Chicago State University Participates in International Conference on Quantum Enhanced AI and Secure Computing

Chicago State University participated in the 2026 International Conference on Quantum Enhanced AI and Secure Computing (QASC), held September 25–27, 2026. Organized under the theme “Advancing Intelligence, Security, and Computational Frontiers,” the conference brought together researchers, practitioners, industry innovators, students, and thought leaders working at the intersection of quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and secure computing.

QASC 2026 was conducted in a hybrid format. The first day was hosted in person at Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana, while the second and third days were held online. Chicago State University participated virtually, helping extend the conference’s academic collaboration and engagement to the Chicago area.

The conference provided an international forum for presenting emerging research, discussing current challenges, and exploring innovative solutions for intelligent, secure, and resilient computing systems. Major areas of interest included quantum computing, hybrid quantum-classical computing, quantum-inspired neural networks, quantum algorithms, machine learning, trustworthy AI, cybersecurity, post-quantum cryptography, data science, cloud computing, and enterprise quantum applications.

Dr. Bharat S. Rawal, professor and head of the Department of Computer Science at Grambling State University, served as general chair of the conference. Dr. Mohammad Abdus Salam, professor and chair of the Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology at Chicago State University, served as the hosting chair for CSU’s online participation.

Bharat Rawal

Mohammad Abdus Salam

Mark Smith

 

Dr. Mark Smith, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Chicago State University, served as a member of the conference organizing committee. The involvement of CSU academic leadership reflected the University’s commitment to interdisciplinary research, emerging technologies, institutional collaboration, and educational opportunities in advanced computing.

The three-day program featured keynote addresses, technical presentations, paper sessions, panel discussions, and opportunities for collaboration among academic and industry participants. The conference also supported peer-reviewed research, with accepted papers designated for publication in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering series and indexing in Scopus, DBLP, and Google Scholar.

Chicago State University’s participation in QASC 2026 strengthened its connection with Grambling State University and the broader research community. It also increased CSU’s visibility in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other rapidly developing areas that are shaping the future of computing education and research.

For additional information, visit the QASC 2026 conference website.