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Monday, 1st June 2009 (5061 views)

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) have collaborated to create a new research enterprise.

Known as MIT-INL, the project will result in the creation of ten senior research positions for scientists and around $35 million (£21 million) of funding for research into the potential of nanotechnology, in which gold is often a vital element.

Dean of engineering at MIT Subra Suresh signed the deal on Saturday (May 30th) in Lisbon and welcomed the possibilities that have been created by the formation of the partnership.

"This new collaboration provides a unique opportunity for faculty and students at MIT to engage in exciting new fundamental research," he stated, adding that the enterprise will create a "major new international research centre" that will attract scientists from all over Europe.

In related news today, the University of Sheffield will next month hold an event focusing on how nanotechnology can be used to improve research in the medical sector.

 

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