Working Groups

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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Dr. Ali Beitollahi (INIC, Iran)
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To inspire and train the future generation of leaders to drive nanotechnology R&D towards responsible development and sustainability of humanity There are two flagship events in this working group namely Asia Nanotech Camp (ANC) and International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) which provide platform for young scientists to learn the latest nanotechnology development, forge early collaborations and addressing nano enabled innovation for solving problems related to sustainability. of humanity.

Coordinator

Dr. Lerwen LIU(NanoGlobe, Singapore)
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To establish better awareness of the infrastructure available on the micro/nanofabrication and characterization facilities in the ANF community and thus promote a synergistic bridging among ANF members with interdisciplinary integration and communication. This working group provides a platform access to R&D facilties among participating members and facilitate R&D collaborations among members.

Coordinator

Dr. Ramam AKKIPEDDI (IMRE, Singapore)
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Dr. Hiro Akinaga (AIST, Japan)
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To co-ordinate nanosafety activities in the region through the Asia Nano Safe network, including harmonization of nano safety training, safety-by-design approach to nanotechnology development and translational nano research to the marketplace. Also, to provide a co-ordinated response for community concerns and engagement on nanotechnology safety and risk management issues. This working group has been playing an active role in the annual International Symposium on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health (NanOEH) through offering Asia Nanosafety Award to distinguished young researchers.

Coordinator

Dr. Paul WRIGHT (Australia)
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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.

Coordinator

Dr. Rezal Khairi Ahmad (NanoMalaysia, Malaysia)
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