Nanotechnology – the science of the miniature, and the area of research which may lead to the greatest technology advances of the 21th century. It is a global phenomenon and an emerging field, that finds its way into a myriad industrial applications spanning across all areas of science and technology . A form of molecule engineering , it is the technology associated with the creation and scrutiny of minute objects, measuring between 1 to 100 nanometers. Nanotechnology can be defined as the application of science engineering and technology to develop novel material and devices in different field in the nano- range.
Nanotechnology is applied in various fields such as medicine, textile, education, electronic devices, auto-mobile gadgets, bio-equipments application , genetics engineering, sports and fitness equipments, ophthalmology related instruments, quality control, forensics, defense, medical apparatus, space and robotics, polymer chemistry, aeronautics agriculture, environment domains and business applications.
It is an apt career for those who have a scientific bent of mind and a passion for solving mysteries of the minutest molecules. Students with a science and engineering background and even mathematics with physics background can pursue Nanotechnology as a career. Candidate with M.Tech in Nanotechnology are in great demand both in India and abroad.
Top 10 colleges in this field are-
1. IITs at Mumbai, Kanpur, Chennai, Guwahati and Delhi
2. Amity Institute of Nanotechnology (AINT), Noida
3. Biosys Biotech Lab & Research Centre, Chennai
4. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
5. National Institute of Technology(NIT), Rourkela
6. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra , Haryana
7. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
8. Amritha Centre for Nanosciences (ACNS), Kochi
9. Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
10.Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB), Sastra University, Tamil Nadu
Qualified Nanotechnologist has no limit of attaining a pay. Sky is the limit for a Nanotechnologist. This field is expected to boom in the future and throw up a large number of job opportunities with handsome pay packets.
The MTech degree can expect a salary of around 20,000 to 30,000 per month. This is a field that has a manifold scope for perks and other benefits. Depending on the qualification, experience and nature of work, the pay packet may vary from Rs. 6,00,000 to Rs. 12,00,000 per annum.
Scope of the Nanotechnology is tremendous and mind-boggling. The career opportunity in the fields of nano scale science and technology are expanding rapidly, as these field have increasing impact on many aspect of our daily lives.
Professional of the Nanotechnology are in great demand in mainstream electronics, industrial products and healthcare markets.
Nanotechnology is still in early stages of development in India. The Government of India has institute S&T Initiatives in Nanotechnology graduates have plenty of opportunities in medical, healthcare industry research , environment industries, pharmaceutical, agriculture, universities, private research institutes , entrepreneurial, investment advisors in biotechnology, research and development in government, product development and advising, communication and media and interfacing of new technologies.
For pursuing a career in the nanotechnology, the aspirant must have a post graduate qualification in the subject. i.e they must have an M.tech or M.Sc. degree in Nanotechnology.
Criteria for nanotechnology into an undergraduate course, a candidate should be 10+2 pass in science stream from recognised Board examination.
Criteria in post graduate course , a candidate should have passed B.sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and life Sciences with a minimum of 50% marks or B.tech in Material science/Mechanical/Biomedical/Chemical/Biotechnology/Electronics/ Computer Science from recognized University.
Anyhow, it’s a technology not a managerial profession, so one must have a good command on Physics & chemistry. Skill in mathematics & computer programming would be an asset.
