Michael M. Crow, Executive Vice Provost, launched the Columbia Nanotechnology Initiative in 2001 to promote nanoscale research and training in engineering, science and medicine. Our goals are to:

• Cultivate and promote multidisciplinary research teams that link biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, materials science and medicine.
• Lead academic research in understanding the societal implications of nanoscale discoveries and products.
• Develop external collaborations with industry, national laboratories, other universities, and international partners.
• Link nanoscale discoveries to technology transfer opportunities to maximize innovation.
• Work with industry partners to identify and solve scientific and technical challenges in nanotechnology.

The Initiative will also pursue future opportunities in the areas of imaging, sensors, microscopy, and drug delivery by building teams with faculty, postdoctoral associates and students using University seed funds.

For more information, please contact:
jb91@columbia.edu