Next Generation Power via Man-Made Nanomotors and Nano-enabled Alternative Energy Technologies
Thursday, January 29, 2009
5:30 - 8:30 pm
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New sources of energy are critically important to power our future and our economy. Where will these new sources of alternative energy it come from? The remarkable performance of biomotors is inspiring scientists to create synthetic nano-machines that mimic the function of these amazing natural systems. This presentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing artificial nano-motors. While artificial nanomotors pale compared to nature biomotors, recent advances indicate significant improvements in the velocity, motion control, cargo-towing force and lifetime of such catalytic nano-motors. The improved performance of chemically-powered artificial nano-motors could pave the way to exciting and important applications and to sophisticated nanoscale devices performing complex tasks. Join us for this exciting program featuring lead-edge nanotechnologies from world renown nanotech experts.
Featured Speaker(s)
Adriana Vela
Moderator:
President and CEO NanoBioNexus
After many years of tracking leading-edge technologies in the high-tech industry, Adriana entered the Life Sciences arena embarking in projects such as BioAgenda Programs, an independent think-tank focused on addressing the defining issues of the biotech industry through a series of issues and policy forums where she was Development Director. Prior to founding NanoBioNexus, Adriana was at the forefront of the nanobiotechnology sector and was instrumental in building and shaping similar organizations in Silicon Valley from the ground up.
Kenneth Vecchio
Research focuses on structure-property relations in advanced materials with emphasis on applications in dynamic loading events for both civilian and defense-related fields. Central to much of this research is a focus on nanoscale structure control to enhance novel properties and material performance. Design of nanoscale structures to improved bulk metallic glass materials is an active area of research. In addition, Prof. Vecchio has a strong interest in biomimetic research into synthesis processes for structural materials, particularly exploiting the hierarchical structure of marine skeletal materials for biomedical implant applications.
Joseph Wang
The most cited scientist in the world of engineering is a chemist -- Professor Joseph Wang of New Mexico State University -- according to the Institute for Scientific Information.
Wang’s work in the development of sensor and microchip devices landed him at the top of ISI’s list of the world’s most cited scientists in engineering for the past decade, 1991-2001. He will be honored, along with other top scientists in engineering, physics and computer science, June 17 at the annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education in Montreal, Canada.
