India’s Biggest Nanotechnology Event Bangalore INDIA NANO closed
highlighting the latest trends on nanotechnology and applications. The
international event was organized by the Department of IT, BT, SnT and
Vision Group on Nanotechnology along with Jawaharlal Nehru Centre of Advanced
Scientific Research under the leadership of Bharat Ratna Prof. Shri C.N.R. Rao,
FRS, Chief Mentor, Bangalore INDIA NANO.The power-packed day 2 comprised of an
outstanding line up of speakers and programs that demonstrated the efficient
adoption of Nanoscience to address human requirements.
Bangalore INDIA NANO saw over 60 global speakers addressing
over 13 sessions, the event saw participation of from over 600
delegates with over 40 exhibitors and 2000 business visitors.
Day 2 included a keynote lecture by Prof V Ramgopal Rao who
introduced delegates to an amazing ecosphere of
nano-electro-mechanical-switches. The application of these switches range from
environmental sensing to agriculture and healthcare. This was followed by the
second keynote lecture by Dr. Supratik Guha which covered
nanotech’s practical application in the internet-of-things. The
session also gave a glimpse on how technology impacts in controlling the
synthesis, properties and manipulation computing and energy. The session helped
gain an insight into the research currently being conducted to launch
disruptive technology to influence energy conservation, computing and the
digital platform.
Moving on, students to PhD scholars took center stage to
participate in ‘Nano Sparx’ in its premier edition at this event to
showcase their entrepreneurship in Nanotechnology. The competition saw seven
proficient contestants battle it out to win the coveted title. The
best Nano Sparx was recognized and awarded to Prasoon Kumar, IIT Bombay.
The ‘Nano for the young’ program was
attended by about 500 under grad students who were introduced to the
fascinating world of nanoscience and nanotechnology by expert speakers. Another
major highlight was a ‘Poster – Walkway of Discovery which
attracted over 100 young researchers who presented new ideas in nanoscience and
nanotechnology. 10 best posters presenters were awarded with Rs. 20,000 cash
prize each.
The agenda included sessions on Nano Manufacturing and Nano
Energy that were delivered by subject experts. While Nano Manufacturing
covered topics such as large scale manufacturing, large area Nano fabrication
self-cleaning anti-microbial surfaces and Science and Technology of micro
manufacturing, Nano Energy focused on grapheme applications, transition metal
nitride and carbides and the use of carbon based materials in energy storage.
Attendees also joined in the Research Industry
Collaboration Hub (RICH) that was designed for the benefit of emerging
entrepreneurs with novel business ideas who made a pitch to investors, heads of
large RnD labs, ventured capitalists and industry captains.
The eventful day culminated with a valedictory ceremony
addressed by Bharat Lal Meena, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher
Education Department, Government of Karnataka and V. Manjula, IAS Principal
Secretary to Government Department of IT, Biotechnology and Science and Technology Government of Karnataka. The function included the presentation of
the Nano Sparx Awards to Prasoon Kumar, IIT Bombay and Poster Awards to ten
recipients.
Glimpse into tomorrow-Day 3 of the Bangalore India Nano 2016 would feature a series of
tutorials by nano leaders to cover aspects such as Nano Fabrication
Technologies, Nano medicine and Electron Microscopy and Nano Photonics. The
tutorials will be followed by an interactive session with the tutors to address
queries in the above spheres.
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