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NATO Advanced Research Workshop on
Nanotechnology to Aid Chemical and Biological Defence
The NATO Science for Peace and Security Program has identified Defense against CBRN Agents and
Environmental Security as key priority areas. Nanomaterials and nanotechnology can play a vital role in the detection and decontamination of chemical and biological threat agents. They also can be used in protective technologies. The ability to control matter on an atomic and/or molecular scale provides new opportunities to use materials. The area of sensing is a particularly relevant example in which
nanotechnology can be useful, by exploiting the unique properties and phenomena exerted by matter at the nano-scale. Rather than just thinking in terms of miniaturization of sensors and devices, it is possible to imagine entirely new technologies that are developed to exploit novel nano-scale phenomena. Combining nanotechnology with biomolecular systems, we have the power of nanobiotechnology to achieve improved detection, decontamination and protection against chemical and bio-agents.
The purpose of this ARW will be to bring together a diverse group of international civilian researchers focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology problems that are relevant to chemical and biological defense needs, in order to share the state-of-the-art in the field, identify accomplishments, and to
discuss the challenges and opportunities present in the field. The work discussed here will form a blueprint for researchers in the area of nanotechnology for chemical and biological defense, especially for future research in detection, decontamination and protection.
Co-Directors
Prof. Terri Camesano Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. Giorgi Kvesitadze Georgian Academy of Sciences Tbilisi, Georgia E-mail: [email protected]
Scientific Program
Monday, September 22, 2014
2:00-6:00 pm Arrival and Registration (Information will be sent by email)
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 AM Session
Chair: Prof. Terri Camesano
9:00-9:15 Introductory Remarks – Prof. Terri Camesano and Prof. Giorgi Kvesitadze
9:15-9:45 Dr. Robert Botto, Physical S&T Division, Chemical & Biological Technologies, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, USA “Nanotechnology Solutions for Chemical and Biological Defense”
9:45-10:15 Prof. Nina Chanishvili, The Eliava Institute of Bacteriophage, Microbiology and Virology, Tbilisi, Georgia “Bacteriophage-based Products and Techniques for Identification of Biological Pathogens”
10:15-10:45 Break
10:45-11:15 Dr. Audrey Beaussart, Université catholique de Louvain, Institute of Life Sciences Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium “Molecular Tools to Characterize the Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Pathogens”
11:15-11:45 Dr. Alexandra Ter Halle, Laboratoire des IMRCP, Equipe SMODD, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France “Microemulsions Research in Chemical Defense”
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 PM Session
Chair: Prof. Nina Chanishvili
2:00-2:30 Prof. M. Jerome Duval, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux, CNRS-Université de Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France “Reactive transfer of metals at microbial interphases : physico-chemical dynamic aspects, implications for bioavailability and toxicity evaluations”
2:30-3:00 Dr. Irena Ciglenečki, Laboratory for physical chemistry of aquatic systems, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia “Nanoparticles and the Marine Environment: An Overview”
3:00-3:30 Break
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 PM Poster Session 1
3:30-5:00
1. Tarek Mohamed Abou Elmaaty and Eman Abdelaziz, Damietta University, Damietta, Egypt.
Functionalization of linen/cotton pigment prints using inorganic nanostructure materials
2. Todd Alexander, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA.
Effect of Spacer Length on the Antimicrobial Activity of the Bound Peptide, Chrysophsin-1
3. Christina Bailey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA.
Interactions of Surface Charged Gold Nanoparticles with a Supported Lipid Bilayer: The Role of Humic Acids
4. Liviu-Daniel Galatchi, Ovidius University of Constanta, Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Constanta, Romania.
Social, Economic and Ethical Aspects of Potential Environmental Risks of Nanotechnology
5. Ruslan Garifullin, M. Aref Khalily, and Mustafa. O. Guler, Bilkent University, Turkey.
Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Materials for High Surface Area Sensing Platform
6. Christopher Gulka, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
Electrochemical Detection of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene at Gold Nanoparticle Film Assemblies
7. Christina Hakopian, Yerevan State University, Republic of Armenia.
Biotechnologies and Environmental Security
8. Vahram Vardanyan, Yerevan State University, Republic of Armenia.
The influence of natural and anthropogenic radioactive sources on the environment pollution (case study: Republic of Armenia)
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 AM Session
Chair: Dr. Robert Botto
9:00-9:30 Prof. Terri Camesano, Department of Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences Institute, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA “Detecting Microbial Pathogens using Antimicrobial Peptides”
9:30-10:00 Prof. Raj Mutharasan, Department of Chemical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA “Biosensors for genes, pathogens, parasites, biomarkers and toxins”
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00 Prof. Mladen Franko, Laboratory for Environmental Research, University of Nova Gorica,
Slovenia “Fast Screening Techniques to Detect Neurotoxigenic Pesticides and Other Toxic Compounds”
11:00-11:30 Prof. Perena Gouma, Materials Science and Engineering Department, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA “Selective Chemical Detectors, Biosensors, and Hybrid Nanoprobes”
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 PM Session
Chair: Prof. Mladen Franko
2:00-2:30 Prof. Giorgi Kvesitadze, Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Tbilisi, Georgia “Investigation of microorganisms’ and plants’ abilities to assimilate and metabolize organic ecotoxicants and heavy metals”
2:30-3:00 Prof. Monique Van Hoek, National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA
“Nano-aerosols for drug delivery and treatment for Francisella tularensis”
3:00-3:30 Break
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 PM Poster Session 2
3:30-5:00
9. Diana Harea, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Republic of Moldova.
Nanoindentation study and photo-induced effects in amorfous (As2Se3)1-x: Snx and (As4S3Se3)1-x: Snx chalcogenides
10. Ibrahim Inanc and Ozgur Yazaydin, University College London, UK.
Calculation of Henry’s coefficients for Toxic Chemicals in Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks
11. Elaheh Kamaloo, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, USA.
A QCM-D study on interactions of gold nanoparticles with supported lipid bilayer: the effect of different environments
12. Ganna Kharlamova, Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University, Ukraine.
Analyses of Nanoobjects and GMP as Main Biological Threats of XXIst Century
13. Oleksiy Kharlamov, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Ukraine.
Fulleranes and quasi-fulleranes as perspective objects for hydrogen storage and energetic
14. Azamat Tynybekov, International Science Center, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
Radiological Risk Assessment in Kyrghyzstan
15. Trahel Vardanian, Yerevan State University, Republic of Armenia.
The Current State of Contamination of Rivers of Lake Sevan Basin
Thursday, September 25, 2014 AM Session
Chair: Prof. Ario deMarco
9:00-9:30 Prof. Michele Penza, ENEA, Technical Unit Brindisi Technologies for Materials, Brindisi, Italy
“European Research in Chemical Sensor Technologies for Environmental Protection and Safety”
9:30-10:00 Prof. Mario Böhme, Department of Materials Science, Darmstadt University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany “Developing Sensors based on TiO2 Nanotubes to Detect Explosives”
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-11:00 Prof. Giorgio Sberveglieri, University of Brescia, Department of Information Engineering, Brescia, Italy “Surface Ionization and Gas Sensors for Detection of Low Concentrations of Toxic and Explosive Agents”
11:00-11:30 Prof. Levent Kenar, Chief of Medical CBRN Department, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey “Current methods used for the detection of chemical and biological agents”
Thursday, September 25, 2014 PM Session
Chair: Prof. Giorgi Kvesitadze
2:00-2:30 Prof. Polonca Trebše, Laboratory for Environmental Research, University of Nova Gorica,
Slovenia “Application of Cost-Effective Biological Tools for Monitoring of Chemical Poisoning”
2:30-3:00 Prof. Aykutlu Dâna, UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Bilkent University, Bilkent, Ankara, Turkey “SPR-based Sensors”
Free time for local area visits
Friday, September 26, 2014 AM Session
Chair: Prof. Raj Mutharasan
9:00-9:30 Dr. Ario deMarco, University of Nova Gorica, Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Vipava, Slovenia and Institut Curie – TAb-IP, Paris, France “Pathogen Detection by Antibody-based Targeting of Cell Surface Epitopes”
9:30-10:00 Prof. Ahmet Özgür Yazaydın, Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, London, United Kingdom “Applied Nanostructured Materials for Chemical Sensing”
10:00-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Open Discussion – Research opportunities for collaboration
11:30-12:00 Concluding Remarks – Prof. Terri Camesano and Prof. Giorgi Kvesitadze
Workshop End, Lunch and Departure
Hotel Information
Rixos Downtown Hotel, Antalya, Turkey Address: Meltem Mh., Sakıp Sabancı Blv No:18, 07050 Antalya, Turkey Phone:+90 242 249 4949 Web: http://www.rixos.com/en/rixos-downtown-antalya
NATO ARW Publication
An edited book with workshop proceedings will be published in NATO Science for Peace and Security Series by IOS Press. Instructions for Authors will be sent.
NATO ARW Program Speakers
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, AM Session
Prof. Terri Camesano, Co-Director
Department of Chemical Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Phone: (+1) 508-831-5380 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://wp.wpi.edu/terric/
Prof. Giorgi Kvesitadze, Co-Director
President, Georgian National Academy of Sciences 0108–Tbilisi, Georgia Phone: (+995 32) 93-58-92, E-mail [email protected]
Dr. Robert Botto
Chief, Physical S&T Division, Chemical & Biological Technologies Defense Threat Reduction Agency USA
Prof. Nina Chanishvili
The Eliava Institute of Bacteriophage, Microbiology and Virology, 380060 Tbilisi, Georgia
Dr. Audrey Beaussart
Université catholique de Louvain Institute of Life Sciences 1, Place de l'Université B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium) Phone: (+32) 10 47 30 61 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.uclouvain.be/en-362056.html
Dr. Alexandra Ter Halle
Laboratoire des IMRCP, Equipe SMODD Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse, France Phone: (+33) 05-62-25-84-57 E-mail: [email protected]
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, PM Session
Prof. M. Jérôme Duval
Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux UMR 7360 CNRS - Université de Lorraine 54500 VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY, FRANCE Phone : (+33) 03 83 59 62 63 E-mail : jerome.duval(@)univ-lorraine.fr Web: http://bddc.liec.univ-lorraine.fr/cv/DUVAL%20J.htm
Dr. Irena Ciglenecki Jusic
Laboratory for physical chemistry of aquatic systems Ruđer Bošković Institute Zagreb, Croatia Phone: (+385) 1 456 1105 E-mail: [email protected]
Wednesday, September 24, 2014, AM Session
Prof. Terri Camesano
Department of Chemical Engineering Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Phone: (+1) 508-831-5380 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://wp.wpi.edu/terric/
Prof. Raj Mutharasan
Department of Chemical Engineering Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Phone: (+1) 215-895-2236 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.chemeng.drexel.edu/MutharasanLab/index.html
Prof. Mladen Franko
Laboratory for Environmental Research University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia Phone: (+386) 5 3315 329 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.ung.si/en/research/laboratory-for-environmental-research/staff/mladen-franko/
Prof. Perena Gouma
Materials Science & Engineering Department Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Phone: (+1) 631-632-4537 E-mail: [email protected] Web: https://web.stonybrook.edu/cnsd/formservertemplates/page.html
Wednesday, September 24, 2014, PM Session
Prof. Giorgi Kvesitadze
Georgian National Academy of Sciences 0108–Tbilisi, Georgia Phone: (+995 32) 93-58-92, E-mail: giorgi@[email protected]
Prof. Monique Van Hoek
National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases George Mason University 10650 Pyramid Place Manassas, VA 20110 Phone: (+1) 703-993-4273 E-mail: [email protected]
Thursday, September 25, 2014 AM Session
Prof. Michele Penza
ENEA, Technical Unit Brindisi Technologies for Materials SS.7, Appia, Km 714 - PO BOX 51 Br-4, I-72100 Brindisi, Italy Phone: (+39) 0831 201422 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.enea.it
Prof. Mario Böhme
Department of Materials Science, Darmstadt University of Technology, Petersenstr. 23, 64287 Darmstadt, Germany Phone: (+49) 6151 16 6387; E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. Giorgio Sberveglieri
University of Brescia, Department of Information Engineering Via Valotti 9 25133 BRESCIA Italy Phone: (+39) 030 3715771; E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://sensor.ing.unibs.it/?page_id=46
Prof. Levent Kenar
Chief of Medical CBRN Department, Gulhane Military Medical Academy Ankara, Turkey E-mail: [email protected]
Thursday, September 25, 2014 PM Session
Prof. Polonca Trebše Laboratory for Environmental Research University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia Phone: (+386) 5 3315 238 E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. Aykutlu Dâna UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Bilkent University Bilkent, Ankara 06800, Turkey Phone: (+90) 312-290 3502 E-mail: [email protected]
Friday, September 26, 2014 AM Session
Dr. Ario deMarco
University of Nova Gorica Center for biomedical sciences and engineering Dvorec Lanthieri, Glavni Trg 8, 5271 Vipava, Slovenia Email: [email protected] Institut Curie – TAb-IP 3-5, Impasse Reille - 75014 Paris Phone: (+33) 01 45 81 60 51; Email: [email protected]
Prof. Ahmet Özgür Yazaydın
Department of Chemical Engineering University College London London, United Kingdom Phone: 020 7679 3439 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/people/yazaydin/profile
