Tehran, April 13, IRNA -- The first Iran-Germany Nano-Technology Conference will be held at the University of Science and Technology on May 2-3.

Secretary of the conference Ali Beitollahi addressing reporters on Tuesday said that the upcoming event aims to promote research on nano-technology and exchange the latest scientific developments.

He referred to 'New Horizons in Nano-Technology', 'Nano Calculation', 'High Temperature Ceramic Structure Nano Material', 'Synthesis of Particles Nano', 'Structure Nano Membranes' and 'Moving Behavior of Structure Nano' as the focal points to be on the conference agenda.

"On the sidelines of the conference, a fair on nano measuring devices and equipment will be held, where nationwide universities and institutes of higher education will display their scientific and practical achievements," he added.

Turning to a round table discussion on 'Iran-Germany Nano Program' due to be held during the conference, he noted that Iran's and Germany's nano plans as well as expansion of scientific collaboration between the two countries will be discussed during the meeting.

Iran-Germany Nano-Technology Conference has been mainly organized by the University of Science and Technology's Faculty of Materials and Metallurgy.

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