Monday, June 30, 2014

Academic Programmes and Departments in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in India



Institute of Nanosciene and Technology
Mohali Punjab

M.Tech Programme at Jamia Millia, New Delhi



Nano-technology courses offer knowledge and training on the development and modification
of devices with atomic precision where the dimension of particles is less than 100
nanometers. It is an interdisciplinary subject that integrates the study of Bio- informatics
Bio- technology, Physics, Chemistry as well as other disciplines. There is a huge demand
for students who have done Nano-Technology Courses in a good number of industries and
laboratories in India and abroad. Being an interdisciplinary subject, students with a
degree in nanotechnology can find employment opportunities in a number of fields.

The areas where a nano-technologist can seek employment include agriculture, food and beverage, genetics, bio-technology, Space research, forensic science, environment industry and medicine.

The most important feature in the field of Nanotechnology that has attracted worldwide researchers
is the discovery of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are currently attractive
materials for a diverse range of applications because of their extraordinary mechanical and electrical
properties. Their application has already been demonstrated in field emission displays, nanoscale
electronic devices, biosensors and hydrogen storage mediums. The proposed applications of CNTs
are in micro-electronics/semiconductors, conducting composites, controlled drug delivery/release,
artificial muscles, batteries, field effect transistors, nano-lithography, nanoelectronics, data storage,
magnetic nanotube, molecular quantum wires, photovoltaic, electromagnetic shielding, cancer
treatment, thermal protection, nanotube reinforced composites, AFM tip, super capacitor, catalysts
support for fuel cells, polymer composites and sensors.

Keeping in view of the importance of Nanotechnology and the infrastructure available in Jamia, the
Department of Physics has started an M. Tech course in Nanotechnology in the year 2007. This
innovative Masters level course is designed so as to produce highly employable and knowledgeable
post graduates in a fast developing area that is already making major economic contributions,
impacting on products ranging from satellite TV through biomedical implants to sunscreens and
even car dashboards.
The course would equip graduates with the skills to make a successful career in the new industries
where reduced dimensionality plays a critical role in their products.

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Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science (CRNTS) 

Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay

IIT Bombay has recently consolidated its Nanotechnology research activities through the formation of a Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science (CRNTS). 
At IIT Bombay, over 45 faculty members from 9 different departments/schools are working together in the broad areas of Nanotechnology, with support from various government agencies and private industries. This research has resulted in over 400 high quality publications in the last 5 years in international journals and conference proceedings and a large number of patents.  Because of its efforts, IIT Bombay has recently received substantial funding from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India for the formation of a Centre for Research in Nanotechnology & Science (CRNTS) on the IIT Bombay campus. 

Additionally, IIT Bombay has also been selected as one of the two institutions in the country for setting up a 'Centre of Excellence in Nanoelectronics' by the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MCIT), Govt of India. Significant progress has already been made in the establishment of these centres, and the facilities created at these national centres are available to all the researchers in the country.  IIT Bombay has already in place MoUs for a research collaboration with most of the leading national and international research organizations in the area of Nanotechnology.

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Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Kanpur
Advanced Nanoengineering Materials Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Programme, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Kanpur, (UP) India
is organizing International  Conference on Carbon Nanotechnology : Potential and Challenges with the theme
Theme: "Innovations in Carbon Nanotechnology for the New Century"
 during the period 15-17th December, 2010.
Internal Review Meeting Report, May 2008
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Centre for Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati



It was established in the year 2004.  Centre for Nanotechnology, IITG possesses a vision to foster the development of research and education in the multi-disciplinary area of Nanotechnology at IIT Guwahati, to develop human resources gifted with leading-edge competitive advantages in the multi-disciplinary area of Nanotechnology required for meeting the future challenges,to augment academic partnerships with industry in the area of Nanotechnology.

Centre for Nanotechnology
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Assam, India 781 039
Email : nano_off[at*]iitg.ernet.in
Phone :+91 361 258 3075
Fax: +91 361 2690762



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June 2014 - India - Interesting Videos - News, Views, Events, Places, Persons

Air Asia Set to take off on 12 June
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Death of Gopinath Munde in a road accident in New Delhi
3 June
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Oath Taking Ceremony of Chandra Babu Naidu on 8 June 2014 as CM of AP

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24 Students washed in water released by an Hydroelectric Dam without warning into Beas river
9 June
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Congress Parliamentary Party Leader Mallikarjuna Kharge's maiden speech in 16 Lok Sabha in  Hindi.
10 June
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Narendra Modi's First Speech in Parliament - Part 1
11 June
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Part 2
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Part 3
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Allegations by Preity Zinta against Ness Wadia about abusing her and threatening her
14 June
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Narendra Modi in Thimpu, Bhutan
16 June
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Jamaat-Ud-Daawa named as terror outfit by USA
26 June
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Accident in Mumbai Airport - The boarding staircase rammed into the aircraft after all passengers have boarded the flight
27 June 2014
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Indians still stranded - Iraq Crisis
28 June
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Speech by Governor of AP and Telangana, Narasimhan on the occasion of his 93rd Birthday
29 June
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Narendra Modi's talk on the occasion of launch of 5 foreign satellites using PSLV-c23 rocket. Modi spoke in English and Hindi
30 June 2014
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National Science Service or Indian Science Service



Bharata Ratna CNR Rao mentioned in one of his interviews that students are not taking up science discipline. The remedy could be the starting of National Science Service or Indian Science Service, with recruitment after graduation, post-graduation and doctoral degrees.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Amrit Manthan - Effort of Man or Effort of The Created Beings



Amrit Manthan is a symbol of effort of man or effort of the created beings in the nature created by God. In Indian puranas, there are many stories of people doing tapas and get the grace of God. Many of the rishis had the grace of God. Vedas are presented as  discoverie of rishis but still as a whole Vedas are given by Vishnu to Brahma. It is in amrit manthan that the created beings go and do a churning of the milk ocean. It symbolizes effort of man to work on nature and get useful things from it. But the work of man does not give only useful things. It gives things which create problems. Like the poison that came out of the churning.

Also, people with all intentions work on the nature. When evil nature predominates, people who want to promote good conduct have to come together, pool their resources and attack the evil doers. From ancient days till day, people are  looking for permanent victory of good over evil. But it is not happening.  Evil nature resurfaces, strengthens itself and starts troubling many.

Coming back to the main theme of this write-up, Hindus have to reinforce the idea that apart from God's grace through prayers and tapas, there is an alternate way of creating useful things. If one looks at the last 500 years, man made inventions have provided great comforts and increased longevity to human beings. Scientific research is a modern day tapas to understand nature and predict its behaviour. No doubt, many rituals and techniques of religion are found useful by even scientists. One can see the role of God, in Amrit manthan also. He was there as an advisor and also he himself has to take a major role as the support for the churning rod. May be God provides the support whether a human being asks or not. God is there to see that the creation process continues. So whenever a person is trying to do something and obstacles come in his path, God may be helping him.  

Bharata Ratna C.N.R. Rao - Biography and Contribution to Science



http://www.jncasr.ac.in/cnrrao/profile.html


Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, more popular as C.N.R. Rao (born 30 June 1934), is an Indian scientist in  chemistry. He  worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry. He currently serves as the Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.  He has authored around 1,500 research papers and 45 scientific books. He is the recipient of most of the major scientific awards, and is member of all major scientific organisations and is awarded honorary doctorate by more than 60 universities.

On 16 November 2013, the Government of India announced his selection for Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, making him the third scientist after C.V. Raman and A. P. J. Abdul Kalam to receive the award. He was conferred the award on 4 February 2014 by President Pranab Mukherjee in a special ceremony in the Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Bharata Ratna Award Presentation Ceremony
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._N._R._Rao



India is Number 3 in the World Nano Science said Dr. CNR Rao

CNR Rao is working in nanoscience and technology for the last 20-25 years. CNR Rao is the Chairman of Nano Mission of India.  Many people are now working on nanoscience in India under the mission.  Because of targeted funding and creation of facilities in various parts of India, nano research has suddenly blossomed. It is nice to see that India is now number three in the world in contribution to nano research.
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ddO9c1ELjnQFxaKWWTJCQI/CNR-Rao-says-Indian-society-discourages-science.html

Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ddO9c1ELjnQFxaKWWTJCQI/CNR-Rao-says-Indian-society-discourages-science.html?utm_source=copy

Scientific Progress of India
Lecture by C.N.R. Rao
January 2014, IIT Bombay
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Lectures on Science Topics

Inorganic Graphene Analogues and Related Materials
21st October 2013 at Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
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Fascination for Nanocarbons
13 October 2010 at Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology

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