1. Plenary Speaker :"" Rare earths""
Professor Hafid Aourag
Abou Bakr Belkaid University of Tlemcen.
2. Plenary Speaker : "" Sciences et technologies dans un monde de plus en plus complexe..""
Professor Noureddine Melikechi
Head of Faculty at University of Massachusetts Lowell, United States
Developing sensitive optical techniques for the early detection of cancers
Member of two NASA Mars missions (Curiosity and Mars 2020) analyzing laser induced breakdown spectra of Martian oils, dust and rocks.
Developing experimental and numerical methodologies for isotopic identification and quantification using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy.
3. Plenary Speaker : ''Les Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies; Forces motrices pour repondre au Challenges des SDGs''
Professor M. Maaza
UNESCO UNISA AFRICA Chair in Nanosciences/Nanotechnology
Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences
Fellow of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences
Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences
Africa-International Desk, iThemba LABS-NRF
Chairman/founding member of the Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET), an ICTP network
Co-initiator and founding member of the African Laser Centre (ALC)
Co-initiator and founding member of the National Laser Centre (NLC)
Co-initiator and founding member of the South African Nanotechnology initiative (SANi)
4. Plenary Speaker : '' Nanometrology of protein nanomachines in action: applications in biomedical and biotechnology ''
Asst. Prof. Djamel Eddine Chafai, PhD
WPI Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
Abstract: Nanometrology plays a crucial role in understanding the intricate structures and functions of nanobiomachines, such as proteins and enzymes. High-speed Atomic Force Microscopy (HS-AFM) has emerged as a powerful tool in this realm, offering unprecedented insights into the dynamic behavior of these biomolecules at the nanoscale. This presentation delves into the significance of utilizing high-speed AFM for nanometrology of nanomachines, focusing on protein nanomachines. By capturing real-time images with exceptional resolution and speed. High-speed AFM also enables researchers to study the conformational changes, interactions, and mechanical properties of these biomolecules with remarkable precision. The application of high-speed AFM in nanometrology not only enhances our understanding of the structural dynamics of proteins and enzymes but also opens up new avenues for exploring their functions and potential applications in various fields such as biotechnology and medicine.
