Multidisciplinary forum in September to address nanosystem functionality

Emily M. Smith
ASME NEWS

Recognizing that the development of functional nano-systems must be the next step in
the evolution of the nano field, the ASME Nanotechnology Institute is organizing a multidisciplinary forum in September to address nanosystem functionality.

The institute's conference, "Integrated Nanosystems 2002: Design, Synthesis & Applications," is scheduled to take place Sept. 18-20 in Berkeley, Calif.

The forum is for application engineers, company technology leaders, researchers, scientists and venture capitalists, as well as professionals interested in the research, development and commercialization of nanotechnology, and those interested in simply learning more about the field.

The conference will bring together more than 30 nanotechnology experts who will present their findings in eight intense sessions that start on Sept. 19. The subject matter will range from "Synthesis and Fabrication of Integration of Nanostructures" to "Biomolecular and System Integration."

Ellen Williams, Distinguished University Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland in College Park, will talk about "Fluctuations of Nanoscale Structures" in the Computations and Design session. Her presentation will focus on the direct observation of structural fluctuations and the related evolution of nano-structures using scanned probe
microscopy.

John Mamin of IBM will speak on "Magnetic Resonance Force Detection at Millikelvin Temperatures."

 

 

In the Nanoinstruments session, John Mamin of IBM Research's Almaden Research Center in San Jose, Calif., will speak on "Magnetic Resonance Force Detection at Millikelvin Temperatures." He will explain ultrasen-sitive force detection using ultrathin cantilevers.
A government panel on Sept. 20 will discuss government's role in facilitating research in academia, national labs and industry for the development of nanotechnology.

A second panel focusing on various issues related to the commercialization and technology transfer of nanotechnology will follow and be led by the business and venture capital community.

Tutorials, lab tours, a poster session and tabletop displays will be offered in addition to the conference sessions.

Four three-hour tutorials will be offered on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon and then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., when the lab tours will begin.

The speakers and topics for the four tutorials are: Ali Beskok, who will speak on "Micro/Nano Flows," Ahmed Busnaina, who will discuss "Micro & Nanoscale Defects in Micro and Nanofabrication," Bharat Bhushan, who will explain "Nanoscale Tribology and Mechanics of MEMS/NEMS," and Vasyl Michael Harik, who will go over "Mechanics of Carbon Nanotubes."

Prior to Aug. 1, registration for the nano conference is $795 for ASME members, government representatives, members of not-for-profit associations and academia, $995 for those in industry and $495 for anyone wishing to attend for one day. After Aug. 1, registration for everyone will be $100 more.

The Integrated Nanosystems 2002 conference will be up on www.asme.org in March. Check the site regularly for updates in the program and tutorial times.

To learn more about the conference, contact Raj Manchanda, director of advanced technology programs, at (212) 591-7789 or by e-mail at manchandar@asme.org.

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