“Nanotechnology for Sustainability and Growth”

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANOTECHNOLOGY – RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALISATION (ICONT2011)

06 – 09 JUNE 2011
SABAH
MALAYSIA
FIRST CALL
INTRODUCTION COMMITTEES
The International Conference of Nanotechnology Research and Advisory Committee
Commercialisation (ICONT2011) will provide Malaysian scientists and
researchers throughout the world with the opportunity to present and discuss
their research investigations. The main objective of the conference is to provide Organising Committee
a communication stage for Malaysian scientists working in the field of • Industrial Nanotechnology Research Centre
nanoscience and nanotechnology with their counterparts from Asian and rest of (INTeRC), SIRIM Berhad
the world. The conference is expected to create effective networks among the
research institutes universities, institutions and companies and to promote the
inter-countries and interdisciplinary collaborations and hence will greatly
contribute to the rapid progress in the nanotechnology research.
If you are involved in research in the areas of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology or
related field, we are cordially inviting you to participate and submit an abstract
in the ICONT2011 conference.
OBJECTIVE SCIENTIFIC TOPICS
The conference aim to develop critical assessment of existing work and future • Nanomaterials:
directions in nanotechnology research including nanomaterials and fabrications, nanoparticles, nanowires,
nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, devices, and integration. The conference carbon nanotubes,
brings together scientists from around the world who are playing a central role functionalized polymers, etc.
in the development of nanoscience and technology from every sector of
academy and industry in the nanotechnology research field, with a special • Nanodevices,
focus on materials, applications and devices. They will highlight the challenges Nanoelectronics and
facing scientists and engineers in the manufacture of nanoparticles and Nanophotonics.
nanomaterials. • Nanobiotechnology,
IMPORTANT DATES Nanomedicine and Drug
Delivery Systems.
Date of the Conference : 06 - 09 June, 2011 • Nanofabrication and Self-
Abstract due date : 04 March, 2011 organization systems.

Notice of Acceptance of the Abstract : 31 March, 2011 • Nanotechnology Application

including in Energy,
Full paper online submission due date : 30 April, 2011 Environment and Health.
Last Date Early Bird Registration with Payment : 06 April, 2011 • Nanotechnology
Standardisation.
ABSTRACT PREPARATION & SUBMISSION
All papers accepted and presented in the ICONT2011 will be published in • Nanoparticles Toxicology,
referred journal. Prospective authors are required to submit one(1) page of Health and Safety.
extended abstract. A preparation guideline and template of abstract is available • Societal and Environmental
on the website (http://icont2011.sirim.my). We encourage you to submit your Impacts and other related
abstract electronically. topic including initiative and
VENUE policy.

The City of Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah. Located on the west coast of
“the Land below the Wind”, under the watchful eye of majestic Mount Kinabalu,
and on the fringes of the South China Sea. Kota Kinabalu is the bustling and ORGANISED BY SUPPORTED BY
colourful gateway to Sabah. Here you find the international airport, world class
hotels, innumerable restaurants and café shops, shopping malls and business
districts. We call our fast developing and modern city with more than 350,000
inhabitants simply and affectionately KK! The state capital has many places of
interest. It is a city popular with foreigners and locals and the Tunku Abdul
Rahman Park is a marine park adjacent to the city and is one of the top tourist FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT :
destination, perfect for relaxing, snorkeling and a wide variety of watersports. ICONT2011 SECRETARIAT
Other places of interest include the Signal Hill Observatory, offering a bird’s SIRIM Training Services Sdn Bhd
view of the city; the Sabah Foundation Building - a unique 30-storey building Phone: +6-03-5544 6205 (Fauziah) or
with a circular structure supported by high tensile steel rods, an architectural +6-04-401 7186 (Norazah)
and engineering marvel, and there are only four such buildings in the world; the Fax: +6-03-5544 6754 / 6289
State Mosque, resplendent with its majestic domes and golden motifs is the +6-04-403 3225
central place of worship for KK's Muslim population; the new Likas Mosque, the Email: fauziahg@sirim.my or norazahr@sirim.my
largest in the state; and the Likas Bird Sanctuary.
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06 – 09 June 2011, SABAH, MALAYSIA
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