Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNST)

The Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology was formed in 2003, with the aim of developing nanoscience and nanotechnology, including advanced materials, biotechnology, information and communication technologies, and new manufacturing technologies.

Flagship Projects

  • Quantum Computing and Nanoelectronics
  • Quantum Dot Nanocomputing
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Particle Based Drug Delivery and Biolabelling
  • Nanoengineered Particle-Modified Surfaces

Key People

Professor Frank Caruso

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne

Professor Steven Prawer

School of Physics, The University of Melbourne

Professor Paul Mulvaney

School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne

Professor Richard Wettenhall

Bio 21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne

Professor Andrew Holmes

Bio 21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute
School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne

Further Information

Visit the CNST website