Int’l workshop on nanotechnology underway in Phan Thiet
The eighth International Workshop on Nanotechnology and Application (IWNA 2023) is taking place in Phan Thiet city, the south-central province of Binh Thuan from 9-11, with about 300 delegates from 20 countries taking part.
Binh Thuan (VNA) - Theeighth International Workshop on Nanotechnology and Application (IWNA 2023) istaking place in Phan Thiet city, the south-central province of Binh Thuan from9-11, with about 300 delegates from 20 countries taking part.
Co-hostedby the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, the Institute for NanoTechnology (INT), the CEA-LETI-MINATEC of France, and the provincial People'sCommittee, the event is scheduled tohear the presentation of about 200-250 scientific papers covering key issues inthe field of nano technology, from fundamental research to studies on thesynthesis of nano materials, nano-component manufacturing process, and theirapplication in science and daily life.
INT Director Dr. DoanDuc Chanh Tin said the biennial event seeks to enhance scientific research collaborationamong countries, step up scientific research activities in the field of nanotechnology,and apply this technology in daily life and socio-economic development.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh expressedhis hope that the IWNA 2023 will open up opportunitiesfor research cooperation between domestic and foreign institutes anduniversities and sci-tech scientific experts, businesses and investors.
Theprovince will enhance cooperation in scientific research, human resourcestraining, and transfer of nanotechnology, contributing to sustainably improvingthe quality of local signature products in combination with environmentprotection, fostering the development of startups and innovative initiatives./.
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Delegates at the event (Photo: VNA) 
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
