BIN-RDI: Where Biology, Information Technology and Nanotech Meet
Welcome to BIN-RDI
The Bio | Info | Nano R&D Institute assembles the extensive research talents of UC Santa Cruz , NASA Ames Research Center, and industrial affiliates like Hewlett-Packard to engage in research at the cutting edge of “convergence science.” This represents the nexus of multiple disciplines, where biologists, chemists, physicists, engineers, and others work together to develop next generation technologies. The applications developed at this specialized institute will leverage Silicon Valley's powerful innovative spirit and unique resource base.
The Institute is truly the place where biology, information technology, and nanotech meet!
Current Research
NECTAR
The Nanostructured Energy Conversion Technology and Research (NECTAR) laboratory conducts fundamental research to develop next-generation energy sources using nanoscale materials and technologies. …
Biological and Chemical Detection
Offering the potential to impact many aspects of human lives, ranging from medicine and national security to food safety and environmental industries
Electrical Grid Test Bed
UCSC electrical engineering professors are creating an electrical “micro-grid”, a state-of-the-art solution for testing advanced electrical power distribution.
