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Nanotechnology Colloquium
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Colloquium Date: Monday, October 6, 2008
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A bi-weekly event to present and discuss issues related to developments, applications and commercialization of nanotechnology.
"Observations on Nanotechnology's Status" [A report on NanoTxUSA'08]
**Original presentation being rescheduled due Hurricane Ike's impact on Houston**
Dr. Richard Fink
VP, Engineering
Applied Nanotech, Inc.,
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Dr. Walt Trybula
Director, Nanomaterials Applicaiton Center
Texas State University-San Marcos
(VIDEO CONFERENCED FROM AUSTIN WINSTEAD OFFICE)
Abstract:
This week's presentation is an overview of highlights and observations from the NanoTxUSA'08 Conference that will have been held on October 2 and 3, 2008. This conference is the largest nanotech conference in Texas this year and is partnering with NanoTech Japan. This year there are five concurrent track addressing nanotechnology and the opportunities of business development. There are panels on "Workforce Development", "Commercialization", and "NANO-SAFETY and Risk Management". The exhibits this year include a special Israeli Pavilion featuring a number of emerging technology businesses. This presentation will also feature a few of the novel topics raised at the conference.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.
Bio: Walt Trybula, Ph.D., IEEE Fellow & SPIE Fellow
Walt is the Director of the Nanomaterials Application Center [NAC] at Texas State University and is a Director of the Trybula Foundation, Inc. Dr. Trybula, a technology futurist, has focused his activities on evaluating emerging trends and applications in nanotechnology, mesomaterials, MEMS/NEMS, and semiconductors with an emphasis on feasibility evaluation and profitable business insertion. His NAC efforts have involved collaborative efforts among various academic researchers and emerging technology companies. Several of these companies have already received or are in the process of receiving Texas Emerging Technology Fund [ETF] awards. Two 2008 graduates of the collaborative effort at Texas State University have transitioned to larger facilities in the area. Nanotailor, Inc., is currently in residence at San Marcos.
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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, October 3 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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