nanotxUSA'08 Event Schedule
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Thursday, October 2, 2008 - Business Hall Exhibits Open 9:30AM


7:30 AM Networking Continental Breakfast - Landmark A
8:15 AM Opening Session
Landmark A
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Dr. Zvi Yaniv
Applied Nanotech

Master of Ceremonies
Dwaine Caraway
City of Dallas 		Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Stanford
R. Ovshinsky,
Ovshinsky Innovation		 "What Is so Special About
Nanoscience and Technology"
Dr. Tadashi Sasaki,
Int'l Center - Materials Res.		 Special Guest
9:30 AM Networking Break - Exhibit Hall - Marsalis A
10:30 AM
Cumberland E-F
Track 1 - Session 1:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM



Electronics
&
Materials

 Greg Heider,
AEA

Session Chair
Paul Patterson,
Seiko Epson 		"Printed Electronics: Emerging
Nanotechnology Process"
Dr. Donald Hayes,
MicroFab		 "Printed Electronics utilizing Ink Jet Technology"
Fred S. Patterson,
Comm. Fund. Coach		 "Federal and State Grant Opportunities for Nanotechnology Development"
Dr. Edward S. Kolesar,
Texas Christian Univ.		 "Precise Bi-Directional Motion Achieved with an Electrothermally-Actutated MEMS Microengine"
Dr. Tim Dallas,
Texas Tech Univ.		 "Dynamic MEMS"
Teena James,
NJ Inst.of Technology.

with

Manu Sebastian Mannoor, NJ Inst.of Technology		 "Ultra Sensitive Capacitive Sensor with
Nano-scale Electrode Spacing for
Label-free DNA Detection"
Cumberland K
Track 2 - Session 1:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM



Biology
&
Medicine

 Freddie Carroll,
NTX RCIC		 Session Chair
Dr. Joerg Lahann,
Dow Corning, Univ. of Mich.		 "Towards Switchable Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications"
Dr. Lawrence Tamarkin,
CytImmune Sciences		 "Phase I Cancer Patient Trial of the Nanomedicine CYT-6091 (Aurimune™)"
Dr. Maya Nair,
UNHSC		 "Novel Biocompatible Nanoparticles for Targeted Cancer Therapy"
Dr. Brett J. L. Landry, Univ. of Dallas

with

Dr. Sue Conger, Univ. of Dallas		 "Bio-Nanotechnology: A Human Attack Vector"
Dr. Sam Shefer,
Salvona Technologies		 "Smart Nanotechnology Based
Delivery Systems"
Simanta Kumar Nayak, The Techno School "Computational Modeling to Herbal Drug Design by GA & ANN"
Cumberland G-H
Track 3- Session 1:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM



Energy
&
Environment

 Robert Winningham
Allen EDC 		Session Chair
Dr. Ray H. Baughman,
UTD NanoTech Inst.

 "Diverse Carbon Nanotube Artificial Muscles Meet an Exciting New Family Member"
Dr. Edgar Muñoz,
Nanotech Inst. de Carboquímica		 "Laser Chemistry: From the Molecule to the Nanostructured Extended Solid"
Dr. Robert Blaunstein,
Nanotech Risk Management		 "Nanotechnology: Risk Management Strategies for Environmental, Health and Safety Issues"
Carey Jordan,
Baker Botts L.L.P.

with

Tom Bunting,
Chevron Tech. Ventures		 "Energy Industry Trends and Chevron’s Higher Diamondoid Story"
Cumberland L
Track 4 - Session 1:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM



Transportation
&
Security

Dr. Donna J. Nelson
Univ. of Oklahoma

Session Chair
Dr. Donald A. Hicks,
Univ., TX at Dallas		 "Commercialization Strategy Issues for the Molecular-Era Economy"
Dr. Jack Agee,
CONTACT Program Rice Univ.		 "CONTACT – University research for the Air Force and Aerospace"
Dr. Truell W. Hyde,
Baylor Univ. 		 
Dr. Sharon Smith,
Lockheed Martin		 "View into our interests in nanotechnology at Lockheed Martin"
Dr. Faruq Marikar,
Nanobiz, LLC		 "Nanotechnology in Automotive: The Tailpipe as an Option"
Sachi Kanta Kar,
Central Tool Room
& Trg.C.		 "Synthesis of Metal Matrix Nano composites for Space Craft Application"
Cumberland I-J
Track 5 - Session 1:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Erin Steed
CameronWeeks Public Relations.

Nanotech 101 Class
Session Chair
Dr. Hector Aguilar,
Austin Community College		 "Dr. Hector Aguilar will present nanotechnology 101
11:30 AM
Cumberland I-J
Track 5 - Session 1:
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Erin Steed
CameronWeeks Public Relations.

 BioNano 101 Class
Session Chair

Dr. Deb Newberry,
Dakota State
Tech. College

 "Dr. Deb Newberry, Dakota State Tech. College, will present BioNano 101 Class
12:30 PM Luncheon & Networking
Landmark A
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Steve Scheve,
Baker Botts

 Master of Ceremonies
Dr. Zvi Yaniv Presents Award to Pete Winstead Award Ceremony
William J. Kroll,
Matheson Tri-Gas		  
2:00 PM
Cumberland E-F
Track 1 - Session 2:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



Electronics
&
Materials

R. Mike Lockerd,
North Texas RCIC

 Session Chair
Dr. Zvi Yaniv,
Applied Nanotech		 "Nanotechnology, managing high-tech in turbulence"
Dr. Moon J. Kim,
Univ. of TX Dallas		 "Nano-X for Nanoelectronics"
Dr. Ali E. Aliev,
UTD NanoTech Inst.		 "Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of Carbon Nanotubes for Heat Management"


Cumberland K
Track 2 - Session 2:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



Biology
&
Medicine

 Phil Ralston Session Chair
Dr. Pierfrancesco Morganti, University of Naples "Nanoscience: The challenging cosmetics healthy food & biotextiles"
Courtland Imel,
President Ceutical Labs		  
Dr. Anis Rahman Chair/CTO Applied Res. & Photonics "Dendrimer Terahertz Source: Its Capabilities and Applications in Life Sciences"
Cumberland G-H
Track 3 - Session 2:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



Energy
&
Environment

Dr. Charles Brumlik,
Nanobiz, LLC

 Session Chair
Dr. Jacob Stanley,
U.S. Army Eng. R&D Center		 "Ecotoxicology of Engineered Nanomaterials"
Dr. Mikhail Kozlov, Univ. of TX at Dallas "From Electrical to Fuel Powered Artificial Muscles"
Dr. Pradeep Shah, Founder & CEO Texas MicroPower "Integrated energy harvesting solutions for portable, remote self powered applications."
Cumberland L
Track 4 - Session 2:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



Transportation
&
Security

John James Barnes
SOLAS Assoc.

 Session Chair
Kevin Koym,
Enterprise Teaming		 "Enterprise Tribes: Supporting Emerging Tech Startups In the Age of Web 2.0"

Dr. Richard Fink,
Applied Nanotech

 "Applications of Nanotechnology for
Homeland Security"
Cumberland I-J
Track 5 - Session 2:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM



Business
&
Economic Development

Investing in Nanotechnology Panel
Kathleen D. Knight,
Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer		 Session Chair
Carl R. Johnson,
Research Infrastructure		 Moderator
J. Andrew Braswell,
iNano Capital Markets		 Panelist
Patrick Custer,
Venture Pacific Grou		 Panelist
Dr. Stanislaus Wong,
SUNY Stony Brook		 Panelist
Stephen L. Fluckiger,
Jones Day		 Panelist
Fred Patterson,
Commercial Fund Coach		 Panelist
Dr. Alexei Andreev,
Harris & Harris Group, Inc.		 Panelist
3:00 PM Networking Break - Exhibit Hall - Marsalis A
3:30 PM
Cumberland E-F
Track 1 - Session 2
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM



Electronics
&
Materials
 R. Mike Lockerd,
North Texas RCIC		 Session Chair

Dr. Guido F. Verbeck, IV,
Univ. of North Texas

"MEMS Ion Optical Devices: Current Technology and Pitfalls"
Javad Foroughi,
(IPRI) Univ. of Wollongong		 "How artificial muscles can be improved using polypyrrole"
Anthony S. Wagner,
Clean Technologies Int'l		 "How artificial muscles can be improved using polypyrrole"
Cumberland L
Track 5 - Session 4:
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM


Business
&
Economic Development

Nanotechnology & Society Panel

John James Barnes,
SOLAS Assoc.

 Session Chair
Dr. Faruq Marikar,
Managing Partner, Nanobiz		 Moderator
Eric Berger,
SciGuy Houston Chronicle		 Panelist
Ken Vest,
Nat'l Nanotech. Coord. Office		 Panelist
Carolyn L. McIntosh,
Patton Boggs 		Panelist
Dr. Kristen M. Kulinowski Panelist
4:00 PM
Cumberland K
Track 2 - Session 2
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM



Biology
&
Medicine

Phil Ralston

 Session Chair
Dr. Peiyu Zhang,
University of Calgary		 "Analysis of mechanical characterization on microneedles for fluid sampling and drug delivery"
Dr. Payodhar Padhi,
(R&D) Hi-Tech Med.
College & H.		 "Synthesis of Mercury Sulfide Nano-Powder for BioMedical Application"
Dr. Balaji Panchapakesan,
Univ. of Louisville		 "Understanding the Interactions of Light on Carbon Nanotubes: From Micro-Opto-Mech. Systems to Cancer Nanotechnology"
Cumberland G-H
Track 3 - Session 2
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM



Energy
&
Environment

Dr. Charles Brumlik, Nanobiz, LLC

 Session Chair
Raghu Das,
IDTechEx		 "Innovative Thin-Film Photovoltaic Technologies: Markets & Forecasts"
Wanda
Greaves-Holmes,
Univ. of Central Florida		 "Emerging Nanotechnology: Evaluation of Potential Hazards to the Industrial Workforce"
Dr. Anvar Zakhidov,
UTD NanoTech Inst.		  
Cumberland I-J
Track 5 - Session 2
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM



Business
&
Economic

Workforce Development Panel
Kathleen D. Knight Partner - Whitaker, Chalk, Swindle & Sawyer Session Chair
Dr. Donna J. Nelson,
Univ. of Oklahoma		 Moderator
Jennifer Kalmbach,
agileTCP		 Panelist
Natalie Johnson,
N. Texas Workforce Board		 Panelist
Fred S. Patterson,
Commercial Fund Coach 		Panelist
Carliss Hyde,
Texas State Technical College		 Panelist
5:00 PM Nobel Laureates Legends Cocktail Party & Networking - Landmark A
Nobel Laureates Legends Program
Landmark A
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

 Nicole Small,
Museum of Nature & Science		 MC

Dan Vilenski, Israeli NNI

Evening Address
Accelerating Nanotechnology Commercialization Panel
Dr. Jack Agee,
CONTACT Program Rice Univ.		 Panelist
Dr. Sharon Smith, Lockheed Martin Panelist
Josh Wolfe,
Lux Capital Management 		Panelist
Dr. Jonathan D. Linton,
University of Ottawa 		Panelist
Dr. Truell W. Hyde,
Baylor Univ.		 Panelist
Sha-Chelle Manning,
Nanoholdings		 Panelist


Nobel Laureates
Legends Reception