India's Chief Scientist In Melbourne
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Science - Scientific Press Release22nd July 2008, 12:28pm - Views: 1462
 M E D I A ALERT Media and Communications Tel. +61 3 9925 2373 Fax +61 3 9662 2739 Visit RMIT University’s online magazine, Openline, at www.rmit.edu.au/news. For a listing of RMIT University experts, go to www.whatson.rmit.edu.au/experts. MELBOURNE BRUNSWICK BUNDOORA FISHERMAN’S BEND POINT COOK HAMILTON HO CHI MINH CITY HANOI India’s chief scientist in Melbourne India’s leading scientist and international nanotechnology expert, Professor CNR Rao, FRS (Fellow of the Royal Society), will give two free public lectures in Melbourne. Professor Rao, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, will speak at RMIT University on the role of science in the future of India and the latest developments in nanomaterials. He is in Melbourne as a Visiting RMIT Fellow and is available for interview from Thursday on nanotechnology, the future of science and research in India and how Australia can take advantage of the booming opportunities for education exchange and research collaboration in one of the world’s fastest growing economies. A world authority on solid state and materials chemistry and the author of more than 1,400 research papers and 41 books, Professor Rao has received honorary doctorates from 46 universities. He is currently National Research Professor, Linus Pauling Research Professor and Honorary President of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore, India. At a free public lecture this Thursday, Professor Rao will discuss the past, present and future of Indian science. This will be followed by an examination of novel chemical approaches to nanomaterial synthesis at a lecture for Melbourne’s scientific community this Friday. WHAT: Science in the future of India WHEN: Thursday, 24 July, 4.30pm - 6pm WHERE: RMIT University, Research Lounge, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne WHAT: Novel Approaches to Nanomaterials WHEN: Friday, 25 July, 4.30pm - 6pm WHERE: RMIT University, Kaleide Theatre, Building 8, Level 2, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne To arrange an interview with Professor Rao contact: RMIT University’s Professor Suresh Bhargava, (03) 9925 3365 / 9925 2330 or 0417 142 761. For general media enquiries: RMIT University Media and Communications, Paul Noonan, (03) 9925 2373 or 0409 239 021. 22 July, 2008 |
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