The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) is excited to present the first ever WIN Day, on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in QNC 0101!
This day will be a great opportunity to learn about the latest research in nanotechnology, connect with fellow researchers, and celebrate the achievements of our community.
The highlight of the day will be a talk from of our past WIN Rising Star Award winner, Letian Dou, Charles Davidson Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. He will share insights on the latest trends in nanotechnology and his experiences as a young researcher.
WIN Day 2023 Agenda
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
8:30 AM |
Registration& Coffee |
QNC 0101 |
9:00 – 9:05 AM |
Territorial Acknowledgement and Welcoming Remarks Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director, WIN |
QNC 0101 |
9:05 – 9:10 AM |
Opening Remarks from the Office of Research Bernard Duncker, Associate Vice President, Research and International, University of Waterloo | |
9:10 – 9:50 AM |
WIN Rising Star Talk (Introduction by Sushanta Mitra) Letian Dou, Purdue University - 2023 Winner | |
9:50 – 10:00 AM |
Morning Break | |
10:00 – 10:05 AM |
Welcome Address to WIN Members Sushanta Mitra, Executive Director, WIN | |
10:05 – 10:10 AM |
Introduction of New WIN Member Elisabeth Prince, WIN Core Member | |
10:10 – 10:15 AM |
Introduction of WIN Existing Member German Sciaini, WIN Core Member | |
10:15 – 10:20 AM |
Quantum Nano Fabrication & Characterization Facility (QNFCF) Nathan Nelson – Fitzpatrick, Director QNFCF | |
10:20 – 10:45 AM |
Research Programs & International Partnerships Lisa Pokrajac, WIN Assistant Director | |
10:45 – 11:10 AM |
Business Development & Entrepreneurship Oleg Stukalov, Former WIN Business Development Manager | |
11:10 – 11:20 AM |
Events & Community Engagement Kendra Goertz, WIN Operations & Marketing Coordinator | |
11:20 – 11:35 AM |
Space Management by WIN Kyle Murphy, WIN Space Coordinator | |
11:35 – 11:45 AM |
Budget Presentation Doreen White, Director of Operations, Office of Research | |
11:45 – 11:55 AM |
Q&A Session with WIN Community Sushanta Mitra, WIN Executive Director | |
11:55 AM – 12:00 PM |
Closing Remarks Bernard Duncker and Sushanta Mitra | |
12:00 – 1:00 PM |
Networking Lunch Poster presentation of seed funded projects 2018 – 2022 |
QNC 1st floor atrium |