07/09/2026
Heartiest congratulations to Prof. Vikram Vishal, Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Bombay, on receiving the prestigious National Award to Teachers 2026.
Prof. Vishal holds a special place in the IITB-Monash Research Academy’s journey as its first graduate, and his continued achievements are a source of immense pride for the Academy. His work spans reservoir geomechanics, geological carbon sequestration and engineering geology, alongside a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring and nurturing the next generation of researchers.
The National Awards to Teachers (NAT) are conferred by the Government of India to recognise and celebrate outstanding educators and their contributions to teaching, research, innovation and the lives of their students. The awards were presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on Teachers’ Day, September 5, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
This national recognition celebrates Prof. Vishal’s contributions as an educator and researcher, and reflects the enduring impact of the India–Australia research partnership fostered by the IITB-Monash Research Academy.
Citation about Prof. Vishal’s works:
Prof. Vikram Vishal has advanced geoscience and climate education through a multidisciplinary, industry-integrated pedagogy, educating thousands of students across disciplines. He pioneered India’s first Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage field laboratory at IIT Bombay, enabling experiential learning and industry-ready training. He introduced Reservoir Geomechanics into India’s academic curriculum and designed innovative open-book and data-driven assessments.
Fostering excellence, he has guided student teams to wins at major global competitions. Beyond the classroom, he champions student wellbeing as a dedicated mentor, and has nurtured dozens of entrepreneurs, helping translate breakthrough research into indigenous, scalable solutions.
Prof. Vishal blends his lectures with hands-on training through physical working models and real-world case studies. His distinctive teaching style brings an intersection of fundamental science and technology with policy and communications.
Beyond his students, who now serve across academia and industry, Prof. Vishal has trained hundreds of industry professionals in applied geosciences and climate solutions.
