Standardization
To coordinate the cross-sector activities of ANF members for the purpose of facilitating the development of standards in the area of nanotechnology. Through this working group, ANF is an official member of ISO/TC229 and IEC/TC113 Standards for Nanotechnologies.
Coordinator
Dr. Bingcheng YAO (ITRI, Taiwan)
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The purpose of the User-Facility Network working group is to advance exchange and partnership activities of professional engineers/researchers in academia and industry.
Activity plan in 2020
- Mutual exchange program of professional engineers/researchers in ANF economies for 2~4 weeks .
- Host research institute arranges training and practice programs and accommodation.
Examples of training program
- Materials analysis course
- Observations and Analysis course
- Nanofabrication course
- Nanobio course
Coordinator
Dr. Y. Koide (NIMS, Japan)
Nano Safety and Risk Management
Objectives
- To coordinate nanosafety activities in the region through the Asia Nano Safety Network, including harmonization of nano safety training, safety-by-design approach to nanotechnology development and translation of nano research to the marketplace.
- To provide a coordinated response for community concerns and engagement on nanotechnology safety and risk management issues.
Coordinates
Dr. Wannee CHINSIRIKUL (National Nanotechnology Center: NANOTEC, Thailand)
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Dr. Paul WRIGHT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology: RMIT University, Australia)
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Commercialization
To realise economic value of Nanotechnology Research & Development through commercialising demand driven and technology push initiatives in partnership with the industry for sustainable development of ANF member economies.
Coordinators
Dr. Rezal Khairi Ahmad (NanoMalaysia, Malaysia)
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Mr. Pogany Alexander (BMVI, Austria)
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Dr. Junichi Sone (JST, Japan)
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