6th African Nano Conference and Workshop on
Application of Nanotechnology to Energy, Environment, Agriculture and Health

Theme:
Nanotechnology: A Catalyst to National Transformation for Industrial Development and Production

Opening Ceremony: 15th July, 2025

Keynote Speakers:

Introduction

The African Conference/Workshop will provide opportunities for internationally renowned resource persons to identify possible areas of collaboration to African institutions and assist in training some of their staff to acquire Ph.D. and Post-doctoral research experience/ qualifications in critical areas relevant to the teams of the Conference/Workshop. Finally, this Conference/Workshop is currently a biennial event with hands-on sessions.

Guest Speakers

Plenary Speakers

View profile of speakers here.

Sub-Themes

Lectures, presentations and discussions during the conference/workshop will be centered on the following sub-themes of Nanotechnology Applications in:

• Energy, Oil and Gas Sensors and Actuators, Bioimaging
• Nanochemistry
• Nanobiotechnology
• Nanoformulation of Drugs
• Nanomaterials in Engineering
• Nanotechnology in Veterinary Medicine
• Nanofilters for Oil Cleaning Systems
• Nanomedicine for Disease Detection and Treatment
• Nanoengineered Materials for Improved Agriculture
• Nanotechnology for Energy Storage and Harvesting
• Nanoporous Materials for Water Filtration
• Nanosciences and Nanotechnology Education
• Nanotechnology for New Materials and Devices
• Nanomaterials
• Biomaterials
• Renewable Energy (Nuclear Power, Solar Energy, Hydrogen Production)
• Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems (Batteries, Fuels Cells and Capacitors)
• Energy and Environmental Issues
• Energy and Power Production, Distribution and Usage
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation
• Energy Policy and Management
• Energy System Reliability
• Sustainable Energy Intrastructure
• Green Nanotechnology in Drug Discovery

Opportunities

• Workshop on Batteries/Supercapacitors
• Hands-on-session on practical
• International collaboration
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship
• Bench work Abroad
• Co-Supervision
• MSc & PhD Scholarship
• Discussion with experts and researchers on various projects
• Discussions on funding and grant writing

Key Dates and Timelines

• 10th March 2025: Submission of Abstract Opens
• 14th June 2025: Acceptance of Abstract
• 28th June 2025: Submission of Full Paper
• 29th June 2025: Last Date of Registration
• 14th - 19th July 2025: Date of Conference/Workshop

Registration Details

• Post Graduate Students: NGN 7,000 (Early) | NGN 15,000 (After 11th May)
• Researchers / Faculty Members: NGN 15,000 (Early) | NGN 25,000 (After 11th May)
• Companies: NGN 150,000 (Early) | NGN 160,000 (After 11th May)
• Foreign Participants: USD 450 (Early) | USD 450 (After 11th May)

The conference regular fee covers coffee break, lunch and conference materials. Register Now!

Method of Payment

• Bank Transfer (USD Payment)

Bank: Access Bank
Account No.: 0019435076
Account Name: UNN Nano International
SWIFT Code: ABNGNGLA

• Bank Transfer (Naira Payment)

Bank: Access Bank
Account Name: UNN Nano International
Account Number: 0030620291

Submission of Abstract

Authors are invited to submit a 500-word abstract in English (Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12 pt and Spacing: 1.5 in .doc, .docx, .odt, or .pdf formats). Abstracts should be submitted via the online portal or alternatively by email to nanogroup@unn.edu.ng.

Presentation Instructions

• Plenary Lecture: 45 minutes
• Invited Speaker Presentation: 30 minutes
• Paper Presentation: 15 minutes
• Poster Presentation: 15 minutes