Nanofibers and Nanoparticles: Societal Challenges
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Nanofibers and Nanoparticles: Societal Challenges
Fri, 12/09/2014 - 14:00
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Speaker:
Professor Ramakrishna Seeram
Affiliation:
Center for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology, National University of Singapore
Synopsis:
The past two decades saw significant research investments in nanotechnology worldwide. Yet the nanotechnology field fared below the expectations. This is attributed partly to the lack of scalable manufacturing technologies for nanomaterials and products. In recent years, electrospinning and electrospraying techniques have emerged as potential contenders for producing functional polymer nanofibers and nanoparticles respectively. This lecture illustrates advances made in diverse electrospun nanomaterials and their role in addressing societal challenges such as clean water, energy, & environment, improved healthcare, food nutrition & safety, and sustainable designs. The lecture will also highlight the key areas requiring further work in realizing the full potential.
Biography:
Prof Dr PE Seeram Ramakrishna, FREng is the Director of Centre for Nanofibers & Nanotechnology at the National University of Singapore. Thomson Reuters recognized him among the World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds. He is a Highly Cited Researcher (http://highlycited.com/). He authored 6 books and ~ 600 ISI listed journal papers, which attracted ~ 36,500 citations and 89 H-index. He is an editorial board member of ~ 10 international journals. His research outcomes have been translated into products and available in several countries. His academic leadership includes National University of Singapore Vice-President (Research Strategy) and Dean of Engineering. He received several awards and recognitions for his pioneering research contributions. He is an elected international fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering, UK; National Academy of Engineering, India; Institution of Engineers Singapore; ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology; American Association of the Advancement of Science; ASM International; American Society for Mechanical Engineers; American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering; Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK; and Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, UK. He is an Op’ed columnist and speaker at the meetings facilitated by UNESCO, World Bank, OECD, Governments, and Universities around the world.