The Department of Physics in association with IGNITIA – Science Forum at Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering organized an expert talk on the occasion of National Science Day 2026 titled “Exploring Qubit Technologies: New Horizons in Information Science” on 28 February 2026 at 10:00 AM. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from 91 students and 12 faculty members, making it an engaging academic event that celebrated the spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation
The resource person for the session was Dr. Shayan Srinivas Garani, Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Dr. Garani obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, and completed his M.S. from the University of Florida. Prior to joining IISc, he held senior engineering and leadership roles at leading technology organizations such as Broadcom Corporation, STMicroelectronics, and Western Digital. He has also contributed actively to professional technical communities, serving as Chairman for Signal Processing at IDEMA-ASTC and Chair of the IEEE Data Storage Technical Committee in 2020. His research interests include channel engineering for physical data storage systems, quantum information processing, neural networks, learning systems, and music signal processing
During the session, Dr. Garani introduced participants to the foundational concepts of quantum physics, including the photoelectric effect, black body radiation, Planck’s theory, and Mach–Zehnder interferometers. These concepts were effectively connected to advanced ideas such as qubits, quantum superposition, and entanglement, helping students understand how quantum computing differs from classical electronic systems. The speaker also highlighted emerging applications of quantum technologies such as quantum satellites and entanglement-assisted communication systems, while discussing the practical challenges involved in realizing scalable quantum computers. The talk provided students with valuable insights into the future of information science and the transformative potential of quantum technologies
The event was coordinated by Dr. L. Guru Prasad, Event Coordinator, and concluded with an interactive discussion session where students actively engaged with the speaker and clarified their queries. The session proved to be highly informative and inspiring, encouraging students to explore emerging research areas in quantum technology and advanced information systems.