Leading lights of quantum science attend workshop at SASTRA
The workshop held in collaboration with German counterpart Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Germany, brought together leading minds from India and Germany in the field of quantum science and technology and served as a dynamic platform to foster international collaboration in this fast-evolving domain, according to a university release.
The workshop was funded by the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC), a joint initiative by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The event was inaugurated by Saquib Shaikh, scientific officer, IGSTC, followed with the keynote address by Kamal K. Agarwal, Deputy Director General, Quantum Technology, Telecommunication Engineering Centre, India, the release added.
After the inauguration, a product that provided access to quantum based OTP generator, named as SAKURA-Q, designed by Padmapriya (Indian Co-ordinator), Associate Professor, SASTRA University and also, CEO, ROBOT RACE, MSME company, was launched.
The workshop members included 15 eminent speakers from various institutes and industry from Germany and India. The main focus of this conclave was to discuss the efficient transformation of computing, connectivity and security from classical to quantum regime. The discussion included the possibility of nanomaterials feasiblility to realize qubits and algorithm that guides, along with the possibilities to develop devices for real-time applications and extension of this application in machine learning, the release added.
The event concluded with reflections on the need to strengthen Indo-German collaboration, aiming to build enduring partnerships across academia and industry. QTCCS' 2025 not only enriched scholarly discourse but also laid the groundwork for future research alliances, underscoring SASTRA's commitment to global scientific excellence and innovation.
In addition, QTCCS' 2025 also focused on current advancements in quantum computing, communication systems, and the convergence of classical and quantum technologies, encouraging meaningful dialogue and exchange between academic and industry experts, the release added.
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