The Panjab University is organizing a Multi-disciplinary
International Conference NanoSciTech-2012 on “Frontiers in Nanoscience, Nanotechnology
and Applications” during February 16-18, 2012 at the Panjab University Campus,
Chandigarh. The First of its kind in this part of the country, NanoSciTech-2012 seeks
to provide a platform for experts seeking to delve upon remarkable advancement in
science, from theory to practical applications of nano-sized particles. NanoSciTech-
2012, thus, is intended to be a revelation of the development of Nanotechnology per
se, and plausible enlightenment of the existing opportunities and challenges ahead.

Being an area that is proclaimed as the next big technological revolution cutting
across various disciplines, the Conference endeavors to encompass lively sessions by
legendry experts from across the globe including from India on Material, Biological,
Technological, Pharmaceutical, Computational, and Environmental aspects of
Nanosciences.

Professor R.C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, launched the website of the
Conference today. He highlighted the Conference schedule which encompasses plenary
lectures and invited talks by eminent personalities, both from India and abroad, in
addition to contributed papers, More than 500 delegates are expected to participate
from India and abroad.

The said International Conference programme has been designed to provide a platform
for dynamic exchange of knowledge and know how on Nanoscale Technologies and its
myriad applications in diverse domains, exploring avenues for collaborative ventures
and experiential learning through invited talks and distinguished lecture series.

Pre-Conference workshop will also be organized on Functionalized carbon nanotubes,
metal nanoparticles, nano-structured drug delivery systems on February 15, 2012.

Scores of luminaries from various nooks and corners of the world have already
concurred to speak on the prestigious platform. Hundreds of Researchers, Scientists,
Academicians, Technologists, Industrialists and Research Students would present their
findings during the said Confluence.

The major topics would include,

•     Functional Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites
•     Nanotherapeutics and Nanodiagnostics
•     Nanotech-based Drug delivery
•     Nanobiotechnology & Stem Cell Engineering
•     Nanoelectronics and Nanorobotics
•     Nanotech Applications in Energy & Environment
•     Modelling & Simulation of Nanosystems
•     Green Nanotechnology

The international advisory committee steering the conference include stalwarts like
Prof. Luc Averous, France, Prof. Eileen K. Jones, Ireland,  Prof. Jöns Hilborn,
Sweden,  Prof. Didier Letourneur, France , Prof. Atsushi Suzuki, Japan,  Prof.
Giancarlo Galli, Italy, Prof. Jörg J Schneider, Germany etc.

The national advisory committee includes Prof. A. K. Bhowmick, IIT Patna, Prof. G. D.
Yadav, ICT, Mumbai, Prof. A. K. Ghosh, IIT Delhi, Mr. Man Mohan Ahuja, Petronet,
Delhi, Dr. Lalit Varshney, BARC, Mumbai, Dr. Surendra Kulkarni, Dow Chemicals, etc.

Eminent speakers who have confirmed their participation include Prof. Frédéric
Guittard, France, Dr. Azman Hassan, Malaysia, Prof. Limin Wu, China and Prof. Mandip
Sachdeva, USA and Prof. Ashim Mitra, USA.

An Exhibition has also been planned during the Conference to provide avenues to the
exhibitors to showcase their products and processes. Informed Dr Bhupinder Singh
Bhoop, Convener, Organizing Committee and Dr Anupama Sharma, Organizing Secretary.
    

                                                            Press Note No.405
                                                        MMK/PS