Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Thursday inaugurated a Quantum Research Lab at IISc in Bengaluru, focused on quantum technologies, advanced semiconductor materials and devices.
The lab is supported through Samsung Semiconductor India’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, initiated in 2023. Its research will cover areas including qubit characterization, cryogenic electronics, quantum-device reliability, single-photon sources and detectors, and the integration of advanced semiconductor materials with quantum systems.
The initiative aims to make specialized research infrastructure accessible to students and researchers while building capabilities in semiconductor education and advanced research.
The partnership will also connect quantum research with semiconductor skills development through the India Semiconductor Workforce Development Program (ISWDP), which addresses gaps in device physics, process development, modelling, simulation, characterization and reliability.
According to IISc, the lab has also enabled research into quantum devices based on two-dimensional (2D) materials and emerging device concepts under cryogenic conditions within the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE).
IISc said, “We look forward to working together with SSIR to strengthen both frontier quantum research and semiconductor workforce development.”
Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) is part of Samsung Electronics’ global network, providing component solutions across System LSI, memory and foundry technologies.
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On October 8, Samsung Electronics issued earnings guidance forecasting consolidated operating profit of 107.4 trillion won (approximately $80 billion) and revenue of 195 trillion won (approximately $145 billion) for the July- September period, the third quarter of 2026.
The outlook comes amid the AI boom and surging demand for semiconductors, particularly memory chips used in AI infrastructure. Strong demand for memory chips, tight supplies of conventional DRAM and NAND, and growing demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) are driving growth in the memory-chip market.
Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron are among the world’s major memory producers benefiting from this demand.
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