Advances in Magnetic Hard-Disk Drive Technology

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January 23, 2025, 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM

Venue

Seminar Room No. 31, 2nd Floor, Main Academic Building, IISER Pune

Speakers

Stephanie Hernandez, Sr. Engineering Director, Seagate Technology

Abstract

I-HUB QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

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I-HUB QTF Quantum Seminar Series

Advances in Magnetic Hard-Disk Drive Technology

Date/Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM | Thursday, 23rd January 2025 

 

This talk by Stephanie Hernandez focuses on Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording magnetic hard-disk drives (HDDs), which serve as the workhorses of data centers. Over the past 70 years, remarkable and multi-disciplinary research and development efforts—spanning physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, and more—have driven extraordinary advancements in HDD technology, resulting in astonishing increases in storage density.

During the talk, Stephanie will provide an overview of these developments and their outcomes, followed by insights into the cutting-edge technologies shaping today's HDDs and those anticipated in the future.

NQM Startups Announcement Ceremony

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We are thrilled to announce the unveiling of groundbreaking startups at the NQM Startups Announcement Ceremony held on 26th November 2024. These innovative ventures, poised to revolutionize industries, mark a significant milestone in driving the future of entrepreneurship in the field of Quantum Technologies.

The event was graced by the Honourable Minister of State for the Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Shri Jitendra Singh, who felicitated the startups and acknowledged their transformative potential.

The ceremony also witnessed the esteemed presence of:

Shri Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, DST
Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman, MGB, NQM
Dr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, MGB, NM-ICPS
Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Hon’ble Member (S&T), NITI Aayog
Prof. Sunil Bhagwat, Director, IISER Pune

Congratulations to all the startup founders and their teams! We are excited to witness their journey and the transformative impact they will bring to the industry. Stay tuned for more updates as these startups progress toward a brighter future.

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