Chair: Neha Kondal, Chandigarh University, India
Q-MADE is an advanced scientific track dedicated to the investigation and engineering of quantum materials and their integration into next-generation device architectures. As a key component of CRISTMAS 2026, this track aims to provide a rigorous platform for the dissemination of fundamental and applied research at the interface of quantum physics, materials science, and device engineering.
The track focuses on understanding and exploiting **quantum mechanical phenomena-such as electron spin, quantum confinement, coherence, and many-body interactions-**to design materials with tunable and enhanced functionalities. Emphasis is placed on the role of defect engineering, low-dimensional systems, and interfacial effects in tailoring electronic, optical, and magnetic properties at the nanoscale.
Q-MADE encompasses a wide spectrum of topics, including topological and strongly correlated materials, 2D quantum systems, spintronic and magnetic materials, quantum photonic structures, and nanoscale electronic devices. It further integrates emerging methodologies such as computational modeling, high-throughput simulations, and artificial intelligence-driven materials discovery for predictive design and optimization.
The track also addresses the translation of quantum material properties into functional devices, including quantum sensors, low-power electronic systems, photonic components, and spin-based technologies. Particular attention is given to scalability, device integration, and performance optimization, bridging the gap between laboratory-scale phenomena and real-world technological applications.
Materials Scope: Q-MADE
Quantum Materials and Device Engineering
- Low-dimensional materials (2D materials, quantum dots, nanowires)
- Topological materials (topological insulators, Dirac/Weyl systems)
- Strongly correlated electron systems
- Spintronic and magnetic materials
- Defect-engineered and doped materials
- Quantum photonic and optoelectronic materials
- Excitonic and energy-related quantum materials
- Van der Waals heterostructures and hybrid systems
- Quantum-confined semiconductor materials
- AI/ML-designed and computationally predicted materials
- Materials for quantum devices (qubits, sensors, nanoelectronics)
Application Areas – Q-MADE
Quantum Materials and Device Engineering
- Quantum computing and qubit technologies
- Spintronic devices and magnetic memory
- Quantum sensing and metrology
- Nanoelectronics and low-power devices
- Photonic and optoelectronic devices
- Quantum communication and secure networks
- Energy harvesting and conversion technologies
- Flexible and wearable electronic systems
- AI-enabled smart devices
- Healthcare and environmental sensing technologies
