Prof. Indranath Sengupta is one of the most popular teachers at IIT Gandhinagar. He has an approachable personality and is an excellent listener. His lucid teaching methods ensure that difficult mathematical theories become exciting. He has established himself as a stalwart in mathematical teaching. His impact is clear from the sheer number of his students, many of whom are now faculty members at various premier Indian educational institutes. Prof. Sengupta is known for spending hours in the company of students, answering their queries and helping them to overcome their academic inhibitions. He also coordinates the Student Support Service cell of IIT Gandhinagar which was set up to promote students’ welfare. In addition to classroom teaching, Prof. Sengupta has also participated in numerous outreach activities and workshops to promote Mathematics teaching in the country, with the sole intention of encouraging students and teachers alike to learn to enjoy the subject. He has always been of the conviction that a teacher’s role is to teach “How to ask good questions?”. He has also developed a course module in Mathematics, for e-PG Pathshala, in order to reach out to students through online resources.

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