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The 3rd Thailand Nanotechnology Conference 2009
Health, Energy, Environment
Bangkok, December 21 – 22, 2009
Title: Nanomaterials for Health, Energy and the Environment
Venue: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
Sponsors: Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology and Nanotec (NSTDA)
City: Klong Luang, Pathumthani, near Bangkok, Thailand
Date: December 21 – 22, 2009
Nanotechnology is expected to significantly impact health, energy and environmental technology – not just by enabling preexisting technologies and developing revolutionary ones but also by changing the way we live. Therefore, study of societal implications, policy and workforce development are also part of the mission of the Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology and Nanotec (NSTDA) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nanotechnology is expected to permeate many areas of science and technology outside the traditionally strong fields of R&D and engineering. The changing scenario of technology and product development is leading to a challenge for the academic community and scientists with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to interact and provide leadership in the emerging field of Nanotechnology.
In the Asia-Pacific region, as in other parts of the world, it is important that qualified human resources are developed within a short span of time to address the future requirements of workers in the field of Nanotechnology to maintain competitiveness and enhance future economic growth of the region.
Aims
This conference is intended to showcase Nanotechnology activities in Thailand. The specific goals are as follows:
- Discuss about Nanotechnology in Thailand
- Identify and discuss possible collaborations amongst the participants
- Identify and discuss the need to develop specific programs in Nanotechnology
- Identify and discuss steps that can be taken to implement new activities in Health, Energy and Environment
- Identify and discuss ways to cater to present and future industry needs
- Identify and discuss about future joint inter-region and inter-University programs in this multidisciplinary field
Organizing Committee:
Prof. Joydeep Dutta, Director, CoEN @ AIT
Prof. Sirirurg Songsivilai, Director, NANOTEC, Thailand
Dr. Surin Laosooksathit, NANOTEC, Thailand
Dr. Oleg Shipin, AIT
Dr. Mousa M. Nazhad, AIT
Dr. S. L. Ranamukhaarachchi, AIT
Dr. Sundar Venkatesh, AIT
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, AIT
Dr. Manukid Parnichkun, AIT
Dr. Anil Kumar Anal, AIT
Institutions:
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Asian Institute of Technology
Semiconductor Device Research Laboratory, Chulalongkorn University
Nanotechnology Center, Kasetsart University
Organic Nanoelectronic Devices Research Unit, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Ladkrabang
Center of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahidol University
Network for the Excellence in Functional Nanomaterials, Chiangmai University
Integrated Nanotechnology Research Center, Khon Kaen University
COE in Nanotechnology under Southern Thailand Science Park, Prince of Songkla University
Colorado School of Mines, USA
Conference Chair:
Prof. Joydeep Dutta, Director, CoEN @ AIT
Organized by:
Center of Excellence in Nanotechnology at AIT, Thailand
NANOTEC, NSTDA, Ministry of Science and Technology, Thailand
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Keynote Speakers:
Prof. M. Samy El-Shall, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
Dr. K. M. Paknikar, Center for Nanobioscience, Agharkar Research Institute, India
Dr. J. Yakhmi, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, India
Prof. G. L. Hornyak, Colorado School of Mines, USA
Prof. J. Shapter, Flinders University, Australia