Summary
Focus on latest research and developments in Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Science and Quantum Technology
Hybrid model included review/tutorials and brought together academic and industry researchers from across the country
The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) hosted the first national symposium under the Quantum Enabled Science and Technology (QuEST) programme initiated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) from April 11 to April 13.
The symposium was organised by the national coordinator of QuEST, Arun K. Pati from Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Prayagraj, and Apoorva Patel, coordinator of QuEST from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
The symposium hosted by IIITH's Centre for Quantum Science and Technology (CQST) focused on the latest research and developments in the areas of Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Science and Quantum Technology.
The hybrid model included review/tutorials and brought together academic and industry researchers from across the country who contributed to the talks.
“Over the past three decades, the field of Quantum Computing and Quantum Information has evolved from theoretical possibilities to real practical applications. Keeping that in view, the Department of Science and Technology initiated the Quantum Enabled Science and Technology program. QUEST is poised toward making India Quantum ready and moving forward for the larger National Quantum Mission,” Pati said.
DST secretary Srivari Chandrasekhar emphasised the need for institutes to focus on research translations and real-world solutions, going beyond publishing research papers and patents.
Commending IIITH on its pioneering research, he was especially appreciative of its lab-to-land efforts and for setting up CQST, one of India's dedicated and largest academic quantum science and technology centres.
Confident that India would be a leader in quantum computing by 2030, Chandrasekhar said: “The government of India is committed to investing in new technologies so that the true potential of the nation is realised.”
“Quantum computing, communication, etc., are truly technologies with high future potential in which we must invest time and money today. IIIT Hyderabad has built a strong group in its CQST and aspires to play a major role in the country combining expertise in Quantum Science & Technology with the Institute's expertise in broad computing areas,” Narayanan said.
Indranil Chakrabarty from CQST said such initiatives are of great importance for achieving excellence in the area of Quantum Science and Technology.
Last updated on 14 Apr 2022
