Nanostructured materials, owing to their chemical composition and nanometer dimension, exhibit a variety of fascinating properties and offer a diversity of issues for research of both fundamental and practical interest. This workshop will bring together leading scientists to discuss open problems and define future trends in this exciting field. Main Topics: - Synthesis of nanomaterials - Characterization and properties of nanomaterials - Application of nanomaterials Subtopics: - Nanomagnetics and Spintronics - Self-assembly - Energy storage materials - Nanotubes/Nanorods/Nanowires - Biomedical application/Drug delivery - Thin films and surfaces - Modeling Event home page: > http://www.hotnanotopics08.si/ ----