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NATO Advanced Study Institute |
| Photon-based Nanoscience & Technology:
From Atomic Level Manipulation to Materials Synthesis & Nanobiodevice Manufacturing. September 19- September 29, 2005 Auberge Estrimont, Orford, QC, Canada Application Deadline is approaching fast: Monday, May 30, 2005 |
Université de Sherbrooke
Vitesse Re-Skilling Canada Inc. (Vitesse)
Holon Academic Institute of Technology (HAIT)
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Scientific Directors
Dr. Jan J. Dubowski, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
Dr. Aaron Peled, HAIT, Israel
ASI Scientific Secretary
Dr. Stoyan Tanev, Vitesse
Objectives
- BUILD a creative advanced research learning environment by bringing together world experts, researchers, Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows from industry, academia and government research organizations
- EXPLORE various aspects of fundamental research on existing and emerging photon-based technologies for atomic level manipulation and nanomaterials synthesis
- EXAMINE the feasibility and the need for developing the next generation of nanobiodevices for biodiagnostic, therapeutic, environmental and biodefense applications
- PROVIDE an opportunity for the next generation of scientists to become familiar with the international achievements of nanoscience research and development efforts, which in turn, will allow for further advancement of their research communities\' knowledge skills and motivation
Lecturers
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Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. J.C. Polanyi
will be giving the opening lecture at the ASI -
Dr. J.C. Polanyi, University of Toronto, Canada
Photochemistry of adsorbates:towards maskless nanopatterning -
Dr. P. Prasad, Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics University at Buffalo, USA
Nanophotonics - fundamental aspects related to bio-applications -
Dr. T. Dickinson, University of Washington, USA
Laser interactions with inorganic materials -
Dr. H. Helvajian, Aerospace Corporation, USA
UV lasers - processing tools for bio-MEMS
Nanosatellite diagnostics: structural and biological tests in space -
Dr. W. Marine, University of Marseille, France
Laser synthesis of solid nanoclusters
Laser removal on micro or nanoparticles from solid surfaces -
Dr. F. Traeger, Kassel University, Germany
Laser synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials
Self-organized synthesis of highly ordered inorganic rigid monolayers
Manipulation and probing of nanoparticles -
Dr. K.Sugioka, RIKEN, Japan
Fs laser processes for precise nanostructuring of inorganic materials
3-dimensional micro and nanochips for biomedical applications -
Dr. M. Stuke, Max Planck Institute, Germany
Processing of nanoparticles by UV laser irradiation in a field cage
Laser made and laser driven nanorobots -
Dr. D. Cohn, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Thermo-responsive polymeric nanoshells and tailoring of biomaterials for protein and cell adhesion -
Dr. M. Elbaum, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy of a fluctuation membrane
Biomaterials to biomechanics -
Dr. C. Montemagno, University of California, Los Angelas, USA
Cloning and expression of F1-ATPase
Biological motors and their hybrids with inorganic nanodevices -
Dr. D. Geohegan, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Nanomaterials: status and potential bioapplications
Single-wall carbon nanotube: an ultimate biosensor? -
Dr. T. Lippert, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland
Molecular design of polymers for laser structuring
Thin films produced by PLD as model system for electrochemical applications -
Dr. H. Ouacha, Université Moulay Ismail, Morocco
Optical gas sensing properties of laser-shaped nanoparticles -
Dr. R. Haglund, Vanderbilt University, USA
Free electron laser: biomedical applications
Surface plasmon resonance: fundamentals and applications
Nanocrystals of vanadium dioxide for biodiagnostics applications -
Dr. V. Konov, General Physics Institute, Russia
Diamond film nanotechnology
Biomedical applications of diamond films -
Dr. B. Wilson, Ontario Cancer Institute, Canada
Laser interaction with organic materials
Laser-based phototherapies -
Dr. N. Petersen, National Institute for Nanotechnology
National Research Council Canada
PARTICIPATION COST
Cost includes shared accommodations, all daily meals and printed materials
1300.00 EURO
$2,000 CDN
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
MAY 30, 2005 ** selected applicants will be notified by mid-June
TO APPLY OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Stoyan Tanev NATO ASI Scientific Secretary
T: (613) 254-9880 ext. 228
F: (613) 254-9881
E: stoyan.tanev@vitesse.ca
http://www.vitesse.ca/programs/asiphoton.asp
