Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Advancing Healthcare, Energy and Environmental Solutions
Preamble:- The pre-conference workshop explores cutting-edge developments in nanotechnology and their transformative impact across key sectors. It highlights innovations in healthcare, such as novel drug delivery systems and diagnostic tools, advancements in renewable energy through nano-enabled technologies, and solutions for environmental sustainability, including water contamination detection. Through expert-led sessions, participants will gain insights into the interdisciplinary applications of nanoscience, fostering collaborations that push the boundaries of scientific research and practical implementation for societal benefit.
Date : September 18, 2025
Time : 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Asia/Calcutta)
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- To introduce participants to the fundamentals of nanotechnology and its relevance in healthcare, renewable energy and in water pollution detection
- To explore the innovations in diagnostic techniques using nanomaterials, to understand nanotechnology's role in advanced therapeutic strategies such as drug delivery systems.
- To explore the role of nanotechnology in improving solar energy, hydrogen detection, production & Storage, and Supercapacitors.
- To explore the latest advances in nanomaterials for detecting pollutants from the water.
- Awareness:- Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how nanotechnology is transforming healthcare, renewable energy and water quality.
- Practical Insight:- Participants will gain insight into current and future applications of nanotechnology in healthcare, renewable energy and water purification.
- Collaborative Opportunities:- Exploration of potential research collaborations or integration of nanotechnology in healthcare, renewable energy and water purification.
Researchers, students, industry professionals, healthcare experts, energy technologists, environmental scientists, and policymakers.
Maximum capacity: 25 participants
Upcoming
Session 1: Nanotechnology in Healthcare – Transforming Diagnostics and Treatment
1.00 AM – 1.10 pm: Basics of Nanotechnology
1.10 to 1.20 pm: Overview of Current Healthcare Challenges
1.20 to 1.40 pm: Biosensors and Point-of-Care Devices Nano biosensors for early disease detection Quantum dots, gold nanoparticles, and carbon nanotubes in sensor sensitivity Microfluidic chips with nanoparticles for real-time diagnostics
1.40 to 1.50: Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
1.50 to 2.0 pm: Symbiosis Arogyadham Case Study: Ancient practices + modern nano-diagnostic
Session 2: Nanotechnology for Renewable Energy and Storage Solutions
2.0 to 2.10 pm: Overview of Current Energy Challenges
2.10 to 2.25 pm: Nanomaterials for Solar Cells
2.25 to 2.45 pm: Nanomaterial Catalysts for Water Splitting
2.45 to 3.0 pm: Hydrogen Detection, Production, and Storage
Session 3: Environmental Applications of Nanotechnology – Water Pollution Monitoring
3.00 to 3.10 pm: Current Water Pollution Monitoring Technologies
3.10 to 3.25 pm: Nanomaterials for Water Quality Monitoring
3.25 to 3.45 pm: Smart Nanotechnology Devices
3.45 to to 4.00 PM: Sustainable Solutions
Break (15 min)
Session 4: Workshop Session 1
Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization for Healthcare and Environmental Applications.
Nanomaterial Synthesis Demonstration (e.g., silver nanoparticles).
Virtual Characterization of Nanoparticles (UV-Vis, XRD, FTIR, DLS).
Applications: Testing Antimicrobial Activity in Water Samples.
Demonstration of Technologies @SCNN
Session 5: Workshop Session 2
Nanotechnology for Energy Harvesting and Storage.
Green Carbon Quantum Dots Synthesis for Supercapacitor.
Flexible Supercapacitor and Coin Cell Fabrication Demonstration
Supercapacitor Testing & Electrochemical Performance Measurements
- Dr. Atul Kulkarni, Head, Symbiosis Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN)
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-atul-kulkarni-fmasc-8275ab12?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ) - Dr. Girish Kumthekar (SUHRC)
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-girish-vasudeo-kumthekar-374393a8?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app ) - Dr. Suresh Kondaveeti (SMCW)
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/suresh-babu-kondaveeti-phd-faimer-fls-facsc-faacc-mrsb-cbiol-csci-mi-8b4ba45a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app )