A monthly lecture on topics related to nanoscience and nanotechnology given by an expert in the field.
The monthly MIT.nano seminar was first presented to the community in 2019 through the "Perspectives in Nanotechnology" lectures, an introductory set of talks by experts who have played seminal roles in the progress of our understanding of the nanoscale in key areas over the past decades. Organized by associate professor Farnaz Niroui, the series was met with much enthusiasm from members of the MIT and nano communities, and so the MIT.nano seminar series continues to offer monthly talks from researchers across the spectrum of nanoscience and nanoengineering.
Talks last approximately 45 minutes and are followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session. Once a year, MIT.nano will welcome a member of the MIT.nano Consortium to give the seminar. Suggestions for guest speakers can always be sent to mitnano@mit.edu.
The November seminar is the Mildred S. Dresselhaus Lecture, named in honor of beloved MIT professor Mildred "Millie" Dresselhaus, the “queen of carbon science.” This annual event recognizes a significant figure in science and engineering from anywhere in the world whose leadership and impact echo Millie’s life, accomplishments, and values.
Fall 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025
1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. ET
Building 34 Room 401A
Neuromorphic Computing via Integration of Diffusive and Drift Memristors
J. Joshua Yang, Arthur B. Freeman Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California
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Monday, November 3, 2025
4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. ET
Building 10 Room 250
2025 Dresselhaus Lecture
Printing soft and living matter in three dimensions
Jennifer Lewis, Hansjörg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University
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Monday, September 29, 2025
3:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. ET
Building 34 Room 401A
Cascade of new even-denominator fractional quantum Hall states
Mansour Shayegan, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Princeton University
Past lectures and contact
Previous seminars are listed on our archive page. Videos of previous seminars may be found on our YouTube page.
Questions? Email mitnano@mit.edu.