The document announces short term certificate courses on nanotechnology being offered by the Nanotechnologies Research Center from October 24th, 2011. The courses aim to provide students and researchers a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology within a short time period, combining basic science with practical applications. The five courses will cover introductions to nanotechnology, nanofabrication techniques, characterization methods, applications, and include hands-on laboratory experience. Eligibility is open to scientists, engineers and students from national universities with a minimum F.Sc. qualification in physical sciences or engineering.

1. Objectives Introduction
The Nanotechnologies Research Center The 21st century turns to the world’s demand towards
announces admission to its Short Term minimizing the size and maximizing the efficiency in
Courses. These courses will be the sequence in all fields of human requirement. Nanotechnology is
a manner that will enable the participants to playing key role to achieve the targets in various areas Short Term Courses on
build their understanding for the basic and such as nanophysics, nanochemistry, nanobiology,
Nanotechnology
concrete it to the more complex research in nanomagnetism nano-electronics, etc. This involves
Nanotechnology. the wider perspective of new material research, 24th Oct. 2011
The specialized and research oriented fabrication and characterization of nanofunctional
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certificate courses on Nanotechnology are materials and devices.
offered. The primary purpose of these Courses This Certificate Program is intended for those with a
is to provide ample opportunity to the students minimum of F.Sc. certificate in the physical sciences,
and researchers to develop a comprehensive engineering or relevant areas of Physics or Chemistry.
knowledge in the field of Nanotechnology It combines a multidisciplinary scientific program
within short period of time. with a global perspective on the research
The aims and objectives of these courses are to opportunities necessary for successful exploitation of
combine radical basic science with practical functional nanodevices.
applications in the field of nanotechnology. The Nanotechnologies Research
This should enable students graduating from Center
the course to make an objective judgment of
Physics Department,
the scientific importance and technological
University of Engineering and
potential of developments in nanotechnology.
Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.

2. The Nanotechnologies Research Center
Courses Coverage. Organizing Committee Physics Department
1. PATRON University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore,
1. Introduction to Nanotechnology. Dr. M. Shahid Rafique. Pakistan.
3 weeks Chairman, Deptt. of Physics.
2. Nanofabrication Techniques. REGISTRATION FORM .
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore,
3 weeks Pakistan. Short Term Courses on “Nanotechnology”
3. Characterization Techniques at Nano Scale. Tel. 0092-42-99029204 October 24th, 2011
3 weeks Email: shahidrafiq@uet.edu.pk Name: -------------------------------------------------------
4. Nanotechnology Applications. 2. COURSE COORDINATORS Designation: ------------------------------------------------
3 weeks
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Organization: -----------------------------------------------
5. Nanofabrication and Characterization Lab.
Head: CS & IT Division, ESUPAK, Innovation & Address: -----------------------------------------------------
2 weeks
Technology Incubation Centre.
* Hands on experience will be provided to the -----------------------------------------------------------------
Tel. 0092-42-99029169
participants. Phone: (O)------------------ (R) ----------------------------
0092-42-35068772
0092-300-7288064 E-mail----------------------------- Fax:---------------------
Dr. Shamaila Shahzadi Educational qualification:---------------------------------
Ph.D in Nanotechnolgy
Experience (Years): ---------------------------------------
Email: drshamaila.uet@gmail.com
Tel. 0092-42-99029204 Research Interests: -----------------------------------------
0092-322-7661800 ----------------------------------------------------------------
Payments Details
Dr. Abdul Waheed Anwar Demand Draft/Cheque No. -------------------------------
Ph.D in Nanotechnolgy
Bank----------------------------------------------------------
Email: wah_uet@yahoo.com
Tel. 0092-300-4787663 Date------------------------Place----------------------------
Amount: Rs--------------- Drawn On----------------------
Nanotechnologies Research Center,
Physics Department, Sponsored By
Registration Fee. University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Name: --------------------------------------------------------
Registration Fee. for one course: Rs. 5000/-- Pakistan. Designation: ------------------------------------------------
Registration Fee. for Total five courses: Rs.14000/-- If you have any questions please contact. Organization:------------------------------------------------
Eligibility Criteria. Important Dates
The certificate courses are open to scientists, Receipt of Application: Oct.20, 2011 (Applicant’s Signature)
Acceptance Notification: Oct. 23, 2011 Recommended
engineers and students from all National
Universities, Research Organizations, Institutes Course Commencement: Oct. 24, 2011
and PAEC Establishments.
Signature (Head of the Institute, with seal)