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ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KASHMIR
Centre of Excellence for Semiconductors and Quantum Materials
Two-Day National Workshop on

Semiconductors, Quantum Materials,
and Deep Technology

Centre of Excellence for Semiconductors and Quantum Materials
Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir
▦ 28–29 October 2026♦ IUST Campus, Awantipora, Kashmir
From
Materials to
Quantum Futures
▣
SemiconductorsMaterials • Devices • Systems
⚛
Quantum MaterialsFundamentals • Applications
⚙
Deep TechnologyInnovation • Startups • Impact
🇮🇳
National MissionsViksit Bharat • Atmanirbhar Bharat
♟
Research & CollaborationAcademia • Industry • Government

About the Workshop

The Centre of Excellence for Semiconductors and Quantum Materials at Islamic University of Science and Technology, Kashmir is organizing a two-day national workshop to deliberate on recent advances in semiconductors, quantum materials and deep technology, bringing together experts from academia, research laboratories and industry. The workshop aims to foster knowledge exchange, identify emerging opportunities and strengthen national capabilities in these strategic and future-oriented areas.

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Advisory Committee

Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo

Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo

Vice Chancellor, IUST Kashmir

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey

Scientist, Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO, Delhi

Prof. Rajendra Singh

Prof. Rajendra Singh

Department of Physics & Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi

Prof. Sunit Rikhi

Prof. Sunit Rikhi

Visiting Professor of Practice, IIT Bombay; Former VP & GM, Intel Custom Foundry

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Resource Persons

Mr. PVG Menon

Mr. PVG Menon

Vice President & Head – Business Development, Tata Projects Limited, Senior Advisor – FAB Project, IndiChip Semiconductors Limited

Prof. Monica Katiyar

Prof. Monica Katiyar

Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering IIT Kanpur

Prof. Ravi Kumar

Prof. Ravi Kumar

Department of Material Science and Engineering, NIT Hamirpur

Prof. H. S. Jatana

Prof. H. S. Jatana

Former Scientist-G, Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali

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WORKSHOP THEMES & TECHNICAL SCOPE

▣1. Semiconductor Materials and Devices
Semiconductor materials, device fabrication, emerging electronic and optoelectronic applications.
⚛2. Quantum Materials and Phenomena
Quantum phenomena, functional quantum materials, and next-generation quantum technologies.
☷3. Advanced Characterisation Techniques
Advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, structural analysis, and materials characterisation.
◈4. Modelling, Simulation and AI for Materials
Computational materials science, modelling, simulation, machine learning, and AI-assisted discovery.
⚙5. Devices, Circuits and System Integration
Electronic devices, integrated circuits, system design, and interdisciplinary integration.
♧6. Sustainable and Green Technologies
Sustainable materials, energy-efficient devices, green manufacturing, and environmentally responsible innovation.
✧7. Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Deep Tech Startups
Technology translation, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, startups, and industry partnerships.

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✉   Contact Us

For any queries, please write to:

✉   coesqm@iust.ac.in

☎   +91 01933 247955

About the Workshop

The workshop brings together researchers, academicians, students and industry professionals to discuss cutting-edge work in semiconductor technologies, quantum materials, device systems and deep-tech innovation. It aims to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and build capacity in emerging strategic technology areas.

Advisory Committee

Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo

Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo

Vice Chancellor, IUST Kashmir

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey

Scientist, Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO, Delhi

Prof. Rajendra Singh

Prof. Rajendra Singh

Department of Physics & Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi

Prof. Sunit Rikhi

Prof. Sunit Rikhi

Visiting Professor of Practice, IIT Bombay; Former VP & GM, Intel Custom Foundry

Prof. H. S. Jatana

Prof. H. S. Jatana

Former Scientist-G & Group Head, Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali

Dr. Srikrishna Chanakya Bodepudi

Dr. Srikrishna Chanakya Bodepudi

School of Integrated Circuits, Zhejiang University

Prof. XU Yang

Prof. XU Yang

School of Integrated Circuits, Zhejiang University

Mr. Faisal Kawoosa

Mr. Faisal Kawoosa

Founder & Chief Analyst, TechARC

Dr. Rukhsan Ul Haq

Dr. Rukhsan Ul Haq

CEO & Chief Scientist, Chinar Quantum AI, Srinagar

Prof. Soma Venugopal Rao

Prof. Soma Venugopal Rao

Senior Professor, School of Physics, University of Hyderabad

Prof. Ahmad Umar

Prof. Ahmad Umar

Najran University, KSA; Adjunct Professor, The Ohio State University

Dr. Enam Chowdhury

Dr. Enam Chowdhury

Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Ohio State University

Resource Persons

Mr. PVG Menon

Mr. PVG Menon

Vice President & Head – Business Development, Tata Projects Limited, Senior Advisor – FAB Project, IndiChip Semiconductors Limited

Prof. Monica Katiyar

Prof. Monica Katiyar

Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering IIT Kanpur

Prof. Ravi Kumar

Prof. Ravi Kumar

Department of Material Science and Engineering, NIT Hamirpur

Prof. H. S. Jatana

Prof. H. S. Jatana

Former Scientist-G, Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey

Solid State Physics Laboratory, DRDO, Delhi

Mr. Ammar Yasser

Mr. Ammar Yasser

Scientist/Engineer SF, VLSI Process Development Division, SCL Mohali

Prof. Syed Ragib Hassan

Prof. Syed Ragib Hassan

Professor, Institute of Mathematical Sciences,Chennai, Tamil Naidu

Dr. Rukhsan Ul Haq

Dr. Rukhsan Ul Haq

CEO & Chief Scientist, Chinar Quantum AI, Srinagar

Dr. Srikrishna Chanakya Bodepudi

Dr. Srikrishna Chanakya Bodepudi

School of Integrated Circuits, Zhejiang University

Prof. Sajad A. Loan

Prof. Sajad A. Loan

Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, KSA

Dr Vinayak B. Kamble

Dr Vinayak B. Kamble

Assoc. Prof. Department of Physics, IISER Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. Ambika Prasad Shah

Dr. Ambika Prasad Shah

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering IIT Jammu