On the occasion of World Nanotechnology Day 2022, the Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR) of Dr. Anwarul Abedin Institute of Innovation, in collaboration with the IEEE AIUB Student Branch, successfully organized a seminar titled "A Journey of Unknowns in the Femto-Nano World". The event was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Multipurpose Hall (level-10), D Building, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) to commemorate World Nanotechnology Day. This seminar aimed to deliver an informative and inspiring discussion regarding nano and Femto technologies.
The distinguished speaker along with the participants inaugurated the program at 4 PM with a cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate World Nanotechnology Day. Prof. Dr. A.B.M Siddique Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB & Advisor, IEEE AIUB Student Branch delivered the inaugural speech. He spoke briefly on nanotechnology and the definitions of nano and Femto. After the inaugural address, Dr. Mohammad Mahbub Rabbani, (Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & Deputy Director, CNR, Dr. Anwarul Abedin Institute of Innovation, AIUB) delivered his remarks for the seminar session. He also thanked the speaker for giving his valuable time and welcomed him to the AIUB campus. Prof. Dr. Md Tofazzal Islam, Professor, and Founding Director, Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE); Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University; Fellow of The Fulbright, Commonwealth, JSPS, And Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation; began the seminar session by greeting everyone. Then he described the seminar's title, A Journey of Unknowns in the Femto-Nano World. There was an in-depth discussion regarding nanoparticles found in nature, nanotechnology, and the hypothetical Femto technology. He then briefly covered DNA structure, the Covid 19 vaccine, plant colonization. He also shared how he discovered the genetic identity and origin of the deadly wheat blast in Bangladesh. He mentioned some research works such as High-valued nano carbons from jute and bone charcoal, Novel nanomaterials as magnoliopsids, Novel nanomaterials as catalytic converters, and novel pathways for the conversion of biomass to high-valued biochemicals. In the end, he answered some questions from the participants and concluded the seminar. Following that, Dr. Mohammad Mahbub Rabbani, thanked and presented a token of appreciation to the honorable speaker. A total of 120+ participants attended the event.
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