Nano & Micro Systems in Defence

The exploration of nano and microtechnology will create many new defence related innovations. Nano and micro systems present an opportunity for key survivability capabilities through miniaturisation, advanced information technology and new materials properties. Keeping pace with the military application of nano & microtechnology research and development is vital if a technological edge is to be maintained in national defence.

SMi’s Nano & Micro Systems in Defence will provide a clear overview of the current programmes and latest developments in military research. Furthermore it will illustrate the increasing commercial aspect of nano and micro systems outlining current market trends and addressing issues such as patenting MNT technologies.

Topics will include:

• Smart Autonomous Systems
• Nanomaterials in Defence
• Quantum Computing
• Military Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Uniform and Armour for Future Battle Fields 

Hear from industry leading experts including:

• Professor Roland Decuypere, Visiting Professor, ERASMUS Institute, Brussels and retired Head of Department, IWT, Royal Military Academy, Belgium
• Dr Douglas Imeson, Programme Director, Physical Sciences, dstl
• Dr Rafal W Zbikowski, Principal Research Officer, Department of Aerospace, Power and Sensors, Cranfield University (Defence Academy Shrivenham)
• Dr Jörg Schulze, Senior Consultant, Production Processes, Simulation and Risk Management Department, Siemens and Faculty Member, University of the German Armed Forces
• Shamik Das, Senior Nanosystems Engineer, Nanosytems Group, MITRE Corporation
• Dr Steven Savage, Deputy Research Director, Functional Material, Swedish Research Agency (FOI)
• Giulio Prisco, Director, FutureTAG and Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, Spain
• Philippe Van Nedervelde, Executive Director, Europe, Foresight Nanotech Institute
• David W Panhorst, Project Officer, Common Guidance Program, US Army ARDEC

Chaired by: Professor Ignaz Eisele, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of the German Armed Forces