Kurnool

September 26, 2025

C-DAC, Pune, in collaboration with G. Pullaiah College of Engineering and Technology (GPCET), Kurnool, RCEW Kurnool, and RMJ IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd., has successfully conducted a National Level 5-Day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from September 22nd to 26th, 2025 at the Students Learning Centre, GPCET, Kurnool.

The FDP was aimed at educating faculty members on the emerging domains of Quantum Computing (QC) and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Significant number of postgraduate and undergraduate students expressed keen interest in attending the FDP. Considering their enthusiasm and academic motivation, they were also permitted to participate in the sessions, enriching the interactive learning environment. It served as a national platform to create awareness, strengthen foundational knowledge, and develop essential skills required to build a future-ready workforce in these rapidly evolving fields.

The event witnessed participation from over 50+ faculty members and 30+ students representing various engineering and science institutions across Andhra Pradesh. Experts from C-DAC Pune, Delhi University, IIIT Allahabad, and KuwantumG Research Labs, Bengaluru delivered technical sessions and hands-on workshops covering key topics in Quantum Algorithms, Distributed Programming, and HPC Infrastructure.

The inaugural session commenced on September 22nd, 2025, with a welcome address and programme overview by Principals of GPCET and RCEW Institutions, followed by an insightful keynote by Shri. Amit Saxena, Scientist-F, C-DAC Pune, who spoke about Quantum Computing initiatives at C-DAC and elaborated on India's ongoing research efforts and indigenous technology roadmap in the quantum domain.

Dr. Om Pal, Associate Professor, Delhi University, conducted two comprehensive sessions on Introduction to Quantum Computing and the Deutsch Algorithm, establishing a strong conceptual foundation for participants. The day concluded with a session by Dr. Vamshi Krishna, HPC Application Expert, C-DAC Pune, who presented the architecture and design principles of modern HPC systems, highlighting their role in accelerating computational research.

The second day featured hands-on sessions on OpenMP Programming conducted by Shri. Om Jadhav, Scientist-D, C-DAC Pune, providing participants with practical exposure to parallel programming models. The post-lunch sessions by Shri. Dheeraj Bhatt, Delhi University, focused on Qiskit Installation, Quantum Circuit Design, and interactive hands-on exercises, giving participants an applied understanding of quantum programme development.

On Day 3, Dr. Anshu S. Anand, Assistant Professor, IIIT Allahabad, led sessions on Distributed Programming concepts and their practical applications in HPC and Quantum environments. The afternoon session by Dr. Manpreet Singh, C-DAC Pune, explored Ultracold Atoms as Quantum Simulators: From Phase Transitions to Quantum Computation, providing deep insights into simulation-based quantum modelling techniques.

Day 4 was dedicated to advanced quantum algorithms and indigenous quantum platforms. Shri. Abhishek Nautiyal and Shri. Vishu Vyas, C-DAC Pune, conducted hands-on sessions on Grover's Algorithm and the Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE). This was followed by technical demonstrations on C-DAC's Qniverse Platform, Shor's Algorithm, and Quantum Error Correction by Shri. Don Reji, Ms. Deeksha Kushwah, and Ms. Kanishka Padamata, C-DAC Pune, offering participants an end-to-end view of algorithm implementation and testing in quantum environments.

The final day focused on Quantum Machine Learning (QML), featuring expert sessions by Shri.Karthiganesh Durai, Founder, KuwantumG Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. He demonstrated the integration of machine-learning frameworks with quantum-computing platforms and shared insights into hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. The programme concluded with a Valedictory Session, marking the successful completion of five days of immersive learning and interaction on emerging technologies.

The FDP emphasized the importance of integrating Quantum Computing and HPC technologies into academic curricula to nurture a skilled and research-oriented talent pool. The initiative also aimed to align students and faculty with India's and Andhra Pradesh's vision of achieving technological self-reliance through indigenous development and applied research in Quantum and HPC domains.

The event concluded with encouraging feedback from participants, highlighting the relevance of such capacity-building programmes in shaping the next generation of Quantum and HPC professionals in India.

Acknowledgement

The organizers gratefully acknowledge the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and C-DAC for their unwavering support in organizing this FDP on cutting-edge technologies.

The organizing team is especially grateful to Ms. Lakshmi Panat, Scientist G and Head, AI & Quantum Technologies (AIQT) Group, and Shri. Sanjay Wandhekar, Centre Head, C-DAC Pune, whose vision, guidance, and leadership were instrumental in the successful execution of this initiative. Their continued support and strategic direction have been vital in promoting knowledge dissemination and capacity building in the domains of HPC and Quantum Computing.