The renowned physicist and Noble laureate, Richard P. Feynman's words in 1958 - 'There is plenty of room in the bottom (.)'- led to the birth of Nanoscience, though the word "nanoscience" was coined later by one Dr. Eric Drexier, a famous American engineer. Now, we have a whole field of fast-developing nanoscience and its handmaid, nanotechnology, beckoning everybody to their magical microscopic revelations. Broadly speaking, nanotechnolgoy is a synthesis of the ideas of science and technology in general, leading to the understanding and production of absolutely new materials and devices for human welfare. It may very likely provide amazing solutions to the problems of millions of people in developing countries, who have little or no access to basic services, such as safe water, healthcare, education etc. Since investment in the development of nanotechnology must increase vastly, we should spread awareness of teh great challenges posed, and oppurtunities offered, by nanotechnology. It is, therefore, time India started utilizing its great resources for the development of industry, academic institutions, biomedical healthcare, among other things.

The Conference - cum - Workshop

Nanotechnology has very varied and extremely important applications. In the field of medicine, it plays a very important role in diagnostics, better drug-delivery, cancer treatment and tissue engineering. In chemistry, it helps produce excellent nanomaterials with tailored features and chemical properties. In the energy sector, it helps in the reduction of energy consumption, in the increase of energy production and in the use of more environment-friendly energy. In the field of information and communication technology, it has contributed new semiconductor and optoelectronic devices, Conference-Cum-Workshop is, therefore, to provide a multidisciplinary view of nanoscience and nanotechnology, and its target audience is expected to be individuals with a fairly good background of science, engineering or medicine. Scientists and researchers from renowned US and French academic laboratories and academic institutions, amound others, will expectedly make presentations on a whole range of techniques and technologies associated with nanotechnology.