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Converging Technologies for 21st Century Security
25 November 2009: Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
Organised crime, terrorism, civil conflict, and natural disasters are sadly commonplace in global society and have developed increasingly complex dimensions. To counter such threats, civil security and emergency response teams are looking towards new technologies that offer more sensitive, rapid, and accurate detection methods; that provide the means to neutralise or effectively deal with the outcomes of such incidents; and that provide greater protection to personnel.
The Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN), through its role in the EU-funded observatoryNANO project, is investigating the role that nanotechnology and other technologies can play in addressing such complex security issues. The conference on 'Converging Technologies for 21st Century Security' brings experts from across the world to present their latest R&D in:
- detection of hazardous materials,
- responding to crisis events,
- protection measures for personnel and infrastructure,
- identification of personnel and goods.
This IoN conference is targeted towards governmental agencies, industrial groups, and technology start-ups with a keen interest in addressing security challenges.
Keynote Presentation: Professor Mark Welland FRS FREng, Chief Scientific Adviser, Ministry of Defence
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(Fax to: +44(0)141 552 7499,
or post to: Institute of Nanotechnology, Lord Hope Building, 141 St James Road, Glasgow, G4 0LT, UK.)
For more information please contact Carrie Smith at the Institute of Nanotechnology : +44(0)141 303 8444 or email: carrie.smith@nano.org.uk.
Questionnaire: Ellipsometers for Nano Applications: |
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Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire and help us define current and future needs. The information provided will be of fundamental importance to the NanoCharm project and will assist us in determining the most useful ellipsometer(s) for Nano applications. NanoCharm is a Coordination Action that aims to identify European expertise and establish a platform on ellipsometry and polarimetry. The technological impact and potential of excellence in ellipsometry and polarimetry characterization is immense in terms of Europe's economic and social future, since it impacts on all the major production areas and industries of a developed economy. These include healthcare (nanomedicine, nanobiotechnology), environment (hazardous gas sensing and monitoring), energy (photovoltaics), hardware/components (semiconductor, coating industries), which are all increasingly producing and using multifunctional nanostructures
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ICPC NanoNet
Publication of Region Reports
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The ICPCNanoNet region reports are now available at http://www.icpc-nanonet.org. These are the first of four annual reports on N&N in the following regions: Africa; The Caribbean; The Pacific; Asia (East) and Asia (West); Eastern Europe and Central Asia; Latin America; Mediterranean Partner Countries; Western Balkan Countries. These reports describe N&N activities in the ICPCs providing information about the region and its N&N publications as well as initiatives, networks, S&T agreements and funding programmes. Detailed descriptions of specific ICPC countries provide insight into their N&N situation and developments including profiles of the main research centres, the specialised areas of interest, and key individuals. The reports are available to all registered members. If you would like to comment on any of the reports, your feedback is welcome. Please contact the respective author.
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