Akshaya Srinivasan

Quantum Artificial Intelligence Researcher

Conference Presentations

Oral Presentation: Hybrid Quantum-Classical AI for Industrial Defect Classification

Jun 2025

51st International Conference "Applications of Mathematics in Engineering and Economics" (AMEE 2025)

Technical University of Sofia, Sozopol, Bulgaria

Presented research proposing hybrid quantum-classical pipelines integrating CNN features with VQLS-enhanced QSVM and variational quantum classifiers for weld defect classification.

Oral Presentation Quantum Machine Learning Industrial Applications

Oral Presentation: Benefiting from Quantum? A Comparative Study of Crack Image Segmentation

Nov 2024

Image Processing Forum 2024

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Fraunhofer IOSB, Karlsruhe, Germany

Delivered oral presentation discussing advancements in image processing for industrial applications and the potential of quantum techniques for crack image segmentation.

Oral Presentation Image Processing Quantum Techniques

Poster Presentation: Quantum vs Classical Approaches for Crack Segmentation

Nov 2024

Quantum Techniques in Machine Learning (QTML 2024)

University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

Presented poster on quantum vs classical approaches for crack segmentation at international event focused on intersection of quantum technology and machine learning.

Poster Presentation Quantum Computing Machine Learning

Oral Presentation: Frequency Upconversion of Cosh-Gaussian Laser Beams

Jul 2020

National Conference on Functional Materials 2020

Sharda University, Greater Noida, India (Online)

Presented research paper titled "Frequency Upconversion of Cosh-Gaussian Laser Beams by Excitation of Overtones in InSb with Linearly Increasing Doping Profile."

Oral Presentation Laser Physics Materials Science

Poster Presentation: Nonlinear Dynamics of Matter-Wave

Nov 2019

Second International Conference on Recent Advances in Fundamental and Applied Sciences (RAFAS 2019)

Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India

Showcased poster presentation titled "Nonlinear dynamics of matter-wave trapped in a potential well with perfectly rigid walls."

Poster Presentation Quantum Physics Nonlinear Dynamics

Workshops Attended

IEEE CIS Summer School on Quantum Computational Intelligence

Jul 2025

IEEE Computational Intelligence Society

Online (FUZZ-IEEE 2025)

Participated in immersive Summer School "A Sandbox in Quantum Computational Intelligence," engaging in hands-on workshops on Quantum CI and Generative AI, gaining practical experience with quantum-enhanced computational intelligence tools.

Summer School Quantum CI Hands-on Workshop

Quickstart 2024 - Quantum Machine Learning

Feb 2024

Quantum Initiative Rhineland-Palatinate (QUIP)

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Attended QUIP Winter School focusing on quantum computing and machine learning. Engaged with leading researchers and industry experts to gain insights into latest developments, challenges, and applications in quantum machine learning.

Winter School Quantum ML Professional Development

Atos Boot Camp 2022

Jul 2022

Atos

Online

Attended week-long international online training program focused on leading technologies including AI, Quantum Computers, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, and decarbonization.

Technology Bootcamp Multi-disciplinary Industry Training

QBronze-Global Quantum Programming Workshop

Nov 2020

QWorld - Hosted by University of Latvia

Latvia (Online)

Engaged in one-week online workshop providing theoretical foundation in quantum computing along with practical programming tasks to implement quantum protocols and algorithms.

Programming Workshop Quantum Basics Hands-on Practice

Fault-Tolerant Quantum Technologies 2020

Aug 2020

Centro de Ciencias de Benasque Pedro Pascual

Benasque, Spain (Online)

Participated in six-day virtual workshop focused on quantum error correction and fault tolerance, gaining valuable insights into strategies and techniques for mitigating errors in quantum systems.

Error Correction Fault Tolerance Advanced Topics

Hackathons & Competitions

IQuHACK 2023

Jan 2023

iQuISE at MIT-CQE

Online

Participated in Quantum HACKathon focused on exploring improvements and applications of near-term quantum devices. Collaborated as part of a team in IonQ's Trapped Ion Applications [Remote] Challenge, where we developed a Quantum Image Classification Circuit.

Hackathon Team Competition Quantum Image Processing

IBM Quantum Challenge 2020

Nov 2020

IBM Quantum Experience

Online

Participated in three-week competitive coding contest focused on the Not-So-Distant Quantum Future. Explored topics such as quantum data structures and enhanced knowledge and skills in quantum computing. Utilized Qiskit to tackle a new set of challenges each week, further expanding proficiency in the field.

Coding Competition IBM Quantum Qiskit

Summer/Winter Schools

WISER and Womanium Quantum Program 2025

Jul – Aug 2025

Womanium and WISER

Online

Awarded full scholarship and completed intensive Quantum Program focused on quantum solvers and algorithms for differential equations. Achieved 97.8% overall score and received the Wiser & Womanium Quantum Program 2025 Badge.

Full Scholarship Quantum Algorithms Advanced Topics

Womanium Global Quantum Computing Program 2023

Jul – Aug 2023

Womanium

Online

Completed with full scholarship, the program provided extensive training in quantum error correction, cryptography, quantum key distribution, and quantum programming with neutral atoms. Contributed to a global quantum project and earned the Womanium Quantum Badge for excellence with over 70% scores in all modules.

Full Scholarship Comprehensive Program Quantum Badge

Womanium Global Quantum Computing and Entrepreneurship Program 2022

Jul – Aug 2022

Womanium

Online

Completed quantum computing program that provided training in quantum mechanics, quantum software, and hardware along with exposure to entrepreneurship and opportunities to participate in hackathons.

Quantum Entrepreneurship Technical & Business Skill Development

Qiskit Global Summer School: Quantum Machine Learning

Jul 2021

IBM Quantum

Online

Participated in two-week intensive summer school dedicated to quantum machine learning, aimed at acquiring practical skills and in-depth knowledge in this emerging field.

Summer School Quantum ML IBM Qiskit

Academic Conferences & Seminars

Quantum Science and Technology Conference 2020

Jul 2020

Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology

Munich, Germany (Virtual)

Engaged in 3-day virtual conference on Quantum Science and Technology, fostering knowledge sharing, networking, and gaining insights from inspiring talks, cutting-edge research, and breakthrough discoveries spanning multiple fields.

Virtual Conference Quantum Science Networking