2 Day Seminar

on

Nanotechnology for Energy, Environment and Health

Organized by

PSG Institute of Advanced StudiesPSG College of Technology

in association with

PSG Science and Technology Entrepreneurship ParkCoimbatore

in collaboration with

University at Albany State University of Newyork USA

15th and 16th October 2012

VENUE

PSGIM Convention Hall

Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbtore

About the ProgrammeNanotechnology is relatively a new area of science that has generated tremendous excitements worldwide. With the advancements in nanoscience and nanotechnology, scientists are developing smart nano materials, tools and products to address big challenges in improving the quality of life around the world. Some of the notable challenges are: clean, secure and affordable energy, stronger lighter and more durable materials, medical devices to detect and cure diseases, sensors to detect harmful and biological agents and techniques to cleanup environment. Keeping in view the importance of nanotechnology and its application, a seminar in collaboration with University of Albany, USA is organized. This 2 day seminar is intended to disseminate the current advancements and challenges in the development of multifunctional nanomaterials and their applications in the major areas such as energy, smart textiles, printed electronics and environment & health.

The objective of this seminar is to give an exposure on current research in nanoscience and technology and the fabrication and application of multifunctional nanomaterials for various real-time applications such as transducers, actuators, sensors, environmental cleanup, solar energy, green and nano electronics and much more. Discussion on important developments in bionanoelectronics, smart materials, environmental cleanup, tissue engineering, green technologies and clean and smart energy will be provided by the faculty members from University of Albany, USA and PSG Institutions

Nanotechnology in Biotechnology & MedicineThe last decade there has been an explosion in nanotechnology research and an increasing interest in using nanoscale systems for biotechnology and health-care applications. Nanofabrication technology has made an impact on tissue engineering and significant efforts have been put into nano/micro scale sensor platforms. One dimensional materials, including inorganic/organic nanoparticles and nanowires, have been developed for use in both in-vivo and in-vitro systems for separation, diagnostics, imaging and targeted delivery. Recent trends in this area are to develop multifunctional nanoparticles and to take advantage of naturally occurring materials and self-assembly systems such as biological polymers, DNA, and viruses to generate novel materials.

Applying Nanotechnology Principles to Energy ApplicationsAs worldwide demand for energy surges at an ever-increasing rate, there is a new urgency to improve the efficiency and sustainability of power generation technologies. One of the keys to addressing this

challenge is innovation, and some of the most promising solutions are occurring at the smallest scale - the nanoscale.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in NanotechnologyInnovation is the creation of value through the development of new products or processes. Innovations can improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. An entrepreneur is a leader who recognizes market opportunities and creates and implements innovations to meet the demand. This topic introduces the theory, process, and practice of innovation and entrepreneurship. Topics covered include the innovation process, individual and corporate entrepreneurship, financing and legal issues in high-tech entrepreneurship, and developing an entrepreneurial plan.

Thrust Areas

1. Nano Technology-Current status of research : UAlbany

2. Business opportunities in nano technology : UAlbany

3. Business incubation services : PSG STEP & offered by PSG STEP PSGIAS

4. Industry Institute Interactions in Nano tech research : UAlbany -Experiences of Ualbany

Topics Covered1. Nanotechnology for environmental applications

2. Green electronics

3. Flexible film solar cells

4. Nano electronics

5. Nanotechnology in tissue engineering

6. Biologically-derived materials in nonomedicine

7. Bio-inspired bottom-up assembly

8. Tissue engineering concepts

9. Biosensing principles in nanotechnology

10. Solar Photovoltaics

11. Energy Storage, Thermoelectrics

12. Fuel Cells

Who will benefit• Academia : faculty and students of nanoscience

and technology, applied chemistry and physics, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, mechanical, electrical, metallurgy, electronics etc.,

• Scientists involved in development, processes and application functional nanomaterials for sensor, solar cell, electronics and plasmonics.

• Engineers engaged in the development of systems for solar cells, optoelectronics, sensors, scaffolds and tissue engineering.

UAlbany College for Nano Science and EngineeringThe UAlbany CNSE is dedicated to education, research & development and deployment of technologies. With more than $14 billion in high-tech investments, CNSE represents the world’s most advanced university-driven research enterprise, offering students a one-of-a-kind academic experience and providing over 300 corporate partners with access to an unmatched ecosystem for leading-edge R&D and commercialization of Nano electronics and nanotechnology innovations. CNSE’s footprint spans upstate New York, including its Albany NanoTech Complex, an 800,000-square-foot megaplex with the only fully-integrated, 300mm wafer, computer chip pilot prototyping and demonstration line within 85,000 square feet of Class 1 capable clean rooms. More than 2,700 scientists, researchers, engineers, students and faculty work here. In addition, CNSE provides a prototyping and demonstration line for next-generation CIGS thin-film solar cells supported by DOE. Five Universities and Institutes from Japan, India and Russia also started to exchange programs for graduate students and faculties. CNSE offers unique, world class VLSI fabrication facilities where biological nanotechnology applications can be developed and scaled up to production levels. Current nanobioscience research takes advantage of advanced nanofabrication technology integrated with biology for several purposes. Research is going on in the fabrication of nano-devices as a means to study biological processes (neuron signaling, single cell behavior, biophysics and biological assembly etc.) and also as for developing integrated bio-nano devices where biology and nanotechnology working in unison (applications involving MEMS, diagnostics, tissue engineering etc).

PSG Institute of Advanced StudiesPSG Institute of Advanced Studies was set up by PSG & Son’s Charities in 2006. The mandate of this institute is:

• Identify and establish R & D facilities in emerging areas of Science and Technology and recruit core faculty and staff.

• To make the facilities available for use by all the PSG Institutions.

• Establish research facilities in selected areas through public and private funding.

• Explore academic linkage for PSG Institutions with industries, institutions and R & D organizations at National and International level.

• Plan joint academic programmes with reputed Universities.

PSG College of TechnologyPSG College of Technology, an institution of more than 7 decades of leadership in education, is one of the pioneers in the field of technical education in the southern part of the country and committed to provide world class engineering and science education through UG, PG and research programmes. It is well recognized by Industry, Government Institutions and has the reputation of being one of the top institutions imparting high quality education and has excellent Industry-Academia interactions.

PSG - Science & Technology Entrepreneurial Park (PSG-STEP),

Coimbatore, India was established in the year 1998 by PSG College of Technology in association with the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and IDBI and ICICI to promote technology based enterprises in the areas of Software, Electronic Products, Hi-tech Mechanical Products, Eco-friendly Textile Products & Bio-technology using the core strengths of PSG College of Technology. PSG - STEP extends the incubation support to the first generation entrepreneurs in the technology areas. The incubation support includes infrastructure facilities in terms of equipments, machineries, laboratory & testing facilities, mentoring support and seed fund support to the start-ups.

Resource Persons

Makoto Hirayama

Prof. Makato Hirayama obtained his Ph.D., Masters and Bachelor of Technology, in Electric and Electronics Engineering, from Sophia University, Tokyo Japan.

He is Vice President and Director of Asian and Pacific Rim Strategic Alliances and professor of nanoengineering. He is responsible for the development and implementation of a world-class, externally funded program involving research and development, business and educational

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Prof. Magnus BergkvistProfessor of Nanobioscience

Prof. Magnus received his Ph.D. in Surface Biotechnology from Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden (2002). His research interests include Nanobiotechnology, Bionanofabrication, Biological structures, Nanoparticle synthesis, Surface chemistry, Surface characterization, Atomic Force Microscopy.

His research in Bionanofabrication/Biomimetics is aimed at creating engineered nanostructures and multi-functional materials by taking advantage of naturally occurring biological nanostructures, such a two dimensional self-assembled protein crystals, viral components and peptides.

Registration FeeIndustries : Rs 10000/-

R & D Organisations : Rs 5000/-

Academia : Rs. 4000/-

Students : Rs 1000/-

Registration fee should be paid in the form of demand draft favoring PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, payable at Coimbatore. Accommodation on first come first served basis is available in the guest house at a nominal cost which is to be borne by the participant.

Last date for Registration : 30th September 2012

Patron : Mr. L. Gopalakrishnan Managing Trustee

Program Chair : Prof. R. Rudramoorthy

Prof. P. Radhakrishnan

Program Convenors : Mr. G. Govindarajan Mr. K. Suresh Kumar

Organising Secretary : Prof. P. Ganesan

initiatives that utilize the advanced fine patterning and extensive materials characterization capabilities at CNSE. His program is designed to support the growth of further collaborative activities with industry and academia around the world, and to attract additional global corporate partners, with an emphasis on Asian corporations such as Nikon, Hitachi, Revera, Wafermasters, Matheson Tri Gas and Seiko Instruments.

Prof. Pradeep Haldar

• CNSE Vice President for Clean Energy Programs

• Head, Nanoeconomics Constellation; Professor

• Director of the CNSE Energy and Environ. Technology Appln Center Executive Director of New Energy New York

Prof. Pradeep Halder obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering and Solid State Chemistry from Northeastern University, 1988.

His research area and interest includes the Industry-University-Government partnerships between academia, universities, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, small and large corporation that foster a robust open innovation ecosystem leveraging state-of-the-art nanotechnology capabilities to enable and shape the future of clean energy technologies that include (a) Advanced photovoltaics, (b) Advanced energy storage devices and (c) Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid Applications. Professor Haldar’s research focus is to support energy and environmental technology deployment through accelerated commercialization by leveraging partnerships between industry, government and university. The research thrust areas within  Haldar’s E2TAC group encompass the following areas: Advanced Photovoltaics, Advanced Fuel Cells, Next Generation Superconductors, Advanced Power Electronics

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Prof. P. Ganesan PSG Institute of Advanced StudiesPB No. 1609, Avinashi Road, PeelameduCoimbatore - 641004.Ph : +91 422 4344000, Extn : 4148, Mobile : 98422 57623

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