Quantum Materials
Quantum Materials
An intensive 40-hour online FDP on Quantum Materials, jointly organized by the Electronics & ICT Academies under MeitY, Govt. of India. The course covers band theory, superconductivity, magnetism, 2D materials, and topological phases, offering practical insights for faculty, researchers, and professionals in emerging quantum technologies.
- Live expert-led sessions
- Certification upon successful completion
- Comprehensive coverage of quantum materials
- Affordable registration for academic and industry professionals
Register Before 5th Nov 2025 (5:00 PM)
Programming in Python
This course is a concise yet comprehensive program tailored for B.Tech/MCA/BCA/M.Tech students and corporate professionals. Covering Python fundamentals, control flow, functions, file handling, and object-oriented concepts, participants gain hands-on experience to code, analyze data, and develop applications efficiently. No prior experience required, making it ideal for beginners and experienced programmers alike.
Program Date
7 November 2025 –
29 November 2025
Learning Format
Online Live
Learning
Program Duration
40 Hours (Sessions held for 4 hours per day)
Course Price
Academic: ₹500
Professional: ₹1500
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FDP Objectives:
Conduct FDPs aligned with MeitY’s vision, promoting emerging and high-priority technologies supporting Digital India and Make in India.
Encourage industry-academia collaboration in frontier technology areas.
Support National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019) and other MeitY initiatives (e.g., India AI, C2S, PLI schemes).
Promote standardization through Joint FDPs.
Align with NEP 2020, encouraging educators to complete 50 hours of FDPs annually.
Design and deliver specialized and multi-disciplinary FDPs for faculty in HEIs, including ICT-enabled learning.
FDP Curriculum
Band Theory Basics: Metals, Semiconductors, Insulators, and Band Structure of Solids
Understand how the electronic band structure governs material properties.
Survey of Semiconducting Devices for Quantum Technologies
Explore key semiconductor devices enabling quantum applications.
Correlated Electron Systems and Their Role in Quantum Materials
Study how strong electron interactions give rise to exotic quantum behavior.
Fundamentals of Magnetism, Magnetic Measurements: Hall Effect, Magnetoresistance, Faraday and Kerr Effects
Learn techniques to measure and analyze magnetic properties of materials.
Superconductivity: BCS Theory, Ginzburg–Landau, and Josephson Effects
Delve into the theories behind superconductivity and its quantum effects.
Survey of Superconducting Devices for Quantum Technologies
Review superconducting components used in quantum information systems.
2D Materials: Graphene, TMDCs and Their Electronic and Optical Properties
Understand the unique behavior of two-dimensional quantum materials.
Topological Phases of Matter: Topology Basics, Berry Phase, and Aharonov–Bohm Effect
Explore topological properties that lead to robust quantum states.
Material Growth Techniques: MBE, CVD, MOVPE, PLD, and Crystal Growth Methods
Learn about cutting-edge methods for synthesizing quantum materials.
FDP Outcomes
Gain a comprehensive understanding of quantum materials and their physical properties
Understand the behavior and significance of 2D materials in emerging technologies
Analyze the design and function of semiconducting and superconducting devices
Explore topological concepts and quantum effects in advanced
materials
Apply knowledge of magnetism and quantum transport phenomena in material research
Learn about modern material synthesis and characterization techniques
Certification Benfits
- Enhanced career opportunities
- E&ICT Adacemy, IIT Kanpur Certification
- Recognition and credibility in the industry
- Skill development and professional growth
Prerequisites
- No experience is required. But fundamental knowledge of C/C++ and statistics would be helpful.
Admission Closes on 5 March
Skills Covered
- Business Strategic & Analytics
- Operations Management
- Decision Making Tools
- Finance & Economics
- Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior and Design
- Human Resource Management
- Breakthrough Management
- Management Communication
- Green Manufacturing
- Ethics & Values in Business
- Interpersonal Skills & Leadership
- Vision to Execution Entrepreneurship
- Micro and Macro Economics
- Leadership & Decision Making
- Frontier Technologies in Manufacturing
- Strategies for Managing Innovation
- Technology Management
- Advance Materials
- Automation & Robotics in Manufacturing
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
Know your faculty
Prof. Amey Karakare
Prof. Amey Karakare is a Head Of The Department (HOD) for CSE branch at IIT Kanpur. Developed and maintains Prutor, a renowned Learning Management System (LMS) for programming courses, enhancing the learning experience for students and streamlining tasks for instructors since 2013. Recognized with prestigious awards including the 1989 Batch Faculty Award from IITK Alumni Association and the Best Faculty of the Year 2018 award from the Computer Society of India’s Mumbai Chapter. Offers popular online Python courses that have garnered significant popularity among Indian students and faculty members. Conducts Faculty Development Workshops on diverse topics, including Python programming, Machine Learning, and High-Performance Computing, contributing to educational advancement. Key involvement in high-impact projects sponsored by government agencies, such as setting up Rashtriya Avishkar Labs in over 150 schools and leading the Electronics and ICT Academy at IIT Kanpur, dedicated to training faculty and students.
Who Should Enroll?
Faculty members across engineering, science, management, and finance disciplines
Doctoral students (Ph.D. scholars)
Working professionals from industry and R&D organizations
Course Coordinator & Mentors
Patron
- Prof. Pradip Kumar Jain – Director, NIT Patna
Chief Investigator
- Prof. M. P. Singh – Professor, NIT Patna
Co-Chief Investigator
- Dr. B. C. Sahana – Associate Professor, NIT Patna
Coordinators
- Dr. Sangeeta Singh – Assistant Professor, NIT Patna
- Dr. G. Gopal – Assistant Professor, NIT Patna
Expert Resource Faculty
- Prof. Arindam Ghosh, IISc Bangalore
- Prof. Anil Prabhakar, IIT Madras
- Prof. Himadri Shekhar Dhar, IIT Bombay
- Prof. Saikat Ghosh, IIT Kanpur
- Prof. Subhashish Banerjee, IIT Jodhpur
- Prof. Amarendra Kumar Sarma, IIT Guwahati
- Prof. Prasanta K. Panigrahi, IISER Kolkata
- Prof. Sandeep Kumar Goyal, IISER Mohali
- Prof. Umakant D Rapol, IISER Pune
- Prof. Abir De Sarkar, IISER Mohali
FDP Fee
TOTAL PROGRAM FEE
For Academic (Faculty / Students) : ₹500 (Inc. GST)- For Industry Professional: ₹1500 (Inc. GST)
- Course Type: Online Live
- Certificate: Yes
- Start Date: 7 November 2025 – 29 November 2025
- Duration: 40 Hours (Sessions held for 4 hours per day)
- Last Date for Registration: 5th Nov 2025 (5:00 PM)
Data Science Course Fee
- A bachelor's degree with an average score of at least 50%
- Prior knowledge or experience in programming and mathematics
- 2+ years of formal work experience (preferred)
Best Suited For
- Software Engineers
- Freshers
- BI Developers
Important Dates
22nd September, 2022 (Thursday)
- Online portal for application opens
18th November, 2022 (Friday)
- Online portal for application closes
18th November, 2022 (Friday)
- Receipt of letters of recommendation by Referees closes
23rd November, 2022 (Wednesday)
- Last date of receipt of physical applications
26th November, 2022 (Saturday)
- Shortlisting candidates for written test
11th December, 2022 (Sunday) (tentative)
- Written test at 4 locations (Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, Chennai)
14th December, 2022 (Wednesday)
- Shortlisted candidates for personal interview
1st January, 2023 (Sunday)
- Personal interview at IIT Kanpur
03rd January, 2023 (Tuesday)
- Selected candidates for admission
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FAQs
Are there any benefits with the certification
E&ICT Academy, IIT K Certification is considered highly valuable and with hands on experience, getting a job would become that much more easy.
Who is the target audience for this course?
- B.Tech/MCA/BCA/M.Tech Students
- Working Professionals from Corporate
Does the certification lead to an alumni status from IITK
No