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Nanotechnology Colloquium
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Colloquium Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
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A bi-weekly event to present and discuss issues related to developments, applications and commercialization of nanotechnology.
"Applications of Nanotechnology for Homeland Security "
Dr. Richard Fink.
VP, Engineering
Applied Nanotech, Inc.
(VIDEO CONFERENCED FROM AUSTIN WINSTEAD OFFICE)
Abstract:
Protecting our homeland from terrorist attacks is a challenge. The Department of Homeland Security recognizes that to preserve freedom and secure America, there is a need for evolutionary improvements to capabilities and revolutionary new capabilities. Innovations and inventions in nanotechnology are paving the way for the realization of many of these evolutionary and revolutionary homeland security applications. Dr. Richard Fink, a physicist with Applied Nanotech who is developing several nanotechnology solutions for homeland security, will provide an overview of implementations of nanotechnology for Homeland Security applications.
Applications include nano-based sensors for detecting explosives, toxic gases, nerve agents and human stowaways in cargo shipping containers; neutron and gamma ray generators using carbon nanotubes for standoff detection of Special Nuclear Materials; nanophase titanium dioxide-based applications for the protection from biological attacks and nanocomposites to endure harsh environments such as that encountered by underwater surveillance devices. This session will give audience members a glimpse of the exciting role that nanotechnology plays in the security of our nation.
Bio: Richard Fink, Ph.D.
Dr. Fink is VP of Engineering for Applied Nanotech Inc., in Austin, TX. His current research focus is on electron and ion sources based on carbon nanotubes. He has collaborations with the Department of Homeland Security, the US Air Force, Sandia National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He currently is inventor or co-inventor of 24 issued US Patents. Dr. Fink co-founded and is active in the Nanomaterials Applications Center (NAC), now at Texas State University - San Marcos. Dr. Fink earned his B.S. degree in Engineering Physics from South Dakota State U. (1981) and an M.S. (1983) and Ph.D. (1988) degree in Physics from the U. of Illinois.
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VENUE: You may attend the presentation from any
one of these law offices of Winstead PC or from UT Dallas
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AUSTIN: Winstead PC
401 Congress Av., Ste 2100
Austin, TX 78701
512-370-2800
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COLLEGE STATION: Texas A&M University
Wisenbaker Building (WERC), Room #049,
College Station, TX 77843;
979-845-8912
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DALLAS: Winstead PC
5400 Renaissance Tower, 1201 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75270; 214-745-5400
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HOUSTON: Winstead PC
1100 JPMorgan Chase Tower
600 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-650-8400
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SAN ANTONIO: Winstead PC
700 N. St Mary St., Ste 1900
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-277-6800
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THE WOODLANDS: Winstead PC
600 Town Center One
1450 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-681-5900
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Program begins at 11:30am with a complimentary lunch provided by Winstead PC.
Presentation begins at 12:00pm.
Event Coordinators:
Richard Fink 512-339-5020x130 dfink@appliednanotech.net
Max Roundhill 512-339-5020x120 roundhill@appliednanotech.net
Chairman: Dr. Zvi Yaniv
Registration deadline is Friday, September 19 at 5:00 PM Central.
To register, please send an email to Nina Shuvalov
NShuvalov@appliednanotech.net with your preferred attendance location.
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NANOMATERIALS APPLICATION CENTER
Walt Trybula, Ph.D.
Director
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
(512) 245-6062
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DVDs of selected presentations from previous
speakers are available for a small fee (contact
Max Roundhill mroundhill@appliednanotech.net)
NanoExpress, a monthly email newsletter, is
devoted to providing information on technological
advances, applications, and business news to
nanotechnology professionals. To subscribe, go to
the web link
http://www.txstate.edu/nac/nanoexpress.htmlx
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