Arun Pati Family Tree
Arun Pati - A Lifestory
Arun Kumar Pati is a leading Indian physicist known for his groundbreaking work in quantum information, quantum computation, and the foundations of quantum mechanics. After earning his degrees from Aska Science College, Berhampur University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Bombay, he held positions at BARC Mumbai, the University of Wales (UK), the Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, and the Harish-Chandra Research Institute. Currently, he heads the Centre for Quantum Science and Technology at IIIT Hyderabad. His key contributions include the quantum no-deleting theorem, the no-hiding theorem, and advances in Remote State Preparation and stronger uncertainty relations.
He has received major honors such as the Indian Physical Society Award, IPA Young Physicist Award, Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award, Fellowships of IAS and NASI, the J.C. Bose Fellowship, and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Berhampur University. Ranked among the top 1% of physicists globally in 2020, Pati continues to inspire through both his research and mentorship, carrying the same curiosity that began in his childhood village to the global stage of quantum science.
Family and Early Years
Personal Details
- 🎂 Date of Birth
- Arun Kumar Pati was born on 13 April 1966
- 🏠Place of Birth
- Kokalunda, Ganjam, Odisha
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family
- Spouse: Rashmi
- Children: Arshia, Anwesh
- 🎓 Education
He completed his schooling at Hari-Hara High School, Aska, Ganjam, Odisha, in 1981. He pursued a bachelor’s degree at Aska Science College, Aska, from 1981 to 1985, followed by a master’s degree in physics from Berhampur University, Odisha, in 1987. In 1988, he joined the Training School Program at BARC, Mumbai, India. - Early Career
- 🎓 Academic Beginnings
- Originally from Odisha, India, Arun Kumar Pati earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bombay, Mumbai, marking the foundation of his professional journey in theoretical physics.
- 🧪 First Research Role
In 1989, he joined the Theoretical Physics Division at BARC, Mumbai, as a Theoretical Physicist, where he began working on quantum theory, quantum computing, and quantum information. - 🌍 International Experience
From 1998 to 2000, Pati was a Visiting Scientist and EPSRC Fellow at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK, expanding his research collaborations and contributing to advancements in quantum information science. - 🔬 Return to India
Between 2001 and 2010, he served as a Visiting Scientist at the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, continuing his pioneering work in the theoretical foundations of quantum mechanics.
A Journey of Recognition
Career Journey
Here are the career highlights of Arun Kumar Pati
- 🌍 International Research Experience (1998–2000)
- From 1998 to 2000, Arun Kumar Pati served as a Visiting Scientist and EPSRC Fellow at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK, engaging in collaborative quantum research.
- 🔬 Academic Roles in India
- From 2001 to 2010, he was a Visiting Scientist at the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, contributing to the growth of quantum information science in India.
- From January 2011 to December 2023, Pati worked as a Professor of Quantum Information at the Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad.
- 🎯 Leadership Positions
- Professor & Head of the Centre for Quantum Science and Technology (CQST) at IIIT Hyderabad.
- Professor at the Centre for Quantum Engineering Research and Education (CQuERE), TCG CREST, Kolkata.
- Founding Director of the Quantum Ecosystem and Technology Council of India (QETCI), Hyderabad.
- đź“š Additional Academic Engagements
- K. P. Chair Professorship at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China (2013–2015)
- Adjunct Professor at IISER Mohali
- đź“šBooks by Arun K. Pati
- In 2003, Arun K. Pati co-authored the book Quantum Information with Continuous Variables with Samuel L. Braunstein, published by Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.
- In 2008, he co-edited the book Quantum Aspects of Life with Derek Abbott and Paul C. W. Davies, featuring a foreword by Roger Penrose, published by Imperial College Press
Achievements and Milestones
- Ranked in the Top 1% Scientists in General Physics and #1 among Indian scientists in the field
- Listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University
- Indian Physical Society Young Scientist Award in 1996
- India Physics Association Young Physicist Award in 2000
- Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award by Orissa Bigyan Academy in 2009
- Elected Fellow of The National Academy of Sciences, India in 2013
- J. C. Bose Fellowship by DST, Government of India in 2019
- Distinguished Alumni Award from Berhampur University, Odisha, in 2021
- Featured in Nature, Nature Asia, and Science for research work
Additional Highlights
Contributions
- Made pioneering contributions to quantum information theory, quantum entanglement, and quantum foundations, shaping both theoretical progress and practical applications in the field.
- Recent Work
- Continues to contribute to quantum mechanics research, focusing on topics like quantum teleportation, no-deletion theorem, and quantum cryptography.
- Actively collaborates with international researchers to explore biological implications of quantum theory.
- Engaged in academic mentoring and guiding Ph.D. students in cutting-edge areas of quantum science.
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