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Quantum Materials & Devices Thematic Hub

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

New Delhi
Established 1961
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The Quantum Materials & Devices Hub at IIT Delhi researches topological materials and develops the QMD foundation for next-generation quantum devices and qubits. This hub focuses on discovering and engineering materials with exotic quantum properties for robust quantum technologies.

Research Focus

Topological materials for quantum computingQuantum device fabricationNovel qubit materialsQMD (Quantum Materials & Devices) foundation2D materials for quantum applications

Key Objectives

  • •Discover topological materials for fault-tolerant qubits
  • •Develop 2D materials for quantum devices
  • •Create QMD foundation for materials research
  • •Establish quantum device fabrication facilities
  • •Build materials database for quantum applications

Key Research Areas

Topological Materials

Materials with protected quantum states for robust quantum computing

2D Quantum Materials

Graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and other 2D materials

QMD Foundation

Comprehensive platform for quantum materials discovery and characterization

Key Achievements

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Synthesized novel topological materials
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Developed 2D material fabrication techniques
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Established QMD materials database
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Published 45+ papers in quantum materials

Infrastructure & Facilities

Materials synthesis laboratory
Nanofabrication cleanroom
Characterization facilities (STM, AFM, XRD)
Cryogenic measurement systems

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Lov Grover, The Engineer Who Taught Quantum Computers To Search

Quantum PeopleLov GroverHe turned searching into a quantum advantage, giving the field one of its two founding algorithms.Grover’s algorithmBell LabsAmplitude amplificationQuadratic speedupIn this articleWho Lov Grover isEducation and early careerThe 1996 breakthroughHow the algorithm worksWhy the result is provably optimalGrover and Shor as the two pillarsLasting influence and recognitionWhy Lov Grover matters in quantum computingFrequently asked questionsLov Grover at a glanceBorn1961, Meerut, IndiaNationalityIndian-AmericanKnown forGrover’s algorithmYear invented1996WorkplaceBell Labs 1984 to 1987 and 1994 to 2008; Cornell 1987 to 1994; independent researcher sinceUndergraduateIIT Delhi, 1981Master’s degreesCaltech, electrical engineering; Stanford, physicsDoctorateStanford University, 1984SpeedupQuadratic, about square-root-of-NWho Lov Grover isLov Grover is an Indian-American computer scientist whose 1996 quantum search algorithm became one of the defining results of the field. He is remembered above all for a single, deceptively simple idea: that a quantum computer can find a marked item in an unsorted collection far faster than any classical machine can. That idea has echoed through nearly every part of quantum computing since.Born in 1961 in Meerut, India, Grover trained as an electrical engineer before turning his attention to the strange logic of quantum information. His work sits alongside the achievements of researchers like Peter Shor, and the two of them are routinely named as the authors of the quantum algorithms that started everything. Where Shor showed quantum machines could break cryptography, Grover showed they could search.A quiet revolution in searchWhat makes Grover distinctive is that his contribution did not require exotic structure in the problem being solved. Many quantum speedups depend on hidden periodicity or algebraic patterns, and they vanish the moment those patterns are absent. Grover’s result applied to the most generic task imagin

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India Invests In Superconducting Qubit Chips Under National Quantum Mission - Quantum Zeitgeistquantum-computing

India Invests In Superconducting Qubit Chips Under National Quantum Mission - Quantum Zeitgeist

Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), India is prioritizing the development of superconducting qubit chips and related technologies to bolster its quantum computing ecosystem. The Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, recently outlined these efforts, which are centered around four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs). The quantum computing hub at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is collaborating with institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) on diverse quantum platforms, including superconducting qubits. This initiative aims to foster technology development, human resource creation, and collaboration with start-ups such as QpiAI India and Dimira Technologies. National Quantum Mission: Thematic Hub Development Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established to foster development in quantum technologies. These hubs prioritize technology development, human resource creation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with industry. The quantum computing hub located at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru is specifically focused on superconducting qubits, photonic processors, and other quantum platforms, working with academic and research partners. Several premier institutions are contributing to quantum processor research, exploring diverse approaches. These include IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, the Raman Research Institute, and TIFR Mumbai. Research focuses on superconducting qubits, semiconducting qubits, photonic processors, and neutral atom systems, demonstrating a broad approach to quantum computing development within the NQM framework. To support superconducting qubit research, dilution refrigeration laboratories—capable of operating at ultra-low temperatures—are being established at TIFR Mumbai, IISc Bengaluru, and TIFR Hyderabad.

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India Invests in Superconducting Qubit Chips Under National Quantum Missionquantum-computing

India Invests in Superconducting Qubit Chips Under National Quantum Mission

Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), India is prioritizing the development of superconducting qubit chips and related technologies to bolster its quantum computing ecosystem. The Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, recently outlined these efforts, which are centered around four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs). The quantum computing hub at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is collaborating with institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) on diverse quantum platforms, including superconducting qubits. This initiative aims to foster technology development, human resource creation, and collaboration with start-ups such as QpiAI India and Dimira Technologies. National Quantum Mission: Thematic Hub Development Under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) have been established to foster development in quantum technologies. These hubs prioritize technology development, human resource creation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration with industry. The quantum computing hub located at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru is specifically focused on superconducting qubits, photonic processors, and other quantum platforms, working with academic and research partners. Several premier institutions are contributing to quantum processor research, exploring diverse approaches. These include IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, the Raman Research Institute, and TIFR Mumbai. Research focuses on superconducting qubits, semiconducting qubits, photonic processors, and neutral atom systems, demonstrating a broad approach to quantum computing development within the NQM framework. To support superconducting qubit research, dilution refrigeration laboratories—capable of operating at ultra-low temperatures—are being established at TIFR Mumbai, IISc Bengaluru, and TIFR Hyderabad. The government also plans a National Quantum Computing Fabrication Facility and indigenou

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IIT Delhi opens admissions for the seventh batch of its Certification in Quantum Computing & Machine Learning - Tribune Indiaquantum-computing

IIT Delhi opens admissions for the seventh batch of its Certification in Quantum Computing & Machine Learning - Tribune India

New Delhi [India], November 26: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has opened admissions for the seventh batch of Certification in Quantum Computing & Machine Learning. The programme features a cutting-edge curriculum and equips professionals to navigate the rapid transformation at the intersection of quantum technologies and machine learning across business and technology contexts. The Certification in Quantum Computing & Machine Learning blends rigorous theoretical foundations with hands-on practice. Learners engage with quantum algorithms, core machine-learning techniques, and the convergence of these domains, preparing them to operate confidently in the emerging quantum era. This six-month, fully online programme comprises seven carefully structured modules, including Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Algorithms, Classical Machine Learning, Quantum Fourier Transform and Quantum Machine Learning, and Product Analytics, among others. A McKinsey report projects that the three pillars of quantum technology--quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing- could together generate up to USD 97 billion in global revenue by 2035. In India, recognising the strategic importance of quantum advancement, the Government of India has allocated Rs. 6,003 crore for the National Quantum Mission, positioning the country among the world's leading nations in quantum R&D. Demand is rising across pharmaceuticals and healthcare, financial services, climate and sustainability and other sectors, creating strong, long-term career opportunities for quantum-skilled professionals. Speaking on the announcement of the seventh batch, Prof. Abhishek Dixit, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi said, "We designed this programme to convert curiosity into capability. Live, device-first delivery ensures busy professionals gain depth without compromise.

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Indian Quantum Facilities at IITs & IISc Announced

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of four state-of-the-art Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities totaling ₹720 crore. These facilities will be located at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). IIT Bombay and Kanpur will focus on quantum sensing and metrology infrastructure, while IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay will advance quantum computing fabrication utilizing superconducting, photonic, and spin qubits; IIT Delhi will host quantum materials and device development. This initiative positions India among global leaders in next-generation quantum technologies, fostering a sovereign, secure, and scalable quantum hardware ecosystem. ₹720-Crore Investment in Quantum Fabrication & Facilities A ₹720-crore investment will establish quantum fabrication and central facilities across four key institutions: IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi. This initiative, under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), aims to build indigenous quantum fabrication capacity and reduce India’s dependence on foreign quantum labs. The facilities will focus on quantum sensing, computing, and materials, creating a hardware ecosystem for sovereign, secure, and scalable quantum devices. These will be accessible to academia, industry, and strategic sectors nationwide. IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur will anchor the nation’s quantum sensing and metrology infrastructure, while IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay will advance quantum computing fabrication using superconducting, photonic, and spin qubits. IIT Delhi will host India’s quantum materials and device development ecosystem. This specialized infrastructure will allow for prototyping indigenous quantum devices and supporting translational research, alongside training a new generation of quantum hardware experts. The ₹720-crore investment is intended to act as a springboard for India to build globally competitive quantum hardware, accelerating progress to

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Government approves ₹720 crore for new quantum technology labs under National Quantum Mission - The Statesmanquantum-computing

Government approves ₹720 crore for new quantum technology labs under National Quantum Mission - The Statesman

To boost India’s laboratory infrastructure for quantum computing, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday announced funding of ₹720 crore to establish four advanced lab facilities under the National Quantum Mission (NQM). The minister highlighted that these state-of-the-art fabrication centres will be set up at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Delhi. He made the announcement during his visit to IIT Bombay.Advertisement Discover moreKolkataBookSri LankaShirdispeaker “These facilities,” he said, “will empower India to design, fabricate, and scale its own quantum technologies, ushering in an era of sovereign, secure, and world-class scientific innovation.” Advertisement Discover moreKolkataShirdiBookSri Lankaspeaker The Science Minister noted that these facilities will not be restricted to scientists working under the NQM but will also be accessible to academia, industry, start-ups, and strategic sectors across India. Singh stressed the importance of breaking silos and fostering multilateral collaboration among major institutes to translate academic R&D into real-world impact. He further added that India’s deep-tech innovations increasingly demand interdisciplinary training, noting that future medical education may soon require physics as a core component. He drew attention to the evolution of science and medical technology over the years—from the invasive diagnostic methods of the past to today’s emerging non-invasive, physics-driven therapeutics and emphasised that quantum technologies will accelerate this transition, enabling breakthroughs in healthcare, diagnostics, imaging, materials science and advanced computing. Advertisement Discover moreKolkataspeakerBookSri LankaShirdi <img alt="Share on WhatsApp" height="34" width="34" style="background:white;" src="https://www.thestatesman.com/wp-content/themes/statesmantheme/images/whatsapp.

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