The Collaborative Conference on Interacting Nanostructures (CCIN) aims to promote discussions and information exchange across the frontiers of research in the area of modern nanostructure development. International scientists with common professional interests in nanoscience will unite in a virtual, friendly and informal atmosphere to share both their knowledge of recent developments as well as their ideas about prospective directions and approaches to nano-scale advancements.

The cruise accommodation is adopted for CCIN and goes beyond a typical hotel setting, in an effort to foster intensive discussions around dinning tables and shore excursions. The conference style is reminiscent of the Gordon Research Conferences (GRCs), which are well-recognized for their effectiveness in promoting communication among scientists in a setting other than traditional large scientific meetings.

CCINs are designed for close discussion and open sharing, to stimulate in-depth understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological interactions among nanoscale components, including carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, nanowires and quantum dots.

The CCIN will not only be a time to enjoy the company of fellow researchers in the field, but also a time to have fun with friends and family! San Diego, Catalina Island, Ensenada (Mexico) afford an individual with many opportunities for leisure. We encourage you to give yourself some time for recreational pursuits!

Co-Chairmen
Zhiming M. Wang, University of Arkansas, USA