ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will hold a three-day international conference on nano-material sciences today (Monday). It will deliberate upon nano-materials modeling and simulation. The conference is to be presided over by AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Shahid Siddiqui and will be attended by eminent scientists from home and abroad. According to the Sciences Dean Dr Zafar Ilyas, the conference is to explore multidisciplinary research. It also aims at providing a forum for scientists, researchers and educators around the world to exchange state of the art research and development and identify reach needs and opportunities in all aspects of nano material, modeling and simulation. The primary objectives of this conference are to provide scientists, engineers, graduate students and other professionals with a forum to actively engage in research discussions and professional development and create opportunities for the next generation work force to develop their professional skills. Published in Daily Times, February 12th 2018.