On December 1, 2023, Prof. Suresh Chandra Srivastava completed a successful tenure as Director of the IIT Kanpur - La Trobe University Research Academy and handed over charge to Professor Dhirendra S. Katti, Dean of International Relations.

Prof. Srivastava's impactful leadership has set a commendable standard, and IIT Kanpur expresses its gratitude for his contributions in taking the Research Academy to a praiseworthy position.