Srinagar, March 14 -- Here are the excerpts from the interview.

1. You are the first Kashmir-born scientist to join IBM Quantum! How does it feel to be a pioneer in this field, and what drives your passion for pushing the boundaries of emerging technologies?

Indeed, it is a great feeling, as IBM is the leader in the quantum computing space. It has been active for the last four decades. There has been a lot of impactful research that IBM has produced over the last many decades, and being a part of that legacy is something I value deeply. Also, being the first scientist from Kashmir to be a part of IBM Quantum is a privilege. From early on, I developed a passion for quantum physics and went on to pursue it. It has become a lifelong intere...