Faculty of Raman Research Institute awarded Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025

Faculty of Raman Research Institute awarded Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025

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Category : Awards Published on: January 21 2025

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  • Professor Urvashi Sinha, a faculty member of light and matter physics at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), was awarded the Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Cambridge, UK, for her contributions to quantum computing and science. 
  • He is one of the eight winners to be honored on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of this award.
  • Professor Sinha's key role is in the National Quantum Mission, which aims to make India globally competitive in quantum technologies and encourage research and development in this field.
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