National Symposium on Nano Science & Catalysis
Staff Report

Islamabad—A two days national symposium on Nano Science and Catalysis is being arranged jointly by National Centre for Physics (NCP) and Chemical society of Pakistan on March 24 - 25, 2008 at the Earth Sciences Auditorium located at Quaid-e-Azam University.
The main purpose of this symposium is to bring together Scientists, Engineers, Technologists, and Students to familiarize them with the future areas of immense development. The workshop will consist of invited lectures by Eminent Scientists/Engineers and Specialists. The opening address will be delivered by Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman, Chairman HEC. The two days workshop is first of its kind in Pakistan. This symposium will address various aspects of Nano Science and Catalysis like molecularly designed Syntheses Protocol, Characterization and Evaluation for its industrial applications. Industrial Representatives will also participate in the workshop and proper discussion session will be arranged with the expert panels in order to evolve strategies for industrial applications.
Advanced materials composites of inorganic nano particles and catalysis currently are one of the most dynamic areas of scientific research. These materials represent significant fundamental and commercial interest with a variety of applications in optics, electronics, sensors, drugs, energy, and environment. The symposium is being arranged under the patronage of National Center for Physics which is headed by Dr. Riaz-ud-din, Director General NCP and Dr. Syed Tajammul Hussain as organizing secretary. The deadline for the registration of participants is March 5, 2008. Registration form and workshop schedule can be downloaded from www.ncp.edu.pk.
The main aim of National Center for Physics (NCP) is to facilitate the researchers in field of Physics as NCP is equipped with up to date facilities and well trained human resources. NCP is collaborating with international universities and industries to develop useful materials for industrial applications. Institute of Nano Science & Catalysis has developed five state of the art patents in fields of Medicines, Energy, Environment and Food processing. These patents have been registered with United States Patent & Trademark Office at USA.
Besides arranging annual events like International Nathiagali Summer College (INSC) and International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology (IBCAST), NCP had already arranged many seminars, workshops, training courses, short courses and invited talks in which national as well as international eminent scientists and academicians from the field of Physics participated. Currently 15 research scientists and three post Doctoral fellows are part of regular faculty of NCP while more than 15 internationally acclaimed researchers are part of adjunct faculty. A total of 17 students are registered with NCP out of which eight are registered for M. Phil program while remaining nine students are registered for PhD.