Workshop  Overview         

     The workshop is intended to provide participants with a structured platform to learn the basic concepts and principles of quantum materials. Quantum materials constitute a rapidly advancing frontier in condensed matter physics and materials science, encompassing systems such as topological insulators, quantum magnets, strongly correlated electron systems, low-dimensional materials, and superconductors, etc. In recent years, India has witnessed significant expansion in research on quantum materials and technology, aligned with national initiatives such as the National Quantum Mission (NQM). However, there exists a pressing need to consolidate theoretical understanding, experimental techniques, and computational approaches in quantum materials under a unified academic platform, especially for master's students, young researchers, doctoral students, and early-career faculty members.  

     The proposed workshop aims to bridge this gap by providing structured exposure to contemporary developments in quantum materials, fostering interdisciplinary interactions among physicists, materials scientists, and engineers. By bringing together leading experts from academia, national laboratories, and research institutes, the workshop will serve as an effective knowledge-sharing forum and help build sustained collaborations. Furthermore, organizing such a workshop at NIT Jalandhar will strengthen regional research capacity and contribute to human resource development in strategically important areas of quantum science.

              Registration            

• Last date for registration:  10th March, 2026 (Extended*)

• Please register via the link provided: https://www.nitj.ac.in/events_registration/workshop_qm2026/login 

• Total number of seats are limited to 60 for external participants (outside NITJ) and will be filled on first-come-first-serve basis.

             Fee  details              

• Faculty/Scientist/Industry Person/Post-Docs/RA : Rs. 2500 (including 18% GST)

• Students and Research Scholars:  (Outside NITJ) : Rs. 2000 (including 18% GST)

• Internal Participants (From NIT Jalandhar) : Rs. 1500

Note: 

1.  Registration fee covers tea/snacks during the workshop and lunch. Participants will have to separately pay breakfast/dinner/accommodation charges as applicable.

2.  For external participants, GST is included in the above registration fee as per norms.

3.  Accommodation charges for external participants may be partially or fully waived, depending on the availability of funds.

        Accommodation        

• Accommodation will be provided to the external participants in the institute hostels on chargeable basis (subject to availability).

• Limited number of accommodations may be provided in the institute Guest House (subject to availability).

Approximate Charges (including accommodation, breakfast and dinner)

• Hostel: Rs. 500 per day on sharing basis.

• Institute Guest House: Rs. 1500 per day.

Participants who need accommodation will have to pay the applicable charges on the spot. Kindly provide details if accommodation is required while filling the registration form.