The ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF) in collaboration with the Imran Pervez Khan Institute (IPKI), is pleased to invite you to the webinar on From Heisenberg to Quantum Computers: A Hundred Years of Quantum Journey, as as part of our Science Chronicles series.

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Farhan Saif, (Sitara-i-Imtiaz | Pride of Performance | Abdus Salam Prize for Physics)
Professor of Electronics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (GMT+5) | Islamabad, Karachi, Tashkent

Zoom Link: Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 4637 5205
Passcode: 295090

About the Webinar:
In 1925, Werner Heisenberg laid the foundation of quantum mechanics, sparking a century-long revolution in physics and technology. This webinar traces the major breakthroughs from Heisenberg’s matrices to today’s quantum processors — covering wave mechanics, quantum field theory, particle physics, and modern applications such as quantum computing, lasers, semiconductors, and medical imaging.

The session will highlight how quantum theory has reshaped our understanding of nature and continues to drive cutting-edge innovation. Emerging frontiers like the heavy photon and quantum information science will be discussed in the context of future scientific discovery and technology development.

About the Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Farhan Saif is a distinguished physicist and academic at Quaid-i-Azam University. As a recipient of the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance, and the Abdus Salam Prize, Dr. Saif has contributed extensively to quantum dynamics, nonlinear systems, and mathematical physics. His career includes advanced research in Germany, Japan, and the USA (as a Fulbright Fellow), and visiting professorships in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Beyond academia, Prof. Saif is a committed science communicator and founder of initiatives such as Enchanting Horizons of Science, Science Echoes, and the Society for Promotion of Science, dedicated to promoting scientific literacy in Pakistan and beyond.