March 18, 2025
Allahabad
The two-day Workshop & Symposium on Quantum Science and Technology (QST) at IIIT-Allahabad concluded on March 18, 2025, marking a successful convergence of academia, research, and innovation in the realm of quantum science. The event served as a dynamic platform to discuss cutting-edge advancements and foster collaborations in this rapidly evolving field.
The workshop opened with an inaugural session, setting a scholarly tone for the proceedings. Dr. Aditi Sen De commenced the technical sessions by introducing key foundational concepts of quantum systems and "Quantum Networks". This was followed by Dr. Sunil Nair's engaging discussion on "Spin Currents in Quantum Materials", highlighting the role of spintronics in next-generation quantum technologies. Dr. Pramod Kumar then provided insights into the unique properties and applications of "Quantum Materials" in modern research. Shri. Atul Tripathi shared developments in "Quantum Machine Learning (QML)", underscoring its growing significance in the intersection of AI and quantum computing.
In the afternoon, Dr. Chandra Shekhar delivered an illuminating talk on "A Zoo of Hall Effects", unpacking the diversity of Hall phenomena in quantum systems. Shri. Amit Saxena concluded the first day's lectures with a session on "Quantum Simulators & Accelerators", emphasizing their crucial role in solving complex computational problems.
The highlight of Day 1 was Hands-on Session 1, where participants gained valuable practical experience. The session, led by Shri. Amit Saxena, included an introduction to quantum computing fundamentals by Shri. Mithilesh Gaikwad, an in-depth exploration of quantum principles by Shri. Aashay Pandharpatte, and hands-on implementation of basic quantum gates with Ms. Kanishka Padmata.
Day 2 began with Dr. Upendra Kumar's focused session on quantum gates and their operations. This was followed by Dr. Srijit Bhattacharjee, who detailed the basics of "Quantum Fourier Transform" and the importance of "Shor's Algorithm" for quantum cryptanalysis. Dr. Soumyadev Maity then addressed "Quantum and Post-Quantum Cryptography", emphasizing strategies to safeguard data in the quantum era.
After a mid-morning break, Dr. Arpan Bhattacharyya presented on "Quantum Information and Decoherence", highlighting the challenges of maintaining information integrity in quantum systems. The technical talks concluded with Dr. Akhilesh Tiwari's session on "Quantum Photonics", exploring how light-based quantum technologies are shaping future communication and computation.
The afternoon featured Hands-on Session 2, where participants engaged with real-world quantum algorithms. Shri. Abhishek Nautiyal guided attendees through the implementation of Grover's Algorithm for quantum search applications. Ms. Deeksha Kushwah simplified the complexities of Shor's Algorithm, while Shri. Vishu Vyas introduced the Vibrational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE), a key quantum algorithm for simulating molecular systems.
The event ended with a valedictory session, during which participants shared their reflections on the workshop's impact. Attendees praised the well-balanced combination of theoretical insights and practical exposure, making QST 2025 a memorable and highly productive learning experience.
Special thanks to Ms. Lakshmi Panat, Programme Director, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology, C-DAC Pune, for her valuable contributions and continued support towards the success of the workshop.
