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The research article "Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles in Human Cells" published in ACS Nano, 2009, 3(2). DOI: 10.1021/nn800596w, pp 279–290 by Suresh Valiyaveettil et al. has been one of the most cited papers in the first quarter of 2009
 
Congratulations to our Deputy Director, A/P Mansoor Jail, for winning the 2009 University Young Researcher Award!
More information is available at: http://www.nus.edu.sg/uawards/2009/winners/mansoor_bin_abdul_jalil.php


Congratulations to Prof Seeram Ramakrishna!
Prof. Seeram team’s  research article “Nanostructured biocomposite substrates by electrospinning and electrospraying for the mineralization of osteoblasts” (originally published in Biomaterials, 30, 2085-2094, 2009) has been highlighted in Nature India  (105, 2009)
MOU Signing (March 2009) between NUS and Elmarco s.r.o
NUS has considerable knowledge, expertise and experience in research and development activities in the field of Nanotechnology. Elmarco is a commerical company actively in the field of nanofiber and specializing in the manufacture of nanofiber/nanospinning equipment. NUS and Elmarco are desirous of entering into a cooperative relationship of mutual benefit by contributing their respective expertise, know-how and access to relevant academic and industry networks.

 

Introduction
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology have been identified worldwide as the key to unlocking a new generation of materials and devices with revolutionary properties and functionalities. The technology has already seen commercial success in multi-billion dollar industries such as the electronics and information storage industry, petroleum and  chemical industry and healthcare industry amongst others. The excitement over nanotechnology derives from the potentials associated with designing structures with dimensions right down to the fundamental building blocks of all materials - atoms and molecules. The state of nanotechnology now is comparable to the state of computer technology 40 years ago; this itself is strong motivation for many institutes and organisations to embark on nanotechnology research.

While the impact of nanotechnology has been made in many areas, the technology is still at its embryonic stage and current applications of nanotechnology represent the fruition of only the tip of the nanotechnology iceberg. Therein, lays the challenge in nurturing research in this field; an infant yet pervasive field with undisputedly immense promises which have yet to be fully identified.

The initiative’s approach to the development and promotion of nanotechnology research is to optimise resources in creating strategic high impact research while retaining diversity in research areas. Several core areas of nanotechnology research have been identified from the University’s existing research. The nanoscience and nanotechnology platform will build on the strengths of the faculties and focus on strategic programmes to excel in niche areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Objectives
To develop research human capital and long-term research capabilities in the strategic field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

To galvanize and coordinate multidisciplinary research effort (across departments, faculties and with the RIs) in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

To help set research priorities and directions for high impact nanoscience and nanotechnology research.

Background
The National University of Singapore(NUS) acknowledges the global trend that nanotechnology is expected to be a key technology.

NUS, in tradition of spearheading cutting-edge research programs, has launched the NUS Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (NUSNNI) to promote this area of research. The aim of NUSNNI is to initiate and coordinate long-term nanoscience and engineering research. Our objective is to achieve fundamental discoveries of novel phenomena, processes and tools.

To do this, we tie-up collaborative efforts between various disciplines within the university faculties and interested research partners.
We provide the necessary support to facilitate efforts by faculties, researchers and students interested in pursuing this area of research.

In the light of the University's commitment to nanoscience and nanotechnology research, NUSNNI's role to its development and promotion is to optimise resources and focus on multidisciplinary strategic programmes.


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