RSC past-president Harry Kroto has officially opened a nanotechnology research institute in his name at his alma mater the University of Sheffield.
RSC past-president Harry Kroto has officially opened a nanotechnology research institute in his name at his alma mater the University of Sheffield.
The Kroto research institute forms part of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary research centre, said the university. It is housed within the ?20 million north campus, which was part-financed by the science research investment fund.
The nanoscience & technology centre is also situated on the north campus site. Researchers at the two centres will look at electronic nanotechnology, future generation materials, nanocharacterisation and nanomanipulation, soft nanotechnology, tissue engineering, environmental engineering science and virtual reality.
Sir Harry said: ’It is wonderful to be back in Sheffield and to be honoured in this way. I am pleased that the University of Sheffield is investing so heavily in science and engineering. Enabling academics to work with their colleagues in other disciplines can only enhance our understanding of the world.’
The university’s vice-chancellor Bob Boucher added: ’I am thrilled to be able to welcome Harry back to Sheffield and to commemorate his time here in such a high profile way. The Kroto research institute, on our new north campus, represents a major commitment by the university to maintain our research in world-class science. The multidisciplinary nature of the Kroto research institute will both stimulate research breakthroughs and allow us to address real world problems in collaboration with our industrial partners.’
Work began on the north campus earlier this year, after the university acquired the former health and safety laboratory site in January. The north campus is intended to house advanced research in multidisciplinary areas and facilitate the transfer of skills and concepts. In addition the campus will accommodate hi-tech businesses.
Fiona Salvage
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