Other International Experts include: Dr Barry Murrer, Johnson Matthey on fuel cell technology; Dr Ulrich Fiedeler, ITAS, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe on nano for hazardous chemical substitution; Professor Dr Michael Veith, INM GmbH, Saarbrücken on surface protection; Dr John de Mello, Molecular Vision Ltd- a recent winner of the £250,000 Brian Mercer Award for Innovation in Nanotechnology - on nanoelectronics, solar energy and better lighting; Malcolm Harbour, MEP, a key member of the COST Committee examining hazardous chemicals; Christopher Bunting, General Secretary, of the International Risk Governance Council, Zurich on controlling risks in order to reap benefits; Dr Paul Borm, Centre of Expertise in Life Sciences (CEL), Zuyd University, Netherlands on the risks and benefits of nanotechnology; Dr David Rickerby, JRC, Ispra, Italy on nano and environmental damage / remediation; Professor Sandy Black, London College of Fashion on more fashion, less waste. The event includes a public debate on the evening of 16th May on: ‘Nanotechnology and the Environment – What Can Science Really Offer?’ See: www.nano.org.uk [4] for more information or to register [5] for the conference and / or debate; or contact Carrie Smith, carrie.smith@nano.org.uk, T: +44 (0) 1786448520 [6]
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