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INST was established in 2005 as an independent center in the university after about two years of study on its mission and organization. It includes faculty members from various departments: Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The PhD program started in October  2005 by admitting 14 students with Physics,  Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering backgrounds. INST is growing and in the first step has been assigned as a "Center of Excellence" (CoE) in the field of nanostructures. PhD students are involved in the program and the first group has already graduated   this year. In addition, many international conferences  and workshops on nanotechnology are held by the institute.

Goals
·         Fundamental and applied research in nanoscience and nanotechnology
·         Center of excellence with multidisciplinary knowledge and activities
·         Serving as a hub for nanotechnology research activities and strategy planning in the country
·         Collaborating with international institutes for the advancement of applied and pure nanoscience
 
INST at a Glance
·         Establishment of the first doctoral program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in the country in 2005
·         Publication of more than 200 research papers in international journals (2004-2010)
·         Organizing the bi-annual international conference on Nanostructures
·         Conducting general and specialized seminars on various fields of Nanosience and Nanotechnology including Nanoparticles   and Nanopowders, coatings, Nanodevices, Nanocomputation and Modeling and Nanobiotechnology
·         Presenting courses on various aspects of nanotechnology
·         Supervision of research projects supported by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and
·         Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative and the Ministry of Industries and Mines
·         Cooperation with the key decision makers and program management centers and institutions in the country
·         Providing laboratory and experimental service and consultation to specialists, university faculties and students

 

 

Tel: +98-21-6616 4123     Fax: +98-21-6616 4119     Email: INST@sharif.edu
Sharif University of Technology, Azadi Avenue, P.O. Box: 14588-89694, Tehran, IRAN