ABU DHABI: Khalifa University of Science and Technology in UAE has announced it will host NANO 2024, the 17th International Conference on Nanostructured Materials, marking the event’s debut in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This landmark conference, organised in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, will showcase advancements in nanostructured materials and foster collaboration among global research leaders.

Scheduled from November 3 to 8, 2024, NANO 2024 is a premier biennial event bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government. The conference will explore cutting-edge developments in nanostructured materials, nanomechanics, artificial intelligence in nanotechnology, and nanofluids. Attendees can expect plenary talks from globally recognised experts, including a member of the Nobel Physics committee, alongside numerous keynotes, invited speakers, and 16 technical themes.

The conference received over 500 paper submissions, with 59% from the Middle East and Africa region, contributed by more than 1,200 authors. Of these, 533 authors are from the UAE, 222 from India, 74 from Saudi Arabia, 59 from Italy, 39 from Qatar, and 30 from Japan, reflecting diverse participation.

Khalifa University expressed excitement in partnering with various stakeholders to bring NANO 2024 to the UAE, providing an ideal platform for fostering new professional connections and learning about the latest trends in nanotechnology. The event will include live demonstrations and hands-on workshops, led by internationally renowned researchers, covering a wide range of topics in nanotechnology.

Key focus areas at NANO 2024 include Additively Manufactured Nanomaterials, Nanocomposites, Nano-mechanics, Nanomaterials for Electronics, Sensors and Flexible Electronics, Nanomaterials for Water and Energy, Catalysis, Environmental Applications, Nano-biomaterials, Nano-bionics, Biomedical Applications, Magnetic Nanomaterials, Nanomaterials for Photonics and Optoelectronics, Carbon Nanomaterials, and 2D Materials.

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Selected papers from NANO 2024 will be published by the Royal Society of Chemistry under the theme NANO 2024 – Nanostructured Materials for Energy, Bio, Photonics, and Electronics Applications, covering both nanoscale and nanoscale advances.