Samsung Semiconductor India Research and IISc to set up quantum technology lab
The lab is expected to serve as a centre for technological innovation, manpower training and national and international research collaborations.
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A memorandum of understanding was exchanged by Balajee Sowrirajan, corporate vice-president and managing director of the Samsung Semiconductor India Research, and IISc Director Govindan Rangarajan. (Express Photo) Samsung Semiconductor India Research is collaborating with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to help set up a quantum technology lab, the premier Bengaluru institute said Thursday.
Led by Mayank Shrivastava, an associate professor in the department of electronic systems engineering, the lab aims to be a pioneering facility dedicated to advanced quantum technologies. It will serve as a centre for technological innovation, manpower training and collaboration with national and international quantum research institutions.
A memorandum of understanding was exchanged by Balajee Sowrirajan, corporate vice-president and managing director of Samsung Semiconductor India Research, and IISc Director Govindan Rangarajan.
“Our partnership with IISc for the establishment of the Quantum Technology Lab is to spearhead breakthroughs in quantum technologies, by empowering skilled workforce, fostering collaborative innovation, strengthening national competitiveness and transforming industries with significant societal impact. The technology scale-up will propel India’s focus on quantum innovation and excellence in the global technology landscape,” said Sowrirajan.
The lab will integrate cryogenic control chips with qubits, single photon sources and detectors, and address reliability challenges in quantum technologies. (Express Photo)
“The lab will provide students pursuing higher education, particularly in the field of physics, engineering, computer science and mathematics, unparalleled opportunities for hands-on training, research experience and skill development in quantum technologies, thereby enhancing their employability and career prospects,” a release from the Samsung semiconductor research arm said.
Researchers and scientists engaged in quantum research will benefit from the lab’s advanced infrastructure, collaborative environment and access to cutting-edge resources, enabling them to push the boundaries of knowledge and make significant contributions to the field, according to the release.
“Additionally, it will also support and provide resources for faculty members from other colleges and institutions who are unable to indulge in capital-intensive research,” the release added.
Rangarajan said the IISc has emerged as a leading hub for quantum technologies research. “This new Quantum Technology Lab at the IISc highlights our commitment to emerging and futuristic research threads. This collaboration with SSIR will strengthen the institute’s cutting-edge infrastructure and expertise, providing our students and researchers with a unique opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of quantum technologies,” he said.
The lab will integrate cryogenic control chips with qubits, single photon sources and detectors, and address reliability challenges in quantum technologies.
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