During the past decade the field of Nanotechnology has emerged as a frontier research area due to its enormous promise for novel applications to diverse fields of human endeavor such as biomedical sciences (drug delivery, therapy, hyperthermia, advanced imaging), defense (smart and light systems), aerospace (engineered surfaces and composites), agriculture, energy (solar cells, fuel cells, batteries), environment (gas, humidity, bio-sensors), consumer electronics and advanced device systems, special paints and coatings etc. Intense research is now in progress worldwide to realize this promise via controlled nano-synthesis, appropriate funtionalization of nano-materials, self assembly or templated assembly of nanostructures, integration of nano-materials with other materials to generate functional nano-composites, development and implementation of novel device concepts highlighting the special quantum features of nano-materials and so on. In the proposed workshop we intend to bring together experts, post-docs and students who are working in this field with a view to capture the spirit of this field and to unravel its promise. |
The program of the workshop will comprise of plenary, keynote and invited talks, limited number of oral presentations and many poster presentations. We invite contributions in areas such as a) Nanotechnology b) Nanocomposites c) Hybrid Materials, d) Materials for energy applications, e) Molecular and Flexible electronics, f) Materials for biomedical applications g) Soft Functional Materials etc. |
Please note that we can provide accommodation only for 3 nights 8th, 9th and 10th July 2009.