Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Deep Jariwala, an Indian-origin scientist, was appointed as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices, a prestigious joint position between the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This role involves leading cutting-edge research in quantum materials, microelectronics, and computing systems. His work will also focus on optoelectronic systems and advanced device architectures for next-generation sensing technologies. The appointment reflects ongoing efforts to attract global scientific talent and strengthen collaboration between academic and national research institutions in the field of quantum science and technology.