Workshop on Quantum Computing and Machine Learning (QCML)
11th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI'25)
IIT Delhi
Workshop on Quantum Computing and Machine Learning (QCML)
11th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI'25)
IIT Delhi
Quantum technologies are poised to redefine the boundaries of computation, optimization, and machine learning. This workshop organized alongside 11th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI'25) at IIT Delhi aims to bring together researchers, academicians, and industry experts to explore the confluence of Quantum Computing (QC) and Machine Learning (ML), with a specific focus on applications in Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Important Details:
Workshop Date: 11-Dec-2025
Venue: IIT Delhi
Paper Submission Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
Paper Submission Link: Submit your paper here (Double Blind Format)
Scope and Topics: We invite contributions on topics including, but not limited to:
Quantum algorithms for machine learning
Quantum-inspired models for classical machine learning hardware
Quantum kernel methods for machine learning
Variational quantum circuits for machine learning
Quantum optimization in pattern recognition
Quantum-enhanced signal processing
Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) computing techniques
Quantum data encoding and quantum feature spaces
Hybrid quantum-classical models for machine learning and pattern recognition
Benchmarks and comparative studies on classical vs quantum ML models
Quantum machine learning for cybersecurity and wireless communications
Quantum machine learning in speech and natural language processing
Quantum machine learning for scientific discovery, commercial and industrial applications
Objectives:
Introduce foundational concepts of quantum computing to machine learning and artificial intelligence researchers.
Showcase cutting-edge research in quantum-enhanced machine learning methods.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between quantum physicists and machine learning practitioners.
Create a platform for discussion on quantum supremacy, hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, and practical implementation challenges.
Target Audience:
Researchers and graduate students in ML, AI, signal processing, and quantum computing.
Industry professionals working in emerging quantum technologies.
Academicians exploring the theoretical foundations of QC and QML.
Program:
Keynote Speaker: Sridhar C V, TCS Research
Contributed Paper presentations
Poster Presentations
Note: Accepted papers will be presented during the workshop and included in the conference proceedings.
Workshop Flyer:
Workshop Organizers:
Dr. Neel Kanth Kundu (neelkanth@iitd.ac.in)
Assistant Professor, CARE, IIT Delhi
Bio: Dr. Neel Kanth Kundu is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Applied Research in Electronics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi since October 2023. He received the B.Tech. degree in electrical engineering from IIT Delhi in 2018, and the Ph.D. degree in electronic and computer engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2022. From Feb’23 to Oct’23 he was a postdoctoral research fellow with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Kundu has received a number of fellowships and awards, including the DST INSPIRE faculty fellowship, ANRF Early Career Research Grant, and Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship, Overseas Research Award, and HKUST RedBird Academic Excellence Award. His research interests include Signal processing for 6G wireless communications, quantum communications, QKD and quantum information processing.
2. Prof. Monika Aggarwal (maggarwal@care.iitd.ac.in )
Professor, CARE, IIT Delhi
Bio: Monika Agrawal (Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), New Delhi, India, in 1999. She worked with Hughes Software System, Gurgaon, India, and Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. She is currently working as a Professor with the Centre for Applied Research in Electronics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India. Her research interests include signal/image processing and communications.