Future ready: Nanotechnology is predicted to touch the life of nearly every person on the planet

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Nanotechnology, a modern science engineering technology, is an expanding field having a tremendous impact on our daily lives. Nanotechnology is any technology which exploits phenomena and structures that can only occur at the nanometer scale, which is the scale of several atoms and small molecules.

In the next 20 years, nano-technology will touch the life of nearly every person on the planet. The potential benefits are mind boggling and brain enhancing. Thanks to the “Father of Indian Nanotechnology” Prof.C.N.R Rao. Many talented engineers and the best scientists work hard making materials at the nanoscale. Specialists claim that nanomaterials may be used in space exploration.

The implications of nanotechnology in India can be found in the field of telecommunications, computing, aerospace, solar energy, health, pharmaceutical, industry, agriculture, food and beverage and environment. However, Nanotech’s major contribution can be seen in the computing, communication and medical field. Nanomedicine is the most important field of Nanotechnology. It is the science of the future which includes innovations that can change the world.

Nanotechnology provides job opportunities in the health industry, pharmaceutical industry, agriculture industry, environment industry, food and beverage industry as well in government and private research institutes. A professional in the field of nanotechnology can easily find lucrative jobs in most fields. It is the science of the future which includes innovations that can change the world.

It is one of the best career options available to Indian engineering graduates. This technology in India is targeted towards the main streams like electronics, healthcare markets, and other industrial products.

The two major categories of nanotechnology are nanoscale technology and Molecular manufacturing. Nanoscale technology covers small structures and can be used for introducing stronger materials, better medicines, faster computers and so on. Molecular manufacturing is an attempt at building mechanical and chemical manufacturing systems that join molecules together. Since nanotechnology is a special branch that essentially combines physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and technology, the job prospects for students specializing in all the mentioned subjects. The scope and application of nanotechnology is stupendous. Indian engineering and science graduates are increasingly opting for nanotechnology. Streams like medicine, pharmaceuticals, information technology, electronics, optoelectronics, energy, chemicals, advanced materials to textiles, nanotechnology have its applications.

A professional in the field of nanotechnology can easily find lucrative jobs in most fields. It also provides job opportunities in the health industry, pharmaceutical industry, agriculture industry, environment industry, food and beverage industry as well in government and private research institutes. A research career exists in the areas of Nano crystalline materials, Nano photonics and Nano porous materials to name a few.Many government institutes and Indian industries have focused on nanomaterials. A professional in the field of nanotechnology can easily find lucrative jobs in most fields.

It is a powerful technology which aids the development of products with futuristic performance. It is also estimated nanotechnology will create another five million jobs worldwide in support fields and industries.

AVAILABLE COURSES

Prospective nanotechnology students should have strong sound diagnostic and PC programming abilities because of the serious research work associated with these courses.

• BE (Bachelors of Engineering) Nanotechnology

• BTech (Bachelors in Technology) Nanotechnology

• MSc (Masters in Science) Nanotechnology

• M.Tech in Material Science and Nanotechnology

• M.Tech in Nanotechnology

• M.Tech in Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nanotechnology

COLLEGES OFFERING COURSES

India is home to hundreds of institutes that offer Nanotechnology courses at different levels. Space below mentions the name of a few top institutes for pursuing Nanotechnology courses in India:

• IIT Madras • IIT Roorkee • VIT Vellore • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad • SRM University, Tamilnadu • Amrita Centres for Nanosciences, Kerala