A Global Centre of Excellence for Nanotechnology and its Applications

The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is a University Research Centre, founded in 2008.

400estimated total number of graduate students241occupants in the QNC

91members20research chairs

31distinguished lectures109seminars109graduate student seminars

News

Mar. 29, 2018The University of Waterloo and Tsinghua University Open New Research Centre
Today University of Waterloo President, Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur and Tsinghua University Council Chairperson, Dr. Chen Xu, officially opened the Tsinghua University – University of Waterloo Joint Research Center for Micro-Nano Energy and Environment Technology (JCMEET).
Mar. 2, 2018Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology Executive Director Receives Prestigious Award in India
Dr. Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), received the prestigious Hind Rattan Award (Jewel of India) from the non-resident persons of Indian origin (NRI) Welfare Society of India on February 21^st. The Hind Rattan Award is one of the highest Indian diasporic awards.

“It is a great honour to be recognized by the NRI Welfare Society of India. It is a truly humbling experience,” said Dr. Mitra.
Feb. 22, 2018The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology Signs Mitacs Agreement in India
Today Dr. Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), officially signed a new funding agreement between WIN and Mitacs Inc. The research mobility program between WIN and selected Indian Institutes of Technology will provide research funding for up to five outbound and 10 inbound students.

Apr. 27, 2018WIN Seminar Series: Water and Ions at Nanoscopic Interfaces
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to present a seminar talk by Dr. Siddhartha Das, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park.
June 6, 2018International Symposium: Frontiers in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is pleased to host an International Symposium on the Frontiers in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology on June 6, 2018.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from leading researchers in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Interact with scientists and engineers who are fundamentally changing our world and helping solve some of humanity's most pressing issues.

A more detailed itinerary will be posted closer June 6th.
Aug. 6 to 8, 2018ICANM 2018: International Conference & Exhibition on Advanced & Nano Materials
The ICANM2018 organizing committee warmly invite you to attend the ICANM 2018 conference.

The 6^th International conference and exhibition on advanced and nano materials (ICANM2018) will take place in Quebec City. ICANM 2018 encourage abstract submissions within advanced & nano materials and across a variety of fields.