Dr. Amit D. Lad (CQST, IIT Mandi)

amitdlad@iitmandi.ac.in

Quantum Computing, Quantum cryptography, Quantum IMAGING, and Ultrashort intense Lasers

My group's Ongoing Key Activities at CQST, IIT Mandi:

quantum computing

Development of SPDC based Single Photon Sources
Development of Single Photon Avalanche Diodes
Implementation of Quantum Gates and Quantum Circuits
Error Mitigation in Quantum Photonic Circuits
Implementation of Quantum Fourier Transform

Quantum Cryptography

BB84, B92, and Coherent-One-Way (COW) Protocols
Development of High-Repetition-Rate Lasers, AOM, Detectors, and Monitor Line
Development of Quantum Random Number Generators

Quantum IMAGING & Quantum materials

Development of a Hanbury Brown and Twiss (HBT) setup for second-order correlation function
Photon-Correlation–Based Quantum-Enhanced Resolution Imaging
Development of Core/Shell Quantum Dots based Single Photon Sources

Intense Lasers

Development of Multi-Hertz Nanosecond Lasers
Intense Laser-Matter Interactions
Generation of Squeezed Light
Non-Linear Optical Properties of Materials
High Energy Density Science and Relativistic Particle Sources

Teaching:

QS 501P: Experiments in Quantum Optics

QT 407P: Introduction to Quantum Sensing

facilities:

· Quantum Computing Lab · Quantum Optics Lab

· Quantum Devices Fabrication Lab · Quantum Chemistry Lab

devices and instruments:

· SPDC-based Single Photon Source

· Scalable Multi-Channel Event Timer & TCSPC Unit

· Single Photon Avalanche Detectors · 10 MHz, 30 ns Laser

· 500 mJ, 6 ns, 20 Hz Nd:YAG Laser (upcoming)

· EMCCD Camera

· High Resolution Single Shot Spectrometers

· Acousto Optic Modulator (upcoming)

· Electro Optic Modulator (upcoming)

· Spectrum Analyzer with Virtual Network Analyzer

· Transimpedance Amplified Photodiodes · Oscilloscopes

· sCOMS Cameras · Programmable DC Power Supply

· Waveform Generator · Soldering Station · Work Station

· Zoom Stereo Trinocular Microscope

· Fume Hood · Magnetic Stirrer with Heater

· Precision Digital Weighing Machine · Centrifuge Machine

Curriculum:

Associate Professor: CQST, IIT Mandi (2025 - Present).
Scientist: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (2010-2025).
Post-Doctoral Fellow: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (2008-2010).
Ph.D.: Savitribai Phule Pune University (2009).

AWARDS & Honours:

Indian Physics Association (Pune Chapter) Dr. R. K. Bhalla Young Scientist Award (2009).
Plasma Science Society of India's Dr. Parvez Guzdar Young Scientist Award (2014).
Infosys-TIFR Fellow (2023-2025).

National and International Projects:

[PI] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology - "Organic and Inorganic Materials-based Optical Quantum Technology" [Ongoing]

[PI] Department of Biotechnology - "Quantum-Enhanced Bio-Imaging: Squeezed-Light Super-Resolution Microscopy for Live Deep Tissue Analysis" [Ongoing]

[PI] IIT Mandi -

"Seed Grant" [Ongoing]

[PI] Infosys-TIFR Leading Edge, Cycle 2 - "Efficient Neutron Generation by Table-Top Intense Laser-Plasma Thermonuclear Fusion" [Completed]

[Co-PI] National Quantum Mission - "Design, Implementation and Benchmarking of VQE on Indigenous NISQ Devices for Chemical and Strategic Applications" [Ongoing]

[Co-PI] National Quantum Mission - "Setting up Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories in Quantum Technologies" [Ongoing]

[Co-PI] Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA - "Multiple peaks in Kerr gated supercontinuum produced in air" [Completed]

[Co-PI] ELI-NP Romania - "Bright MeV Photons from Intense Laser Interaction with Dense Electron Bunch Pinched by Mega-Tesla Magnetic Field" [Completed]

Publications:

[ Citations: 2014 h-index: 23 i10-index: 47 ]

List of Publications

conferences, workshops, & VISIts:

[ plenary talks: 5 invited talks: 24

popular talks: 24 poster presentations: 11 ]

List of Presentations

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