Hybrid Course (1-Credit Hour) entitled, “Modern Analytical Techniques in Nanotechnology” by Dr. Dilshad Hussain

Hybrid Course (1-Credit hour) entitled,

“Modern Analytical Techniques in Nanotechnology”

Course Facilitator:

Dr. Dilshad Hussain 

Assistant Professor

LEJ Nanotechnology Center, ICCBS

University of Karachi, Pakistan

INTRODUCTION:

The Sindh Innovation, Research, and Education Network (SIREN) working under the auspices of the Government of Sindh, and the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) is organizing a one-credit hour course entitled, “Modern Analytical Techniques in Nanotechnology”. This course is highly useful for Research scholars, students, scientists, medical grads, and faculty.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understanding the basic concepts of nanotechnology and why it has become an integral part of everyday life.
• Learning modern analytical and characterization techniques that are commonly used in nanomaterials science and technology.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Dr. Dilshad Hussain is working as an Assistant Professor at LEJ Nanotechnology Center, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi. His research work focuses on functional nanomaterials and their applications in smart-phone assisted nanosensors for environmental and biological analysis, functional nanotextiles, nanomaterials modified membranes for water treatment, and nanocatalysts for environmental remediation. He has published several high-quality research papers, edited two books on nanotechnology, filed five patents, and supervised MS/PhD students. He also specializes in modern analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), Branneur Emmet Teller (BET).

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Date: November 4^th to 15^th, 2024

DAY: Monday – Friday

TIME: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 1^st, 2024

FEE: Free!

FOR REGISTRATION USE THE GIVEN LINK:

https://forms.gle/DuS4qmH7kH9JMmm89

Passing marks: 50% (Minimum)

Attendance: ≥75 % as pe

r rules CERTIFICATES: Registered participants will receive an e-certificate, after the successful completion of all the necessary requirements of the course.

VENUE:

Lecture Hall A, Latif Ebrahim Jamal National Science Information Center (LEJNSIC), International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi-75270, Pakistan.

CONTACT PERSON:

Prof. Nadeem Ahmed Khan

Manager, SIREN

Email: [email protected]

Tel.: 021-111-222-292 Ext: 267; 275