Nanotechnology Council Chapter2024-05-26T10:24:50+01:00

Nanotechnology Council Chapter

Welcome to the IEEE UK and Ireland Nanotechnology Council Chapter.

The UK and Ireland Nanotechnology Chapter is a sub-chapter of the IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC), which is a multi-disciplinary group whose purpose is to advance and coordinate work in the field of Nanotechnology carried out throughout the IEEE in scientific, literary and educational areas. The Council supports the theory, design, and development of nanotechnology and its scientific, engineering, and industrial applications.

The UK and Ireland are home to numerous world-renowned academic research institutions active in nanotechnology, as well as market-leading nanotechnology companies. The region is one of the top regions for the development of this technology. Currently, the UK is spending around 1.67% of GDP on research and design into nanotechnology, and over 101 companies are operating in the UK nanotechnology market.

The country has 4,252 nanotechnology researchers per million people, placing them 12th in the world. At the same time, 13.56 is the average number of times nano-articles from UK teams published within the past five years have been cited in the Journal Citation Reports, placing them 7th in the world [Nanotechnology in the United Kingdom Market Report, AZONANO, 2020].

We promote and co-operate in the educational and technical activities relevant to Nanotechnology across the UK and Ireland.

Chapter Committee

Dr Lei Xu
Dr Lei XuChapter Chair

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Check out the Chapter’s past events.

412, 2024

Watch Again | University of Bristol IEEE Student Branch and IEEE UK and Ireland Nanotechnology Council Chapter Distinguished Lecturer Webinar – Nanocarbons for Biology and Medicine: Sensing, Imaging, and Drug Delivery

This talk introduces the different carbon allotropes usable for theranostic applications, their physical and chemical properties, and their respective preparation and surface functionalisation approaches. The protocols for both in vitro and in vivo theranostic applications are then described, followed by toxicity and biodegradability implications.

112, 2024

Watch Again | University of Bristol IEEE Student Branch and IEEE UK and Ireland Nanotechnology Council Chapter Distinguished Lecturer Webinar – Conductive Nanocomposites for Soft Electronics and Soft Robotics

Hosted by the University of Bristol IEEE Student Branch and the IEEE UK and Ireland Nanotechnology Council Chapter, this distinguished lecture explores the breakthrough applications of silver nanowire (AgNW)-based nanocomposites in creating stretchable, conductive materials for wearable sensors and soft robotics.

1105, 2024

Watch Again | IEEE Nanotechnology Webinar – Timing Analysis in Digital Silicon Devices: Challenges and Techniques for Timing Closure in Modern Chips

Starting from the basic concepts around static timing analysis, this presentation describes the evolution of the field and, through real examples, the challenges that the silicon engineers, designing complex digital chips in the advanced process nodes, face today.

912, 2023

Watch Again | IEEE Nano-Technology UK & Ireland Chapter Webinar – Photonic Designer Materials for Enhanced Light-matter Interaction and Functional Devices

This seminar will show a recent discovery of light-induced electromagnetic asymmetry in symmetry-broken plasmonic nanocavities and its critical role in surface second-harmonic generation.

1809, 2023

2nd Career Development Workshop | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Career Path to Net Zero – Call for Posters (Extended)

Join us in charting the path to Net Zero and advancing your career in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Share your insights, network with professionals, and gain valuable perspectives.

Past Chairs

Prof Mohsen Rahmani
Prof Mohsen Rahmani2022-2023
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