Institute Seminar Series
Upcoming Talk
Past Seminars
Second Quantum Revolution and Quantum Communication
Speaker: Prof. R. P. Singh, PRL Ahmedabad
Date & Time: July 22, 2025, 11:00 AM–12:00 Noon
Venue: Room 9005
Abstract
To celebrate 100 Years of Quantum, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The talk discusses the second quantum revolution and applications of quantum communication, particularly quantum key distribution (QKD).
Speaker Biography
Dr. Ravindra Pratap Singh is a senior physicist at PRL Ahmedabad specializing in quantum optics, photonics, quantum entanglement, cryptography, and optical technologies.
Mathematical AI and Digital Privacy
Speaker: Shui Yu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Date & Time: February 14, 2025, 10:30–11:30 AM
Venue: Room 9001
Abstract
The seminar discusses theoretical foundations of Artificial Intelligence, mathematical tools for AI, and emerging challenges in digital privacy.
Speaker Biography
Shui Yu is Professor at the University of Technology Sydney and a Fellow of IEEE with research interests in Mathematical AI, Cybersecurity, Network Science, and Big Data.
A Glimpse into the Mathematical Universe of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Speaker: Atul Dixit, Associate Professor, IIT Gandhinagar
Date & Time: February 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
Abstract
An overview of Srinivasa Ramanujan's mathematical contributions, his life, and his lasting influence on modern mathematics.
Speaker Biography
Recipient of the SIAM Gábor Szegö Prize and Swarnajayanti Fellowship, working extensively in areas inspired by Ramanujan.
Role of SDN and NFV in 5G Communications
Speaker: Sameer Kulkarni, IIT Gandhinagar
Date & Time: January 31, 2025, 3:00 PM
Website: sameergk.github.io