Title : Science at nano-scale from lab to market: A revolution
Abstract:
Science has allowed humans to flourish in numbers unimaginable to our ancestors and for centuries, it has explored and continually redefined the frontiers of our knowledge. For the past two decades, one part of that frontier has moved inward, reaching ever smaller dimensions by penetrating to the nanoscale — one billionth of a meter. It has entered into a revolutionary phase driven by the ability to measure, manipulate, and engineer matter at the nanoscale. It has redefined the precision. The discovery of these very very tiny materials - nanomaterials is widely acknowledged as a major triumph of human ingenuity in modern times, giving rise to the rapidly emerging field of nanotechnologies. At this scale, the boundaries between sciences dissolve into a unified framework of principles, tools, and techniques. Such developments may usher in new industrial revolutions, capable of radically transform almost (everything). Most of the industries have already begun to establish a significant share in the global market and are expected to exert a major beneficial impact on every sphere of life.
A nursery of future researchers and scholars with an understanding of physical, biological, chemical, and technological aspects can contribute to new and permanent solutions for the major challenges facing the world. The rapid growth of this field challenges the next generation to innovate and use nanoscale materials to build a future which is both sustainable and harbinger of peace. This talk will discuss a broad range of nanomaterials that are transforming engineering, agriculture, medicine, and numerous domains. This will highlight how these small materials are reshaping modern technological landscapes while addressing global challenges related to energy, environment, climate, agricultural and health crises.
