Campus Life
The campus life at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) blends rigorous academics with vibrant cultural, sports, and technical activities, fostering innovation, camaraderie, and holistic development in a serene environment.
Student Clubs
Student clubs at IIST offer diverse opportunities in arts, science, technology, and culture, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and personal growth through events, workshops, and competitions, enriching campus life for all.
Ponmudi Campus
The IIST Ponmudi Campus, nestled in Kerala's scenic hills, will be a cutting-edge research hub fostering advancements in space science, technology, and sustainable innovation, providing an ideal environment for scientific and academic growth.
Magudagiri Campus
The IIST Magudagiri Campus, located in a serene environment, will serve as a world-class research hub, advancing space technology, fostering innovation, and supporting cutting-edge academic and scientific pursuits in aerospace engineering.
Meet our Vice Chancellor
Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, vice-chancellor, joined IIST on 14 October 2024. He is an astrophysicist with a bachelor’s degree in physics (St. Xavier’s college) and master’s degree in Theoretical Physics from University of Kolkata. He has obtained his PhD from Indian Institute of Astrophysics and completed two postdoctoral tenures in reputed institutions in Europe. He served as Director, Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital from 2019-2024. He is also a senior professor at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
Dr Banerjee’s area of interest is the Sun and the solar atmosphere. His work involves theoretical and numerical modeling using data from ground and space-based instruments. His work has enriched our understanding of the Sun and its impact on Space Weather.
Prof. Dipankar Banerjee
Vice Chancellor