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6 May 2026 | Basel, Switzerland

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Dr. Pramod Kumar

Director of Research & Innovation

QuantLase Research & Development Center

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Pramod Kumar, Director of Research & Innovation at QuantLase Lab, Abu Dhabi.

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QuantLase Research & Development Center

QuantLase Research & Development Center

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

At QuantLase Research & Development Center, our mission is to redefine the future of intelligence by harnessing the power of light. We envision a world where the limitations of electronic computing—heat, energy, and speed—no longer restrict human innovation. Through our breakthrough Photonic Intelligence Processing Infrastructure (PIPU), we are pioneering ultrafast, sustainable, and massively parallel computing that solves complex problems beyond the reach of today’s digital AI systems. By replacing electrons with photons, PIPU enables real-time decision-making, high-dimensional analysis, and energy-efficient performance that supports a smarter, greener, and more resilient information age. Our vision is to create a new foundation for global innovation—where photonics powers the next era of scientific discovery, technological progress, and societal transformation.
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Dr. Pramod Kumar, M.Phil in Physics and Ph.D. in Laser Technology, is the Principal Scientist and Research Team Leader at QuantLase Imaging Laboratory, Abu Dhabi. He is renowned for his development of the innovative Laser-based DPI technology, which revolutionizes COVID-19 detection by enabling rapid screening of tiny blood samples. Dr. Kumar's career spans prestigious institutions and roles, including Senior Experimental Research Scientist at AiFi Technologies, Senior Laser Research Staff at University College Cork, Tyndall National Institute, and Disordered Photonics Research Fellow at the University of Exeter. With a strong academic foundation from IIT Roorkee, IIT Bombay, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, Dr. Kumar has held post-doctoral positions in France and India, and contributed to the field through invited lectures at top universities and professional societies. He is an active member of several scientific organizations, including the Optical Society of America and IEEE.

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