognises individuals whose lifetime achievements have made a lasting impact on education, science and India’s wider intellectual development.
Prof. Mishra’s selection brings national recognition to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s academic leadership and highlights the role of sustained excellence in engineering education and energy research.
