ICNAN’25: The 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

International Conference Dates & venue

ICNAN’25 (the 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology) will be held 16–19 December 2025 at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The conference is organized by the Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR) at VIT. For organizing information and the official program details, see the conference website and brochure.

Purpose & scope
ICNAN is positioned as a multidisciplinary forum bringing together researchers, engineers, students, and industry partners focused on nanoscale science and applications. The conference emphasizes both fundamental nanoscience and translational/industrial applications — from materials and devices to biomedical, energy, and environmental uses of nanotechnology. The organizers highlight cross-disciplinary sessions intended to foster collaboration between academia and industry. (icnan.vit.ac.in)

Organizers & host institution

• Host: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore. VIT is a large private university in Tamil Nadu known for engineering, technology and research activities, and it runs an active Centre for Nanotechnology Research that hosts ICNAN. (Vellore Institute of Technology)
• Organizing unit: Centre for Nanotechnology Research (CNR), VIT — contact details and conference secretariat are listed on the conference site. (icnan.vit.ac.in)

Theme & likely topics
The conference covers a broad range of topics within nanoscience and nanotechnology, including (but not limited to):

• Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials (nanocrystals, 2D materials, nanowires)
• Quantum dots and optoelectronic nanostructures
• Nanomaterials for energy (batteries, solar, catalysis)
• Nanomedicine and biosensing
• Nanoelectronics, photonics, and device integration
• Environmental nanoscience and nanotoxicology
  The official “About”/Call for Papers pages describe the conference as an interdisciplinary meeting spanning fundamentals to applications.

Keynote / Special Guest: Dr. Moungi G. Bawendi (Nobel Laureate)
One of the headline attractions of ICNAN’25 is Dr. Moungi G. Bawendi (Lester Wolfe Professor, MIT), who is listed as a special speaker and described as the 2023 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry for his work on the discovery/synthesis of quantum dots. Bawendi’s research group focuses on the chemistry, synthesis, and applications of semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots), and his 1993 developments in reproducible “hot-injection” synthesis methods were highly influential in taking quantum dots from academic curiosity to practical technologies.

Why Dr. Bawendi’s appearance matters
Dr. Bawendi’s Nobel recognition stems from scientific advances that underpin modern quantum dot manufacture and their application in displays, lighting, biomedical imaging, and other areas where size-dependent optical properties are critical. His presence at ICNAN would both validate the conference’s scientific profile and provide attendees direct access to one of the field’s leading figures. Background on the Nobel citation and the significance of quantum dots is available from the Nobel Prize and MIT pages. (NobelPrize.org)

Important deadlines (as advertised on the conference graphics & site)

• Last date for abstract submission: 30 Oct 2025
• Last date for early-bird registration: 30 Oct 2025
• Last date for registration (final): 15 Nov 2025
  (Always confirm deadlines on the official website before submitting.)

Participation: who should attend
ICNAN targets: graduate students and postdocs in physical sciences and engineering; academic faculty working on nanoscale synthesis/characterization; industry researchers from semiconductors, displays, biotech and energy; and policy/technology transfer stakeholders. The program usually includes invited talks, contributed oral and poster sessions, and industry/exhibition components.

How to register / submit work
The official site contains registration and submission forms, contact emails, and phone numbers for the conference secretariat. Prospective authors are encouraged to consult the Call for Papers and the downloadable brochure for submission formats and topic tracks. Contact details listed on the conference pages: [email protected] and phone numbers provided on the site.

Practical & logistical notes

• VIT, Vellore is a campus that regularly hosts national and international conferences; attendees should plan travel to Chennai or Katpadi (closest major rail junction) and then local transfer to Vellore. Check the conference webpage for accommodation recommendations and campus maps.

Sources & official links (primary sources I used)

Official conference & host pages (primary / authoritative)

1. ICNAN ’25 — Official conference site (VIT): https://icnan.vit.ac.in/. (Main conference page, brochure, program/Call for Papers, registration details.)
2. VIT — Event page for ICNAN 2025: “ICNAN ’25” on VIT’s official site. (Vellore Institute of Technology)
3. ICNAN Call for Papers / Contact page (conference secretariat): includes email/phone. (icnan.vit.ac.in)

About Dr. Moungi Bawendi & his work (authoritative sources)
4. Nobel Prize — Facts page for Moungi Bawendi (2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry; description of the contribution to quantum dots). (NobelPrize.org)
5. MIT Chemistry / Bawendi Lab profile — lab overview, research focus, contact information. (chemistry.mit.edu)

Supplementary news / institutional reporting
6. MIT / Science@MIT coverage on Bawendi’s Nobel (context & institutional perspective). (MIT School of Science)
7. AP News & other international reporting on the 2023 Nobel for quantum dots (context about impact and applications).

Short recommendation (if you plan to attend or cite ICNAN’25)

1. Bookmark and regularly check the official conference site (icnan.vit.ac.in) for updated program, keynote schedules, registration fees, and travel instructions.
2. If you plan to present, prepare your abstract and submit before 30 Oct 2025 (the advertised abstract deadline). Double-check formatting and topic tracks on the Call for Papers page.
3. If interested specifically in quantum dots or Dr. Bawendi’s session, review his lab publications and the Nobel summary to prepare informed questions.