Updated: September 21, 2026
Suryanarayana Doolla is a senior professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, known for his work in energy systems and power engineering. For more than 15 years he has taught, researched and taken on key administrative roles at one of India’s top technical institutes. In recent days his name has appeared in news reports linked to an ongoing campus investigation, bringing wider public attention to his long academic career.
Here is a clear, factual look at who he is, based on official institute records and publicly available information.
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Academic Background and Early Career
Doolla completed his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Nagarjuna University in 2000. He then earned an M.Tech in Energy Systems Engineering from IIT Bombay in 2002 and a Ph.D in Power Systems from IIT Delhi in 2007.
Before joining IIT Bombay as a faculty member in September 2009, he worked with Machine 2 Machine in Hyderabad (2006–2008) and Power Research and Development Consultants in Bengaluru. He also held teaching positions at institutions such as CRR College of Engineering, Eluru, and JNTU College of Engineering, Kakinada.
His progression at IIT Bombay has been steady: Assistant Professor from 2009, Associate Professor from 2015, and full Professor since 2019.
Research Focus and Contributions
Doolla’s research sits at the intersection of modern power systems and renewable energy. His main areas include:
- Smart grids and microgrids
- Active distribution networks
- Grid integration of distributed energy resources
- Converter topologies and control
- Power system operation, protection and energy efficiency
He has published in leading IEEE journals and conferences and has been associated with initiatives such as the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education at IIT Bombay. His work supports India’s broader goals around clean energy and reliable electricity networks. Key Information Details Current Position Professor, Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay Education B.Tech (Nagarjuna University), M.Tech (IIT Bombay), Ph.D (IIT Delhi) Joined IIT Bombay September 2009 Major Research Areas Smart grids, microgrids, renewable integration Notable Teaching Awards Prof. S.P. Sukhatme Excellence in Teaching Award (2021), Department Excellence in Teaching Award (2017) Administrative Roles Dean (Student Affairs) from March 2023; former Hostel Warden
Teaching Excellence and Administrative Roles
Doolla has received strong recognition for teaching. He won the Prof. S.P. Sukhatme Excellence in Teaching Award in 2021 and an earlier departmental Excellence in Teaching Award in 2017. He has also held the Young Faculty Award earlier in his career.
Beyond the classroom he took on significant administrative responsibilities. He served as Warden of Hostel 6 for nearly a decade and later became Dean of Student Affairs in March 2023. He has also helped organise national-level examinations including JEE (Advanced), UCEED and CEED in various years.
These roles placed him at the centre of both academic and student-life matters on campus.
Recent Developments
In September 2026, Doolla’s name came into public focus following the death of a second-year student at IIT Bombay. He was the invigilator during a mid-semester examination in which the student was reportedly found using a mobile phone. An FIR was later registered, and the institute suspended him from the position of Dean of Student Affairs. The matter remains under investigation by the authorities. The institute and faculty bodies have stated that standard examination procedures were followed.
It is important to note that the investigation is ongoing and no final conclusions have been reached.
Conclusion
Suryanarayana Doolla is first and foremost an experienced power-systems researcher and teacher who has spent over a decade and a half contributing to IIT Bombay’s Energy Science and Engineering department. His academic record, teaching awards and administrative service form the core of his professional identity. While current events have brought sudden media attention, his long-term work continues to be defined by research in smart grids, microgrids and renewable energy integration.
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This profile is based on publicly available records as of September 21, 2026, and will be updated as new verified information emerges.
