NEW YORK, April 3, 2009 – A workshop bringing together technical experts to discuss advanced applications of nanotechnology in energy storage and production will be held later this month in Albany, N.Y.

The meeting, Nano-scale Measurement Challenges for Energy Applications Global Workshop, is set for April 26-28 at the University at Albany.  ASME is a sponsor of the workshop, which will focus on improved methodologies for characterizing and measuring the performance of nano-scale materials in solar cells and other energy devices.

The three-day technical program will cover fuel cells, hydrogen generation, solar photovoltaic systems, and other energy sources.  Speakers from leading nanotechnology research centers from around the world – including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Center for Sustainable Ecosystem Nanotechnologies at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE), Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley – will discuss materials chemistry, electro-chemical characterization, microscopy and other topics attending measurement and characterization.

Mark M. Little, senior vice president and director of GE Global Research, will give the keynote speech on Monday morning, April 27.  The presentation will provide an overview of the business climate for applications of nano-based materials and science in energy production.

Joining ASME as event sponsors are the National Institute of Standards and Technology, NREL, CNSE, and FEI Company.

ASME is dedicated to nanotechnology through the ASME Emerging Technologies Institute.  The institute is a clearinghouse for ASME activities in new technologies and provides interdisciplinary programs and activities to bridge science, engineering, and applications.

ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

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