WANA (Sep 10) – Mohammad Bagheri Motlaq, Director of International Affairs at Iran’s Nanotechnology Headquarters, unveiled significant new collaborations in nanotechnology and microelectronics.

 

The sixth BRICS Working Group on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, held on August 27-28 in Russia and hosted by Ural Federal University, Iran, presented innovative approaches to nanotechnology policy-making. Representatives from all BRICS countries except Saudi Arabia attended, with Egypt and India participating virtually.

 

Bagheri noted that China and the U.S. are Iran’s top scientific publishing partners, while BRICS members like India have had less interaction. It was agreed that increasing scientific cooperation and joint publications will be a focus for BRICS next year.

 

Iran is finalizing an agreement with the Russian Academy of Sciences to expand research collaborations and exchange lab samples. Iran plans to share its experience with the UAE, Egypt, and South Africa to establish similar nanotechnology evaluation bodies, Bagheri mentioned.

 

Bagheri also discussed plans for nanotechnology commercialization in Brazil. Iran proposed that Brazil become a new hub for this sector, aiming to introduce Iranian startups and companies to the Brazilian market.

 

In microelectronics, Iran and Russia are finalizing a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on joint production and research. These developments highlight Iran’s commitment to enhancing international scientific and industrial partnerships.