Conference Themes
LPU - Lovely Professional University

Conference Tracks & Thematic Clusters (ICANN 2026)

Track A: Advanced Nanomaterials

  • Design and synthesis of functional nanomaterials
  • 2D materials (graphene, MXenes, TMDs)
  • Nanocomposites and hybrid materials
  • Smart and stimuli-responsive nanomaterials
  • Surface engineering and functionalization
  • Defect engineering and doping strategies
  • Computational modeling and simulation of nanomaterials
  • Advanced characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM, XRD, spectroscopy)
  • Nanostructured coatings and thin films
  • Emerging nanomaterials for electronics and energy

Track B: Nanofabrication & Devices

  • Top-down and bottom-up nanofabrication techniques
  • Lithography (photolithography, e-beam, nanoimprint)
  • Nanoelectronics and nanoscale device fabrication
  • MEMS/NEMS technologies
  • Additive manufacturing and nanoscale 3D printing
  • Self-assembly and directed assembly
  • Flexible and wearable nanodevices
  • Process scale-up and industrial nanomanufacturing
  • Reliability, reproducibility, and quality control
  • Cleanroom practices and fabrication protocols

Track C: Nano-Bio & Healthcare

  • Nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery
  • Nano-biosensors and diagnostics
  • Cancer nanotechnology and theranostics
  • Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
  • Bio-nano interactions and biocompatibility
  • Nanotechnology for plants, antimicrobial and antiviral applications
  • Gene delivery and nanocarriers
  • Lab-on-chip and microfluidics
  • Nanotechnology in agriculture and food safety
  • Toxicology and safety assessment of nanomaterials

Track D: Sustainability & Environment

  • Nanotechnology for renewable energy systems
  • Energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen systems)
  • Water purification and wastewater treatment
  • Air pollution control and environmental monitoring
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
  • Green synthesis and sustainable nanomaterials
  • Waste management and recycling technologies
  • Nano-enabled agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides)
  • Circular economy approaches in nanotechnology
  • Policy, ethics, and regulatory frameworks

Track E: AI/ML for Nanotechnology & Intelligent Materials

  • AI-driven discovery and inverse design of nanomaterials
  • Machine learning for nanomaterial property prediction
  • Deep learning in nanoparticle imaging and microscopy analysis
  • Data-driven optimization of nanofabrication processes
  • AI for nanoelectronics and smart device performance modelling
  • Predictive maintenance in nanomanufacturing systems
  • Digital twins for nanoscale process simulation and control
  • Autonomous laboratories and robotic experimentation in nanoscience
  • Big data analytics for nanotoxicology and safety assessment
  • Generative AI for multifunctional nanocomposites design
  • Explainable AI in materials informatics and nanoresearch
  • IoT-integrated intelligent nanosensors and edge-AI devices

Track F: Superconductivity, Nanorobotics & Magnetism

  • Superconducting nanomaterials and high-temperature superconductors
  • Quantum materials and superconducting devices
  • Magnetic nanomaterials and spintronic systems
  • Magnetic thin films, domains, and nanoscale characterization
  • Magneto-responsive and stimuli-driven nanomaterials
  • Design and fabrication of nanorobots and nanoscale actuators
  • Magnetically guided nanorobotics for targeted drug delivery
  • Nanorobotics in minimally invasive diagnostics and surgery
  • Integration of superconducting and magnetic systems in nanoelectronics
  • Control, navigation, and communication in nanorobotic systems
  • Hybrid nano-bio robotic systems for healthcare and environmental applications
  • Modelling, simulation, and AI-assisted design of magnetic and robotic nano systems
  • Energy-efficient superconducting circuits and devices
  • Challenges in scalability, reliability, and real-world deployment