Dr Nazrul Islam launches new book

Nanotechnology Systems of Innovation: Convergence and Innovation Trend

Exploring the Dynamics of Technology Evolution and the Attributes of Technology Convergence and Innovation Trajectory

A new book has been launched on January 5, 2012, authored by Dr Nazrul Islam, Lecturer of Innovation and Operations Management. The book is published by Lambert: Saarbrücken, Germany; ISBN-13: 978-3-8465-1662-1, ISBN-10: 3846516627; 196 pages; price 68.00 €.

In this book, the author explores the macro level study of nano-scientific evolution; analyses the actors’ structures, their roles and linkages; establishes nanotechnology convergence pattern, and identifies demand and push factors for driving technology innovation. This book seems to be unique in the study of nanotechnology systems of innovation, and is particularly important for seeking to capture the attributes related to its co-evolutionary nature. It suggests a multi-level framework of nanotechnology convergence and innovation trajectories, shows a model of nanotechnology innovation paths, and designs nanotechnology road mapping. This study confirms the importance of collaborative networks between divergent scientific fields across institutions, and suggests universities and industry be more open to non-traditional collaboration to ease technology transfer.