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The International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) has awarded the 2025 ICTP Prize to Titas Chanda of IIT-Madras and Sthitadhi Roy of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Bengaluru. The award recognizes their significant contributions to the theory of quantum many-body systems, specifically at the intersection of condensed matter and quantum information science. Their work focuses on understanding non-equilibrium dynamics of quantum systems, quantum correlations, and measurement-driven phase transitions, which is relevant to the development and control of quantum devices. The ICTP Prize, awarded annually to young scientists from developing countries, is dedicated this year to the memory of Italian physicist Giancarlo Ghirardi.

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Indian Physicists Honored with Prestigious ICTP Prize for Quantum Research

CHENNAI, December 15, 2025 – Titas Chanda of IIT-Madras and Sthitadhi Roy of the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, Bengaluru, have been jointly awarded the 2025 ICTP Prize, the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) announced today. The award recognizes their groundbreaking work in the theory of quantum many-body systems, a field crucial for the development of quantum technologies.

Chanda and Roy’s research explores the complex interactions within systems containing numerous quantum particles, drawing on both condensed matter physics and quantum information science. Their insights are particularly relevant to understanding and controlling quantum devices like quantum computers and sensors, especially when these systems are not in equilibrium.

“Their exceptional contributions have opened new directions in understanding non-equilibrium dynamics of quantum systems, quantum correlations, and measurement-driven phase transitions,” the ICTP statement said.

Dr. Chanda’s work encompasses quantum correlations, open quantum systems, and applications such as quantum batteries and communication protocols. Dr. Roy’s research focuses on the non-equilibrium dynamics of quantum many-body systems, including measurement-induced phenomena and emergent phases of quantum matter.

The ICTP Prize, awarded annually to young scientists from developing countries since 1982, carries a certificate and cash award. This year’s prize is dedicated to the memory of Italian physicist Giancarlo Ghirardi, a pioneer in quantum mechanics.

The ICTP, founded in 1964 by Nobel laureate Abdus Salam, supports scientific advancement in developing countries.

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