IIT Jodhpur is organising international conference on Quantum Information and Computation (QIC): From Foundations to Applications 2021 from 18 to 23 October.

The international conference by IIT Jodhpur is being organised with an objective of establishing a convergence between diverse facets of quantum information, the interdisciplinary research group on Quantum Information and Computation (QIC).

The six day conference by IIT Jodhpur is providing a platform to the national and international experts to knowledge transfer and share their experiences in the field of QIC.

The key points covered in this conference by IIT Jodhpur are:

Ø For the first time in a conference, Academia-Industry wherein eminent speakers from academics and industry will discuss the roadmap to taking India forward in the direction of quantum technologies

Ø For the first time in a conference, Academia–Start-ups wherein the role of Start-ups in partnership with academia, within the framework of quantum technologies will be discussed

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Ø The topics of discussions range from foundational issues to practical ones such as Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) as well as new areas like Quantum Machine Learning (QML).

Conference coordinator Professor Subhashish Banerjee said the event would be a stepping stone towards the realization of a roadmap of quantum technologies in India.

National and international experts who are taking part in this conference by IIT Jodhpur are:

· Professor Daiel Lidar (University of Sothern California, USA)

· Professor Michael Hall (Australian National University)

· Professor Karol Życzkowski (Jagiellonian University, Poland)

· Professor Arom Harrow (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)

· Professor Guruprasad Kar (ISI Kolkata)

· Professor P.K. Panigrahi (IISER Kolkata)

The international conference which is also known as QFA 2021 will help in building a roadmap for quantum technologies in India. This will also address the need to foster research collaborations within India as well as abroad.

With this conference, IIT Jodhpur is in the forefront of quantum technologies in India in collaboration with Academia, R&D and industry.

Undergraduate programmes
Future technocrats need interdisciplinary skills. They should have the ability to unleash their imaginations and expertise to recognise and solve complex problems with their in-depth knowledge.
They should know how to anticipate which innovations matter the most. IIT Jodhpur has designed academic programs aligned to this global need.

It is interesting to note that at present IIT Jodhpur is offering 8 BTech programmes and they are:

1) Bioengineering

2) AI and Data Science

3) Materials Engineering

4) Chemical Engineering

5) Computer Science and Engineering

6) Electrical Engineering

7) Mechanical Engineering

8) Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

The key features about these courses are mentioned below:

Ø The fundamentals of basic and engineering sciences for enabling students to have a broader multi-disciplinary perspective for the specialization being pursued

Ø Early design courses with a focus on conceptual multi-disciplinary design methods rather than discipline-specific focus enabling students to think and act like technocrats

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Ø Requisite disciplinary depth with a focus on the state of the art

Ø Option to study a wide range of departmental specializations or minor areas in emerging domains

Ø Opportunity to explore entrepreneurship, and engineering innovation through industry collaboration as part of the regular program.

In addition to the above programs, the flexible academic structure allows students to opt for a B.Tech in Engineering Science as an informed choice after completing the first year studies.
Each student can design a program of his own in consultation with a faculty mentor to meet personal preferences and get trained for unique graduate outcomes in alignment with emerging industrial or research trends.

Such flexibility of the academic curriculum enables a student to build up a broader foundation in emerging technologies. Option of Double B.Tech. with a second degree in engineering science program is also available.

Speaking about the unique features of the academic curriculum at IIT Jodhpur, Professor Santanu Chaudhury, Director, IIT Jodhpur said IIT Jodhpur is committed to deliver a future-focussed educational experience to our undergraduate students who are expected to be critical thinkers, innovators, and future leaders of technology.

A contemporary and highly professional curriculum, opportunities for a multidisciplinary exploration of engineering problems in teams, with sustainability in focus makes education at IIT Jodhpur unique and valuable, he said.

About IIT Jodhpur

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008, to foster technology education and research in India. The institute is committed to technological thought and action to benefit the economic development of India.

Scholarship in teaching and learning; Scholarship in research and creative accomplishments; and relevance to industry are three driving forces for us at IIT Jodhpur.

IIT Jodhpur functions from its sprawling residential Permanent Campus of 852 acres on National Highway 65, North-Northwest of Jodhpur towards Nagaur.

This campus is meticulously planned and envisioned to stand as a symbol of academics. A large parcel of the Permanent Campus (of about 182 acres) is set aside for the development of a Technology Park to strengthen institute-industry interactions.

The institute is committed to a multi-disciplinary approach of technology development. Hence, it has established state-of-the-art laboratories for basic research and has organized its academic degree activities through Departments and its coordinated research through Centers for Technologies.

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