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 assistant 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.
Spring 2023
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET
Goran Mashanovich
Professor, Silicon Photonics Group
University of Southhampton
Read the abstract and register.
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Monday, April 24, 2023
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET
Ali Javey, Ph.D.
Lam Research Distinguished Chair in Semiconductor Processing
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of California, Berkeley
Read the abstract and register.
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Monday, March 13, 2023
Exploring the matterverse with nanomaterial megalibraries
Chad A. Mirkin, PhD
George B. Rathmann Professor of Chemistry
Director, International Institute for Nanotechnology
Northwestern University
Read the abstract.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Van der Waals heterostructures, superlattices and thin films: Boundless opportunities at bondless boundaries
Xiangfeng Duan
Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Inorganic, Materials, Analytical Chemistry, Nanoscience
University of California, Los Angeles
Read the abstract. | Watch the video.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Chips & innovation: A new era
Dr. Ahmad Bahai
Senior vice president and chief technology officer
Texas Instruments
Read the abstract. | Watch the video.
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.