Welcome
The Network for Computational Nanotechnology is a network of 6 universities working together to connect theory, experiment, and computation in a way that makes a difference to the future of nanotechnology.
While addressing challenges in nanotechnology, NCN researchers produce new algorithms, approaches, and software tools with capabilities not yet available commercially. As part of the NSF's infrastructure for the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the NCN engages the community through its website nanoHUB.org, as well as through workshops and seminars.
For NCN Principal Investigators
All Hands and EAB meetings, Chicago, IL, will be April 2-3, 2008
Latest News
Apr25
CNI Podcast: nanoHUB.org: Future Cyberinfrastructure - An interview with George B. Adams III
This podcast features an interview with George B. Adams III, Associate Director for Programs, Network for Computational Nanotechnology at Purdue University. Our interview was recorded at the CNI 2008 Spring Task Force Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Jan30
2008 NCN@Purdue Summer School, Electronics from the Bottom Up
Electronics from the Bottom Upis an educational initiative designed to promote a new approach to electronic devices, that is very different from the standard approach of extrapolating the traditional concepts of microelectronics onto the nanoscale. Instead we start with concepts that are sound at the nanoscale and build them up to connect with the familiar concepts of microelectronics at the micro/macro scales. We believe that this bottom-up viewpoint will provide engineers with a unique perspective that will make them more effective in exploiting the exciting possibilities afforded by nanoelectronics.
Jan14
Model is first to compare performance of 'biosenors'
Researchers have developed a new modeling technique to study and design miniature "biosensors," a tool that could help industry perfect lab-on-a-chip technology for uses ranging from medical diagnostics to environmental monitoring.
nanoHUB.org
The nanohub is a web-based initiative spearheaded by the NCN. Its mission is to serve as a resource for research and education in the areas of nanoelectronics, NEMS, and their application to nano-biosystems. The nanohub provides online simulation services as well as courses, tutorials, seminars, debates, and facilities for collaboration.
Latest Research
Dec1
Modeling Ballistic Carbon Nanotube FETs
Modeling of CNFET devices is usually done numerically to ascertain the current-voltage characteristics. This requires a self consistent solution of Schrödinger's equation and Poisson's equation along with the transport equations in the channel.
Student Leadership
The NCN Student Leadership Council (SLC) is a student organization for NCN affiliated students from all NCN participating universities nationwide with a mission to prepare students to play the leadership role in the emerging nanotechnology fields.