UT Names New Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices

Deep Jariwala has been appointed as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, beginning January 2027.
Jariwala will lead research ventures in quantum materials and next-generation microchips, aiming to boost the efficiency of AI and electronic systems.
His role is designed to bolster collaboration and joint research efforts between the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in areas of research, development, and student training.
Jariwala’s research focuses on novel materials that could lead to more efficient microchips for artificial intelligence, leveraging techniques akin to brain structures or quantum physics.
He will be based within UT’s Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing and will set up a new research laboratory in the UT Research Park, emphasizing the exchange of information and personnel with ORNL.
Jariwala’s work will involve both undergraduate and graduate students, aiming to enhance their preparedness for advanced studies and employment.
Previously associated with the University of Pennsylvania and the California Institute of Technology, Jariwala is a recognized expert in quantum materials, with numerous academic accomplishments and industry ventures, including co-founding Agni Semiconductor.