A journey that began as a student at IIT Kanpur led Abhay Karandikar to nearly 30 years as a professor at IIT Bombay, where his work in telecommunications and wireless networks helped shape India’s contribution to 5G and emerging 6G technologies.

Professor Abhay Karandikar has moved from academia and science administration to NITI Aayog after leading key institutions and government roles. His trajectory links telecom research, institutional leadership and national technology policy.