Samsung Semiconductor India Research and Indian Institute of Science partner on quantum technologies

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) will help in setting up a unique quantum technology lab. It is being claimed that this is an effort towards SSIR csr commitment And it aims to provide research and training support opportunities to dozens of faculty members and hundreds of students pursuing higher education – at IISc and other academic institutions – every year, especially in the fields of physics, engineering, computer science and mathematics. Led by Professor Mayank Srivastava, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (DESE), the laboratory aims to become a leading facility dedicated to advanced. quantum technologies,
The MoU was exchanged between Balaji Sourirajan, CVP and MD, SSIR, and Professor Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc. The laboratory will serve as a center for technological innovation, manpower training and collaboration with national and international quantum research institutes. With a focus on building indigenous quantum technologies, it will significantly contribute to building local development and putting India’s research innovations on the international map.
The laboratory will provide unique opportunities for practical training, research experience and skill development in quantum technologies to students pursuing higher education, especially in the fields of Physics, Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics, thereby enhancing their employability and career prospects. Researchers and scientists engaged in quantum research will benefit from advanced infrastructure, collaborative environments and access to cutting-edge resources, enabling them to push the boundaries of knowledge and make significant contributions to the field. Additionally, it will also provide support and resources to faculty members from other colleges and institutions who are unable to engage in capital-intensive research.
The Quantum Technology Lab aims to integrate cryogenic control chips with qubits, single photon sources and detectors, and address reliability challenges in quantum technologies. The laboratory will provide a platform for interdisciplinary research, industry collaboration and knowledge exchange, creating a dynamic ecosystem for innovation.
“Our partnership with IISc to establish the Quantum Technology Lab is to advance breakthroughs in quantum technologies by empowering the skilled workforce, fostering collaborative innovation, strengthening national competitiveness, and transforming industries with significant societal impact Technology scale-up will be boosted by India’s focus on quantum innovation and excellence in the global technology landscape,” said Balaji Sourirajan, CVP and MD, SSIR.
Sharing his views on this partnership, Professor Govindan Rangarajan, IISc, said, “IISc has emerged as a leading center for quantum technology research. This new Quantum Technology Lab at IISc reflects our commitment towards emerging and future research threads. This collaboration with SSIR will be strengthened.” The state-of-the-art infrastructure and expertise of the Institute provides a unique opportunity to our students and researchers to explore the limitless possibilities of quantum technologies.