Nanoscience and Technology

Nanoscience and Technology

Nanoscience and Technology

Key Topics

  • Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization
  • Biomaterials & Medical Devices
  • Nanobio Sensors, BioMEMs and Biochips
  • Carbon Nanomaterials and Applications
  • Composite Materials
  • Graphene & 2D-Materials
  • Nanomaterials for Electronics & Optoelectronics
  • Computational Nanotechnology & Molecular Simulation
  • Nanotoxicology & Safety Assessment
  • Nanomaterials for Energy Storage & Conversion

Nanoscience and Technology

Nanoscience and Technology: Unlocking Functionality at the Atomic Scale

As the boundaries between physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering continue to blur, nanoscience and technology are revolutionizing how we design, diagnose, and deliver solutions across sectors. Working at the nanoscale—where quantum phenomena begin to dominate—offers an unparalleled ability to tune material behavior and performance at the fundamental level.

This theme explores nanotechnology’s transformative impact on energy, electronics, healthcare, and computation. It will showcase advances in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization, enabling precise control over size, shape, surface, and functionality—parameters that determine efficacy across countless applications. From carbon-based nanomaterials and composite hybrids to graphene and 2D-materials, nanostructures are paving the way for stronger, lighter, and smarter systems.

Focus areas will include biomaterials and medical devices, where nanoscale design is driving innovation in diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and targeted drug delivery. Breakthroughs in nanobio sensors, BioMEMs, and lab-on-chip platforms are enabling high-throughput, real-time analysis critical to modern healthcare and environmental monitoring.

In electronics and photonics, nano-enabled semiconductors and optoelectronic devices are delivering unprecedented miniaturization and energy efficiency. Coupled with computational nanotechnology and molecular modeling, researchers are now designing materials virtually before they are synthesized—dramatically accelerating innovation cycles.

Sessions will also address nanotoxicology and safety assessment, emphasizing responsible development, lifecycle awareness, and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the role of nanomaterials in energy storage and conversion, including batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells, will be highlighted as part of a broader push toward sustainable technologies.

By convening scientists, engineers, regulatory experts, and innovators, this theme provides a platform to advance nanotechnology responsibly, safely, and inclusively—ensuring that its benefits reach society at scale while anticipating future frontiers.