International Conference
We give you the secret to finding bigger success in your Business with the 2nd Bangalore Nano Conference.
We invite you to listen to the views of experts from across India and the globe and share your own with them.
We invite you to interact, network and make the right connections.
We invite you to discuss, deliberate and draw road-map for your business success.
2nd Bangalore Nano will be the Meeting place for Scientists,
Industry & Government with a single focus of creating road map on "How Nanotechnology can be a catalyst in India's future."
The Conference will attract Business Leaders, Investors, Venture Capitalists, Scientists, Engineers and Government Officials.
We invite you to Register today and experience all this and more at 2nd Bangalore Nano.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE: 2ND BANGALORE NANO 2008
December 11 – 13 2008,
The Grand Ashok, Kumarakrupa High Grounds, Bangalore
11th December, Thursday, 2008 - Program
12th December, Friday, 2008 - Program
13th December, Saturday, 2008 - Program
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OPENING PLENARY
11.15 am – 01.15 pm
Opening Remarks: Mr. Aravind Jannu, IAS
Director, Directorate of IT & Biotechnology and
Managing Director KEONICS, Government of Karnataka
Keynote Remarks: Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS
Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, National Research Professor, Linus Pauling Research, Professor & Honorary President, JNCASR and Chairman, Vision Group on Science & Technology and Nanotechnology of Government of Karnataka
Conference Highlights: Prof. Ajay Sood
Physics Department, Indian Institute of Science
Highlight Lecture: Prof. Pulickel M. Ajayan
Department of Mechanical Engineering & Material Science – Rice
University, Houston, Texas, USA
Topic: Engineering at the Nanoscale: Challenges and Future
Prof. D. Chakravorty
Emeritus Professor & Indian National Science Academy Honorary Scientist Indian Association for The Cultivation of Science
Vote of Thanks: Mr. Jagdish Patankar
Managing Director, MMActiv Sci-tech Communication Co.
Lunch
01.15 pm – 02.15 pm
NANO BIOTECHNOLOGY, HEALTH & PHARMA
02.15 pm – 04.15 pm
Chair: Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan*
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore
Speakers: Prof. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS),
Glasgow, UK
Topic: Nanomedicines: The potential of biodegradable nanoparticles for
peroral drug delivery
Prof. Swaminathan Sethuraman
Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials,
School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA University.
Topic: Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Prof. Ajit Varma
Amity Institute of Microbial Technology,
Amity Science,
Technology & Innovation Foundation
Topic: Nanomedicine: The Novel Approach
Prof. Dhirendra Bahadur
Department of Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science,
IIT Bombay, Powai
Topic: On targeted drug release and hyperthermia through nanostructured
magnetic materialsmaterials
Dr. Shalini Prasad
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Portland State University, USA
Topic: Nanomonitors: Clinically Relevant Immunoassays
INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING
02.15 pm – 04.00 pm
Chair: Dr. Rajendra Jagdale
Science and Technology Park
University of Pune
Co – Chair: Dr. Madhusudan V. Atre
Applied Materials in India
Speakers: Dr. Murali Sastry
Tata Chemicals Innovation Centre
Topic: Nanotechnology and the developing world
Dr. Kunal Bose
Nano-Measurements Division, MSSU, Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Topic: The eyes of nanotechnology - Instruments and measurement tools
For probing the nanoscale
Mr. Jaideep Raje
Lux Research Inc., USA
Topic: Nanotechnology, once an over hyped technology and now reaching
its potential
Dr. Raksh Vir Jasra
Vadodara Manufacturing Division, R & D Centre, Reliance Industries Limited
Topic: Pore-engineered Nanoporous Solids as Adsorbents and Catalysts
For Chemical Process Industry
Tea/Coffee
04.15 pm – 04.45 pm
CHEMISTRY & NANO MATERIALS
04.45 pm – 06.15 pm
Chair: Prof. S. Sampath*
Indian Institute of Science
Co-chair: Prof. Kamanio Chattopadhyay
Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science
Speakers: Prof. Timothy S. Fisher
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University,
Birck Nanotechnology Centre, USA
Topic: Heterogeneous Carbon-based Nanostructures for Thermal, Electrical, and Energy Applications
Prof. Nikhil A. Koratkar
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Nuclear Engineering Rensselear
Polytechnic Institute, USA
Topic: Hierarchical multiscale nanocomposite materials:
dramatic improvements in toughness and fatigue resistance
Dr. A. Ajayaghosh
Photosciences & Photonics Group, Chemical Sciences & Technology Division, NIIST, Formerly RRL
Topic: Nanocomposites of Self-assembled Linear p-Systems and Carbon Nanotubes
Dr. Arun Chattopadhyay
Department of Chemistry & Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati
Topic: Different Approaches towards Functional Nanostructures
NANO FOOD & AGRICULTURE
04.45 pm – 06.00pm
Chair: Dr Seetharam Annadana
Avesthagen Limited
Speakers: Dr. M.S. Thakur
Department of Fermentation Technology and Bioengineering
Central Food Technological Research Institute
Topic: Quantum Dot Based Nanobiosensor for Food Analysis
Prof. Dr. Basavaraj Madhusudhan
Research Centre for Nanoscience and Technology
Department of Biochemistry and Food Technology,
P.G. Centre, Kuvempu University
Topic: Food and Agriculture Nanotechnology: futuristic applications
Dr. R. Kalpana Sastry
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
Topic: An Assessment of Nanotechnology for Agriculture &
Food Systems in India
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Highlight Lecture
10.30 am – 11.30 am
Chair: Prof. Anthony K Cheetam, FRS
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Univ. of Cambridge
Speakers: Dr. Arthur J. Carty
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Waterloo, Canada
Topic: A Perspective on Nanotechnology in Canada: From Research to Innovation
Tea/Coffee
11.30 am – 12.00 pm
NANO FOR THE YOUNG
11.30 am – 01.30 pm
11.30 am - 11.55 am: Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS
11.55 am – 12.25 pm: Projection of the Nano CD
12.25 pm – 12.33 pm: Prof. K. N. Ganesh
12.33 pm - 12.40 pm: Prof. A.K. Sood
12.40 pm – 13.00 pm: Q & A Interactive session with Young ones
ICT & ELECTRONICS
12.00 pm – 01.30 pm
Chair: Prof. Navakanta Bhat
Department of Electrical Communication Engineering Microelectronics,
Indian Institute of Science
Co-Chair: Prof. Rudra Pratap
Cranes Software International Ltd,
Cranes Software’s MEMS Research Initiative,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science
Speakers: Dr. Kota Murali
IBM India.
Topic: Nanotechnology: Enabling the future of electronic devices
Dr. Ajay Godara
NANOCYL SA, Belgium
Topic: Carbon nanotubes: Research to successful integration in commercial products
Dr. J.V. Yakhmi
Engineering Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Topic: Hybrid Nanoelectronics
INTERACTIVE POSTER & EXPO VISIT AND LUNCH
01.30 pm – 02.45 pm
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
02.45pm – 04.30 pm
Chair: Dr. Faruq Marikar
Nanobiz, LLC, USA
Speakers: Dr. Faruq Marikar
Nanobiz, LLC, USA
Topic: Nano is Small, Energy is Big
Dr. Mohan Narayanan
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Topic: Role of Nanotechnology as an enabler to achieve
grid parity in Photovoltaics
Dr. Charles Brumlik
Nanobiz, LLC, USA
Topic: Nanotechnology Solutions for the Environment
Dr. Mohan “Mano” Manoharan
GE Global Research, Bangalore
Topic: Nano-enabled Manufacturing: Transitioning from Science to Products
Tea/Coffee
04.30 pm - 05.00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION ON NANO VISION & NANO MISION
05.00 pm – 06.00 pm
Panelist: Prof. Ajay Sood
Department of Physics,
Indian Institute of Science
Prof. Vasudev Aatre
DRDO HQrs, New Delhi
Mr. Anurag Gupta
Yash Nanotech
Dr. Amit Biswas
Polymer Research & Technology Centre, Reliance Industries Limited
NETWORKING EVENING
06.15 pm Onwards
Speakers: Mr. Venkatesh Valluri
Agilent Technologies India
Topic: How Technology can be a catalyst in India’s future
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INAUGURAL AND PROCLAMATION OFBANGALORE NANO DECLARATION
AND PRESENTATION OF2ND BANGALORE NANO NATIONAL AWARD
11.00 am – 12.20 pm
Dignitaries: Shri. M. Hamid Ansari
Hon’ble Vice President of India
Shri. Rameshwar Thakur
H.E. Governor of Karnataka
Shri. B.S. Yeddyurappa
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka
Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS
Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, National Research
Professor, Linus Pauling Research Professor & Honorary President, JNCASR
and Chairman, Vision Group on Science & Technology and Nanotechnology of
Government of Karnataka
Shri. Anand Asnotikar
Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology and Fisheries,
Govt. of Karnataka
Dr. Ajit Sapre
Group President (R & T), Reliance Industries Ltd
Mr. Ashok Kumar C Manoli, I.A.S
Principal Secretary to Government, Department of IT,
Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka
VISIT POSTER AND EXHIBITION
Lunch
12.20 pm – 01.30 pm
RICH YESSS & POSTER PRESENTATIONS
01.30 pm – 0.3.30 pm
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ONE TO ONE BUSINESS INTERACTIONS
03.30 pm – 05.30 pm
Delegate Tariff Card
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200 |
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R & D Institutions & Academicians |
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4000 |
150 |
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Students
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2000 |
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To participate as a Delegate, send the duly filled form and payment to below mentioned Event Secretariat.
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2nd Bangalore Nano SECRETARIAT
#9, UNI Building, 1st Floor, Thimmaiah Road, Vasanthnagar,
Bangalore - 560 052, India. Tel.: +91 80 4113 1912/3.
Fax : 91 80 4113 1914
Email: enquiry@bangalorenano.in |
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