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$4 million nanotech grant from Beebe brings opportunities to area
Alex Lanis
Issue date: 1/28/08 Section: News
The oxide interfaces developed by Chakhalian and his team helped boost oxide interface discoveries to the No. 5 spot for scientific breakthroughs of 2007, according to Science Magazine.
The College of Engineering announced in 2004 the addition of Vijay and Vasundara (Vasu) Varadan, both well-known internationally in nanotechnology and medical circles, according to the press release.
Vijay has developed biosensors that treat disorders such as Parkinson's disease and has researched applications to control blood sugar levels and treat Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy, while Vasu has researched medical sensors and wireless microsensors for monitoring patients at home and in hospitals, according to the press release.
Since Vijay's arrival, the Center for Nano-, Bio- and Info-Technology Sensors and Systems has been created, which recently received part of a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation, according to the press release.
Greg Salamo, a professor with the UA-OU Center for Semiconductor Physics in Nanostructures, used biomolecular, electronic and superconducting materials to help create faster, more powerful and more reliable electronics that are smaller and require less power to operate, according to the press release. In 2005, the National Science Foundation renewed funding for the center with a six-year, $7.8 million grant.
"Investments in faculty and facilities in nanoscience and technology are key to educating science and engineering students who are preparing for the many challenges our society will continue to face in the next several decades," said Ashok Saxena, dean of the College of Engineering, in the press release.
"This investment by the state will play a key role in incubating new technology-based businesses in Arkansas and will go a long way toward attracting more federal research funds."
The College of Engineering announced in 2004 the addition of Vijay and Vasundara (Vasu) Varadan, both well-known internationally in nanotechnology and medical circles, according to the press release.
Vijay has developed biosensors that treat disorders such as Parkinson's disease and has researched applications to control blood sugar levels and treat Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy, while Vasu has researched medical sensors and wireless microsensors for monitoring patients at home and in hospitals, according to the press release.
Since Vijay's arrival, the Center for Nano-, Bio- and Info-Technology Sensors and Systems has been created, which recently received part of a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation, according to the press release.
Greg Salamo, a professor with the UA-OU Center for Semiconductor Physics in Nanostructures, used biomolecular, electronic and superconducting materials to help create faster, more powerful and more reliable electronics that are smaller and require less power to operate, according to the press release. In 2005, the National Science Foundation renewed funding for the center with a six-year, $7.8 million grant.
"Investments in faculty and facilities in nanoscience and technology are key to educating science and engineering students who are preparing for the many challenges our society will continue to face in the next several decades," said Ashok Saxena, dean of the College of Engineering, in the press release.
"This investment by the state will play a key role in incubating new technology-based businesses in Arkansas and will go a long way toward attracting more federal research funds."
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