Prof. Dr. Oliver G. Schmidt is the Director of the Institute for Integrative Nanosciences at the Leibniz IFW Dresden, Germany.He is an ISI Highly Cited Researcher, listed by Clarivate Analytics in 2019 and was elected as a member of the German Academy of Science and Engineering (Acatech) in the same year.

His interests bridge across several disciplines, ranging from nanomaterials and nanoelectronics to microfluidics, microrobotics and biomedical applications.

Mr. Jianqi Zhang has completed his PhD at the age of 36 years from University of Central Florida and continued postdoctoral studies from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the Professor and Director of Foreign Affairs at Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, China. He has published about 80 papers in reputed journals/conferences and 4 books.

Characterization and Properties of Al88Ce6TM6 Amorphous Alloys

Gaafar M.R. has completed her master and M.D. from Alexandria University. She is a professor of Medical Parasitology in Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. She has published more than 20 papers in reputed journals.

Chitosan and silver nanoparticles: promising antitoxoplasma agents

Herbert Gleiter received his Ph.D. in Physics. In 1973, Gleiter became Chair Professor of Materials Science and founded in 1988 today’s Leibniz Institute of New Materials at Saarbruecken, Germany. In 1994, he was appointed Member of the Executive Board of the Research Center Karlsruhe, Germany, and 4 years later he became the Founding Director of the Center’s Institute of Nanotechnology. In 2012 the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Nanjing founded the “Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience” and appointed him as the Institute’s Founding Director.

Nano-glasses: A New Kind of Non-crystalline Solids with New Applications in Technology and Medicine

Doaa Abdel Fadeel is from Department of medical laser application Cairo University, Egypt. His research interest includes lasers, medical lasers.

The efficiency of TiO2 nanoparticles synthesized from Aloe vera leaves extract compared to liposomes as delivery system for Doxorubicin: in vivo study using Erlich solid tumor model

Henrique Faneca is principal investigator at Centre for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, and invited assistant professor at University of Coimbra. He received is Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry from Coimbra University in 2005

The main focus of his research are the development of lipid- and polymer-based nanosystems for gene and drug delivery into target cells and the generation of new antitumor strategies, involving different gene therapy approaches either per se or in combination with chemotherapeutic agents

Michael Hietschold studied physics and completed Ph.D. 1976 at Technical University Dresden, Germany. He was a postdoc at Moscow State Lomonosov University, Soviet Union. Since 1993, he is a professor at Technische Universität Chemnitz, Germany. His research interests are surface physics, nanophysics and ultramicroscopy. He was guest professor at the National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and also lecturing at Portland State University, Oregon, USA. Since 2008 he is advisor for the National Metals and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), Pathumthani, Thailand. He is a referee for many international scientific journals and funding organizations and has published more than 200 scientific papers.

Solid Surfaces Analysis

Dr. Bharat Bhushan is an Ohio Eminent Scholar and The Howard D. Winbigler Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, a Graduate Research Faculty Advisor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, and the Director of the Nanotribology Laboratory for Information Storage & MEMS/NEMS (NLIM) at the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. B.E. 1970, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India; MS 1971, Massachusetts Institute of Techology, Cambridge; MS 1973, University of Colorado, Boulder; PhD 1976, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Bhushan holds two M.S., a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering/mechanics, an MBA, and three semi-honorary and honorary doctorates. He received his Doctor Honouris Causa from Metal-Polymer Research Institute of National Acad. of Sci., Gomel, Belarus in 2000; and Doctor of Technical Sciences Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland in 1996. He has organized various international conferences and workshops. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and international fellowships. He is a member of various professional societies, including the International Academy of Engineering (Russia).

Fundamental studies in the interdisciplinary areas of bio/nanotribology/nanomechanics and nanomaterials characterization in bio/nanotechnology and biomimetics with a focus on scanning probe techniques.

Julia Ljubimova, MD, PhD, is director of the Nanomedicine Research Center in the Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery. Her main interests are differential cancer gene expression as a tool for finding novel and early markers of cancer growth and development, and the design of new nanomedicine drugs against tumor targets. The Nanomedicine Research Center has developed several nanobioconjugates that selectively target brain and breast cancer and thus could have less dose-limiting toxicity than existing therapies. Ljubimova joined the faculty at Cedars-Sinai to direct studies combining basic cancer and translational research for discovering specific tumor markers. One of the novel markers, the structural tumor vessel wall protein laminin-411, is in a clinical trial as a prognostic and diagnostic marker for human glial tumor progression. This discovery led to the development of new technologies for drug delivery and engineering of the new class of imaging and anti-cancer nanomedicines for MRI cancer-specific diagnostics and inhibition of tumor-specific molecular targets. Ljubimova also is studying the influence of air pollution on activation of molecular markers in the brain that can lead to differential expression of genes that play an important role in tumorigenesis. Her studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals including Cancer Research, Cell, The American Journal of Pathology, Angiogenesis, Nanomedicine and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Her research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health along with state and private funds. Current investigations include the drug delivery system passing through the blood-brain barrier to deliver drugs to brain tumors and having the ability to block several cancer-specific tumor markers by using biodegradable nanoconjugate for brain and breast tumors; cancer-specific drug targeting; and development of nano-imaging agents for the brain tumor "virtual biopsy" using MRI.

Primary research interests involve methods to block human glioma growth, brain tumor prevention treatments and the effects of air pollution on the brain.

He is heading the Nanocrystals and Epitaxy group within the Division of Solid State Physics. His research focuses around the following areas: - Application of aerosol techniques to create novel nanostructures - Growth of one-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures (nanowires) - Improved understanding and control of nanowire growth - Utilization of nanowire structures for photovoltaic structures. Additionally, he is involved in investigating and understanding possible health hazards connected to nanoparticles and structures. He was the coordinator of the FP7 EU-project AMON-RA that was running in the years 2008-12 and resulted in a new type of solar cell. and worked together with SOL Voltaics, a start-up company in Lund. In the years 2008 - 2010, he managed the project E.nanowires, funded by the E.ON International Research Initiative. The Development of aerosol techniques is done in cooperation within the Consortium of Aerosol Science at Technology at Lund University (CAST). In the years 2008 - 2010 he was one of the editors of the journal Aerosol Science and Technology; since 2010 he is one of the associated editors of the Journal of Crystal Growth. He is one of the architects behind the Engineering Nanoscience (Teknisk nanovetenskap) program at Lund University. This program is one of the very few complete teaching programs in nanoscience in the world starting at the university entrance level and leading to a Masters degree. During 2008-2010 he was the Director of doctoral studies for the departments clustered within Research Board 1 at LTH (Automatic Control, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics). 2007-2012 he was the member of the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Nano Education. In 2011, he received the Lund University Pedagogic Prize for Distinguished Contributions in Teaching.

nanoparticles, nanowires, nanostructures, aerosols, materials science, crystal growth

Yuko S. Yamamoto is growing as a spectroscopist particularly based on Raman spectroscopy and plasmon-enhanced spectroscopy. She studied chemistry and completed Ph.D.(2011) from Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan. After postdoctoral work at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST, Japan), she received the research fellowship for young scientists position of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) in Kagawa university, Japan (2014-). Her specialty is Raman spectroscopy, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). Her current research interest is single-molecule spectroscopy based on SERS, Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) and surface-enhanced coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (SE-CARS).

Her current research interest is single-molecule spectroscopy based on SERS, Tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) and surface-enhanced coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (SE-CARS).

Dr. V. Ramgopal Rao is a P. K. Kelkar Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Chief Investigator for the Centre of Excellence in Nanoelectronics project at IIT Bombay. Dr. Rao has over 375 publications in the area of Electron Devices & Nanoelectronics in refereed international journals and conference proceedings and is an inventor on 32 patents (including 13 US patents) and patent applications, with many of his patents licensed to industries for commercialization. He is also a co-founder of the company NanoSniff Technologies Pvt. Ltd. at IIT Bombay which is developing products in the area of Nanotechnology. Prof. Rao has supervised/co-supervised over 100 Masters students & 30 Ph.D. students at IIT Bombay in the area of Nanoelectronics since the year 2000.

Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology.

Daniela Capdepon MD, graduate of the University F. Medical Barceló in 2001 with honors and highest academic average. Make residency in Internal Medicine at the Municipal hospital and COBA oriented Graduate Clinical Oncology from 2002 to 2004. Then I began to study the specialty of Clinical Oncology at the University of Salvador, trained in gastric tumors in Udaondo Hospital, Hospital Marie Curie Cancer Center and Henry Moore at where we learned to prepare and deliver chemotherapies and concurrences to form the pallium Center for palliative treatment of pain. Graduated in the specialty of clinical oncologist and palliative medicine subspecialty in Pain in 2006 of Salvador University, Buenos Aires. Oncologist at Work as outpatient and outpatient chemotherapy treatments made in Municipal Hospital and Italian Society of Zarate and Campana. Fellow in Fundaleu as subinvestigadora in Oncohematology and where do my training in liquid tumors, LLC, ALL MM, NHL LH. During 2006-2007. In 2008 I built my own Cancer Center, of which I am the owner and medical director, is Campana Cancer Center, where cancer care is done in outpatient chemotherapy treatments and pain and palliative treatments. Together with a specialized team that works with me. We also conduct Cancer Center, clinical research protocols in various tumors. Starting a new labor stage in the province of Entre Rios as oncologist responsible for the service in Peru Galarza General Hospital. And St. Joseph Medical.

Oncologa, Nanotechnology

Dr S.Joseph Antony is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering, School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, U.K.His research expertise is in the area of nano and micromechanics, multi-scale modelling and experimental mechanics of materials in both discrete and continuum form. Joseph has published over 100 papers in several reputed international journals and conference proceedings.He actively participates in the activities of particle technology community in U.K and abroad. He holds membership in several international professional bodies and serves in technical committees in his area of research. Currently, he serves as a member of peer reviewers in his area of research for several international journals. He is the lead editor of the book on Advances in Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London (2004). He has won many awards, including the prestigious M.I.T Young Research Fellowship for Exemplary Research in Computational Mechanics and the Certificate of Merit as an Example of Outstanding Achievements in U.K Particle Science and Technology in 2002, PTSG, IChemE, U.K, He has served as a guest editor for the Jl. Granular Matter and the lead editor of the book ‘Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications’, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London in 2004. Presently Joseph serves as an editorial board member of several journals in the area of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. His research sponsors include EPSRC, Royal Society, DTI, ICI, BNFL, P&G, Pfizer, Borax Hosakawa Micron, Bridon International Ltd, Merck Sharp & Dohme and DuPont (U.K)

Nanoparticlres and Nanotechnology

Dr Teng leads the Nanoelectronics Research Group in the College of Engineering at Swansea University. His research interest is in the study of nanoscale electronic materials and devices. This involves the application of nanotechnology in electronics, which has major impact in healthcare, computer, photonic and energy technologies. His research includes the investigation of low-dimensional electronic materials, such as graphene, metal-oxide and nitride nanostructures etc., in the development of ultra-sensitive nano-biosensors for the early detection of diseases, short-wavelength lasers for ultra-high density data storage and nano-plasmonics for photovoltaic technology etc. Dr Teng has the expertise in the fabrication and characterisation of nanoscale electronic materials and devices, as well as controlling their properties through surface engineering for novel applications. Other research interests includes dilute magnetic semiconductor for spintronics and the use of scanning probe microscopy and other surface science techniques for the study of semiconductor surface and interface. He has been awarded research funding from NHS-National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), The Royal Society, Welsh Government, HEFCW, Sir Halley Stewart Trust and industries etc. He serves as an Associate Editor for RSC Advances and Editor for Fluorescent Materials journals.

Nanoscale electronic materials and devices

Dr. Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner has over 26 years of research experience in various areas within the field of Computer Engineering. Additionally, she has worked in the area of patent law for several years. She has published numerous scientific papers, including two books, and has handled the prosecution and infringement analysis of many complex U.S. and international patents. Dr. Eshaghian-Wilner currently is a Professor of Engineering Practice at the Electrical Engineering-Systems Department at the University of Southern California (USC), and since 2004 has been an Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Prior to joining UCLA, she was a tenured full Professor and Department Head at the Computer Engineering Department of Rochester Institute of Technology.

research Interests: Computing Architectures and Interconnects: Bio-inspired and Nanoscale Computing, MEMS, Optical Interconnects, VLSI and Reconfigurable chips Computing Networks and Algorithms: Heterogeneous/Cluster/Grid/Cloud Computing, Mapping and Scheduling paradigms/algorithms/tools Biomedical Applications: Nanomedicine, Bioinformatics, Sequence Alignment, Image-Processing, Computer Vision Technology Law: Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, Patent Reform, Digital Rights, Cyber Law/Crimes, Internet Privacy

Dr. José L. Hueso earned a PhD in Chemistry (2007) from the University of Seville (Spain) in the field of plasma-catalytic hybrid reactors. After postdoctoral work at the Universidad Complutense of Madrid (Spain) and the University of Texas at Austin (USA) working with mesoporous and nanostructured materials, he joined the Nanostructured Films and Particles group headed by Prof. J. Santamaria at the Institute of Nanoscience of Aragon-University of Zaragoza (Spain). Among others, Dr. Hueso has been awarded with a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from Fundacion Alfonso Martin Escudero, a Juan de la Cierva Junior Fellowship from the Spanish Government and a Marie Curie Reintegration Grant from the European Union (People Program). His current research interests are mainly related with the synthesis of multifunctional materials for imaging, sensing and catalytic applications.

synthesis of multifunctional materials for imaging, sensing and catalytic applications.

Dr. Fenniri was educated at the University of Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France, receiving his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biochemistry (1989, top of his class), and his M.Sc./Ph.D. degrees in supramolecular science and engineering (1990/1994) under the supervision of Professor Jean-Marie Lehn (Nobel Laureate). He then joined the Scripps Research Institute in California, USA, where he carried out his postdoctoral training under the supervision of Professor Richard A. Lerner (President and CEO). In 1997 he moved to Purdue University, where he initiated his independent academic career, and established the Purdue Laboratory for Chemical Nanotechnology (1999). In 2003, He joined the National Research Council and the University of Alberta to build and lead the Supramolecular Nanoscale Assembly program, and contribute to the shaping of the National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT), its research programs and facilities, and the recruitment of highly qualified personnel. NINT has since grown from 4 principal investigators in 2003 to a vibrant research and technology organization of over 350 researchers in 2013. In addition, Dr. Fenniri held a full professor position with the Department of Chemistry (since 2003-2013) and adjunct full professor positions with the department of biomedical engineering (since 2010) with the faculty of medicine, and with the department if Chemistry (since 2013) at the University of Alberta. Dr. Fenniri is currently Professor Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA. Dr. Fenniri has achieved international recognition as a leader in the areas of self-assembly, supramolecular chemistry, nanomedicine, combinatorial chemistry, and materials sciences. His group works at the forefront of basic and applied nanosciences, in collaboration with various academic institutions, federal laboratories, and with the private sector. Dr. Fenniri’s contributions appeared in over 190 publications, 8 patents, and over 400 contributed national and international conference papers. Dr. Fenniri has also presented his work in over 150 invited distinguished lectures, colloquia and seminars around the globe. His research programs are supported by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, the US National Institutes of Health, the National Research Council of Canada, the University of Alberta, and several private, provincial and federal funding organizations. Dr. Fenniri is the recipient of several academic and professional honours and awards, including the Xerox UAC Award (2006–2008), the 3M Faculty Award (2000, 2002), the Showalter Trust Fund Award (1999, 2001), the Trask Trust Fund Technology Innovation Award (2000), the Cottrell Teacher Scholar Award (2000–2005), and the US National Science Foundation Career Award (1999–2003). Dr. Fenniri is Member of the Editorial Board of several scientific journals and serves on several national and international scientific boards, panels, and committees. Dr. Fenniri has been an invited professor at the Université de Strasbourg and the Collège de France (2010), the National University of Taiwan (2007), and the University of Colorado Boulder, USA (2004). He has also been DAAD Visiting Professor at Regensburg University, Germany (2002, 2003).

Nanotechnology for biomedical applications, nanoscale materials for drug delivery, and cell therapeutics and regenerative medicine

Dr S.Joseph Antony is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering, School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, U.K.His research expertise is in the area of nano and micromechanics, multi-scale modelling and experimental mechanics of materials in both discrete and continuum form. Joseph has published over 100 papers in several reputed international journals and conference proceedings.He actively participates in the activities of particle technology community in U.K and abroad. He holds membership in several international professional bodies and serves in technical committees in his area of research. Currently, he serves as a member of peer reviewers in his area of research for several international journals. He is the lead editor of the book on Advances in Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London (2004). He has won many awards, including the prestigious M.I.T Young Research Fellowship for Exemplary Research in Computational Mechanics and the Certificate of Merit as an Example of Outstanding Achievements in U.K Particle Science and Technology in 2002, PTSG, IChemE, U.K, He has served as a guest editor for the Jl. Granular Matter and the lead editor of the book ‘Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications’, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London in 2004. Presently Joseph serves as an editorial board member of several journals in the area of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. His research sponsors include EPSRC, Royal Society, DTI, ICI, BNFL, P&G, Pfizer, Borax Hosakawa Micron, Bridon International Ltd, Merck Sharp & Dohme and DuPont (U.K).

Nanoparticlres and Nanotechnology

Dr Kar Seng (Vincent) Teng is an Associate Professor and leads the Nanoelectronics Research Group in the College of Engineering at Swansea University in the United Kingdom. He received his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Swansea University, and has extensive research experiences in the study of nanoscale electronic materials and devices. This involves the application of nanotechnology in electronics, which has major impact in healthcare, computer, photonic and energy technologies. His group has the expertise in the fabrication and characterisation of nanoscale electronic materials and devices, as well as controlling their properties through surface engineering for novel applications. His funded research includes the investigation of low-dimensional electronic materials, such as graphene, metal-oxide and nitride nanostructures etc., in the development of ultra-sensitive nano-biosensors for the early detection of diseases, short-wavelength lasers for ultra-high density data storage, nano-plasmonics for photovoltaic technology and fabrication of nanoelectronic devices using printing technology etc. He is also a Journal Editor for Fluorescent Materials.

Nano-Sciences & Nano -Technology, - Laser based technologies for nano -materials’ synthesis, - Optics and photonics, - Nano-materials for UV-VIS & IR modulation, - Optical spectroscopy & optical characterization, - Neutron Optics, - X-ray Optics, - Synchrotron radiation based techniques, - Vacuum deposition techniques, - Modeling of surface & interface nano –phenomena.

Hari Shanker Sharma, Director of Research (International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair, IECNSIR), University Hospital, Uppsala University is Professor of Neurobiology (MRC), Docent in Neuroanatomy (UU) and is currently affiliated with Department of Surgical Sciences, Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University, Sweden. Hari Sharma obtained Doctoral Degree in Neurosciences from Banaras Hindu University in May 1982 on “Blood-Brain Barrier in Stress.” Dr. Sharma received German Govt. Prestigious Fellowship Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (1989-1991) to work on hyperthermia induced BBB dysfunction at the ultrastructural level with Professor Jorge Cervós-Navarro (a living “Legend in Neuropathology in Europe”) in Free University Berlin. On his work on hyperthermia Dr. Sharma received the prestigious Neuroanatomy award “Rönnows Research prize” of Uppsala University for “best neuroanatomical research of the year 1996” followed by the Award of the Degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences (Dr Med Sci) of Uppsala University in Neuroanatomy in 1999 and selected for the Best Thesis Award of the Medical faculty, “The Hwassers Prize” of 1999. Dr. Sharma on his research on brain pathology and neuroprotection in different models received the prestigious awards from The Laerdal Foundation of Acute Medicine, Stavanger, Norway, in 2005 followed by Distinguished International Scientists Collaboration Award by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Baltimore, MD (2006-2008). His recent works on the role of nanoparticles in Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection using various treatment strategies is supported by European Aerospace Research and Development (EOARD), London, UK and US Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Oh, USA. He is awarded Coveted American Neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony Marmarou Award (2011) by the International Brain Edema Society at their 15th Congress in Tokyo, Japan, November 20-24, 2011 for his works over 30 years on the blood-brain barrier and brain edema. His works on Nanoneuroscience and development of nanomedicine to treat the CNS injuries was recognized by Govt. of India with “Hind Rattan Award 2012” (Jewel of India) on the eve of 63rd Republic Day of India 25th January 2012 and Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Gold Medal on October 12, 2012 in House of Lords, London, UK followed by Prestigious Gujarat Govt. Award “International Visionary Award 2012” in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Nov 23, 2012. His research on co-morbidity factors e.g., hypertension or diabetes is recognized by Govt. of India’s “Bharat Jyoti Award 2013” (Glory of India), New Delhi on Jan 12, 2013. Dr Sharma also received the highest Award of the Govt. of India “Navrattan Award 2013” (Nine Jewels of India) on the eve of 64th Republic Day of India (25th January 2013) and Sword of Honor on the eve of 66th Republic day of India Jan 25th, 2015. Hari Sharma is Founding President of the Global College of Neuroprotection & Neuroregeneration (2004-); Elected President of International Association of Neurorestoratology (IANR) (2014-); and selected Senior Expert of Asia-Pacific CEO Association, Worldwide (APCEO) (2012-) for his contribution to uplift scientific research in many countries Globally for the benefit of mankind. Hari Sharma organized and chaired Nanosymposium for Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in Chicago (2009), San Diego (2010), Washington DC (2011), New Orleans (2012), San Diego (2013) and Washington DC (2014). On his works on “Nanowired cerebrolysin in Neuropathic Pain” Hari Sharma is awarded the Prestigious US TechConnect Global Innovation Award 2013 at the National Innovation Summit & Innovation Showcase, Washington DC May 12-16, 2013. Hari Sharma is designated Poster Judge in Annual Meetings of American Association fo Advancement of Science (AAAS) Baltimore, MD (1996); Chicago IL (2014) and San Jose CA, (2015). Hari Sharma is invited member of New York Academy of Science, USA (since 1994-); International Academy of Stress, New York (2003-), and Swedish Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010-). He served as an expert evaluator and advisor to various Boards, Councils and Institutions for their Research Grants including Wellcome Trust, London, UK (2011-); Catalan Agency for Health Information and Quality, TV3 (2010-), European Commission Projects (2002-), European Nanomed Council (2009-), Israel Foundation of Science (IFS 2004-); Ministry of Health Science Foundation; Medical research Council and University Commission of Grants in various countries in Europe, USA, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and in Australia. Some of the notable organizations include: Australia and New Zealand Health Council (2000-); University Commission of Grants, Hong Kong (2002-), Singapore Medical Council, Singapore (2003-); UK Charity Organization “Research on Ageing: Help the Aged” (2003-); Euro Nanomed (2010-). Dr. Sharma is designated as ambassador of the City of Uppsala 2007, by Uppsala County administration and Uppsala Tourism for promoting Uppsala, Sweden as International Research Collaboration/Meetings and Conference Destination. Dr. Hari Sharma is married to Aruna Sharma (nee Bajpai) since 23rd April 1979 and has two sons. His political affiliations belong to Swedish Social Democrat Party (Socialdemokraterna, Sverige) where he is associated with the development of Education and Research matters in Sweden actively.

Dr. Sharma on his research on brain pathology and neuroprotection in different models received the prestigious awards from The Laerdal Foundation of Acute Medicine, Stavanger, Norway, in 2005 followed by Distinguished International Scientists Collaboration Award by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Baltimore, MD (2006–2008). His recent on the role of nanoparticles in Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection using various treatment strategies is supported by European Aerospace Research and Development (EOARD), London, UK and US Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Oh, USA. He is awarded by Dr. Anthony Marmarou Award (2011) by the International BrainEdema Society at their 15th Congress in Tokyo, Japan, November 20–24, 2011 for his works over 30 years on the blood-brain barrier and brainedema. His works on Nanoneuroscience and development of nanomedicine to treat the CNS injuries was recognized by Govt. of India with “Hind Rattan Award 2012” (Jewel of India) on the eve of Republic Day of India 25th January 2012 and Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Gold Medal on October12, 2012 in House of Lords, London, UK followed by Prestigious Gujarat Govt. Award “International Visionary Award 2012” in Ahmedabad,Gujarat on Nov 23, 2012.

Dr. Menaa (PhD, MBA, MD candidate) is an internationally inter- and multi-disciplinary professional with holistic concept of Medicine. More than 10 years experiences in academic institutions (e.g. France, USA, Germany, Brazil) and industrial sectors (e.g. Guerbet SA, SANOFI, Fluorotronics Inc.). He is an independent consulting expert, researcher and Chief Editor of Journal of Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology. He is also member of various scientific committees, boards and associations, and organized the “Target Meeting´s 1st World Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology Online Conference”. He has contributed to over 100 scientific articles, 200 international events, and is the recipient of various recognitions.

Dermato-Oncology & Stem Cell,Oncology & Cell Biology,“G2ID” & CEA, Biology of Aging,“G2ID”& CNRS, Gerontology

Dr Xuewen Shu received his Ph.D. degree in optoelectronics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in 2000. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Visiting Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Photonics Research Group at Aston University, UK. Then, he spent two years with Indigo Photonics Ltd., UK, as a Photonics Development Engineer and a Senior Engineer from 2001 to 2003. From 2003 to 2013, worked as a Senior Research Fellow with the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies at Aston University, UK. In 2013, he joined Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology as a full-professor. He has published over 150 papers in major international journals and conferences and also holds several European and U.S. patents. His research work has received over 2500 citations with 6 papers cited over 100 times and 1 paper cited over 600 times (Google Scholar). His research interests include UV/femtosecond laser based micro-/nano-fabrication, fiber gratings, optical fiber communications, fiber lasers and optical sensors.

His research interests include UV/femtosecond laser based micro-/nano-fabrication, fiber gratings, optical fiber communications, fiber lasers and optical sensors

Esmaiel Jabbari completed his PhD at Purdue University and postdoctoral studies at Monsanto, Rice University, and Mayo Clinic. He is Full Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and Director of Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory at University of South Carolina. He is internationally known for his work on synthesis and processing of nanomaterials for applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. He received the Berton Rahn Award from the AO Foundation in 2012 and the Stephen Milam Award from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation in 2008. He was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) in 2013. He has published 250 above books, book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, and conference proceedings, and presented 260 above seminars at national and international conferences on biomaterials, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. He has mentored 130+ visiting scholars, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral students, and undergraduate students. He is a member of numerous scientific organizations including BMES, SFB, TERMIS, MRS, EMBS, ACS, AIChE, and AACR.

Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering

Dr Jose Luis Menendez is a tenured scientist working for the Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Center from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CINN-CSIC). He obtained his PhD degree in 2001 after a thesis on the dimensionality effects of optical and magneto-optical properties of Fe based systems. After a post-doc stay (2002-2004) at the Institut d’Electronique Fondamentale (IEF-CNRS) working on magnetic domain wall propagation in magnetic nanostructures, he started working in the field of transparent ceramics at INCAR-CSIC, mostly spark plasma sintered. Since 2009 he works at CINN-CSIC in the study of the magnetic, optical and magneto-optical properties of ceramics and ceramic nanocomposites. In this time, he has published more than 50 articles in SCI journals, coauthored two book chapters on the spark plasma sintering technique and led several national and European research projects.

Research interests: Ceramic nanocomposites, nanostructured materials, spark plasma sintering, dielectric and optical properties, magneto-optics

Mike Scurrell is Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering at the University of South Africa and Emeritus Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He was previously Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Research Associate, UNISA (University of South Africa) , Applied Research Manager, Anglo American Research Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, South Africa, Programme Manager – Catalysis, Division of Energy Technology, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa, Divisional Head – Catalysis, former National Institute of Chemical Engineering, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa and Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby (Copenhagen), Denmark. He gained PhD and DSc degrees from the University of Nottingham, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and Chartered Chemist, Member South African Chemical Institute 2000, Member American Chemical Society and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa in 2006.His Research and professional interests include Catalysis and surface chemistry, engineering aspects of catalytic technologies. Synthetic fuels and processes for catalytic production and upgrading of fuels. Direct conversion of natural gas and C1 chemistry, including methanol and DME synthesis, conversion routes to hydrocarbons via methanol and DME, catalytic processing in the petroleum, chemical and energy fields, catalytic processing of biomass, physical chemistry of the solid state and solid state transformation processes, including minerals processing, application of spectroscopic methods to the characterization of the bulk and surface and catalytic properties of solids, novel technologies for the fabrication of microstructures and the processing of solids.

Catalysis and surface chemistry, engineering aspects of catalytic technologies

Dr. Solhe F. Alshahateet is Associate Professor of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry graduated in 2003 from the University of New South Wales / Australia. He works at Mutah University (Jordan) since 2007. Currently, he is on sabbatical leave and the Dean of Scientific Research at Aqaba University of Technology (Jordan). He received many awards such as Australian Research Council and Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education scholarships. He was engaged in many projects from local and international funding agencies. Dr. Alshahateet attended many conferences worldwide. He published more than 70 articles mostly in international journals dealing with crystal engineering and supramolecular chemistry involving industrial applications. In addition, he is working as a referee and editorial board member for many international specialized journals. Highlights of his research have been in the area of synthesis and characterization of semiconducting materials, organic materials for and industrial applications (functional materials) such as pharmaceutical industry. After completing his PhD (2002) at the UNSW, he undertook research in new synthesis chemistry as a Research Fellow at UNSW for about one year. Since then he had undertaken research into synthesis of new organic materials at the Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences ICES, Singapore. He had research visitor appointments at the University of New South Wales (Australia) and at the University of South Florida (USA).

 Heterocyclic chemistry; synthesis and applications  Polymorphism, salts, co-crystals, hydrates and solvates of pharmaceutical solids  Design and develop crystalline molecular complexes of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)  Design, synthesis and supramolecularity of new hosts and co-crystal formers  Experience in the area of physical organic chemistry such as adsorption of organic functionalities and heavy metals on synthesized organic surfaces; kinetic, thermodynamic; environmental studies and applications.  Drugs reformulation  Chemical X-ray Crystallography  Synthesis and structure of new organic inclusion compounds (host-guest chemistry)  Solvent free synthesis (Green Chemistry)

Prof. Han-Yong Jeon, male, geosynthetics/technical organic materials researcher, graduated from textile engineering department, Hanyang University in 1979. He worked for Hyejeon College, 1982-1990 and Howon University, 1990-1992, Chonnam National University, 1992-2005 and now works for Inha University. Since 1998, he is the director of Geosynthetics Institute (USA)-Korea Directory. From 2008-2012, he worked in International Geosynthetics Society as Council member (2006~2012) and he was the 6th president of Korean Geosynthetics Society (2011~2013). Also, he is members of ASTM D35 and ISO TC221 on geosynthetics from 1998. Now he is the current 32nd President of Korean Fiber Society (2014~2015). He has published more than 782 papers in domestic and international conferences. He wrote 17 texts including 'GEOSYNTHETICS’ and also published 107 papers in domestic & international journals. He has awards of Marquis Who'sWho - Science and Engineering in 2003~2014 and Top 100 Scientists in the World: 2005/2011 of IBC (International Biographical Centre, UK). Also, he got the 33rd Academy Award of Korean Fiber Society in 2006 and “Excellent Paper Award of 2012” by The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.

Manufacturing, Application and Evaluation of Technical Organic Materials Manufacturing, Evaluation, Standardization & Regulation of Geosynthetics Polymeric Geocomposites

Esmaiel Jabbari completed his PhD at Purdue University and postdoctoral studies at Monsanto, Rice University, and Mayo Clinic. He is Full Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and Director of Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory at University of South Carolina. He is internationally known for his work on synthesis and processing of nanomaterials for applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. He received the Berton Rahn Award from the AO Foundation in 2012 and the Stephen Milam Award from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation in 2008. He was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) in 2013. He has published 250 above books, book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles, and conference proceedings, and presented 260 above seminars at national and international conferences on biomaterials, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. He has mentored 130+ visiting scholars, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral students, and undergraduate students. He is a member of numerous scientific organizations including BMES, SFB, TERMIS, MRS, EMBS, ACS, AIChE, and AACR.

Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering

Mike Scurrell is Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering at the University of South Africa and Emeritus Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He was previously Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Research Associate, UNISA (University of South Africa) , Applied Research Manager, Anglo American Research Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, South Africa, Programme Manager – Catalysis, Division of Energy Technology, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa, Divisional Head – Catalysis, former National Institute of Chemical Engineering, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa and Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby (Copenhagen), Denmark. He gained PhD and DSc degrees from the University of Nottingham, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and Chartered Chemist, Member South African Chemical Institute 2000, Member American Chemical Society and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa in 2006.His Research and professional interests include Catalysis and surface chemistry, engineering aspects of catalytic technologies. Synthetic fuels and processes for catalytic production and upgrading of fuels. Direct conversion of natural gas and C1 chemistry, including methanol and DME synthesis, conversion routes to hydrocarbons via methanol and DME, catalytic processing in the petroleum, chemical and energy fields, catalytic processing of biomass, physical chemistry of the solid state and solid state transformation processes, including minerals processing, application of spectroscopic methods to the characterization of the bulk and surface and catalytic properties of solids, novel technologies for the fabrication of microstructures and the processing of solids.

Catalysis and surface chemistry, engineering aspects of catalytic technologies

Professor Ramesh K. Agarwal is the William Palm Professor of Engineering in the department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis. From 1994 to 2001, he was the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Professor and Executive Director of the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University in Kansas. From 1978 to 1994, he was the Program Director and McDonnell Douglas Fellow at McDonnell Douglas Research Laboratories in St. Louis. Dr. Agarwal received Ph.D in Aeronautical Sciences from Stanford University in 1975, M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1969 and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India in 1968.He is the author and coauthor of over 460 publications. Dr. Agarwal is a Fellow sixteen societies including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), American Physical Society (APS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Royal Aeronautical Society, Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CSAA), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).). He has received many prestigious honors and national/international awards from various professional societies and organizations for his research contributions.

Computational Science and Engineering - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Computational Materials Science and Manufacturing, Computational Electromagnetics (CEM), and Multidisciplinary Design and Optimization,Nanotechnology and computational modeling of top-down Nanofabrication,clean and renewable energy,wind energy, solar thermal energy, chemical looping combustion for carbon capture, geological sequestration of CO2, and fuel cell and battery modelling

Farid Menaa is an inter- and multi-disciplinary professional with worldwide reputation. He has three international post-doctoral terms in Oncology, Dermatology, and Hematology; MBA Entrepreneurship and MD candidate. During his ongoing career, he has mainly contributed to the identification and functions of new human disease-causing genes and variants, formulated natural products for anti-aging and developed innovative theranostic strategies against cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and infectious diseases. He has more than 10 years’ experiences either in the academic, hospitals or industrial sectors. As Chief Scientific Officer and Vice-President R&D at Fluorotronics, Inc. he actively participated in the development of the disruptive “Carbon-Fluorine Spectroscopy”. Dr. Menaa collaborates with various organizations worldwide. He is a member of several prestigious medical and scientific organizations and editorial boards in the field of medicine, science, technology and business, including in the nano-segment. He has authored more than 100 articles including research and review articles, books, book chapters, textbooks, proceedings, and has participated to over 200 scientific international events including as co-organizer, keynote speaker, chairman. Dr. Menaa’s worldwide collaborations, holistic point of view and strong expertise in various fields led him to prevent, implement early diagnosis, and develop efficient and safer therapy.

Preventive Medicine, Personalized Medicine, Translational Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Green Medicine, Nanomedicine, Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.

Jae-Jin Shim received his BS degree from Seoul National University in 1980, MS degree from KAIST in 1982, PhD degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990. He has been a professor in Yeungnam University since 1994 and served as School Chairman and Vice-Dean of Engineering. He was the President of the Korean Society of Clean Technology and Vice President of the Korean Society of Engineering Education. He is the Directors of Institute of Clean Technology and Clean Energy Priority Research Center and served as the Chief Editor of “Clean Technology”. He has published 150 papers in reputed journals.

His current research interests are synthesis and applications of graphene (or carbon nanotube)-based nanomaterials for supercapacitors, catalysts, and sensors; syntheses of polymers and organic materials using supercritical fluids and ionic liquids; living polymerization in supercritical fluids and ionic liquids; and clean technology.

Prof. Han-Yong Jeon, male, geosynthetics/technical organic materials researcher, graduated from textile engineering department, Hanyang University in 1979. He worked for Hyejeon College, 1982-1990 and Howon University, 1990-1992, Chonnam National University, 1992-2005 and now works for Inha University. Since 1998, he is the director of Geosynthetics Institute (USA)-Korea Directory. From 2008-2012, he worked in International Geosynthetics Society as Council member (2006~2012) and he was the 6th president of Korean Geosynthetics Society (2011~2013). Also, he is members of ASTM D35 and ISO TC221 on geosynthetics from 1998. Now he is the current 32nd President of Korean Fiber Society (2014~2015). He has published more than 782 papers in domestic and international conferences. He wrote 17 texts including 'GEOSYNTHETICS’ and also published 107 papers in domestic & international journals. He has awards of Marquis Who'sWho - Science and Engineering in 2003~2014 and Top 100 Scientists in the World: 2005/2011 of IBC (International Biographical Centre, UK). Also, he got the 33rd Academy Award of Korean Fiber Society in 2006 and “Excellent Paper Award of 2012” by The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.

Manufacturing, Application and Evaluation of Technical Organic Materials Manufacturing, Evaluation, Standardization & Regulation of Geosynthetics Polymeric Geocomposites

Dr S.Joseph Antony is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering, School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, U.K.His research expertise is in the area of nano and micromechanics, multi-scale modelling and experimental mechanics of materials in both discrete and continuum form. Joseph has published over 100 papers in several reputed international journals and conference proceedings.He actively participates in the activities of particle technology community in U.K and abroad. He holds membership in several international professional bodies and serves in technical committees in his area of research. Currently, he serves as a member of peer reviewers in his area of research for several international journals. He is the lead editor of the book on Advances in Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London (2004). He has won many awards, including the prestigious M.I.T Young Research Fellowship for Exemplary Research in Computational Mechanics and the Certificate of Merit as an Example of Outstanding Achievements in U.K Particle Science and Technology in 2002, PTSG, IChemE, U.K, He has served as a guest editor for the Jl. Granular Matter and the lead editor of the book ‘Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications’, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London in 2004. Presently Joseph serves as an editorial board member of several journals in the area of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. His research sponsors include EPSRC, Royal Society, DTI, ICI, BNFL, P&G, Pfizer, Borax Hosakawa Micron, Bridon International Ltd, Merck Sharp & Dohme and DuPont (U.K).

Nanoparticlres and Nanotechnology

Dr Kar Seng (Vincent) Teng is an Associate Professor and leads the Nanoelectronics Research Group in the College of Engineering at Swansea University in the United Kingdom. He received his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Swansea University, and has extensive research experiences in the study of nanoscale electronic materials and devices. This involves the application of nanotechnology in electronics, which has major impact in healthcare, computer, photonic and energy technologies. His group has the expertise in the fabrication and characterisation of nanoscale electronic materials and devices, as well as controlling their properties through surface engineering for novel applications. His funded research includes the investigation of low-dimensional electronic materials, such as graphene, metal-oxide and nitride nanostructures etc., in the development of ultra-sensitive nano-biosensors for the early detection of diseases, short-wavelength lasers for ultra-high density data storage, nano-plasmonics for photovoltaic technology and fabrication of nanoelectronic devices using printing technology etc. He is also a Journal Editor for Fluorescent Materials.

Nano-Sciences & Nano -Technology, - Laser based technologies for nano -materials’ synthesis, - Optics and photonics, - Nano-materials for UV-VIS & IR modulation, - Optical spectroscopy & optical characterization, - Neutron Optics, - X-ray Optics, - Synchrotron radiation based techniques, - Vacuum deposition techniques, - Modeling of surface & interface nano –phenomena.

Dr Maaza, a native of Algeria/North Africa holds an undergraduate degrees in Solid State Physics & Photonics from University of Oran-Algeria & Paris VI-France University under the supervision of Prof. Marie MAY. He holds a PhD in Neutron Optics, from the University of Paris VI-France under the guidance of Prof. Florin ABELES. He has about 17 years of experience in nano-sciences with a focus on nano-photonics applications. Previous interests include investigation of surface-interface phenomena, low dimensional systems and nano-materials using optical based spectroscopies & large facilities such as synchrotrons and neutron research reactors while in France, Austria, Russia & Germany mainly. Dr Maaza has produced numerous formal scientific publications & scientific reports. Dr Maaza has co-initiated the South African National Laser Centre & was instrumental in initiating & implementing the African Laser Centre, a continental scheme supported by the International Commission of Optics (ICO) and the Abdus Salam ICTP. Likewise, Dr. M. Maaza has initiated the South African Nanotechnology Initiative (SANi) as well as the Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET) supported by ICTP & IPPSSweden and for which he is the chairman elect. Currently, he leads the nanosciences laboratories of the Materials Research Group at iThemba LABS- National Research Foundation of South Africa. He is a representative of the Lasers, Atoms & Molecules African network (LAMNETWORK) in South Africa. Dr Maaza is involved in numerous international co-operation programs in nanosciences with an obvious focus on nano-photonics & novel optical materials. Being involved in numerous international & national committees and advisory boards, he is a regular associate of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics-Trieste (ICTP). Moreover, he is currently the Vice-President of the National Council of Scientists & Engineers of France: Section South-Africa. Dr. M. Maaza has and is involved in co-supervision of numerous postgraduate students from the developing countries. His main interests are related to both fundamental investigations & technological applications in the field of neutron optics, X-rays optics & UV-VIS-NIR optics with a particular focus on nano-scaled photonics.

Nano-Sciences & Nano -Technology, - Laser based technologies for nano -materials’ synthesis, - Optics and photonics, - Nano-materials for UV-VIS & IR modulation, - Optical spectroscopy & optical characterization, - Neutron Optics, - X-ray Optics, - Synchrotron radiation based techniques, - Vacuum deposition techniques, - Modeling of surface & interface nano -phenomena

Zhypargul Abdullaeva is Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Kumamoto University in Japan. She has graduated her PhD degree from the Kumamoto University in Japan. Her research is focused on syntheses of carbon, graphene nanomaterials and their characterizations, and study of their properties, including biomedical, cancer treatment, photocatalytical, optical, applications, etc. Professor Zhypargul Abdullaeva has authored number of scientific publications and has received the Gold, Silver and Bronze diploma Awards in the Chemistry Olympiads. She is also a member of the Japanese Ceramics Society, American Vacuum Society, and Materials Research Society, European Society of Biomaterials.

Synthesis of carbon (graphene) and metall based Nanoparticles by using the solvothermal method. Characterization of structure and morphologies of as-synthesized nanoparticles. Stufdy of their properties and applications.

Hans Fecht is Chaired Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ulm, Germany, and Director of the “Institute of Micro and Nano-materials". He received his PhD at the University of Saarbrücken in 1984 and became professor at the University of Augsburg after postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the California Institute of Technology, USA. In 1993 he was appointed Full Professor at the Technical University Berlin and in 1997 at University of Ulm. He directs a group of about 30 academics, students, technicians and visitors. He has published more than 450 scientific papers, coordinated numerous national, European and international research projects and (co)organized a number of international workshops, symposia and conferences. Hans Fecht was awarded with the Leibniz Prize of the German Research Foundation (DFG), "Pioneer of Nanotechnology" (Deutsche Bank), the Innovation Award of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) and is member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. In addition, he is the office director of the EUREKA Cluster Metallurgy Europe.

Prof. Fecht directs a group of about 30 graduate students, PhD students and Post-Docs in the field. He has (co )authored more than 450 technical papers, (co-) organized several international conferences (micromaterials) and workshops (EPS, ESA, nanoDanube). He is a member of several international advisory boards and has a long standing history of managing national and international projects in the field of materials science and nanotechnology

Dr. Dongsheng Mao joined Applied Nanotech, Inc. in 2001 and is highly experienced in nano-enabled R&D, product development, and commercialization. He is currently the Vice President of Engineering for Applied Nanotech, Inc where he is also involved in management responsibilities and business development. He has 25 years’ experience in advanced materials including 20+ years’ experience in nanomaterials and nanotechnology. He has successfully managed a number of R&D projects. A number of high performance products were already put to the market place based on his effort. Dr. Mao has over 50 scientific publications. He is an inventor of co-inventor of over 40 granted US and PCT patents with more patents pending.

His research interests are composites, fiber reinforced composites, nanocomposites, nanomaterials, electric materials and devices, metallic inks and pastes, thin films, solar energy, etc.

Prof. Han-Yong Jeon, male, geosynthetics/technical organic materials researcher, graduated from textile engineering department, Hanyang University in 1979. He worked for Hyejeon College, 1982-1990 and Howon University, 1990-1992, Chonnam National University, 1992-2005 and now works for Inha University. Since 1998, he is the director of Geosynthetics Institute (USA)-Korea Directory. From 2008-2012, he worked in International Geosynthetics Society as Council member (2006~2012) and he was the 6th president of Korean Geosynthetics Society (2011~2013). Also, he is members of ASTM D35 and ISO TC221 on geosynthetics from 1998. Now he is the current 32nd President of Korean Fiber Society (2014~2015). He has published more than 782 papers in domestic and international conferences. He wrote 17 texts including 'GEOSYNTHETICS’ and also published 107 papers in domestic & international journals. He has awards of Marquis Who'sWho - Science and Engineering in 2003~2014 and Top 100 Scientists in the World: 2005/2011 of IBC (International Biographical Centre, UK). Also, he got the 33rd Academy Award of Korean Fiber Society in 2006 and “Excellent Paper Award of 2012” by The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.

Manufacturing, Application and Evaluation of Technical Organic Materials Manufacturing, Evaluation, Standardization & Regulation of Geosynthetics Polymeric Geocomposites

Dr. Qingshan Mu is a postdoctoral research fellow in University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA. In 2005, she received her Ph.D in University of Manchester, UK. She has demonstrated interdisciplinary research skills throughout working at top U.S and U.K universities. In addition, she is an active referee for 14 peer-reviewed international journals.

Dr. Qingshan Mu’s research interests are nanotechnology, drug delivery, molecular biology, cancer research, surface colloidal chemistry and polymer science.

Dr Kar Seng (Vincent) Teng is an Associate Professor and leads the Nanoelectronics Research Group in the College of Engineering at Swansea University in the United Kingdom. He received his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Swansea University, and has extensive research experiences in the study of nanoscale electronic materials and devices. This involves the application of nanotechnology in electronics, which has major impact in healthcare, computer, photonic and energy technologies. His group has the expertise in the fabrication and characterisation of nanoscale electronic materials and devices, as well as controlling their properties through surface engineering for novel applications. His funded research includes the investigation of low-dimensional electronic materials, such as graphene, metal-oxide and nitride nanostructures etc., in the development of ultra-sensitive nano-biosensors for the early detection of diseases, short-wavelength lasers for ultra-high density data storage, nano-plasmonics for photovoltaic technology and fabrication of nanoelectronic devices using printing technology etc. He is also a Journal Editor for Fluorescent Materials.

Nanotechnology,Nanomaterials

Ruchi Singh is the Managing Director/Founder of a company ‘Nanonub’. It’s a Research & Development and consulting firm which is established with the aim of providing a common platform for the nanotechnology professionals and companies. It serves a very focused area of technology which is ‘Nanotechnology’ on the global level. She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from India in 2009. After completing her Engineering in India, she worked in one of the top software company in India ‘Infosys Technologies Limited’. She was awarded Samsung Scholarship and pursued her Master\\\'s in Energy (Nanotechnology) at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea. After her Master\\\'s, she moved to the United States and started working on nanotechnology applications in Oil & Gas industry. At present, she is working as a Managing Director at Nanonub. She has experience in the research area of nanomaterial’s, bio nanotechnology and nano technology applications in oil and gas industry. She has experience in startups, entrepreneurship, global management, market development, strategy and planning, new technology/emerging markets, international expansion etc. Currently, she is also serving as a chair of New Venture Clinic in MIT Forum of Texas, Houston. She created Nanonub in 2013, of which she has been Director since then. She is a member of several national level research and entrepreneur council. She has excellent networking and entrepreneur skills. She has developed a good network internationally since her post-graduation. She is determined to serve the society with the application and benefits of this technology. This is the reason that she started her business ‘Nanonub’ on this technology.

Nanotechnology

Hari Shanker Sharma, Director of Research (International Experimental Central Nervous System Injury & Repair, IECNSIR), University Hospital, Uppsala University is Professor of Neurobiology (MRC), Docent in Neuroanatomy (UU) and is currently affiliated with Department of Surgical Sciences, Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University, Sweden. Hari Sharma obtained Doctoral Degree in Neurosciences from Banaras Hindu University in May 1982 on “Blood-Brain Barrier in Stress.” Dr. Sharma received German Govt. Prestigious Fellowship Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (1989-1991) to work on hyperthermia induced BBB dysfunction at the ultrastructural level with Professor Jorge Cervós-Navarro (a living “Legend in Neuropathology in Europe”) in Free University Berlin. On his work on hyperthermia Dr. Sharma received the prestigious Neuroanatomy award “Rönnows Research prize” of Uppsala University for “best neuroanatomical research of the year 1996” followed by the Award of the Degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences (Dr Med Sci) of Uppsala University in Neuroanatomy in 1999 and selected for the Best Thesis Award of the Medical faculty, “The Hwassers Prize” of 1999. Dr. Sharma on his research on brain pathology and neuroprotection in different models received the prestigious awards from The Laerdal Foundation of Acute Medicine, Stavanger, Norway, in 2005 followed by Distinguished International Scientists Collaboration Award by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Baltimore, MD (2006-2008). His recent works on the role of nanoparticles in Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection using various treatment strategies is supported by European Aerospace Research and Development (EOARD), London, UK and US Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Oh, USA. He is awarded Coveted American Neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony Marmarou Award (2011) by the International Brain Edema Society at their 15th Congress in Tokyo, Japan, November 20-24, 2011 for his works over 30 years on the blood-brain barrier and brain edema. His works on Nanoneuroscience and development of nanomedicine to treat the CNS injuries was recognized by Govt. of India with “Hind Rattan Award 2012” (Jewel of India) on the eve of 63rd Republic Day of India 25th January 2012 and Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Gold Medal on October 12, 2012 in House of Lords, London, UK followed by Prestigious Gujarat Govt. Award “International Visionary Award 2012” in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Nov 23, 2012. His research on co-morbidity factors e.g., hypertension or diabetes is recognized by Govt. of India’s “Bharat Jyoti Award 2013” (Glory of India), New Delhi on Jan 12, 2013. Dr Sharma also received the highest Award of the Govt. of India “Navrattan Award 2013” (Nine Jewels of India) on the eve of 64th Republic Day of India (25th January 2013) and Sword of Honor on the eve of 66th Republic day of India Jan 25th, 2015. Hari Sharma is Founding President of the Global College of Neuroprotection & Neuroregeneration (2004-); Elected President of International Association of Neurorestoratology (IANR) (2014-); and selected Senior Expert of Asia-Pacific CEO Association, Worldwide (APCEO) (2012-) for his contribution to uplift scientific research in many countries Globally for the benefit of mankind. Hari Sharma organized and chaired Nanosymposium for Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in Chicago (2009), San Diego (2010), Washington DC (2011), New Orleans (2012), San Diego (2013) and Washington DC (2014). On his works on “Nanowired cerebrolysin in Neuropathic Pain” Hari Sharma is awarded the Prestigious US TechConnect Global Innovation Award 2013 at the National Innovation Summit & Innovation Showcase, Washington DC May 12-16, 2013. Hari Sharma is designated Poster Judge in Annual Meetings of American Association fo Advancement of Science (AAAS) Baltimore, MD (1996); Chicago IL (2014) and San Jose CA, (2015). Hari Sharma is invited member of New York Academy of Science, USA (since 1994-); International Academy of Stress, New York (2003-), and Swedish Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010-). He served as an expert evaluator and advisor to various Boards, Councils and Institutions for their Research Grants including Wellcome Trust, London, UK (2011-); Catalan Agency for Health Information and Quality, TV3 (2010-), European Commission Projects (2002-), European Nanomed Council (2009-), Israel Foundation of Science (IFS 2004-); Ministry of Health Science Foundation; Medical research Council and University Commission of Grants in various countries in Europe, USA, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and in Australia. Some of the notable organizations include: Australia and New Zealand Health Council (2000-); University Commission of Grants, Hong Kong (2002-), Singapore Medical Council, Singapore (2003-); UK Charity Organization “Research on Ageing: Help the Aged” (2003-); Euro Nanomed (2010-). Dr. Sharma is designated as ambassador of the City of Uppsala 2007, by Uppsala County administration and Uppsala Tourism for promoting Uppsala, Sweden as International Research Collaboration/Meetings and Conference Destination. Dr. Hari Sharma is married to Aruna Sharma (nee Bajpai) since 23rd April 1979 and has two sons. His political affiliations belong to Swedish Social Democrat Party (Socialdemokraterna, Sverige) where he is associated with the development of Education and Research matters in Sweden actively.

Dr. Sharma on his research on brain pathology and neuroprotection in different models received the prestigious awards from The Laerdal Foundation of Acute Medicine, Stavanger, Norway, in 2005 followed by Distinguished International Scientists Collaboration Award by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Baltimore, MD (2006–2008). His recent on the role of nanoparticles in Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection using various treatment strategies is supported by European Aerospace Research and Development (EOARD), London, UK and US Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Oh, USA. He is awarded by Dr. Anthony Marmarou Award (2011) by the International BrainEdema Society at their 15th Congress in Tokyo, Japan, November 20–24, 2011 for his works over 30 years on the blood-brain barrier and brainedema. His works on Nanoneuroscience and development of nanomedicine to treat the CNS injuries was recognized by Govt. of India with “Hind Rattan Award 2012” (Jewel of India) on the eve of Republic Day of India 25th January 2012 and Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Gold Medal on October12, 2012 in House of Lords, London, UK followed by Prestigious Gujarat Govt. Award “International Visionary Award 2012” in Ahmedabad,Gujarat on Nov 23, 2012

Artur Podhorodecki, in addition to his post as Associate Professor at the Wroclaw University of Technology (WRUT), since 2012, he is also a member of the Council of National Centre for Research and Development. He got his MSc in Solid State Physics in 2003 and PhD in Physics in 2007, both at WRUT. In the group of Optical Spectroscopy of Nanostructures, he is leading a team working on synthesis, functionalization of various nanomaterials (i.e. quantum dots (CdS-based, PbS-based, ZnS-based), insulating nanocrystals (NaYF4-based) and their advanced spectroscopy, including investigations of nanocrystalline thin films containing silicon nanoclusters and co-doped with the lanthanides. These materials studies are mainly for bio and photonic applications.

Optical investigations (absorption, emission excitation and time decay) of undoped semiconductor nanocrystals in the form of freestanding powders, nanocrystaline films as well clusters undoped, doped or co-doped with the lanthanide ions. His research is focused on the absorption and relaxation processes in these materials and in particulary on the energy transfer processes, where the excitation energy is transferred from the donor (host matrix, nanocrystal, lanthanide ion) to the acceptor (lanthanide ion).

Dr Alexandra Apostoluk, aged 39, has been working on the emission of polymer and inorganic materials since her Engineering and MSc at Wroclaw University of Technology (Poland) and through her PhD in 2000-2003 at Université d’Angers. In 2003, she joined the Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique (CEA) in Saclay for a 2-year post-doc on polymer semiconductors. In 2005 she worked as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Technology of Troyes. In 2006 she became an associate professor at INSA Lyon, working on III-V and II-VI nanostructures. She has a rich experience in both national and international academic and industrial research projects or networks and educational projects (ANR, European FP6 and FP7, Egide project Osmosis and Polonium, French GDR, Tempus) and participated in 3 ANR projects. She is a co-author more than 24 scientific papers, 2 book chapters and was 6 times an invited speaker in international conferences. She worked as an invited researcher at Thamassat University (Bangkok, Thailand), KEIO University (Yokohama, Japan) and at Tokyo University (Tokyo, Japan). Thanks to her training and thematic and geographic mobility (Poland, France, Thailand, Japan), she acquired a polyvalent expertise in the nanomaterial fabrication and deposition techniques, structural properties of polymer and crystalline materials, electrical and optical properties of metallic oxides and in the field of optical spectroscopy and time resolved spectroscopy. She speaks 6 languages and her hobbies are strongly related to mountaineering.

semicoducting materials, optical spectroscopy, solar cells and gas sensors

Prof. Dr. Anna Rita Bilia is Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Florence, and Director of the Post-graduate School of Hospital Pharmacy. She is President of the International Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research and President of the Italian Society of Phytochemistry. She is Italian delegate at the European Scientific Cooperative for Phytotherapy and Expert of the European Pharmacopoeia. She published more than 180 scientific papers, several books chapters and invited reviews in reputed journals. She is editor and editorial board member of several international scientific journals.

Improvement of the biopharmaceutical and technological properties of drugs and natural products by conventional and innovative formulations

Chemist, since 2002 is permanent researcher and since 2012 is Associate Professor at the Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) in the field Materials Science and Technology. She teaches Material Science and Technology for Civil and Environmental Engineering and Biomaterials for Biomedical Engineering. Since 2012 is associated to the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISAC). She published more than 150 papers on durability and sustainability of materials for Engineering.

Materials Science and Technology

Massimo Masserini is full professor of Biochemistry and Moecular Biology at the School of Medicine, University Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy. He is Head of the Nanomedicine Center NANOMIB of the same University. He has published more than 150 articles on the main Journals of Biochemistry, Neuroscience and Nanomedicine. He is CEO of AmypoPharma, a Spin-off Company of the University Milano-Bicocca aiming to carry nanoparticles for treatment of Alzheimer disease to the Clinical phase

Molecular interactions between cells and ligands,Molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration,Design, synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles for biomedical use

Alberto Vomiero is chair professor in Experimental Physics at the Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. He was awarded his PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Trento in 2003 and his Degree in Physics from the University of Padova in 1999. His main interests are in composite nanomaterials (wide bandgap semiconductors, semiconducting nanocrystals and hybrid systems) for gas sensors and excitonic solar cells. He is Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellow of the European Commission, Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK) and of the Institute of Nanotechnology (UK), past chair of the Italian section of the American Nano Society and member of the Global Young Academy. He is member of the editorial board of Scientific Reports (NPG).

wide bandgap semiconductors, semiconducting nanocrystals and hybrid systems

Aziz Habibi-Yangjeh received his PhD degree in physical chemistry/reaction kinetics from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 2001. He is currently full professor of physical chemistry at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. His research interests include preparation of different visible-light-driven photocatalysts based on zinc oxide (ZnO) and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). He has published more than 85 international refereed journal papers. Moreover, he is reviewer in his area of research for several international journals. Also, he has published two Persian text books.

Interests include preparation of different visible-light-driven photocatalysts based on zinc oxide (ZnO

Dr S. Joseph Antony is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering, School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, U.K. His research expertise is in the area of nano and micromechanics, multi-scale modelling and experimental mechanics of materials in both discrete and continuum form. Joseph has published over 100 papers in several reputed international journals and conference proceedings. He actively participates in the activities of particle technology community in U.K and abroad. He holds membership in several international professional bodies and serves in technical committees in his area of research. Currently, he serves as a member of peer reviewers in his area of research for several international journals. He is the lead editor of the book on Advances in Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London (2004). He has won many awards, including the prestigious M.I.T Young Research Fellowship for Exemplary Research in Computational Mechanics and the Certificate of Merit as an Example of Outstanding Achievements in U.K Particle Science and Technology in 2002, PTSG, IChemE, U.K. He has served as a guest editor for the Jl. Granular Matter and the lead editor of the book ‘Granular Materials: Fundamentals and Applications’, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry, London in 2004. Presently Joseph serves as an editorial board member of the journal of Research Letters in Nanotechnology and editorial review board member of Scientific Journals International. His research sponsors include EPSRC, Royal Society, DTI, ICI, BNFL, P&G, Pfizer, Borax Hosakawa Micron, Bridon International Ltd, Merck Sharp & Dohme and DuPont (U.K).

Nanoparticles,Nanotechnology

Ph.D. Eng. Monika Michalska is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Cells and Supercapacitors (LCS) in Department of Chemical Technologies at Institute of Electronic Materials Technology (ITME). She specializes in the field of materials science/chemistry/nanotechnology, including in particular the production of electrode (for cathode and anode) nanomaterials for Li-, Na-ion batteries and supercapacitors, using various chemical and solid state methods. She also synthesizing composites with ceramic oxide or metallic materials and with carbon coatings: with graphene flakes, graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide. Obtained in LCS lab electrode materials have outstanding electrochemical performance.

synthesis of nanopowders for lithium-ion batteries,Chemical methods of obtaining nanomaterials.

Mary Mehrnoosh Eshaghian-Wilner has over 26 years of research experience in various areas within the field of Computer Engineering. Additionally, she has worked in the area of patent law for several years. She has published numerous scientific papers, including two books, and has handled the prosecution and infringement analysis of many complex U.S. and international patents. She is currently is a Professor of Engineering Practice at the Electrical Engineering-Systems Department at the University of Southern California (USC), and since 2004 has been an Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Prior to joining UCLA, she was a tenured full Professor and Department Head at the Computer Engineering Department of Rochester Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (1988) from USC. She holds a J.D. degree from the Northwestern California School of Law, and has graduated Cum Laude with an LL.M. degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and the Washington, D.C. Bar, and is registered as a Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. She is best known for her pioneering contributions to three areas of Optical Computing, Heterogeneous Computing, and Nanoscale Computing. In the area of Optical Computing, she produced one of the first theses that dealt with the computational aspects of optical interconnects for VLSI chips. The OMC model was developed by she as part of her Ph.D. work, and since then, many architectures and algorithms have been designed by on that model.

Optical Computing, Heterogeneous Computing, and Nanoscale Computing

The increasing interest in Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology has created a serious global need for the development of nanoscopy tools in order to be able to observe and chemically analyze the synthesized nanostructures at atomic scale. Exploring the limits of physical resolution in advanced electron microscopy and understanding the ultimate behavior of materials at the nanoscale and their related properties are the central aims of my research. The newest research lines we are working in are based on single atom recognition and localization in embedded quantum structures. In parallel I am interested in finding methodologies to perform a direct correlation between the structural and chemical properties at the atomic scale and the physical properties at sub-nanometer scale (photonics, plasmonics and phononics).

photonics, phononics

Devesh Agrawal is oil and gas industry expert in conducting product focused research and development towards commercializing technologies for Oil & Gas applications. After completion of his graduate studies in Chemical Engineering from University of Houston, USA; he was selected for the position of Nanotechnology Scientist in Nanotechnology Center of Excellence at Baker Hughes which is world’s 3rd largest oil field service company, where he has developed several technologies for oil field applications and authored over sixteen patents and publications. He is also distinguished member of several organizations, e.g. American Chemical Society (ACS), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Elsevier and American Heart Association.

enhanced oil recovery,

Prof. Dr. A. Abdelghani is a Full Professor at the National Institute of Applied Science and Technology (INSAT, Tunisia) working mainly in the field of Microsensors and Microsystems. He obtained the Habilitation in Physics in Tunisia (faculty of Science of Tunis) in 2004 and a Habilitation (worlwide recognition for conducting and leading research) in "Sciences pour l’Ingénieur" in 2009 at the Ecole Normale Supérieur de Cachan (France). He is now the leader and principal investigator of a research group working mainly on gas sensors based on functionalized carbon nanotubes (metallic oxides, nanowires, nanoneedles, polymers) and on the development of interdigitated gold microelectrodes integrated in microfluidic cell for bacteria analysis in biologic medium. He published more than 90 papers in International Journals (H-index 25, January 2017) and supervised more than 12 Ph.D theses and 30 master’s student. He received the Tunisian President Award of the “best scientific researcher” in Tunisia in 22 July 2015.

His interest is involved in industrial applications in his field of research with implications for the design and the development of affordable and cost-effective sensing devices for diagnostics and theranostics which will have an effective impact in the developing countries.