Syllabus

Module 1: Fundamentals of Nanotechnology
The basics of nanotechnology, including definitions, the concept of the nanoscale, and the unique properties of nanoscale matrices. Nanostructures, including quantum dots, metal nanoparticles, and magnetic nanoparticles, and their conjugation, fabrication, advantages, and associated issues.
Module 2: Nanostructures and Cell Interactions
Cell-nanostructure interactions and focuses on nanofibers, including self-assembling fibers, their conjugation, fabrication processes, advantages, and challenges. The role and applications of carbon nanotubes in various fields.
Module 3: Nanotechnology in Medicine
Nanomedicine and the development of nanosensors, nanorobots, and biomimetic systems. It covers nanotechnology applications in drug delivery, tissue regeneration, cancer detection and therapy, and imaging and diagnostics.
Module 4: Nanoparticles in Biological Systems
Interactions of nanoparticles with blood flow and their implications in biomedical applications. It highlights the mechanisms and considerations for designing nanoparticles for specific functions within biological systems.
Module 5: Challenges and Future of Nanotechnology
Limitations of nanotechnology, including ethical, environmental, and safety concerns. It also explores future challenges and issues, providing a perspective on the evolving landscape of nanotechnology applications.

To learn about the synthesis, characterization, design and the application of nanomaterials in various areas of medical science and technology

To describe the various types of nanomaterials used in biomedical applications.

To appraise the unique elements of nanostructured materials for biomedical applications

To understand the design aspects of various equipment employed in capturing medical signaling.

1. Students will be able to learn about the nanoscale dimension of various material structures and their characters.
2. Students can apply nanotechnology in various areas of medical science and technology to develop therapeutic solutions.
3. Students will be capable of applying knowledge in novel nanostructured materials for biomedical applications.
4. Students will be able to apply knowledge in designing instruments measuring nano-level signals.
5. Students can understand the Medical industrial applications of nanotechnology.

C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller, A.K. Chatham, The Chemistry of Nanoparticles (Synthesis, Properties and Applications), WILEY-VCH

Challa Kumar, Nanomaterials for Medical Diagnosis and Therapy, WILEY-VCH

William A. Goddard III, Donald W Brenner, Sergey E. Lyshevski, Gerald J. Iafrate, Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group

C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller, A.K. Chatham, The Chemistry of Nanoparticles (Synthesis, Properties and Applications), WILEY-VCH