Symposium Chairs and Organizing Committee

Special thanks to the symposium chairs, who played an invaluable role in ensuring the success of NanoSeries 2023:

• Pablo Ares, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain
• Larysa Baraban, Helmholtz Center Dresden Rossendorf, Germany
• José María De Teresa, INMA, CSIC-UNIZAR, Spain
• Herre van der Zant, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
• María Concepción Serrano, ICMM-CSIC, Spain
• Maria del Puerto Morales, ICMM-CSIC, Spain
• Emilio M. Pérez, IMDEA Nanoscience, Spain
• Andrea C. Ferrari, University of Cambridge, UK
• Jordi Arbiol, ICREA and Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2), Spain

The dedication of these experts in curating and facilitating insightful sessions on the latest advancements in nanotechnology was instrumental to the success of NanoSeries 2023.

Highlights of Plenary and Keynote Sessions

The conference featured prominent plenary and keynote sessions that highlighted the latest innovations and research findings across various domains of nanotechnology. Notable talks included:

• Hongjie Dai (Stanford University, USA): Carbon-Based Nanoscience
• Prof. Dai presented the transformative potential of carbon nanomaterials, showcasing their applications in energy, sustainability, and electronics.
• Sumio Iijima (Meijo University, Japan): Rediscovering Photo-Thermal Acoustic Phenomena
• Dr. Iijima captivated the audience with insights into the applications of photo-thermal acoustic phenomena in nanostructured materials, with implications for material science and optics.
• Emilio M. Pérez (IMDEA Nanoscience, Spain): Mechanical Interlocking for SWNTs Potential
• Dr. Pérez introduced innovative methods for the mechanical interlocking of single-walled carbon nanotubes, opening new pathways for nanomaterials in electronic applications.
• Nasim Annabi (UCLA, USA): Bioadhesive Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering
• Prof. Annabi’s keynote session showcased novel bioadhesive hydrogels designed for effective drug delivery and tissue engineering with the potential to redefine healthcare.
• Herre van der Zant (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands): 2D Membranes in Motion
• An in-depth look at the dynamics and potential applications of 2D membranes across diverse fields, including energy storage and water purification.
• Jordi Arbiol (ICN2, Spain): 2D Nanostructures at Atomic Scale: From Energy and Environmental Applications to Quantum Devices
• Prof. Arbiol highlighted the role of atomic-scale 2D nanostructures in advancing energy solutions and quantum technology.
• Andrea C. Ferrari (University of Cambridge, UK): Layered Materials for Optoelectronics and Quantum Technologies
• Prof. Ferrari explored future possibilities in optoelectronics, driven by innovations in layered nanomaterials.

NanoSeries Innovation Hub: Supporting Excellence in Nanotechnology

Established in 2022, the NanoSeries Innovation Hub is dedicated to supporting emerging talent and recognizing excellence in nanotechnology. This initiative commits 10% of revenue from sponsorships and registration fees toward funding travel grants for award recipients.

In 2023, the Hub awarded a total of €6,000 in travel grants, recognizing outstanding contributions through the NanoSeries Innovation Awards, Best Early-Career Researcher (ECR) Awards, and Best Poster Presenter Awards.

NanoSeries Innovation Award Winners

• Lola Gonzalez-Garcia (INM-Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Germany): Direct Nanoimprinting of Metal Nanostructures for Flexible, Transparent Electrodes
• Riccardo Marin (Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain): Luminescence Thermometry with Silver Sulfide Nanocrystals
• Marco Gobbi (Centro de Física de Materiales, Spain): Tuning Magnetism and Superconductivity in Layered Materials
• Iris L. Batalha (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, Spain): Polymeric Antimicrobial Nanomaterials for the Post-Antibiotic Era
• Cristina Gomez-Navarro (Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain): Mechanics of Defective 2D Materials

Best Early-Career Researcher (ECR) Award Winners

• Rafael Fuentes-Domínguez (University of Nottingham, UK): Super-resolution Acoustic Imaging Using Nanostructures
• Eva Osuna Bris (Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain): Nano-scale Conductivity of Ni3(HITP)2 Metal-Organic Framework
• Vivek Pareek (OIST Graduate University, Japan): Imaging the Constituent Electron and Hole of a Moiré Localized Interlayer Exciton
• Tamara Muñoz Ortiz (Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain): Optical Coherence Thermography with Thermoresponsive Nanogels
• Makars Šiškins (National University of Singapore, Singapore): Magneto-mechanics of 2D Material Membranes

Best Poster Presenter Awards

• Aswin Asaithambi (Italian Institute of Technology, Italy): Enhanced Photoresponse from MoS2-InAs/ZnSe Heterostructure
• Fatemeh Rajabasadi (Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Germany): Polymersomes-decorated Microrobots for Gynecological Cancer Therapy
• Yujie Guo (King’s College London, UK): Real-time Single-molecule Monitoring and Control of Nanoparticle Formation
• Alberto Martín-Pérez (ICMM-CSIC, Spain): Label-free Characterization of Cells and Particles Using Optics, Nanomechanics, and Microfluidics

Feedback from Participants

The participant feedback collected during NanoSeries 2023 underscored the conference’s success in delivering a high-quality experience.

Overall Organization and Management:-

95.7% of attendees rated the conference as excellent or very good.