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The event on women in nanotechnology that was held on 5th July for the interview and panel discussion with nanotechnology leaders were incredibly insightful and inspiring. The event provided a unique platform for nanotechnology leaders to share their personal journeys and life stories, with a particular emphasis on encouraging women and diverse groups. The stories shared were not only informative but also served as a source of motivation for aspiring professionals in the field. The caliber and expertise of the speakers were commendable. Their knowledge and experience provided valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of working in nanotechnology. The panel discussion fostered a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives, leaving the audience with a deeper understanding of the industry and its potential. The session was organized by Dr. Kanika Singh, WIN Chair and moderated by Mr. Edward Perkins, NTC Secretary and speaker list included Prof. James Morris, Prof. Malgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske, Prof. Montserrat Rivas, Prof. James Speice and Prof. Lan Fu and many participants attended who made this event a resounding success. The meticulous planning and seamless execution were apparent, and it was an engaging and informative experience for all attendees. The event play a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the field of nanotechnology. By highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by women and men in academics and industry, Women in Nanotechnology(WIN) are not only inspiring the next generation of female professionals but also fostering an environment that values and encourages diversity. The knowledge and inspiration gained from the event will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on all the attendees.
Malgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske is Professor of ECE and Director of VLSI & Emerging Technology DA Laboratory at Portland State University, where she was ECE Department chair from 2004 to 2010. Previously, she was with the Technical University of Warsaw and the Research and Production Center of Semiconductor Devices. She holds a Ph.D degree in EE from Auburn University. Her research interests include CAD for VLSI and 3DICs, nanotechnology and nano/bio systems, and design for emerging and renewable technologies. She has presented tutorial, keynote, and invited talks at international conferences, published 150+ technical papers, and serves as panelist/reviewer for the National Science Foundation, National Research Council Canada, and international journals and conferences. Her research has been supported by NSF and industry.
John T. W. Yeow is currently a Professor and a University Research Chair in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada. He is focused on the development of micro/nanodevices for a wide range of applications. He is a recipient of the Professional Engineers Ontario Engineering Excellence Award, Natural Science & Engineering Research Canada Innovation Challenge Award, Douglas R. Colton’s Medal of Research Excellence, Micralyne Microsystems Design Award, Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Early Researcher Award, University of Toronto Alumni Association 7T6 Early Career Award, 2011 IEEE NANO Excellence Paper award and IEEE Canada Outstanding Engineer Award. He was a Canada Research Chair in Micro/Nanodevices (2004 – 2019). He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Engineering Institute of Canada, Engineers Canada, and a Member of College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada.
Li Tao is a full professor at Southeast University, Nanjing, China. His research interests focus on 2D materials and their flexible/wearable devices for health care and internet of things, which had been featured in TIME blog, Nature News and 50+ tech media. He is an inventor of the silicene field-effect transistor and 12’’ wafer-scale graphene on evaporated Cu for GHz flexible RF electronics. He has published 60+ research articles, including first or corresponding author Nature Nanotechnology (citations>1200), Chemical Society Reviews, ACS Nano, Advanced Functional Materials etc., with a h-index 30 and citations ~5000. He is a principle investigator of several research projects with a total funding accumulated over $1.5M. Prof. Tao is an associate editor for Research and Microelectronics Engineering, a committee member for EIPBN (3-beam) conference. He is a senior member of IEEE and NTC Distinguished Lecturer.
