The Speakers

Dr. R. Srikanth, Head of Department and Associate Professor of Theoretical Sciences, is a leading expert in quantum information and foundational physics. He works on quantum information theory, foundations of quantum mechanics, quantum cryptography, and the philosophy of science. His research covers quantum non-Markovianity, resource theories for non-Markovian channels, and nonlocal subspaces. He has contributed to understanding contextuality, nonlocality, and the reality of the quantum state. In quantum cryptography, his work includes counterfactual quantum key distribution, digital signatures, and trusted noise scenarios. His philosophical interests explore the link between free will, causality, and consciousness, and the limits of scientific understanding.

Raja Singh Yadav is a dedicated researcher specializing in Quantum Computing, currently serving as a Knowledge Associate at C-DAC Bangalore. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is an Indian autonomous scientific society, operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. He holds an M.Tech. in Quantum Computing from DIAT Pune, with a strong foundation in quantum algorithms and cryptographic protocols. At C-DAC, he is actively involved in cutting-edge research, including the development of an HPC-based quantum accelerator. This initiative focuses on integrating quantum computing with high-performance systems to address complex challenges in optimization, cryptography, and large-scale simulations.

Rikteem leads the Quantum Communications Division at Qulabs and Quantum AI Global, where he spearheads the development of entanglement-based quantum network components — including entangled photon sources and semi–device-independent quantum random number generators (QRNGs) — for next-generation secure communication and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems. A Gold Medalist in Physics from IIT Hyderabad, he brings over six years of hands-on experience in designing and engineering cutting-edge quantum systems that bridge scientific innovation with real-world commercial applications. His work lies at the forefront of building the technological foundation for quantum-secure communication networks and scalable quantum internet architectures. He actively contributes to several quantum technology standardization initiatives led by the Government of India, shaping the national roadmap for quantum readiness. A dynamic public speaker and mentor, he has trained and guided numerous professionals and students from diverse backgrounds, fostering India’s growing quantum ecosystem.

Priyabrata Bag is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at GITAM. His research interest includes Quantum Information and Functional Analysis. He has recently joined the Qiskit Advocate program of IBM. He completed his PhD from IIT Bombay. He had worked on quantum error correcting codes during his PhD.