NEST PRIZE

NEST PRIZE @NANOINNOVATION 2017

26 September, 18.30 – 19.00

Scuola Normale Superiore and Laboratorio NEST are proud to present at NanoInnovation 2017 the NEST Prize, edition 2016, for research in nanoscience. Sponsorized by Rivoira, a company of PRAXAIR Group, the purpose of the NEST Prize is to promote and recognize the activity of young scientists (less than 35 years old) working in Italy in the fields of nanoscience, represented by a submitted publication in the last two years on a peer review international journal.

The prize is awarded by an evaluating committee composed by Directors and/or Coordinators of Laboratorio NEST of Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS), Istituto Nanoscienze of Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) and Center for Nanotechnology Innovation of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) at the NEST Centre.

The NEST Prize consists of € 5,000 Euros cash prize for the winner, a trophy and support (fees, travel and sojourn expenses) to attend the conference (NanoInnovation 2017) where the prize is awarded and, finally, the opportunity to present the research activity of the winner.

This year the prize will be dedicated to the memory of Carmine Di Rienzo, a brilliant young researcher of the NEST laboratory prematurely passed away in 2016.

During the ceremony, the edition 2017 of the NEST Prize will be also presented.

Back to 26 September - Afternoon

HT.I.A

09:00 - 10:30

Nanomaterials for managing the technological change
SYNOPSIS
HT.I.A.1	Oliver GRÖNING CV EMPA-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland **Nanomaterials innovations at Empa: From high thermal insulation plasters to atomically precise engineered electronic materials abst**
HT.I.A.2	Diana GOLODNITSKY CV Tel Aviv University, Israel Nanomaterials for High-Performance 3D-Microbatteries abst
Chair: Maria Letizia TERRANOVA Associazione NanoItaly
SYNOPSIS Innovation technology, mostly driven by the development of nanomaterials, is the key for a long-term vision of our economic and social world. The winning impact of the micro-nano systems obtained thanks to the development of new advanced processes for materials designing at the nanoscale is offering the possibility to better satisfy individual and collective needs regarding health, energy, sustainable growth, working environment, transportation, communications, security and more. This Session will illustrate some outstanding examples of the activities carried out in strategic nanotech areas by two research institutions, Tel Aviv University (Israel) and EMPA (Swiss), strongly involved in the preparation of cutting-edge nanomaterials and in several innovative researches aimed at the opening of new paths towards radically new engineering of nanomaterials.

Back to 27 September - Morning

HT.I.B

09:00 - 10:30

Advanced Characterization Techniques
SYNOPSIS
HT.I.B.1 WS.I.A.1	Marco CANTONI EPFL, ENT-R-CIME, Lausanne, Switzerland Focused Ion Beam Nano-Tomography and 3D EDX: What can you expect and where are the limits
HT.I.B.2 WS.I.A.2	Pasqualantonio PINGUE NEST Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa Lithography and characterization of nanostructures by scanning electron microscopy based techniques abst
Chair: Giulio LAMEDICA, Carl Zeiss Italia In collaboration with: ZEISS
SYNOPSIS Scanning Electron Microcopy it is a well-established surface imaging technique at nanoscale level and, in the recent years, huge development have been done to extend its capabilities to get a complex advanced platform for a complete sample characterization and device fabrication. Recent improvements in EM and in complementary integrated technologies like: FIB (Focused Ion Beam) for 3D nano-tomography and nano machining; EDX (Energy Dispersive Xray) for advanced chemical analisys; pattern generator for lithography and nanodevice fabrication, and manipulation for nano features handling; are offering a wide range of opportunities bringing Scanning Electron Microscopy to the next level. In this session will be illustrated latest experiments in these fields, carried out by major European experts, with outstanding results obtained thanks to the Zeiss technology.

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HT.I.C

09:00 - 10:30

Nanotechology in South Korea
SYNOPSIS
HT.I.C.1	Ki-Bum KIM CV KoNTRS-Korea Nano Technology Research Society, President, South Korea desc Introduction of the Korea Nanotechnology Research Society and Recent Progress in Solid-State Nanopore abst
HT.I.C.2	Yong-Sul SONG CV Amogreentech Co. Ltd, Vicepresident, South Korea desc Commercialization of Nano-fiber Materials in South Korea abst
Chair: Edith PETRUCCI DI VACONE E DI SIENA Energy and Environment Office, Italian Trade Agency In collaboration with: Italian Trade Agency
SYNOPSIS Nanotechnology is an important part of South Korea's scientific development strategy. Since 2001, Korea has been driving nanotechnology’s full-scale development by establishing the National Comprehensive Development Plan of Nanotechnology (NCDPN) in every 5 years and formulating a national plan called the "Long-term Vision for Science and Technology Development Toward 2025." The country’s long-term economic ambitions are solidly anchored in a range of state-driven scientific R&D programs, and are generously funded by both the private and public sectors. This Symposium will illustrate both academic and commercial approach of South Korea’s nanotechnology thanks to Professor Kim and Mr. Song’s speeches who will present and compare their experiences to italian and international audience.

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TT.I.A

11:00 - 12:30

Microscopy methods for Material Science
SYNOPSIS
TT.I.A.1 WS.I.B.1	Giulio LAMEDICA Carl Zeiss Italia, Germany Welcome and Introduction
TT.I.A.2 WS.I.B.2	Lars-Oliver KAUTSCHOR Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH X-Ray Microscopy - 3D and 4D Imaging for Materials Science
TT.I.A.3 WS.I.B.3	Andrea CAVALLO CERTEMA, Grosseto Nanostructuration of fault rocks during an earthquake: a micro - analytical FESEM based platform to disclose chemical composition and structural attributes
TT.I.A.4 WS.I.B.4	Alessandro DI NICOLA CV Carl Zeiss Italia Optical Microscopy for Geoscience abst
Chair: Marco CANTONI, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland In collaboration with: ZEISS
SYNOPSIS The variety of processing methods, structural characteristics, and property metrics create a nearly infinite design space for materials scientists and engineers to play in. Making sense of the connections between these factors requires the central coordination of a slew of characterization methods. The large spectrum of microscopy techniques reflects the diversity of complex and multi-scale materials science problems that exist everywhere, and touch on many components of the materials design paradigm. It’s with this particular link in the chain that ZEISS contributes to the scientific progress and future.

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TT.I.F

11:00 - 12:30

Regulating Nano innovation in the agri-food sector
SYNOPSIS
TT.I.F.1 WS.IV.A.1	Francesco CUBADDA National Institute of Health, Rome Opportunities and challenges of nanotech applications in the agri-food sector: need of a comprehensive approach for assessing the risks for human health and the environment abst
TT.I.F.2 WS.IV.A.2	Catia CONTADO University of Ferrara Combined analytical techniques for the physico-chemical characterization of hard and soft nanoparticles *abst*
TT.I.F.3 WS.IV.A.3	Valeria SODANO University of Napoli "Federico II" Regulating nanotechnologies in the agri-food sector: economic and political challenges abst
TT.I.F.4 WS.IV.A.4	Paride MANTECCA University of Milano Bicocca Bio-interactions and effects of metal-based NPs: implications for a safe-by-design approach in the agri-food nanotech development
Chair: Luca MARCHIOL CV, University of Udine Co-Chair: Francesco CUBADDA, National Institute of Health The symposium is part of the workshop WS.IV on "AgriNanoTechniques: Nanomaterials for products and application in agriculture" In collaboration with: Universities of Bologna, Florence & Udine
SYNOPSIS With the world’s population expected to exceed nine billion by 2050, scientists are working to develop new ways to meet rising global demand for food, energy and water without increasing the strain on natural resources. Organizations including the World Bank and FAO are calling for more innovation to address these issues. Nanotechnology is emerging as a promising way to promote plant growth and development. This idea is part of the evolving science of precision agriculture, in which farmers use technology to target their use of water, fertilizer and other inpuTT. Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have become the focus of research into their potential for plant protection and fertilizing, mainly owing to their greater specific surface area. Some ENMs have been already proved to stimulate plant growth and improve their biochemical parameters. However, a side from the benefits, we still lack a systematic investigation about the impacts of these materials on the agroecosystem and the specific relationships between nanomaterials and crops has not been properly investigated yet.

Back to 27 September - Morning

TT.II.A

14:00 - 15:30

Microscopy methods for Nanotechnology and Nanofabrication
SYNOPSIS
TT.II.A.1 WS.I.C.1	Giulio LAMEDICA Carl Zeiss Italia SpA Extending the Frontiers of Nanotechnology with ion and electron beam solutions Technique and Applications
TT.II.A.2 WS.I.C.2	Massimo CUSCUNA' CNR NANOTEC, Lecce Nanostructures for Photonics abst
TT.II.A.3 WS.I.C.3	Matthias VAUPEL CV Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH, Germany Comparing Confocal and Interference Contrast Microscopy in Topography, Roughness, and Film Thickness Measurement abst
Chair: Luca ORTOLANI, CNR-MM, Bologna In collaboration with: ZEISS
SYNOPSIS Nanotechnology is rapidly extending in really complex and fine structures and Electron and Ion Microscopy are playing a key role in nano patterning and sample modification, with outstanding solutions in machining, deposition and characterization at the nanoscale level. Light microscopy contributes to sample and process understanding and control, providing complementary information.

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