Career in Nanotechnology in INDIA

NANOTECHNOLOGY, is the study of the controlling of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Nanotechnology is very diverse, ranging from extensions of conventional device physics to completely new approaches based upon molecular self-assembly, from developing new materials with dimensions on the nanoscale to investigating whether we can directly control matter on the atomic scale.

Nanotechnology – the science of the miniature, and the technology of the future – is one of the most exciting and wide area of research which may lead to the greatest technological advances of the 21st century. I. Nanotechnology can be defined as the application of science, engineering and technology to develop novel materials and devices in different fields in the nano-range. The scope and application of nanotechnology is tremendous and mind-boggling. According to the scientists, 21st century would be the nanotechnology century. It is estimated that nanotechnology would revolutionize every area, be it medicine, aerospace, engineering, various industrial and technological areas, health or any other field. Nanobiotechnology can make tiny medical devices and sensors with fantastic military and civilian use. Converting sunlight into power, targeting a drug to a single malignant cell, cleaning ponds and creating sensors in the form of bio chip, to be interested in the human body are some of the important landmark breakthroughs of nanotechnology. The technology has the potential to produce garments which can block chemical and biological weapons from touching the skin of a person.

Anticipating huge gains in future, countries like USA, UK, Japan, China, Germany Russia and France have invested a lot of funds and have also focused programme at national and international level. The USA, under its National Initiatives in Nanotechnology, is planning to invest $1 trillion by 2015. The Indian Government has started a scheme “S&T Initiatives in Nanotechnology” with a starting capital fund of Rs. 100 crore for five years.

Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary subject which essentially combines Physics, Chemistry, Bio- informatics Bio- technology, etc.There is great demand for students in this field who do their M. Tech in nanotechnology because a large number of industries and laboratories in India and overseas doing research in Nano-technology and developing new nano products day by day.

Nanotechnology experts can start his/her career in following fields:-

Health industry

Pharmaceuticals.

Defence.

Bio-technology.

Forensic science

Space Research

Environment industry .

Automobiles

Agriculture.

Genetics

Media & Communication.

Computer technology.

Mobile field.

Educational Qualification:-Minimum B.E/BTECH in Biotechnology ,chemical engineering or pharmaceutical technology or Master of science in physics and Chemistry for master degree or MTECH in Nanotechnology .To get admissions in good colleges like IIT’s one will have to qualify the GATE (Graduation Aptitude Test of Engineering) exams with very good percentile ,above 95%.After MTECH one can apply for PhD in India and Abroad.To get admissions in PhD students should have good knowledge and grip on Project report done during his /her MTECH Degree.

Following institute provided courses in nanotechnology are:-

Indian institute of science ,Bangalore. ( www.iisc .ernet.in )

Solid state physics laboratory ,New Delhi.

National physics laboratory ,New Delhi. ( www.nplindia.org )

National chemical laboratory.Pune.( www.ncl-india.org )

Central scientific instruments organization , Chandigarh.( www.csio.res.in )

Amity institute of Nano -technology ,Noida.( www.amity.edu/aint/ )

Defence Materials store Research & Development organization,Kanpur. (www.drdo.org/labindex)

Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific research ,Bangalore .( www.jncasr.ac.in )

Indian institute of Technology ,New Delhi .( www.iitd.ac.in)

Indian institute of Technology ,Mumbai .( www.iitb.ac.in )

Indian institute of technology ,Kanpur.( www.iitk.ac.in )

Indian institute of Technology ,Madras. ( www.iitm.ac.in )

Indian Institute of Technology ,Guwahati.( www.iitg.ac.in )

Major organization providing lucrative job opportunities in Nanotechnology are :-

Cranes software International limited ,Bangalore.

Monad Nanotech Pvt . Ltd , Mumbai.

Bhabha Atomic Research Center ,Mumbai .

Velbionanotech, Bangalore.

Qtech Nanosystems Private Ltd, Bangalore.

Innovations Unified Technology, Mumbai.

General Electric India ,Bangalore.