Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology or in simple language-the science of the miniature, is fast emerging as one of the hottest career option available to Indian engineering graduates.

'Nano' in Greek means dwarf. The foundation of nanotechnology lies on the fact that when any matter is reduced to its nano dimension (10-9metre =1namometre) it starts showing very strong changes in its properties, this includes changes in Physical, Chemical, magnetic, optical, mechanical and electrical properties.

Atoms are the smallest particles forming anything on this planet. Their pattern of arrangement decides various properties demonstrated by any material.

Through extensive research in nanotechnology, now scientists are able to claim that if atoms in coal are reassembled, then diamonds can also be produced.

Such an analysis requires applications from varied fields including bioscience, medical science, environment, electronics, cosmetics, security and range of other subject areas.

The scope and application of nanotechnology is far-reaching and quite amazing too. Its s being said now that 21st century would be the century of nanotechnology as it would revolutionize every field.

From medicine to aerospace and from engineering to many industrial and technological areas, Nanotechnology would be the ideal platform to address all issues.

Nanotechnology is subject which primarily draws inputs from various subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Bio- informatics and Bio- technology, etc.
 

Nanotechnology Eligibility Criteria

In order to become a nanotechnologist, aspirants must ideally be equipped with a post graduate qualification in the subject. Generally speaking, M. Tech and M.Sc degrees are being offered by various institutions and universities, for which the criteria is generally set as a degree in Physics, Chemistry or in Biotechnology.

Nanotechnology Job Prospects

A nanotechnologist can easily find lucrative career opportunities  in the following  fields

• Agriculture
• Environment industry
• Medicine
• Food and Beverage
• Teaching
• Genetics
• Bio-technology
• Space Research
• Forensic Science.

Nanotechnology Pay Package

Sky is the limit for a qualified nanotechnologist. In this field, even the starting monthly salary ranges from of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000.besides; there is always scope for other perks and benefits. MNCs obviously pay more to a nanotechnologist.
 

Nanotechnology Institutes

• Indian Institutes of Technology at Delhi

• Indian Institutes of Technology at and Mumbai

• Indian Institutes of Technology at Kanpur

• Indian Institutes of Technology at Chennai

• Indian Institutes of Technology at Guwahati

• Amity Institute of Nano-Technology

(M.Tech-Nanotechnology)
Amity Campus, Sector 125
Noida - 201303 (Adjoining New Delhi)
Ph.: 0120 2432780/81
Fax: 0120 2431878
E-mail : admissions@amity.edu
Website: http://www.amity.edu

• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jakkur, Bangalore-560 064, India
Phone: 91-80-22082900
Fax: 91-80-22082766.
E-mail: academic@jncasr.ac.in
Website: http://www.jncasr.ac.in

• Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore-560012
Karnataka
Tel: 080-22932001
Fax:080-23600683
E-mail: regr@admin.iisc.ernet.in
Website: www.iisc.ernet.in

• National Physical Laboratory

Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi -110012
EPABX Lines: 91-11-25742610, 91-11-25742611, 91-11-25742612
Fax: 91-11-25726938, 91-11-25726952
E-mail: root@nplindia.ernet.in/root@nplindia.org
Website: www.nplindia.org 

• Jamia Millia University, New Delhi, (M.Tech-Nanotechnology)

Jamia Nagar, New Delhi
Pin-10025
Tel: 26984650, 26985180
Fax:011-26981232
Email: admin@jmi.nic.in 
Website: www.jmi.nic.in

• Solid State Physics Laboratory

Lucknow Road
Timarpur, Delhi-110054
Phone: 91-11-23910015, 23972328, 23960680
Fax: 91-11-23913609, 23984285
E-mail: sspl@ssplnet.orgWeb 
Website: www.drdo.org

• National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune

Dr. Homi Bhabha Road
Pune – 411008
EPABX: 91(0)20-25902000, 25893400
Fax: 91(0)20-25902601
Website: http://www.ncl-india.org/