Careers in Nano Technology

Nano is a term used for small things. TATA motors gave the name Nano to their car as it is small. It is a special branch of science that combines physics, chemistry, math, biology, engineering and technology. Nanotechnology has great exciting applications in medical science, bioscience, environment, cosmetics, electronics, security and many other fields. Nanotechnology has two major areas i.e. nanoscale technology and molecular manufacturing. The nanoscale technology teaches small structures and can be used for manufacturing better medicines, stronger materials, and speedier computers. Molecular manufacturing is an effort to build chemical and mechanical manufacturing systems that join molecules together.

Nanotechnology is the technology of future and it will bring the unseen products in future. Nanotechnology has applications in the field of textile, education, medicine, electronic devices, gadgets, bio-technological applications, auto-mobile, genetic engineering, , ophthalmology related instruments, quality control, forensics, sports and fitness equipments, defense, space and robotics, medical apparatus, polymer, chemistry, aeronautics, agriculture, environmental domains and business applications.

Courses offered in this field are: -

•     Bachelor of Science in Nano-Science
•     Bachelor of Technology in Nanotechnology
•     Master of Technology in Nanotechnology
•     Master of Science in Nanotechnology

Eligibility

For admission into graduate course in Nanotechnology, you should be 10+2 pass in science stream from recognized Board.

For admission into a postgraduate course in Nanotechnology, you should have passed B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Life Sciences with a minimum of 50% marks. Incase of B.Tech you should pass exam in one of the following branches Material science/ Mechanical/ Biomedical/ Biotechnology/ Electronics / Computer Science from recognized University.

Specializations

Specializations available in this field are: -

•     Ceramic engineering
•     Green nanotechnology
•     Materials science
•     Nanoarchitectonics
•     Nano-biotechnology
•     Nanoengineering
•     Nanomechanics
•     Nano-medicine
•     Wet nanotechnology

Job Prospects

As we know that Nanotechnology is a field of future and many companies are putting a lot of efforts in this field. Trained professionals are in great demand in electronics, industrial products medical, healthcare industry research, pharmaceutical, environment industries, agriculture, universities, educational institutes, private research institutes, entrepreneurial opportunities, investment advisors in biotechnology, research and development in government, product development and advising, communication and media and interfacing of new technologies and healthcare products.

Remuneration: -

The remuneration in Nanotechnology field depends on the personal skills and the reputation of the institute from which a candidate graduates. A fresher can fetch a salary of Rs. 20,000 to Rs.25,000 in public and private sector. The package offered to experienced people is over Rs. 1 lakh per month.

Top Institutes

• Banaras Hindu Universities (Varanasi) www.bhu.ac.in
• Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh. www.csio.res.in
• Defense Materials Store Research & Development Organizations, Kanpur 
• Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. www.jncasr.ac.in
• National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. www.ncl-india.org
• National Physical Laboratory, Delhi. www.nplindia.org            
• Delhi University. www.du.ac.in
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. www.iisc.ernet.in
• Indian Institutes of Technology, Kanpur www.iitk.ac.in 
• Solid State Physics Laboratory, Delhi.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu, India www.vit.ac.in
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences. www.aiims.edu
• Amity Institute of nanotechnology, Noida. www.amity.edu/aint
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