DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN UZBEKISTAN: SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS AND INDUSTRIAL IMPLEMENTATION

Abstract

Nanotechnology has become one of the most rapidly developing interdisciplinary fields worldwide. In Uzbekistan, the formation of nanophysics and nanotechnology research began in the mid-1990s and has since evolved into a strategic scientific priority. This paper presents an overview of the development of nanotechnology in Uzbekistan, focusing on institutional infrastructure, key research directions, industrial applications, and practical implementation in medicine, energy, and agriculture. Special attention is given to the role of national scientific programs, technology transfer initiatives, and international collaboration. The results demonstrate that large-scale integration of nanotechnology contributes significantly to technological modernization, sustainable development, and the enhancement of national scientific capacity.