About Us
Hey there! We’re the team behind the Mechanical Department Academic Mentorship Program. It is headed by two Coordinators, Arushi and Disha and a group of 40+ amazing mentors. Here’s a little bit about us and what we do. We, as mentors, are here to provide you with any assistance you might need. Though the title of ‘DAMP’ explicitly states academic mentorship, we’re much more than that. Check out the testimonials page to read stories about the amazing interactions students have had with their mentors, and the close bonds they’ve forged. Bonds that have lasted far longer than just one mentorship tenure. Besides making sure that we’re there for you, we also strive to make the experience of the students within the department richer in every way. For this purpose, we try to bridge the gap in communication between the student body and the faculty, which is crucial to ensure stability in the long term. We also conduct help sessions before the midterms and the end-terms, information sessions on various initiatives and develop and maintain this blog, which contains detailed course reviews, roadmaps which you could follow in order to gain proficiency in certain topics and experiences people have had with projects and internships. We’re a not-so-small group of people trying to do our part in making this department the best it could be, so that everyone who carries the tag of ‘Mechanical’ has an opportunity to be the best that they can be!DAMP Coordinators 2024-25
Hey, I am Arushi, one of the DAMPCs for mechanical this tenure. I am an avid enjoyer (addict) of chai. I try to work on things that seem interesting to me, even if it might not be convenient. I have also lived in many cities across the world but none as long as Mumbai, which is now a part of my personality
Mentors
Hi everyone, I’m Dhriti from Mumbai! You will mostly find me playing table tennis in the new SAC! My unhealthy habits include binging on 10 season long drama series’ and the biggest fiction novels. I am always up for a good chat about any of the above so hit me up if you have any good recommendations:)
Addicted to chai, football and movies. Into machine learning and can tolerate maths, atleast until it starts to make no sense. Words I live by- "" You miss 100% of the shots you don't take " - Michael Scott" . Looking forward to being a DAMP mentor and guiding students to achieve great success.
In my free time, I love to write (I don't like to read as much) and play basketball. Have an active interest in all things tech, especially machine learning. Like every other person at insti, I love to consume all kinds of content (OTT, movies, series, you name it) and am always on the lookout for more interesting content (of literally any genre). I've spent most of my time in insti working in tech - and always look forward to discuss what's up and coming. Don't hesitate to reach out, I believe I'd be helpful at talking internships (corporate or research), research at IITB, tech teams, PoRs or even just acads. My advice to any junior: Keep exploring and keep busy! There's infinite opportunities on campus to pursue any interest of yours, whether its the acting or dancing or singing or research or painting or sports or anything under the Sun. (Who says you have to pick just one?) Use your time at insti to the fullest.. At the same time, "Work hard, but party harder". That's Aryan from Mumbai for you
Hey Shivesh here ! When I am not coding I am binging MKBHD, mrwhosetheboss or some Think School Stuff. I love to take a swim in a while. Also a pseudo fitness enthusiast who reads and watches how to get fit while staying on the same chair the entire day. Finance and Business is also interesting bcoz who doesn't love extra money right. As of Today - IPO non-allocation streak (7/7)