Archive · 19 Dec 2025
IIT Ropar Director Moderates Nobel Panel at Quantum Horizons 2025
Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, the director of IIT Ropar, led a special discussion at a big science conference called Quantum Horizons 2025 in Chennai.
This conference brought together important scientists and experts, including a Nobel Prize winner named Prof. Moungi G. Bawendi.
They talked about exciting new things in science, like quantum materials and how computers can learn.
The discussion was very interesting and even included school kids from Chennai who got to ask questions and learn about science careers.
Prof. Ahuja also gave an award to Prof. Bawendi for his great work.
The conference was organized by two schools and had many famous speakers.
It was all about making science better and helping young people get interested in science.
Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, moderated a Nobel Laureate panel at the Quantum Horizons 2025 conference in Chennai.
The panel featured Prof. Moungi G. Bawendi, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, and discussed advancements in quantum materials and intelligent technologies.
The session included a special interaction with school students from Chennai, inspiring them about careers in STEM and quantum science.
Prof. Ahuja honored Prof. Bawendi for his outstanding contributions to global science.
The conference was co-organized by Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science and KCG College of Technology, focusing on quantum science, intelligent technologies, and sustainable futures.
- Who
- Prof. Rajeev Ahuja (IIT Ropar Director), Prof. Moungi G. Bawendi (Nobel Laureate), eminent scientists, industry experts, academic leaders, school students from Chennai
- What
- International Conference on Quantum Horizons 2025: Materials, Intelligent Technologies & Sustainable Futures
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To explore cutting-edge developments in quantum materials, intelligent technologies, AI integration, and sustainable scientific applications, and to promote collaboration and dialogue on quantum science, intelligent technologies, and sustainable futures
- Event
- Quantum Horizons 2025
- Location
- Chennai
- Moderator
- Prof. Rajeev Ahuja
- Nobel Laureate
- Prof. Moungi G. Bawendi
- Organizers
- Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, KCG College of Technology
- Key Topics
- Quantum materials, intelligent technologies, AI integration, sustainable scientific applications
- Special Interaction
- School students from Chennai