Samsung Semiconductor India helping IISc in setting up quantum tech lab

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) is partnering with Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in setting up an advanced quantum technology research lab. SSIR is working on the goal of providing research and training support opportunities to large number of faculty members and students in premier institutes such as IISc and other educational institutions in the fields of physics, engineering, computer science, and mathematics every year. Mayank Shrivastava, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (DESE) to lead the new facility dedicated to advanced quantum technologies.
The MoU was exchanged between Balajee Sowrirajan, CVP & MD at SSIR, and Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc. The lab will serve as a center for technological innovation, manpower training, and collaboration with national and international quantum research institutions. With a focus on building indigenous quantum technologies, it will significantly contribute to build local development and putting India’s research innovations on the international map. “Our partnership with IISc for the establishment of the Quantum Technology Lab is to spearhead breakthroughs in quantum technologies, by empowering skilled workforce, fostering a collaborative innovation, strengthening national compet...