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

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

2. 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 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

3. 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 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

4. 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 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

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

6. Project leader • 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) • Prof. Dr. Daniel Loss (Uni Basel) • Prof. Dr. Ernst Meyer (Uni Basel) • Prof. Dr. Christian Schönenberger (Uni Basel) NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

7. I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X Integration of individual projects A Life SciencesB Molecular machines and NanorobotsC Quantum computing and quantum communicationD Limits of measurementsE Nanomaterials B C D E A Projects NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

8. Key data • Official start: June 2001 • Number of academic coworkers: 224 (including 52 women) • Disciplines involved: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Information technology, Engineering Sciences • Budget per year: 16.0 Million CHF • University of Basel: 5.5 Million CHF • Government: 4.8 Million CHF • Network partner: 4.6 Million CHF • Third parties: 1.1 Million CHF • Leading House: University of Basel • Network: IBM Research Laboratory Rüschlikon, ETH Zürich, EPF Lausanne, Uni Neuchâtel, CSEM Neuchâtel, Paul Scherrer Institute, University of Applied Science Basel, Uni Zürich NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

9. 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) NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

10. Organizational structure International Advisory Board Director Deputy Director of Scientific Communication Administrative Team Management Team CooperationCoordinationCommunicationKTTEducationEqual opportunity Scientific Board Project leader Network Delegates Members of NCCR FinanceReporting Controlling Human resources Assembly of NCCR Biannual convention NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

11. 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 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)

12. 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 NCCR Nanoscale Science - Overview presentation (April 2003)