Nanotechnology - a new way to develop industries

By Manjari Peiris

Technology is important to make wealth. To enable that we need skilled individuals, said Prof. Ravi Silva, Director, Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, UK.

He was addressing a workshop on Exploring Opportunities in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology organised by the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya and the Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the National Science Foundation.

Prof. Silva said Nanotechnology is a new way of making things and it enables improving a large sector such as food, water, medicine, energy.

It is capable of reducing sugar, carbohydrate and fat in one’s body.

“If we are to emerge from poverty, we should develop technology. The gap between the rich and poor is due to the technology gap.

We will be able to develop nanotechnology in our country. A BOI public-private company is being set up in Homagama. Such projects will help to develop the country,” he said.