In association with Centre for Research and Advanced Studies of IPN, México and University of South Africa, South Africa Patron Focused Areas

Prof. R. Thandavan, •Nanomaterials •Drug delivery •Green Nanotechnology •Nanomechanics •Nanomedicine •Nano energy systems Vice Chancellor - University of Madras •Nanofabrications •Nanotoxicology •Nanoelectronics •Nanobiotechnology •Nanocoatings •Multiferroic Nanomaterials Co-Patrons •Nanocomposites •Nanofiltration •Nanobiomaterials • •Nanostructures •NEMS Nanocatalysis Prof. Rene Asomoza Palacio, •Nanophotonics •Nanomagnetics •Magnetic Quantum Dots Director General - CINVESTAV •Nanosensors •Spintronics •Computational Nanoscience Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng, International Advisory Committee Prof. Juan Mendez Nonell, Provost, Center for Research & Advanced Studies of Vice Principal - Research & Innovation, UNISA IPN, Mexico Convener Prof. Wolgang Parak, Philipps-University of Mayburg, Germany Dr. S. Balakumar, Prof. Gopalan Srinivasan, Oakland University, Michigan, USA Director (i/c) - National Centre for NSNT Prof. B. V. R. Chowdri, National University of Singapore, Singapore Prof. Malik Maaza, iThemba Labs, South Africa University of Madras Prof. Tohru Sekino, Tohoku University, Japan Co-Conveners Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, National University of Singapore, Singapore Dr. S. Velumani - CINVESTAV Prof. Inkyu Park, KAIST, South Korea Dr. V. V. Srinivasu - UNISA Prof. Murugan Ramalingam, University of Strasbourg, France About the University of Madras Prof. J. Arokiaraj, 3M Company, Singapore The University of Madras was established in 1857. It is the Mother of almost all the old Universities of Prof. Ravhi S. Kumar, University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA Southern India. The University has been ranked 6 by the department of Science and Technology, India, Prof. Tamilselvan Subramanian, IMRE, Singapore among the Universities in country in terms of Science and Technology output. The University has also been ranked 15 among the top 35 national institutions in terms of scientific output in the form of Prof. Lukas Le Roux, CSIR, South Africa publications. The NAAC has assessed the University in all respects and based on the excellent Prof. Maurice S. Onyango, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa performance, University of Madras has been accredited “Five Star Level” at first instance, with an “A” status in the second instance. Prof. Jen-Hwa Hsu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan About the National Centre for NSNT Invited Speakers (Tentative) To mark the 150th year celebrations of the University, the University of Madras has come forward to establish a National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NCNSNT) in India based on its Prof. Wolgang Parak, Philipps-University of Mayburg, Germany existing strength with full academic and administrative autonomy. The Mission of NCNSNT is to Prof. B.V. R. Chowdari, National University of Singapore, Singapore concentrate and develop world class research under a single roof and support the researchers who are Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, National University of Singapore, Singapore working in the area of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. The centre stands as a shining example of creation of an advanced research facility of multidisciplinary research linkages with industry and Prof. Gopalan Srinivasan, Oakland University, Michigan, USA national laboratories to create cutting edge technologies. Prof. Tamilselvan Subramanian, IMRE, Singapore About the CINVESTAV Prof. Murugan Ramalingam, University of Strasbourg, France The CINVESTAV is a world class research institute which has thirty three research departments, offering only graduate programs. There are more than 650 Scientists and about 4000 students working in 33 Prof. Adam Strachota, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic departments, which are distributed in nine different campuses across various states of Mexico. The Prof. Inkyu Park, KAIST, South Korea mission of the Centre is to prominently contribute to the development of society through scientific Prof. Malik Maaza, iThemba Labs, South Africa research and cutting-edge technology and training high-quality human resources. About the University of South Africa Prof. Lukas Le Roux, CSIR, South Africa The University of South Africa is the largest university on the African continent and attracts a third of all Prof. Mothudi, Bakang, UNISA, South Africa higher education students in South Africa. The university has a student headcount of over 300,000 Prof. Maurice S. Onyango, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa students, including African and international students in 130 countries worldwide, making it one of the world's mega universities. Prof. Tohru Sekino, Tohoku University, Japan About the Workshop Prof. Jen-Hwa Hsu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan The First International Workshop on Advanced Nanomaterials (FIWAN’13) is proposed to be organized Dr. J. Arokiaraj, 3M Company, Singapore by the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras in association with Centre for Research and Advanced Studies of IPN, México and University of South Africa, South Africa Prof. V. K. Jindal, Punjab University, Chandigarh th th during 16 – 18 September 2013. The theme of the workshop is to emphasize the significance of the Dr. P. Saravanan, DMRL, Hyderabad advanced Nanomaterials preparations, various characterizations and their potential applications. This would be a great multidisciplinary platform for the interaction with reputed scientists, academicians and Prof. S. Ramaprabhu, IIT-M, Chennai industrialists. It also opens up avenues by bringing the recent researches for industrial applications for Prof. M. S. Ramachandra Rao, IIT-M, Chennai the societal development and human well being. Prof. U. Kamatchi Mudali, IGCAR, Kalpakkam Registration Details Researchers who are interested in presenting their research may also send abstract in 500 words on or Prof. R. Jayavel, Anna University, Chennai before 30th June 2013. Interested participants may send their registration form to [email protected] on Dr. Isaac Hernandez Calderon, CINVESTAV, Mexico or before 22th July 2013. All the presented papers will be peer reviewed and published in the Journal of Dr. Gabriel Luna-Barcenas, CINVESTAV, Mexico Advanced Materials Research by Transtech publications, Switzerland. Accommodation Details Address for Correspondence Accommodation will be arranged in hotels, hostels, lodges and guest houses on request basis. Please send your accommodation request along with the application form. The payment is to be made by Dr. S. Balakumar, demand draft, in favour of The Convener, FIWAN-2013, payable at Chennai. Convener – FIWAN’13, Important Dates Registration Fee National Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Last date for Abstract Submission 30-06-2013 Students / Research Scholars Rs. 2000/-

Faculties/Staff Rs. 2500/- University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai – 600025. Acceptance Intimation 05-07-2013 Last date for Registration 22-07-2013 Industrialists Rs. 3000/- Mob: +91- 9442617848; Email: [email protected] Last date for accommodation request 22-07-2013 International participants UDS 350 Venue: Chemical sciences auditorium, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 25. Prof. Ranabir Chakrabarti, UOM, Chennai Prof. Chattopadhyay D. J., University of Calcutta, Prof. Murugan Ramalingam, University of Prof. Ravichandran V., UOM, Chennai Calcutta Strasbourg, France Prof. Rengasamy R., UOM, Chennai Prof. Sundar Manoharan S., University of Prof. Inkyu Park, KAIST, South Korea Prof. Santhanalakshmi J., UOM, Chennai Mumbai, Mumbai Prof. Malik Maaza, iThemba Labs, South Africa First International Prof. Sriman Narayanan S., UOM, Chennai Prof. Gadkari S. C., BARC, Mumbai Prof. Lukas Le Roux, CSIR, South Africa Dr. Sundar C. S., IGCAR, Kalpakkam Dr. Umamaheswari K., UOM, Chennai Prof. Mothudi, Bakang, UNISA, South Africa Workshop on Dr. Tyagi A. K. IGCAR, Kalpakkam Prof. Velmurgan D., UOM, Chennai Prof. Maurice S. Onyango, Tshwane University Advanced Dr. Kamatchi Mudali U., IGCAR, Kalpakkam of Technology-Pretoria, South Africa International Advisory Committee Prof. Ramaprabhu S., IIT Madras, Chennai Nanomaterials Prof. Tohru Sekino, Tohoku University, Japan Prof. Ramachandra Rao M. S., IIT Madras, Prof. Juan Mendez Nonell, Provost, Center for Prof. Jen-Hwa Hsu, National Taiwan University, Chennai Research & Advanced Studies of IPN, Mexico Taiwan (FIWAN’13 ) Prof. Muthamizhchelvan C., SRM University, th th Prof. Wolgang Parak, Philipps-University of Dr. J. Arokiaraj, 3M Company, Singapore 16 - 18 September Mayburg, Germany Chennai Prof. V. K. Jindal, Punjab University, Chandigarh Prof. Gopal Srinivasan, Oakland University, Prof. Jayavel R., Anna University, Chennai Dr. P. Saravanan, DMRL, Hyderabad Michigan, USA Prof. Baskar K., Anna University, Chennai Prof. B. V. R. Chowdri, National University of Dr. Ganesh Venkatraman, Sri Ramachandra Prof. S. Ramaprabhu, IIT-M, Chennai Singapore, Singapore University, Chennai Prof. M. S. Ramachandra Rao, IIT-M, Chennai Prof. Malik Maaza, iThemba Labs, South Africa Prof. Sasiprabha T., Sathyabama University, Prof. U. Kamatchi Mudali, IGCAR, Kalpakkam Prof. Tohru Sekino, Tohoku University, Japan Chennai Prof. R. Jayavel, Anna University, Chennai Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, National University Prof. Rajan Babu D., VIT University, Vellore Prof. Jen-Hwa Hsu, National Taiwan University, of Singapore, Singapore Prof. Mangalaraj D., Bharathiar University, Taiwan Prof. Inkyu Park, KAIST, South Korea Coimbatore Prof. Adam Strachota, Academy of Sciences of Prof. Murugan Ramalingam, University of Dr. Jaganathan K., Bharathidasan University, the Czech Republic, Czech Republic Trichy Strasbourg, France Dr. Isaac Hernandez Calderon, CINVESTAV, Dr. J. Arokiaraj, 3M Company, Singapore Dr. Vijayan N., NPL, New Delhi Mexico Prof. Ravhi S. Kumar, University of Nevada Las Dr. Ilangovan R., Alagappa University, Dr. Gabriel Luna-Barcenas, CINVESTAV, Mexico Organized by Vegas, USA Karaikudi National Centre for Nanoscience Prof. T.Subramanian, IMRE, Singapore Dr. R. Ramaseshan, IGCAR, Kalpakkam Prof. Lukas Le Roux, CSIR, South Africa Dr. S. Ganesamoorthy, IGCAR, Kalpakkam Address for Correspondence and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Prof. Maurice S. Onyango, Tshwane University List of speakers (Tentative) Dr. S. Balakumar, of Technology-Pretoria, South Africa Chennai - 600 025, India. Prof. Jen-Hwa Hsu, National Taiwan University, Prof. Wolgang Parak, Philipps-University of Convener – FIWAN’13, In association with Taiwan Mayburg, Germany National Centre for Nanoscience & Prof. B.V. R. Chowdari, National University of Nanotechnology, National Advisory Committee Singapore, Singapore University of Madras, Prof. Vasudeva Rao P. R., IGCAR, Kalpakkam Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, National University and Guindy Campus, Dr. Sundararajan G., ARCI, Hyderabad of Singapore, Singapore Prof. Mandal A. B., CLRI, Chennai Prof. Gopalan Srinivasan, Oakland University, Chennai - 600025, India. Michigan, USA Prof. Jindal V. K., Punjab University, Mob: +91- 9442617848; Venue: Chemical sciences auditorium, Chandigarh Prof. Tamilselvan Subramanian, IMRE, Guindy campus, University of Madras, Singapore Email: [email protected] Prof. Gupta P. K., RRCAT, Indore Chennai 600 025. About the University of Madras and Advanced Studies of IPN, México and Patron First The University of Madras, has entered the 150th University of South Africa, South Africa during International year of the establishment in 2006-2007. The 16th – 18th September 2013. The theme of the Prof. R. Thandavan University has been ranked 6 by the workshop is to emphasize the significance of the Workshop on department of Science and Technology, India, advanced Nanomaterials preparations, Vice Chancellor Advanced among the Universities in country in terms of various characterizations and their potential University of Madras Science and Technology output. The University applications. It also opens up avenues by Co-Patrons Nanomaterials has also been ranked 15 among the top 35 bringing the recent researches for industrial national institutions in terms of scientific applications for the societal development and Prof. Rene Asomoza Palacio (FIWAN’13) output in the form of publications. human well being. Director General 16th - 18th September About the NCNSNT Topics to be covered Registration form The University of Madras has come forward to Topics to be covered and not limited to, CINVESTAV establish a National Centre for Nanoscience and oNanomaterias o 1 Name : ______Drugdelivery Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng, Nanotechnology in India based on its existing oNanofabrications oNanobiotechnology strength with full academic and administrative oNanocharacterizations oEnergy Nanomaterials Vice Principal - Research & 2. Gender : Male / Female autonomy. The centre stands as a shining oNanomedicine oGreen Nanotechnology Innovation, UNISA example of creation of an advanced research facility of multidisciplinary research linkages Abstract & full length paper submission Convener 3. Institution / Organization : ______with industry and national laboratories to create Researchers who are interested in presenting Dr. S. Balakumar cutting edge technologies. their research findings in the poster/oral sessions ______may send 500 words abstract of their research on Director (i/c) About the CINVESTAV or before 30th June 2013. All the presented papers The CINVESTAV is a world class research National Centre for NSNT 4. Designation : ______will be peer reviewed & published in the institute which has 33 research departments, International Journal of Advanced Materials University of Madras which are distributed in 9 different campuses Research of Transtech publications, Switzerland. Co-Conveners across various states of Mexico. The mission of 5. Email Id: ______Registration & Accommodation the Centre is to prominently contribute to the Dr. S. Velumani Participants may send their registration form to development of society through scientific CINVESTAV, Mexico [email protected] on or before 22th July 2013. research and cutting-edge technology and 6. Mobile No:______Accommodation will be arranged in hotels, Dr. V. V. Srinivasu training high-quality human resources. hostels, lodges and guest houses on request basis. UNISA, South Africa About the UNISA Please mention your accommodation request in Local Advisory Committee 7. Mode of participation: Participant / Presenter The University of South Africa is the largest the application form. Payment is to be made by Prof. G. Koteswara Prasad, Registrar i/c, UOM, university on the African continent and attracts demand draft, in favour of The Convener, FIWAN- Chennai a third of all higher education students in South 2013, payable at Chennai. Prof. Arumugam M., Director, Guindy Campus 8. Accommodation Needed : Yes/No Africa. The university has a student headcount Important Dates UOM, Chennai of over 300,000 students, including African and at______Last date for Abstract Submission : 30-06-2013 international students in 130 countries Prof. Kandaswamy M., Dean Academic, UOM, Acceptance Intimation : 05-07-2013 Chennai 9. Fee details: worldwide, making it one of the world's mega Last date for Registration : 22-07-2013 Prof. Venkatakrishna Murali R., UOM, Chennai universities. Last date for accommodation request : 22-07-2013 DD No: ______Prof. Gautham N., UOM, Chennai Date:______About the Workshop The First International Workshop on Advanced Registration Fee Prof. Niranjali Devaraj S., UOM, Chennai Fee: ______Bank: ______Nanomaterials (FIWAN’13) is proposed to be Students / Research Scholars : Rs. 2000/- Prof. Devaraj H., UOM, Chennai Faculties/Staff : Rs. 2500/- Prof. Ramamurthy P., UOM, Chennai organized by the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Industrialist : Rs. 3000/- Prof. Rajakumar P., UOM, Chennai Date: Signature Madras in association with Centre for Research International Participant : UDS 350/- Prof. Raju T., UOM, Chennai