National Center of Competence in Research Nanoscale Science

National Center of Competence in Research “Nanoscale Science” Overview presentation

Who are we? • Long-term, interdisciplinary research program • Research with impact on life sciences, sustainability, information and communication technologies • Concentration on structures in nanometer scale • University of Basel is Leading House • Network of universities, research institutions and industry partners • One of the first National Centers of Competence in Research (NCCR) selected by the Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs 2 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

Main goals • Impact on life sciences, sustainability, information and communication technologies • Scientific excellence in fundamental research and novel principles to explore and exploit the nanometer scale • Focus on interdisciplinary approaches • Worldwide recognition and impact so that NCCR becomes Center of Excellence • Effective technology and know-how transfer • Education of students, postdocs, and other academics 3 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

Research themes A Impact of nanoscale science on life sciences and medicine B Molecular machinery and nanorobotics C Quantum devices and systems for computing and communication D Nanoscale science at the ultimate limits E Nanomaterials ranging from biological systems, carbon -nanotubes to nanoclusters 4 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

Research projects I. III. IV. Nanotechnology in Medicine Nanotools Nanotechnology for Cell and Molecular Biology Experimental Manipulation of Quantum Systems – Experiments on the Nanoscale V. Nanomaterials and Self-Organized Growth VI. Nanochemistry VII. Molecular Machinery and Devices VIII. Spin-Electronics and Quantum Information Processing IX. Ultimate Limits of Measurements X. Molecular Electronics: Assembly and Operation of Nanoscale Devices 5 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

Project leader I. III. IV. V. VII. Prof. Dr. Ueli Aebi (Uni Basel) Prof. Dr. Nico de Rooij (Uni Neuchâtel) Prof. Dr. Andreas Engel (Uni Basel) Prof. Dr. Klaus Ensslin (ETH Zürich) Prof. Dr. Laszlo Forro (EPF Lausanne) Prof. Dr. Bernd Giese (Uni Basel) Prof. Dr. Christoph Gerber (IBM Research Laboratory, Uni Basel) VIII. Prof. Dr. Daniel Loss (Uni Basel) IX. Prof. Dr. Ernst Meyer (Uni Basel) X. Prof. Dr. Christian Schönenberger (Uni Basel) 6 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

Integration of individual projects A B C D E Life Sciences Molecular machines and Nanorobots Quantum computing and quantum communication Limits of measurements Nanomaterials B A I II IV C V VI Projects 7 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003) D VIII E IX X

Key data • • • Official start: Number of academic coworkers: Disciplines involved: • Budget per year: – University of Basel: – Government: – Network partner: – Third parties: Leading House: Network: • • 8 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003) June 2001 224 (including 52 women) Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Information technology, Engineering Sciences 16. 0 Million CHF 5. 5 Million CHF 4. 8 Million CHF 4. 6 Million CHF 1. 1 Million CHF University of Basel IBM Research Laboratory Rüschlikon, ETH Zürich, EPF Lausanne, Uni Neuchâtel, CSEM Neuchâtel, Paul Scherrer Institute, University of Applied Science Basel, Uni Zürich

Organization • NCCR Management (Director, Vice-Director, Administrative Team, Director of Scientific Communication) • Leading Committee (three project leader, industry representative) • International Advisory Board (Dr. H. Rohrer, Dr. D. Eigler and the Profs. W. Baumeister, G. Binnig, Sir H. Kroto, E. Lindelof, G. F. Melchers and C. Quate) • Project Leader • Network Delegates (one representative from each institution) 9 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

Organizational structure International Advisory Board Director of Scientific Communication Deputy Management Team Scientific Board Project leader Network Delegates Members of NCCR Biannual convention NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation Cooperation Coordination Communication KTT Education Equal opportunity Finance Reporting Controlling Human resources Assembly of NCCR 10 Administrative Team (April 2003)

NCCRs – general characteristics • Support research in strategically important areas in Switzerland • Only innovative and interdisciplinary research projects • Creation of centers of excellence and shared tasks among universities in Switzerland • Planned for 10 years • Ten projects selected in first round (December 2000) • Total of ~20 NCCRs planned 11 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

NCCRs – key parameters • Bound to Leading House that supports long-term support • Lead by internationally recognized and highly qualified scientist at Leading House • Network between Leading House, other research institutions and industry partners • Covering strategically important research themes • Integrative approaches, from basic research up to commercialization • Support of know-how and technology transfer • Support, promotion, coaching of young scientists, improved career opportunities for women • Constant exchange between research and education • International collaboration with highly qualified international partners 12 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)