The 4th edition of Bangalore Nano, organized by The Department of IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka under the guidance of Vision Group on Nanotechnology, concluded on a high note today.
At the valedictory function, Dr. V.S. Acharya - Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education, Planning & Statistics, Muzrai, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka said, “I am glad to be here. I am delighted to note Bangalore Nano has created a unique platform to deliberate on present trends in Bangalore on nanotechnology and the various aspects of industry. Nano technology has become the revolution of the 21st century. Nanotechnology is expected to impact many fields such as environment, energy, biotechnology etc. Medicine will be one of the most beneficial sector. Nanotech is not new for Indians. I hope that nanotechnology could find longterm solutions in medicine and healthcare, innovative diagnostics for cancer, smart drug delivery devices and help in development of personal medication. “The government will take necessary steps to include nanotechnology in the education systems."
Announcing the dates for the next edition of Bangalore Nano, Prof. C N R Rao, Said, “the 5th Edition of Bangalore Nano will be during 5th to 7th December 2012. He said “We are at the end of this years nano event, which in-fact has worked out to be a great celebration. It has been just 3-4 years since we started and today it has blossomed into a national and international event. It is my pleasure seeing scientists from around the world congregating for this event.”
Prof. Timothy S. Fisher - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, said, “India has a very bright future in this area because of a very intelligent scientific force and its proactive steps in building infrastructure required for research in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Bangalore Nano will enhance the momentum thats already there.”
This two day event featured top global intellects, entrepreneurs and organizations in the field of Nanotechnology. Bangalore Nano 2011 enabled all the stakeholders to meet on a common platform to find solutions from nanotechnology for the betterment of mankind. The participants listen to inspiring talks, shared high quality research papers and showcased innovative & ground breaking nano-applications. Energy, Water and Healthcare took precedence in the 4th Bangalore Nano.
Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS, conferred the Bangalore Nano National Award 2011 to Dr. G Sundararajan - Director, International, ARCI, Hyderabad, in recognition for his extensive work on Behavior of Metallic Materials.
Introduced this year, the India Nanotech Innovation Award was presented to Panacea Biotech. The Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Award were given to five budding scientists from leading institution in India.
Young Scientists and Researchers from Institutions like IISc, JNCASR, IITs, NCBS and international Universities showcased several new concepts and ideas in the Poster Session. Overall 122 posters were displayed by the researchers. Mr. Achintya Bera from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Mr. Atanu Ghosh from IIT Madras, Mr. Ranjith Ramachandran from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research centre, Kochi and Mr. Tapan Adhikari of Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISC), Bhopal, were placed 1st, 2nd , 3rd and 4th respectively.
The tradeshow featured 25 exhibitors from across the globe. Cumulatively organizations from 12 countries like Russia, Germany, USA, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, France participated.
Bangalore Nano 2011 featured some of the well known and Internationally acclaimed speakers such as Prof. Stuart S.P. Parkin, IBM-Stanford Spintronic Science & Applications Center (SpinAps), IBM Almaden Research Center, USA, Prof. Anthony K. Cheetham, FRS, Goldsmiths' Professor of Materials Science, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, UK, Prof. Dr. E.W. Meijer - Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, Prof. Timothy S. Fisher - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, USA.
“Nano for the Young” had an over whelming response, this session was attended by over 450 students. The session inspired the youngsters, who were highly influenced by the panel of scientists when they shared their views and answered the questions posed by the youngsters.
Seven startups were given a platform to pitch for investments or collaborations from the VCs and Institutions under the Research Industry Collaboration Hub (RICH) programme.
“There was terrific interest and leads through exhibition. In fact we had a record number of enquiries at a show, ever.” said, Tom Wallik of Nano Ink.
Mr. Ashok Betraj from Apsara Innovations said, “Bangalore Nano was very useful for us. We received excellent response and this event would generate good business for us. We would like to participate next year too.”
Mr. Abhinandan Chiney a young researcher from Tata Consultancy Services-TRDDC said, “The tutorials were of the highest quality. It is a very good concept and getting academicians to talk was a master Stroke. The talks were well balanced, not too advanced nor too basic. I'm looking forward to Bangalore Nano next year.”
R Shivakumaran a scientist from ISRO who attended the tutorials in Nano Materials & Nano Sensors, said, “The tutorials was of very high quality to enhance our knowledge in fundamentals as well as applications.”
Prof. Ullrich Steiner - University of Cambridge, UK said, “its an excellent opportunity for scientists from other nations to interact with their Indian counterparts.”
Dr. Shantikumar Nair - Amrita Center for Nanosciences, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi –Said, “the tutorials is an excellent feature that been introduced for the first time. Its an excellent platform for students to gain knowledge about the basic as well as practical aspects of nano science & nano technology.
Mr. Jean-Charles GUIBERT of MINATEC, France Said, “The involvement of government bodies will definitely help to formulate new policies and strategies for making best use of the knowledge generated in this area. Bangalore Nano is an important event where people from India as well as other nations can meet and interact.”
Prof. Suman Chakraborty - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur said- “this platform is very good for interaction and networking for future collaboration and i had a very fruitful interaction with fellow speakers.”
Prof. Srinivas Sridhar - NSF Nanomedicine Science and Technology Program, Boston University, USA said “it is the first time such a symposium has been organised on nanomedicines."
Dr. Mano Manoharan - John F. Welch Technology Centre, GE Global Research, Bangalore said “the level of questions asked and discussed in this year’s event is quite high.”
At the valedictory function, Dr. V.S. Acharya - Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education, Planning & Statistics, Muzrai, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka said, “I am glad to be here. I am delighted to note Bangalore Nano has created a unique platform to deliberate on present trends in Bangalore on nanotechnology and the various aspects of industry. Nano technology has become the revolution of the 21st century. Nanotechnology is expected to impact many fields such as environment, energy, biotechnology etc. Medicine will be one of the most beneficial sector. Nanotech is not new for Indians. I hope that nanotechnology could find longterm solutions in medicine and healthcare, innovative diagnostics for cancer, smart drug delivery devices and help in development of personal medication. “The government will take necessary steps to include nanotechnology in the education systems."
Announcing the dates for the next edition of Bangalore Nano, Prof. C N R Rao, Said, “the 5th Edition of Bangalore Nano will be during 5th to 7th December 2012. He said “We are at the end of this years nano event, which in-fact has worked out to be a great celebration. It has been just 3-4 years since we started and today it has blossomed into a national and international event. It is my pleasure seeing scientists from around the world congregating for this event.”
Prof. Timothy S. Fisher - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, said, “India has a very bright future in this area because of a very intelligent scientific force and its proactive steps in building infrastructure required for research in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Bangalore Nano will enhance the momentum thats already there.”
This two day event featured top global intellects, entrepreneurs and organizations in the field of Nanotechnology. Bangalore Nano 2011 enabled all the stakeholders to meet on a common platform to find solutions from nanotechnology for the betterment of mankind. The participants listen to inspiring talks, shared high quality research papers and showcased innovative & ground breaking nano-applications. Energy, Water and Healthcare took precedence in the 4th Bangalore Nano.
Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS, conferred the Bangalore Nano National Award 2011 to Dr. G Sundararajan - Director, International, ARCI, Hyderabad, in recognition for his extensive work on Behavior of Metallic Materials.
Introduced this year, the India Nanotech Innovation Award was presented to Panacea Biotech. The Malhotra Weikfield Foundation Award were given to five budding scientists from leading institution in India.
Young Scientists and Researchers from Institutions like IISc, JNCASR, IITs, NCBS and international Universities showcased several new concepts and ideas in the Poster Session. Overall 122 posters were displayed by the researchers. Mr. Achintya Bera from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Mr. Atanu Ghosh from IIT Madras, Mr. Ranjith Ramachandran from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research centre, Kochi and Mr. Tapan Adhikari of Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISC), Bhopal, were placed 1st, 2nd , 3rd and 4th respectively.
The tradeshow featured 25 exhibitors from across the globe. Cumulatively organizations from 12 countries like Russia, Germany, USA, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, France participated.
Bangalore Nano 2011 featured some of the well known and Internationally acclaimed speakers such as Prof. Stuart S.P. Parkin, IBM-Stanford Spintronic Science & Applications Center (SpinAps), IBM Almaden Research Center, USA, Prof. Anthony K. Cheetham, FRS, Goldsmiths' Professor of Materials Science, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, UK, Prof. Dr. E.W. Meijer - Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, Prof. Timothy S. Fisher - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, USA.
“Nano for the Young” had an over whelming response, this session was attended by over 450 students. The session inspired the youngsters, who were highly influenced by the panel of scientists when they shared their views and answered the questions posed by the youngsters.
Seven startups were given a platform to pitch for investments or collaborations from the VCs and Institutions under the Research Industry Collaboration Hub (RICH) programme.
“There was terrific interest and leads through exhibition. In fact we had a record number of enquiries at a show, ever.” said, Tom Wallik of Nano Ink.
Mr. Ashok Betraj from Apsara Innovations said, “Bangalore Nano was very useful for us. We received excellent response and this event would generate good business for us. We would like to participate next year too.”
Mr. Abhinandan Chiney a young researcher from Tata Consultancy Services-TRDDC said, “The tutorials were of the highest quality. It is a very good concept and getting academicians to talk was a master Stroke. The talks were well balanced, not too advanced nor too basic. I'm looking forward to Bangalore Nano next year.”
R Shivakumaran a scientist from ISRO who attended the tutorials in Nano Materials & Nano Sensors, said, “The tutorials was of very high quality to enhance our knowledge in fundamentals as well as applications.”
Prof. Ullrich Steiner - University of Cambridge, UK said, “its an excellent opportunity for scientists from other nations to interact with their Indian counterparts.”
Dr. Shantikumar Nair - Amrita Center for Nanosciences, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi –Said, “the tutorials is an excellent feature that been introduced for the first time. Its an excellent platform for students to gain knowledge about the basic as well as practical aspects of nano science & nano technology.
Mr. Jean-Charles GUIBERT of MINATEC, France Said, “The involvement of government bodies will definitely help to formulate new policies and strategies for making best use of the knowledge generated in this area. Bangalore Nano is an important event where people from India as well as other nations can meet and interact.”
Prof. Suman Chakraborty - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur said- “this platform is very good for interaction and networking for future collaboration and i had a very fruitful interaction with fellow speakers.”
Prof. Srinivas Sridhar - NSF Nanomedicine Science and Technology Program, Boston University, USA said “it is the first time such a symposium has been organised on nanomedicines."
Dr. Mano Manoharan - John F. Welch Technology Centre, GE Global Research, Bangalore said “the level of questions asked and discussed in this year’s event is quite high.”
