Professor Urbasi Sinha Honored with Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025
Ministry of Science & Technology News Press Note Release – Professor Urbasi Sinha, a faculty member in the Light and Matter Physics theme at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), received the Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation presented this award at Cambridge, UK, to honor her groundbreaking work in quantum research and innovation.
Prof. Sinha is among the eight winners of the prestigious Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Expressing her gratitude, she said, “I have seen how the scholarship has evolved over the 25 years and am thrilled to celebrate its anniversary and to be recognized for my work over a similar time span.
It is very humbling but also makes me believe in the impact I can have in the next 25 years.” The nomination highlighted her contributions by stating: “Professor Sinha’s vision and dedication are paving the way for a future where quantum computing serves as a catalyst for solving humanity’s most pressing issues, embodying the true spirit of science in service of global progress.”
Prof. Sinha leads the Quantum Information and Computing (QuIC) lab at RRI, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Her lab was the first in India to manufacture and use heralded and entangled photon sources. These innovations support advancements in quantum communication, quantum computing, and quantum optics. Through her work, she drives efforts in quantum technologies and ensures India’s active role in the global quantum landscape.
Her leadership extends to India’s National Quantum Mission, where she fosters research and development in quantum innovation. She also received the Rashtriya Vigyan Yuva Puraskar from the Government of India for her exceptional contributions to science.
In March 2024, Prof. Sinha helped establish the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), launched at CERN. The institute, a first-of-its-kind collaboration, connects global stakeholders in quantum research. She also collaborates with leading institutions like the Institute for Quantum Computing in Waterloo and the Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Computing at the University of Toronto.
Her work continues to transform quantum technologies and inspire future researchers. Prof. Sinha’s contributions underline her commitment to advancing science for global progress.
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