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2023 Speakers and Chairs Include:

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2023 Sector Program - Energy Innovation

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7:00	Registration
8:15	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
9:00	Challenges and Technologies in Critical Mineral Mining
9:00	SPM: Dynamic Processes at Solid-liquid Interfaces
10:40	SPM: Dynamic AFM
9:00	Carbon Nanostructures & Applications
9:00	Polymers: Keynotes
9:00	Additive Manufacturing: Materials Innovation
9:00	AI Innovations I
9:00	Energy Storage: Keynotes
10:40	Energy Storage: Flow Batteries
9:00	Industrial Decarbonization: Global Views
9:00	Army xTech Startup Summit
1:30	Extraction of Critical Minerals
1:30	SPM: Machine Learning & Automation
3:30	SPM User Facilities Leadership Panel
1:30	Sustainable Polymers
1:30	AI Innovations II
1:30	Thermal Energy & Storage
1:30	Industrial Decarbonization: CCS & Hydrogen
1:30	Bio-based Nanomaterial
1:30	Army xTech Startup Summit
1:30	NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) - Partnering
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Corporate Scout Speed Dating, Army xTech Showcase, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00)
4:00	Industrial Decarbonization - Posters
4:00	Bio-based Materials - Posters
	Tuesday June 20
9:00	Joint TechConnect & SBIR/STTR Keynote Program
10:30	Rare Earths & Critical Materials - Keynotes
10:30	SPM Based Chemical Spectroscopy
10:30	Emerging Battery Chemistries
10:30	Industrial Decarbonization: Bioresources
10:30	Bio-based & Bio-inspired Materials
10:30	Quantum Information Sciences & Technologies
10:30	Nano4Earth - National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
10:30	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting
10:30	Army xTech Startup Summit
1:30	REE: Advances in Solvent Separation Technologies
3:00	REE: Advances in Solid-Liquid/Ion-Exchange Separation Technologies
1:30	SPM in Biology & Medicine
1:30	Battery Innovation
1:30	Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations I
1:30	AI for Materials
1:30	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting
1:30	Fusion Manufacturing Innovation Challenege - UK Atomic Energy Authority
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, SBIR/STTR Program Office Meetup, Army xTech Showcase, Poster Session II (4:00 - 6:00)
4:00	Materials for Sustainable Building - Posters
4:00	Rare Earths & Critical Materials - Posters
4:00	Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations - Posters
4:00	AI for Materials - Posters
4:00	Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - Posters
	Wednesday June 21
7:00	Registration
9:00	Rare Earths and Permanent Magnets - Innovations & Challenges
9:00	SPM: Nanomechanics & Tribology
9:00	Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations II
9:00	Recent Advances in Hydrogen
9:00	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting
1:30	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting
Program
	Monday June 19
7:00	Registration	Lobby
8:15	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes	Maryland B
	Session chair: Matthew Laudon, TechConnect Division ATI
9:00	Challenges and Technologies in Critical Mineral Mining	TBA
	Session chair: Santa Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Full-value Copper Mining: A Gateway to Critical Mineral Resources S. Duyvesteyn, D. Wellman, K. Jenkins, C. Eyzaguirre, C. Smith, Rio Tinto, US
	A unique North American Source of Gallium, with its challenges L. Fortin, A. Pucci, Rio Tinto, CA
	Understading China’s Rare Earth Subsidies and Structural Advantages J. Kennedy, ThREE Consulting, US
	Satellite-Based Hyperspectral Analysis for Improved License to Operate and Lifecycle Operations in Mining R.P. Weaver, Orbital Sidekick, Inc., US
	Rare Earth Elements: Changing Supplies and Market Sector Demands M. Nkiawete, R. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US
	Portable Luminescent Sensing Technologies for Economically Critical Metal Ions S. Crawford, J. Baltrus, K-J Kim, N. Diemler, National Energy Technology Laboratory/Leidos, US
	Art of the Possible: High Energy Synchrotron X-Ray Radiation for Mine Tailings Characterization in Re-mining Operations G. Ray, Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, Cornell University, US
9:00	SPM: Dynamic Processes at Solid-liquid Interfaces	TBA
	Session chair: Liam Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	In situ and Operando Force-based Atomic Force Microscopy For Probing Local Functionality in Energy Storage Materials N. Balke, North Carolina State University, US
	Scanning Electrochemical Probe Microscopy Reveals Tunable Angle-dependent Electrochemistry at Twisted Bilayer Graphene Y. Yu, K. Zhang, D. Kwabena Bediako, George Mason University, US
	Mapping electrical double layer structure over nanostructured surfaces with three-dimensional atomic force microscopy. B.A. Legg, M. Zhang, J. Heo, E. Nakouzi, J.J. De Yoreo, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
	Faster and gentler: new scan algorithms and probes for AFM P. Ashby, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
10:40	SPM: Dynamic AFM	TBA
	Session chair: Liam Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	The effects of beam dynamics on Atomic Force Microscopy measurements R. Wagner, Purdue University, US
	Development of an automated sample preparation process for polymer blend morphology by AFM C. Reinhardt, G. Meyers, Dow Inc., US
	Photothermally driven AFM of soft matter samples P. van Schendel, P. Frederix, H. Gunstheimer, E. Nelson, D. Ziegler, C. Bippes, J. Adams, Nanosurf, CH
	Low Frequency Photothermal Excitation of AFM Microcantilevers A. Deolia, A. Raman, R.B. Wagner, Purdue University, US
9:00	Carbon Nanostructures & Applications	TBA
	Session chair: Christopher Sims, National Institute of Standards & Technology, US
	Novel Designs for Single Photon Detection based on Molecular and Nanoscale Systems F. Leonard, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Overcoming the Materials Science Challenges to Leveraging Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes in Logic and RF Technologies M. Arnold, University of Wisconsin, US
	Aligned Arrays of Carbon Nanotubes with High Semiconducting Purity for Integrated Circuits J Provine, Y. Yemane, Aligned Carbon, US
	High-Performance Highly-Scaled Carbon Nanotube Transistors: Recent advances on device component modules and integrated MOSFETs G. Pitner, TSMC Corporate Research, US
	Semi-Automated Exploration of Aqueous Two-Phase Extraction Parameters for Single-wall Carbon Nanotube Separations via Fluorescence Spectroscopy C.M. Sims, J.A. Fagan, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
	A study on the effect of graphene oxide additives on the graphitization of carbon-carbon (C-C) composites S. Ike, S. Ling, R. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US
9:00	Polymers: Keynotes	TBA
	Session chair: Yuming Lai, Dow Chemical, US
	Transforming Plastic Waste for a Low Carbon, Circular Economy J. Martin, MJ Hogg, A. Coleman, D. Chatman-Moore, V. Shah, E. Ruiz, Dow Inc., US
	Rethinking Materials: From Molecular Recycling to Food Service A. Detwiler, Eastman, US
	Recyclable-by-Design Plastics for the Future K. Knauer, E. Chen, G. Beckham, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
	Multimodal Characterization of Degraded and Consumer Polyolefins Towards Quantitative Structure-Property Relationships in a Sustainable Plastics Economy S. Orski, National Institute of Standards & Technology, US
	Generation and identification of microplastics under accelerated UV weathering L-P Sung, S.S. Jhang, S. Rostampour, R. Cook, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
9:00	Additive Manufacturing: Materials Innovation	TBA
	Session chair: John Barnes, The Barnes Global Advisors, US
	Product Acceptance is the Real Innovation and It Requires More than Just Machines and Feedstock S. Gardner, A. Barnes, Big Metal Additive, US
	Distortion and stress simulation of complex AM parts using a feature-aware periodic adaptive FEA meshing approach P. Michaleris, E. Denlinger, G. Adams, E. Pierson, PanOptimization, US
	An Extreme Field-of-View Broadband Antenna Enabled by Advances in 3D Printed GRIN Devices E. Versluys, A. Long, Fortify, US
	Data-driven modeling for microstructure-property relationships of stainless steels B. Zhang, M. Porro, A. Parmar, Y. Shin, Purdue University, US
	Neural Net Modeling of Voxel Scale DLP Additive Manufacturing J. Killgore, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
	3D Printing of Carbide and Nitride Ceramics for Powered Electronics Packaging A. Steinmark, I. Ivanov, A. Peters, Materic, US
	Transforming the discovery of medicines for neurodegeneration by bringing together 3D printing, engineered biomaterials, and human cells A. Jagielska, K. Kowsari, Artificial Axon Labs Inc., US
	Unlocking Antenna Performance with Economically Viable GRIN Devices E. Versluys, Fortify, US
9:00	AI Innovations I	TBA
	Session chair: Amarda Shehu, George Mason University, US
	TBA B. Jacobson, University of New Mexico, US
	Predicting Antimalarial Activity of Compounds using SMILES strings and Machine Learning: A Study on the Relationship between Chemical Structure and Molecular Properties in the fight against Malaria C. Ekenna, University at Albany, US
	Generative design for small molecule drugs A. Roy, Norachem, US
	Creating the Extended Reality of the Future with Artificial Intelligence and Computational Design L-F Yu, George Mason University, US
	Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) Physics-Based Dimensionality Reduction N. Loychik, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US
	Why You Need to Start Preparing for the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA): Understanding its Impact on Enterprises M. O'Malley, SenecaGlobal, US
	Graph Anomaly Dection V. Rakesh, SMU Dallas, US
	Automated Detection and Classification of Vehicle Dashboard Warning Lights for Improved Understanding of Vehicle Condition W. Giegerich, T.S. Porter, K. Shuttleworth, L. Forte III, Ph.J. Schneider, K.W. Oh, University at Buffalo, US
9:00	Energy Storage: Keynotes	TBA
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	TBA I. Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy
	Redflow's unique journey to achieving scale for zinc bromine flow batteries M. Higgins, Redflow, US
	The Antora thermal battery module: Providing on-demand zero-emissions heat and power, cheaper than fossil fuel. J. Briggs, Antora Energy
	Low Cost Locally Manufactured Marine Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Systems J. Cotrell, RCAM Technologies, Inc., US
10:40	Energy Storage: Flow Batteries	TBA
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	Nonaqueous Sodium-Based Catholytes for Redox Flow Batteries E. Self, M. Lehmann, G. Yang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Develop Low-cost Membranes for non-aqueous Redox-flow Batteries G. Yang, M. Lehmann, E. Self, R. Sacci, T. Saito, J. Nanda, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Exploring redox chemistries beyond metal-ligand complexes for high voltage non-aqueous flow batteries S. Maurya, B.L. Davis, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US
	Substituted [3]radialenes as two-electron catholytes for non-aqueous redox flow batteries F. Hasan, R. Poirier, T. Anderson, C. Bejger, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, US
9:00	Industrial Decarbonization: Global Views	TBA
	Session chair: Tim Barckholtz, ExxonMobil, US & Carlos Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	DOE Overview of Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Research, Development, and Demonstration A. Shultz, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	On the role and value of BECCS in deep decarbonisation scenarios N. Mac Dowell, Imperial College London, UK
	Decarbonizing Industrial Processes Utilizing Concentrating Solar Thermal Input A. Ambrosini, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Technology Enabling Low Carbon Intensity Hydrogen Production and Use J.M. McMullan, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Technology, US
	Decarbonization of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRF), Wet-Waste Transformation and Destruction of Forever Chemicals: Two Problematic Birds, One Sustainable Stone W. Lovins, T. Gross, AECOM, US
9:00	Army xTech Startup Summit	Maryland 3
1:30	Extraction of Critical Minerals	TBA
	Session chair: Andriy Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US
	High Efficiency, Green, Clean Domestic Separation and Purification A. Malofsky, S. Potluri, Rare Earth Technologies, US
	Harvesting Rare-Earth Elements from Coal Fly Ash Using Recyclable Reagents L. Stoy, Rivalia Chemical Co., US
	High Temperature Rare Earth Element (REE) Extraction Technology K. Merichko, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, US
	Understanding the Chemistry of REE Leaching from Phosphoric Acid Sludge P. Zhang, H. Liang, A. Medley, T. Levitskaia, Y. Katsenovich, FIPR Institute, Florida Poly, US
	Effects of various Mineral Acids on Plasma Treated Mineral for rapid and selective REO extraction from Thorium oxide D. Kemp, The Thorium Network, CH
	Lithium Extraction using Thermal and Cyclonic Brine Concentration X. Zhang, B. Abbasi, T. Hudson, B. Abbasi, Oregon State University, US
	Application of Supported Liquid Membranes for Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Acid Mine Drainage and other Low-Grade Feedstocks H. Hsu-Kim, A. Middleton, B.C. Hedin, Duke University, US
	Rare Earth Elements Extraction from End-of-Life Fluorescent Light Bulb Powder V. Jorjadze, G. Papadopoulos, A. Drees, IM Technologies, LLC, US
1:30	SPM: Machine Learning & Automation	TBA
	Session chair: Greg Haugstad, University of Minnesota, US
	Real-Time Physics-Constrained Machine Learning in Multidimensional Atomic Force Microscopy J.C. Agar, Drexel University, US
	A deep learning content-based image retrieval tool for AFM topography maps B. Rajabifar, 3M, US
	Automated and autonomous scanning probe microscopy for understanding and controlling dynamics in ferroelectric materials R. Vasudevan, B. Smith, A. Khojandi, S.M. Valleti, S. Jesse, Y. Liu, S.V. Kalinin, M. Ziatdinov, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
3:30	SPM User Facilities Leadership Panel	TBA
	Session chair: G. Haugstad, University of Minnesota, US
	Managing an SPM Shared User Facility at MIT A. Schwartzman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
	Panelist C. Newcomb, Stanford University, US
	Panelist J. Tresback, Harvard University, US
	Panelist L. Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
1:30	Sustainable Polymers	TBA
	Session chair: Maksim E. Shivokhin, ExxonMobil, US
	Solvents-based Green Recycling Process of Polystyrene and Associated Copolymers J-M. Pin, Polystyvert Inc., CA
	Rethinking Plastics – Approaches and Contributions from BASF Plastics Additives Group L. Liu, BASF, US
	A Simple, Selective, and General Catalyst for Ring Closing Depolymerization of Polyesters and Polycarbonates for Chemical Recycling C. Gallin, W-W Lee, J.A. Byers, Boston College, US
	The effect of organic nucleating agents on crystallization behavior of polylactic acid P. Gao, J. Krantz, S. Alanazi, D. Masato, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, US
	Synthesis of degradable linear and bottlebrush polymer through atom transfer radical ring-opening polymerization of thionolactone Q.U. Nisa, N.M. Bingham, P.J. Roth, University of surrey, UK
	High Throughput Methods for The Development of Polymeric Stabilizers for The Mechanical Dispersion Process. T.H. Kalantar, M. Ladika, G. Strandburg, A. Safir, S. Zong, Dow Chemical, US
	Cyclic Ketene Acetals (CKAs), Old Monomers with New Features Y. Du, S. Lazzari, M. Bergeler, M. Pfeifle, Y. Du, E.B. Coughlin, BASF, CN
1:30	AI Innovations II	TBA
	Session chair: Craig Yu, George Mason University, US
	Automated Classification of Electric Vehicle Models and Drivetrains by Means of Magnetic Field Characterization via Machine Learning W. Giegerich, Dennis Federoshin, Philip Gentz, Livio Forte III, Ph.J. Schneider, Kwang. W. Oh, University at Buffalo, US
	Neural Networks and the Problem of Style in Art Attribution V. Sundaram, A. Coyle, Southern Methodist University, US
	Utilizing AI & Wearable Technology to Optimize Physical Performance in Military Personnel H. Bundele, ibLaunch Company, US
	Artificial Intelligence for Visual Battlefield Awareness M. Karnes, Ubihere, US
	Investigating Intersection Safety with 3D Object Detection and Digital Twin Technology from Video Data D. Patel, A. Nayeem, R. Alfaris, M. Jalayer, Rowan University, US
	Predictive Human Motion Using Physics-Based Avatars for Unreal Engine 4 T. Klopfenstein, R. Bhatt, K. Malek, University of Iowa Technology Institute, US
	Parsimonious Physics-Informed Learning of Parametric Relationships in Manufacturing Processes J. Cleeman, R. Malhotra, Rutgers, US
	Empowering De-Centralized Cloud Labs for Energy Materials K. Malek, Virtual Mind Laboratory, Forschungszentrum Jueich GmbH, DE
1:30	Thermal Energy & Storage	TBA
	Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
	TBA (Tentative) K. Gluesenkamp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Experimental Testing and Modelling of Gravel Packed Bed Heat Storage L. McLaughlin, N. Schroeder, W. Gerstle, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Hybrid Concentrated Solar Power and Pumped Thermal Energy Storage System G. Anaya, K. Armijo, A. Overacker, A. Blumenthal, D. Madden, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Research on Low-Cost and Safe Battery Chemistry for LDES Applications G. Li, Pacific Northwest National Lab, US
	Developing Batteries Worth Their Salt: Technical Advances for Cost Effective Molten Sodium Batteries E.D. Spoerke, A. Maraschky, M. Meyerson, A. Peretti, S. Percival, L. Small, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Thermally Controlled Integrated Energy Storage Device for DoD Applications M.K. Ram, PolyMaterials App, LLC, US
	Piezoelectric Nanofiber Yarns for Wearable Energy Harvesting Textiles M. Pallotta, Materic LLC, US
	Energy Storage: Renewable and Portable A. Glover, WiGL, US
1:30	Industrial Decarbonization: CCS & Hydrogen	TBA
	Session chair: Tim Barckholtz, ExxonMobil, US & Carlos Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Current and near-future decarbonization options for steelmaking D. Pistorius, Carnegie Mellon University, US
	What does net-zero industry look like? N. Sunny, N. Mac Dowell, Imperial College London, UK
	Insights and Best Practices for Planning and Executing Geologic Sequestration Projects J. Lemaster, T. Eggeman, S. Quillinan, F. McLaughlin, Carbon Solutions, US
	Thermo-catalytic Decomposition of Methane to Produce hydrogen Using Carbon as Catalyst M. Nkiawete, R. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US
	Challenges and Considerations of Implementing Carbon Capture at Industrial Point Sources A. Erickson, Sargent & Lundy, US
	Techno-economic assessments of fuels or electricity production from biomass with CO2 capture H. Luo, E.D. Larson, Princeton University, US
1:30	Bio-based Nanomaterial	TBA
	Session chair: Sean Ireland, Fiberlean Technologies Ltd., US & Junyong Zhu, U.S Department of Agriculture, US
	Maleic Acid Hydrotropic Fractionation: Effective Deconstruction of Lignocellulose for Multi-Products Biorefinery J.Y. Zhu, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, US
	Recent Development in Microfibrillated Cellulose and Mineral/Microfibrillated Cellulose Composite Materials Y. Jin, D. Skuse, S. Ireland, FiberLean® Technologies Ltd., UK
	Path toward commercializing cellulose nanomaterials X. Zhang, Washington State University, US
	Sustainable composite development through use of different form and scale of cellulose fibers and their applications via additive manufacturing from a yacht roof mold to a 3D-printed house H.L. Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Lignin - Potential Sources for Carbon Nagative Building Materials Z. Cai, Q. Yan, Forest Products Laboratory, US
	Super Strong Wood Materials for A Sustainable Built Environment J. Dai, InventWood, US
	Metal Cation Enabled Production of Hydrophobic and Water-resistant Lignocellulosic Packaging Materials and Tableware X. Zhang, Mississippi State University, US
1:30	Army xTech Startup Summit	Maryland 3
1:30	NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) - Partnering	Maryland 4
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Corporate Scout Speed Dating, Army xTech Showcase, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00)	Expo Hall AB
4:00	Industrial Decarbonization - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	Use of Refinery off Gas (ROG) as CO2 emission reduction and Natural Gas (NG) savings in Hydrogen (H2) production M. Tagliabue, Air Liquide Americas, AR
	Reliable Feeding into Pressurized Thermochemical Reactors with JEN-ZERO Technology J. Khambekar, Jenike & Johanson, US
	Carbon Catalyzed Thermo-catalytic Decomposition of Methane: Connecting Nanostructure to Deposition Conditions and Rates M. Nkiawete, R. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US
	Application of Moving Bed Heat Exchangers for Decarbonization of High-Temperature Solids Handling Processes A. Bedell, G. Marinitsch, Solex Thermal Science Inc, CA
	Carbon Dioxide Capture: leading–edge Technological Pathways H. Singh, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum DehraDun IndiaRetd professional, IN
	CCUS Outlook for 2023-2030 T. Bush, Fuse Markets, US
	Recovering and Re-using Thermal Energy at Industrial Plants L. Demmons, G. Lum, Sylvan Source, US
	Novel Architecture of the Electric Car Drivetrain A. Madbouly, H. Elmaghraby, A. Ashraf, Y. Fattoh, I. Ahmed, A. Hassaneen, Helwan University Egypt, EG
4:00	Bio-based Materials - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	Different Techniques and Methods Employed to Maintain and Provide Specific Environment in Bioenergy A. Omer, Eri, UK
	Investigating Cannabidiol and Garcinol as Antimicrobial Agents against Bacteria A. Azzouz, K. Vig, Earlham College, US
	Universal Precursor for Efficient Sugar Synthesis Z. Na, C.C. Keen, National University of Singapore, SG
	Tuesday June 20
9:00	Joint TechConnect & SBIR/STTR Keynote Program	Maryland A
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect Division ATI
10:30	Rare Earths & Critical Materials - Keynotes	TBA
	Session chair: Santa Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Substitutions as an Effective Strategy for Mitigating Supply Chain Risks T. Lograsso, Ames Laboratory, US
	An R&D portfolio to help commercialize America’s abundant unconventional critical mineral resources. R.B. Thomas, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
	Biomolecular rare earth extraction and separation using lanmodulin J.A. Mattocks, Z. Dong, G.J.-P. Deblonde, Y. Jiao, D.M. Park, J.A. Cotruvo Jr, The Pennsylvania State University, US
10:30	SPM Based Chemical Spectroscopy	TBA
	Session chair: Liang Gong, 3M, US
	Exploiting infrared light-matter interactions to explore complex systems at the nanoscale L. Tetard, University of Central Florida, US
	Single electron spectroscopy and ultrafast time resolution by AFM P. Grutter, McGill University, CA
	Elucidation of silk fiber formation by multi-modal SPM S. Cohen, Weizmann Institute of Science, IL
	Infrared correlation nanoscopy with unprecedented spectral coverage T. Gokus, attocube Systems AG, DE
	Correlative Nanoscale Topographical, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Property Mapping with Dimension IconIR C. Li, C. Phillips, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, US
10:30	Emerging Battery Chemistries	TBA
	Session chair: Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Metal-CO2 batteries for effective CO2 conversion and energy storage W. Choi, University of North Texas, US
	Progress Towards the Development and Understanding of Energy Dense Rechargeable Batteries Utilizing Zn and Cu T.N. Lambert, B.R. Wygant, C. Wright, J. Gallaway, A. Stavola, E. Zimmerer, V. DeAngelis, J. Mueller, O. Dutta, I. Vasiliev, K. Acharya, N. Paudel, B. Magar, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	An overview of rechargeable zinc manganese dioxide battery energy storage installations from across the United State. G. Cowles, Urban Electric Power, Inc., US
	Development of High-voltage Supercapacitor for Future Decarbonized Energy Storage Solutions A. Ray, C. Krasmann, B. Saruhan, German Aerospace Center (DLR), DE
10:30	Industrial Decarbonization: Bioresources	TBA
	Session chair: Tim Barckholtz, ExxonMobil, US & Carlos Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTech T. Dower, LanzaTech, US
	Renewable Methanol Conversion to Lower Emissions Fuels A. Behkish, S.H. Brown, D.C. Dankworth, M.A. Deimund, M.T. Kapelewski, K.H. Kuechler, M.P. Lanci, L.R. Martens, J.M. McMullan, S. Li, B. O’Neill, A. Souvaliotis, K. Trivedi, S. Weigel, A. Wiersum, L. Zhang, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, US
	Development of Low Carbon Intensity Feedstock from Diverse Waste Resources for Biofuels and Bioproducts C. Li, US Department of Energy, US
	Aequor's non-toxic treatments increase production of algae and fermented waste biomass by up to 40% in half the time, improving profitability of biofuels M. Bruno, Aequor Inc., US
	Decarbonization of Wastewater Treatment with Microalgae Processes. J. Polle, S. Blackwell, C. Lesne, J. Coyne, B. Crowe, J. Benemann, and T. Lundquist, MicroBio Engineering Inc., US
10:30	Bio-based & Bio-inspired Materials	TBA
	Session chair: Helen Zha, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
	Biopolymers for materials, tissues and foods towards a sustainable future D. Kaplan, Tufts University, US
	Bioengineering Protein Universe: Food, Feed, Materials M. Demirel, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Circular Biomaterials at Industrial Scales D. Bierend, Ecovative Design, US
	Sustainable Synthesis of Silk-Inspired Polymers A. Connor, M. Koffas, R.H. Zha, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
10:30	Quantum Information Sciences & Technologies	TBA
	Session chair: Loucas Tsakalakos, Coherent Inc., US & Piotr Kulczakowicz, Quantum Startup Foundry, US
	Supply Chain Optimization using quantum computers and hybrid technology A. Khan, ZebraKet, Ltd., US
	Today's Quantum Network Challenges C. McClelland, Qubitekk, US
	Opportunities for Quantum Computing and Simulations for Applications to Energy-Relevant Materials H.P. Paudel, B. Avramidis, D. Alfonso, K.D. Jordan, Y. Duan, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
10:30	Nano4Earth - National Nanotechnology Coordination Office	TBA
	Overview remarks Q. Spadola, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, US
	Reducing waste in the production of nanoelectronics J. Draa, Grolltex, Inc., US
	Carbon Nanotubes to Enable 1000x Reduction in Data Center Computing J. Provine, Aligned Carbon, US
	Plasma based technology for nano structures production I. Matveev, S. Matveeva, A. Zinchenko, Applied Plasma Technologies, Corp., US
	Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes and Fabrication of Multilayer Nanocomposites V.M. Boddu, Office of Research and Development (ORD), US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), US
	Graphene Membrane for Direct Air Capture (DAC) A. Shiliwala, C. Heissenbuttel, Graphene Layers, US
10:30	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting	Maryland 5
10:30	Army xTech Startup Summit	Maryland 6
1:30	REE: Advances in Solvent Separation Technologies	TBA
	Session chair: Helen Hsu-Kim, Duke University, US
	Considerations for Sustainable Rare Earth Separation T. Villalon, Phoenix Tailings, US
	The Feasibility of Integrating Electrodialysis with Solvent Extraction for Separation of Rare Earth Elements M. Baghbanzadeh, S. Mosadeghsedghi, K. Volchek, M.E. Sauber, Natural Resources Canada, CA
	Nanoengineered cellulose for the sustainable separation of rare earth elements A. Sheikhi, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Development of Novel Ligand Chemistries for Light-driven Reactions Toward Separation of Critical Rare Earths A. Ferguson, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
3:00	REE: Advances in Solid-Liquid/Ion-Exchange Separation Technologies	TBA
	Session chair: Helen Hsu-Kim, Duke University, US
	Extraction and Purification of REEs from Waste Ores using Chromatographic Separation G. Carlson, Tusaar Corp, US
	Ligand-Associated Sorbents and Solid-Liquid Extraction System for Producing Individually Separated High Purity Rare Earth Elements from Ores and Unconventional Sources T.M. Dittrich, M. Dardona, C. Boxley, S.K. Mohanty, D. Kakaris Porter, C.M. Tummala, S. Praneeth, Wayne State University, US
	Extraction of critical elements from geothermal brine using magnetic core shell particles P.K. Thallapally, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
	Biosorption for Enhanced Lithium Recovery from Geothermal Brines G.P. Katz, M.R. Pavia, J. Clarke, Katz Water Technologies, Inc., US
1:30	SPM in Biology & Medicine	TBA
	Multiplexed nanoscale viscoelastic mapping of melanoma cells as a biomarker of tumor progression and metastasis A. Cartagena-Rivera, National Institutes of Health (NIH), US
	Malaria derived-EVs properties and function studied by Atomic force microscopy (AFM) I. Rosenhek-Goldian, P.A. Karam, I. Azuri, E. Dekel, M.I. Morandi, S.R. Cohen, N. Regev-Rudzki, Weizmann Institute of Science, IL
	Evaluation of FluidFM for genome editing in single cells S. Patange, S. Maragh, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
	The Effect of Lipid Bilayer Dehydration on its Physical Properties N. Kampf, Y. Dong, Y. Schilt, W. Cao, U. Raviv, J. Klein, Weizmann Institute of Science, IL
	Elucidating the pH-driven conformational shift of R-bodies, a force generator in bacteria, with in situ AFM S. Zhang, University of Washington, US
	Designed Interfaces Between Proteins and Inorganic Crystals for Templated Assembly and Co-Assembly S. Yadav, A. Stegmann, B. Helfrecht, H. Pyles, C. Mundy, S. Zhang, D. Baker, J. de Yoreo, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
1:30	Battery Innovation	TBA
	Session chair: Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories, US
	TBA J. Pouchet, Natron Energy, US
	Non-lithium battery cathode manufacturing K. Venturini, C. Ashfield, David Shock, Revolution Power Inc. d/b/a Powerit, US
	Advanced Multifunctional Separators for Beyond-Lithium Battery Chemistries H. Liu, K.T. Faber, TalosTech LLC, US
	Developments of Solid Components for Manufacturing Nanostructure Metal-Organic Superconductive Memcapacitive Josephson Junctions Energy Storage Systems at Room-Temperature E.T. Chen, J.T. Thornton, S-H. Duh, Advanced Biomimetic Sensors, Inc., US
	Critical Materials Recovery from Recycled Lithium-ion Batteries M. Shi, D.E. Molina Montes de Oca, L.A. Diaz, J.R. Klaehn, A.D. Wilson, T.E. Lister, Idaho National Laboratory, US
	EC-Leach: Sustainable Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling D.E. Molina, M. Shi, B. Adhikari, J. Klaehn, L. Diaz, T. Lister, Idaho National Laboratory, US
	The Search For Materials That Are Attractive To “Natural” Li Diffusion And Structurally Stable Using AES And LEED J. Ociepa, M. Adam, B. Checinski, OCI Vacuum Microengineering Inc., CA
1:30	Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations I	TBA
	Digital Tools for Biodiversity Monitoring & Education A. Arrington, PLANT Group, US
	Advances in Solid Phase Colloidal Materials for Environmental Remediation J. Freim, Regenesis Bioremediation, US
	Composite WiRe Wrap to Improve Resiliency and Lifespan of Grid D. Zamani, ALD Technical Solutions, US
	Solid Waste Reduction via Waste-to-Energy: Experience with Trashology’s On-Site Waste-to-Energy System M. Young, S. Armstrong, J. Farias, R. Thompson, W. Wang, Trashology, US
	Compact, high-power superconducting radio-frequency accelerators for environmental applications G. Ciovati, A. Castilla-Loeza, G. Cheng, U. Pudasaini, R. Rimmer, H. Vennekate, H. Wang, S. Wang, J. Anderson, B. Coriton, L. Holland, D. Packard, K. Thackston, C. Bott, R. Pearce, Xi Li, D. Knappe, F. Hannon, T. Schultheiss, J. Rathke, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, US
	Carrier Transport and Behaviour of Hybrid Photovoltaic Solar Cell – Inorganic and Organic Nanocrystals Devices A. Islam, A.T. Aynul, UESTC, Glasgow College, China, University of Glasgow, UK, UK
1:30	AI for Materials	TBA
	Session chair: Shruti Venkatram, 3M, US
	Generative Models for Synthetically Accessible Polymers N.E. Jackson, University of Illinois - UC, US
	Accelerating Materials Discovery and Design using AI and Machine Learning P.S. Dutta, A. Koneru, D. Sanpui, A. Chandra, H. Chan, S. Manna, S. Banik, T.D. Loeffler, S.K.R.S. Sankaranarayanan, University of Illinois at Chicago, US
	Robocoater: Automated, Multi-Modal Optical Characterization Platform for Performing Closed-loop Bayesian Optimization of Thin-Film Hybrid Perovskite for PV Application N. Woodward, B. Guo, M. Chauhan, M. Abolhasani, K. Rayes, A. Amassian, North Carolina State University, US
	Machine Learning-Driven Automated Scanning Probe Microscopy Y. Liu, K.P. Kelley, R.K. Vasudevan, M. Ziatdinov, S.V. Kalinin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Supercharging Boron Nitride Nanotube Production with a Closed Loop Autonomous System R. Holtschneider, Epic Advanced Materials, US
	Machine learning accelerated computational design of materials and processes T.P.M. Goumans, M. Hellström, P. S.N. Onofrio, N. Aguirre, R. Rüger, Software for Chemistry & Materials, NL
1:30	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting	Maryland 5
1:30	Fusion Manufacturing Innovation Challenege - UK Atomic Energy Authority	National Harbor 5
4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, SBIR/STTR Program Office Meetup, Army xTech Showcase, Poster Session II (4:00 - 6:00)	Expo Hall AB
4:00	Materials for Sustainable Building - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	Arachne Station: Recycling Satellites in Orbit G.D. Vialle, Lunexus Space, LLC, US
	Process Development Results Coupled with Techno-Economic Analysis and Market Survey for Coal-based Bricks & Blocks (CBBs) J. Heim†, R.L. Vander Wal, The Pennsylvania State University, US
	Properties of cement paste containing innovative reclaimed cement S. Abubakri, J. Pizzillo, I. Mantawy, G. Lomboy, Rowan University, US
4:00	Rare Earths & Critical Materials - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	Cerium Separation from Energy-Relevant Elements with Structured Ligands H.B. Vibbert, A.W.S. Ooi, A.-H.A. Park, Columbia University, US
	Development of Ligand-based Hybrid Systems to Sustainably Recover Energy-Relevant Metals from Unconventional Resources A.W.S. Ooi, H.B. Vibbert, A.-H.A. Park, Columbia University, US
	Accelerating Solutions to Optimize Separations of Rare Earth Elements with High Performance Computing D.A. Penchoff, C.C. Peterson, G.M. Bosilca, R.J. Harrison, E.F. Valeev, C.B. Sims, University of Tennessee, US
	A Novel Method for Hydrolysis of Silicate Ores using Engineered Enzymes with Applications in the Extraction of Critical Minerals and Metals E. Herrera, J. Evans, Maverick BioMetals, US
	Enhancing the Electrophoretic Separation of Rare Earth Elements Through Complexation with Carboxylate Ligands C.L. Tolbert, S.S. Bamane, G.M. Pawar, M.E. Case, C.M. Hill, R.V. Fox, Idaho National Laboratory, US
	Illuminating the Difference in Photochemical Oxygen Atom Transfer Reactivity in Model Rare Earth Metal-Organic Complexes I. Douair, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
	Global and U.S Rare Earth Element End Use Allocations Balanced by Production M. Nkiawete, R. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US
	Biologically Based Rare Earth Recovery and Separations S. Napieralski, W.R Henson, C. Immethun, B. Heater, C. Hart, H. Zurier, S. Banta, K. Kucharzyk, Battelle Memorial Institute, US
4:00	Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	Fuel Catalyst K. Sharp, Brothers Services Group LLC, US
	The Eco-Friendly Gym L. Collins, Smakkfitness, US
	Extracting Electricity from Ambient Heat P. Orem, F. Orem, ThermaWats, LLC, US
	Comparison of Fluid Additive VS. Thermal Paste for Heat Transfer Enhancement in Hybrid PV/Thermal Systems J. Druzynski, A. Cauchon, V. Thai, M. Anderson, Icarus RT, Inc, US
	Energy Aware Computing for Machine-to-Machine Communications B. Holste, M. Bergstrom, Internet of Everything Corp., Europe, ES
	Design and Realization of Plasmonic Solar Cell Platform N.U. Ahamad, M. Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh, BD
	From Gorillas to Humans: Sustainability in an Interconnected World M. Trebilcock Jr., D. Kachevas, K. Kaul, MCPC, US
	A new diagnostic module for a telemetry circuit components by loosely coupled coils as wireless power transmission K.M. Koo, Universal Monitoring & Inspection, Inc., KR
	Cutting power consumption in large IoT deployments through Sustainable Computing M. Bergström, Internet of Everything Corporation, US
	Use Of Synthesized Nano Silica Fertilizer Composite as Soil Treatment, For Improved Crop Productivity. E. Akhayere, D. Kavaz, CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, TR
4:00	AI for Materials - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	Metal Hydride Composition-Derived Parameters as Machine Learning Features for Alloy Design and H2 Storage S. Nations, T. Nandi, A. Ramazani, S. Wang, Y. Duan, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
	Single-Electron Reservoir Computing Circuit with Online Learning S. Watanabe, T. Oya, Yokohama National University, JP
	AI-driven Part Printability Recommendation System for Additive Manufacturing J.A. Steets, D. Mooney, B. O’Briant, Illumination Works, LLC., US
	Relatable Explanations For AI Applications J. Tan, National University of Singapore, SG
4:00	Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - Posters	Expo Hall AB
	The Study of Hydrogen Transport in Metals T. Williamwest, O. Abunomah, P. Ogunlude, E. Gobina, Robert Gordon University, UK
	Hydrogen storage characteristics of NIST reference zeolite X, zeolite Y and zeolite ZSM-5 S. Basu, J. Pandey, P.K. Rao, M.S. Leo Hudson, Banaras Hindu University, IN
	New Highly Graphitized N-Doped Porous Carbon as a Robust Support for Pt Fuel Cell H-Y Lee, C-H Shin, T.H. Yu, W.A. Goddard III, J-S Yu, DGIST, KR
	Wednesday June 21
7:00	Registration	Lobby
9:00	Rare Earths and Permanent Magnets - Innovations & Challenges	TBA
	Session chair: Andriy Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US
	NdFeB Permanent Magnets: Projected Demand Comparisons Across End Use Sectors J.W. Heim II, R.L. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US
	Utilizing thermomagnetic processing to optimize rare-earth content and resultant properties in Nd2Fe14B-based bonded magnets Z.P. Tener, X. Liu, I. Nlebedim, M.J. Kramer, M.A. McGuire, M.S. Kesler, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	PM-Wire™: Rethinking the manufacturing of permanent magnets Ph. Masson, R. Chaudhary, J. Lammers, R. Dubord, W. Hinson, M. Senti, Advanced Magnet Lab, US
	Mechanically robust high magnetic-performance Sm-Co sintered magnets through microstructure engineering B. Cui, Ames National Laboratory, US
	Enhanced magnetic anisotropy in lanthanum M-type hexaferrites by quantum-confined charge transfer D. Paudyal, C. Bhandari, M.E. Flatté, Ames National Laboratory, US
	Additive Manufacturing of NdFeB Bonded Permanent Magnets: Prospects and Challenges M. Parans Paranthaman, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
	Room Temperature Electrorefining of Critical Metals from End-of-Life Permanent Magnets V. Murugesan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
9:00	SPM: Nanomechanics & Tribology	TBA
	Contact Resonance AFM using Long, Massive, Flexible Tips R.C. Tung, N. Zimron-Politi, University of Nevada, Reno, US
	In Situ Study of the Pressure-Dependent Lubrication Mechanism of Phosphonium Phosphate Ionic Liquid in Nanoscale Single-Asperity Sliding Contacts Z. Li, O. Morales-Collazo, J.T. Sadowski, H. Celio, A. Dolocan, J.F. Brennecke, F. Mangolini, The University of Texas at Austin, US
	Improved Contact Resonance Atomic Force Microscopy Data Analysis Techniques N. Zimron-Politi, R.C. Tung, University of Nevada, Reno, US
	The influence of nanoscale mechanical property distribution on macroscopic performance of polymer composites B. Pittenger, S. Osechinskiy, J. Thornton, S. Loire, T. Mueller, Bruker, US
	Maximizing information extraction from AFM nanoindentation — Best practices to algorithms R. Sheridan, C. Brinson, Duke University, US
	Force Spectroscopy Measurements with a focus on viscoelasticity and elasticity of SiO2 nanoparticles on etched biotite and muscovite surfaces S.S.S. Uygan, D. Yablon, C. Kielar, E. Vogelsberg, D. Erb, P. Müller, T. Heine, K. Monakhov, B. Abel, C. Fischer, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, DE
	Traceability of NIST Reference Cantilever Array for Standard Reference Material 3461 G.A. Shaw, R.S. Gates, W.A. Osborn, M.J. McLean, J.J. Filliben, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
	Strengthening Polylactic Acid by Salification: Surface Characterization Study J. Schlosser, K. Fouladi, B. Eslami, Widener University, US
9:00	Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations II	TBA
	Advances in Electrostatic Filter Technology Enables Smart Filter Producing Increase in IAQ, Lowered Energy Cost, and Reduced Waste L. Rothenberg, Agentis Air LLC, US
	Life cycle analysis of conventional and emerging nanofabrication techniques in the semiconductor industry E. Mullen, Trinity College Dublin, IE
	TruePODS for Building Sustainability and Occupant Wellness A. Droitcour, Adnoviv, Inc., US
	Generalized Autonomy: Addressing the Biggest Opportunity in Urban Decarbonization T. Harvey, PassiveLogic, US
	Governing Technology: “Nanotechnology Risk Management and Public Health Protection Act” A Harmonized Approach to Promoting Innovation While Protecting Global Health I.L. Feitshans, Georgetown University Law Center, US
	Qualifying climate-tech for the market: Safety and sustainability considerations J.A. Shatkin, K.J. Ong, J.D. Ede, Vireo Advisors, LLC, US
	H Quest Vanguard Inc.: Low-cost hydrogen production from natural gas through microwave plasma pyrolysis G. Skoptsov, H Quest Vanguard Inc., US
9:00	Recent Advances in Hydrogen	TBA
	Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
	TBA A. Ivanenko, Hypoint, US
	TBA B. Lakshmanan, Versogen, US
	PGM-free Oxygen Evolution Reaction Catalysts for Hydrogen Production by PEM Water Electrolyzer D-J Liu, Argonne National Lab, US
	Advanced Catalysts for Clean Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Water ElectrolyzerTechnologies G. Wu, University at Buffalo, SUNY, US
	In situ visualization of ultrafast electrocatalyst on MoS2 during hydrogen evolution reaction C-W Luo, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, TW
	Development of Stable Ni-based Binary Electrodes for Alkaline Water Electrolyzer under Dynamic Operation M. Kim, H-S Cho, C. Lee, S. Lee, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), KR
	Improvements to Integrate Water Electrolysis for H2 Production from Renewable Sources H-S Cho, M. Kim, C. Lee, S. Lee, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), KR
	Consideration of the re-use of Oil and Gas Stainless Steel Pipelines for Hydrogen Transport T. Williamwest, O. Abunomah, P. Ogunlude, E. Gobina, Robert Gordon University, UK
9:00	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting	Maryland 5
1:30	Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Accelerator Research and Development and Production (ARDAP), Annual Principal (PI) Meeting	Maryland 5
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