Isfahan University of Technology is among the pioneers in quantum science education in the country. In order to benefit all students and researchers in the country, with the support of the National Science Foundation of Iran, a new course in the field of quantum sciences and technologies is being offered by professors at Isfahan University of Technology.
The course "Quantum Engineering", developed by Dr. Muslim Zarei (a member of the faculty of the Faculty of Physics) and Dr. Zakir Hossein Firoozeh (a member of the faculty of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering), was included in the list of 16 specialized and advanced courses of the National Science Foundation of Iran for teaching in the academic year 1404-1405.
According to the Public Relations Department of Isfahan University of Technology, citing the Communication and Information Center of the Vice-Chancellor for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy of the Presidency, this action was taken within the framework of the country's macro-scientific policies and in line with the science and technology priorities of the Seventh Development Plan. Accordingly, at the end of 1403, the Vice-Chancellor for Science, through the National Science Foundation of Iran, issued a national call to the academic community to "Support the Development and Teaching of Quantum Science and Technology Education Courses".
As a result of this call, 12 of the country's top universities, including Isfahan University of Technology, Tehran University, Sharif University of Technology, Amir Kabir University of Science and Technology, Tabriz University of Science and Technology, Isfahan University of Technology, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Imam Reza International University (AS), Shahid Madani University of Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan University, will offer 16 specialized courses in this field for the first time in the new academic year.
Dr. Hossein Afshin, Deputy President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, referring to the submission of 66 course plan proposals by prominent professors in the country to the National Science Foundation of Iran, said: "All of these plans were carefully evaluated in a scientific and multi-stage process, centered on the Quantum Specialized Committee and in cooperation with prominent figures from reputable universities and the Secretary of the Quantum Technologies Development Headquarters, and ultimately the top 16 plans were selected and approved."
He added: "These courses enjoy excellent conditions by emphasizing innovation in syllabuses, richness of content, and adaptation to the future-building needs of the country. Also, the educational content of the courses will be produced and recorded with the desired quality and in accordance with the Foundation's standards by selected professors and will be provided to the Foundation along with specialized booklets.
Based on the agreements made, all of this content will be made available to students, researchers, and enthusiasts across the country for free through one of the country's advanced educational platforms to play an effective role in promoting and deepening quantum knowledge.
The "Quantum Engineering" course is designed to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics and to learn advanced topics related to emerging quantum technologies. This course attempts to pave the way for students to understand and learn key topics such as quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum sensing, and photonic device design with minimal mathematical complexity.
Presence and progress in fields related to quantum technologies require the entry of capable researchers and students from engineering schools, especially electrical and computer science, because these fields are directly linked to the development of quantum-based infrastructures, algorithms, and systems.