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JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX |
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JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX |
| 7:00 | Registration | Lone Star Lobby |
| 8:00 | TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes | Lone Star E |
| Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect Division ATI, US | ||
| 8:00 | National Health Security Innovation Initiatives M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US | |
| 8:15 | Fireside Chat with DARPA - Jennifer Thabet, DARPA & Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect/ATI J. Thabet, DARPA SBIR/STTR, US | |
| 8:45 | SIBR/STTT Leadership Keynote TBA, SBA, US | |
| 8:30 | Advances in Critical Mineral Separation Technologies | |
| Session chair: Denis Prodius, Ames National Laboratory | ||
| Harnessing hydration and kinetic barrier differences in solid confinement for separation C. Liu, University of Chicago, US | ||
| Protein-based rare earth separations J.A. Cotruvo Jr., The Pennsylvania State University, US | ||
| Advancements in Fundamental Research for Lanthanide Separation S. Pramanik, A. Ivanov, D. Jiang, I. Popovs, S. Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Commercialization of the Acid-Free Dissolution Recycling (ADR) Technology K. Stoll, Critical Materials Recycling (CMR), US | ||
| Enhanced Rare Earth Element Separation via Two-Ligand Solvent Extraction Process S. Jansone-Popova, S. Pramanik, B. Evans, M. Lamb, T. Levitskaia, B. O’Kelley, P. Keller, ORNL, US | ||
| Computationally Guided and Experimentally Validated Design of Custom Chelators for Critical Mineral Recovery S.M. Nations, S.E. Crawford, L.C. Burrows, W.A. Saidi, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| Reaching for Targeted Leaching: Towards Selective Rare Earth Dissolution using Tailored Lixiviants N.A. Thiele, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Rare Earth Solvent Extraction Separation Using Multi Ligand Approach T.G. Levitskaia, D.H. Altavilla, N.P. Bessen, S. Jansone-Popova, B. O’Kelley, P. Keller, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US | ||
| Copper extraction from primary sulfides using chemical and biological processes J. Lee, J. Pearlman, S. Alvarado, Colorado School of Mines, US | ||
| Development and evaluation of bespoke gallium and germanium glycolipid ligands C. Boxley, R. Stolley, C. Atkins, A. Moyes, G. Lindemann, RAMACO Carbon LLC, US | ||
| 8:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Joint Networking with Photonics | |
| Session chair: Alex Norman, Princeton University, US | ||
| 9:00 | Coffee Break | Lone Star Lobby |
| 9:00 | Sensors | |
| Session chair: Martin Poitzsch, Aramco Americas, US | ||
| Developing the next Generation of Sensors for Downhole Measurements Q. Li, Oliden Technology, US | ||
| The guided-mode resonance sensor: Principles, technology, and applications R. Magnusson, Resonant Sensors Incorporated, US | ||
| Novel techniques for single photon Raman spectroscopy S. Kumar, Y. Li, T. Huo, H. Du, Y.P. Huang, Stevens Institute of Technology, US | ||
| Compact, rugged, field-deployable, self--powered, networked gas analyzers to monitor complex gas mixtures for food, environment, and transportation safety J.T. Cremer, Adelphi Technology, Inc., US | ||
| A Low-cost, Portable Water Quality Monitoring System for Monitoring Water Quality in Real-time V. Kayastha, C. Simmons, C. Jones, A. Neeson, B. Karmakar, W. Bowen, S. Gumm, A. Peters, D. Padilla, Brewer Science, Inc., US | ||
| 9:00 | SPM Nanomechanical Measurements | |
| Session chair: Jason Killgore, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US | ||
| Understanding cantilever motion in sub-resonance photothermal force curves for improved nanomechanical measurements on viscoelastic polymers A. Deolia, A. Raman, R. Wagner, Purdue University, US | ||
| Rapid nanomechanical mapping with photothermally actuated atomic force microscopy J.D. Adams, H. Gunstheimer, G. Fläschner, H. Hölschner, B. Hoogenboom, Nanosurf, CH | ||
| A high-fidelity, labeled dataset for soft viscoelastic AFM nanomechanical properties R.J. Sheridan, I. Saito, L.C. Brinson, Duke University, US | ||
| Improving AFM Young’s Modulus Measurements with Indentation Informed Bounds for Tip Geometry Fitting L.J. Kirsch, J. Killgore, G.J. Rodin, F. Mangolini, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Exploring the effect of topological confinement in polymer nanocomposite via AFM nanomechanical mapping I. Saito, R.J. Sheridan, D. French, S. Zauscher, L.C. Brinson, Duke University, US | ||
| 9:00 | Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries I | |
| Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US | ||
| Underground Pumped Storage Hydroelectric using Salt Domes W.M. Taggart IV, Cavern Energy Storage, LLC, US | ||
| Innovative Long-Duration Energy Storage: Operational Insights and Grid Applications of Advanced Rail Energy Storage B. Cunnington, R. Weed, M. Gautam, D. Wu, C. Wiggins, R. Rebich, Energy Northwest, US | ||
| Techno Economic Assessment of Moving Particle Thermal Energy Storage Technology for Grid and Process Heat Applications L.P. McLaughlin, Sandia National Laboratories, US | ||
| Evaluation of Load Shifting in a Heat Pump System with Thermal Energy Storage for Both Heating and Cooling Y. Qiao, Z. Li, L. Wang, B. Shen, K.R. Gluesenkamp , X. Liu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| GridStar Flow, Design for Manufacturing at Volume and Scale: Lessons Learned from 1MW, 10-hr Pilot at Ft. Carson, Colorado D. Petcovic, Lockheed Martin Energy, US | ||
| 9:30 | Biomaterials and Medical Devices II | |
| Session chair: Joe Skraba, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| To Be Announced S. Whitlock, Dynamic Light, US | ||
| Biosensor-Based Diagnostics & Monitoring Z.R. Baird, BioMEMS Diagnostics, Inc., US | ||
| Next generation incubator to help premature babies safely develop outside mother’s womb K. Rodriguez, Vitara Biomedical, US | ||
| 9:30 | Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Component Development | |
| Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| Highly durable low-cost catalysts derived from zeolitic imidazolate framework for proton exchange membrane fuel cell applications D.-J. Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| *STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Bubble-Printing Synthesis of High-Entropy Alloys for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis M.-F. Hsieh, A. Swain, Y. Zheng, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Resolving Fundamental Challenges of Graphene Integration in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells P. Carmichael, S. Kutagulla, Y. Lee, D. Akinwande, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Transistor Sensors for PEM Fuel Cell Degradation Monitoring and PFAS Regulation D. Dong, Rowan University, US | ||
| Facilitating hydrogen adoption with innovative hydrogen gas sensors for prognostics of industrial assets R.A. Potyrailo, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US | ||
| 9:30 | Biomass & Renewable Carbon Sources | |
| Session chair: Tim Barckholtz, ExxonMobil, US | ||
| Advancing Winter Camelina for Biofuels L. DePauw, Cargill, CA | ||
| Biorefining perennial sorghum: Sustainable bio-based materials R.W. Jessup, Texas A&M University, US | ||
| From Chitin to Sustainable Solutions: Biopolymers for a Circular Future J.L. Shamshina, R. Panackal Shibu, A. Zannat, Texas Tech University, US | ||
| To Be Announced C. Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US | ||
| To Be Announced M. Young, Chevron, US | ||
| 9:30 | Emerging Methods for Materials Design with Artifical Intelligence II | |
| Session chair: Nobuyuki N. Matsuzawa, Panasonic, US | ||
| Direct Inverse Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Desings of Molecules, Materials, and Processes H. Kaneko, Meiji University, JP | ||
| Revolutionizing Materials Science: Accelerating Discovery and Innovation with LQMs T. Mustard, T. Sours, A. Singh, O. Allam, M. Cormier, A. Xiao, SandboxAQ, US | ||
| Surrogate modeling with finite-element-based physics-informed neural networks R.B. Sills, P. Sunil, M. Vasoya, Rutgers University, US | ||
| Better Together: Combining Machine Learning and Physics-Based Models to Accelerate Product Development S.D. Edkins, Citrine Informatics, US | ||
| Reactivity of Detached XLi₆ Nanoclusters with SEI Components: A Computational Framework for Lithium-Ion Battery Stability F.A. Soto, The Penn State University-Harrisburg, US | ||
| 9:30 | Nanoengineered Surfaces: Fluidic and Thermal Applications | |
| Session chair: Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Drag Reduction with High-Performance Superhydrophobic Surfaces Under Motorboat C.-J. Kim, University of California, Los Angeles, US | ||
| From fundamentals of crystallization fouling on nanomaterials to rational design of scalephobic surfaces T.M. Schutzius, J. Schmid, T. Armstrong, University of California, Berkeley, US | ||
| Engineering Liquid-Infused Surfaces with Scale-Dependent Roughness R. Chrostowski, F. Mangolini, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Aluminum oxynitride films for use in power electronics and advanced packaging J. Schmitt, M.D. Healy, M. Khosravi, H. Bartzsch, M. Gittner, B.J. Soller, Nitride Global, US | ||
| 9:30 | Synthesis and Nanoscale Phase Behavior | |
| Session chair: Jodie Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M, US | ||
| Highly Efficient Compatibilizers for Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefin-containing Mixed Plastic Waste C.J. Ellison, University of Minnesota, US | ||
| Novel Uses of Grubbs-Catalyzed Polymerization of DCPD in the Petroleum Industry T. Nedwed, P. Brant, D. Jack, B. Heller, Safety Harbor Corp, US | ||
| Harnessing dynamic adhesion within amine-functionalized polyolefins to create high performing and longer-lasting self-healing bonding materials for cleaner industrial applications D.J. Gilmour, S.G. Hatzikiriakos, L.L. Schafer, A2O Advanced Materials Inc., CA | ||
| Advancing Bio-Inspired Hybrid Composites: Synergistic Optimization of Hierarchical Fibrous Architectures for Lightweight and Multifunctional Engineering P.C. Lee, Univerity of Toronto, CA | ||
| *STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Studying Hyperuniform Structures and Entropic Phase Separation in Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles A. Gul, M. Muzzammil Mohammad, M. Bockstaller, K. Matyjaszewski, A. Karim, University of Houston, US | ||
| *STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Biomimetic organogels with phase-separated bicontinuous betworks for superior mechanical performance J. Bao, J. Yang, D. Fan, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| 9:30 | Synthesis of Mxene, Novel 2D Materials and Applications | |
| Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory; Babak Anasori, Purdue University, US | ||
| Design and Synthesis of ~ 40 Novel Multi-Transition-Metal MXenes B. Anasori, Purdue University, US | ||
| Technological Breakthroughs in MXene Engineering: Advancing Synthesis and Applications through Argonne MXene Innovations S.P. Adhikari, S.P. Muhoza, Z.D. Hood, ANL, US | ||
| MXene Enabled E-textiles and Wearables A. Inman, Mantel Technologies, US | ||
| Superlubricity: A quest for long lasting solid lubricant A. Sumant, Argonne National Lab, US | ||
| Unlocking the Versatility of Graphene Oxide: Superlubricity in Controlled Atmospheres and High Durability in Ambient Conditions M. Choi, J. Jang, A.V. Sumant, J. Kim, Y. Jang, S. Kim, Pusan National University, KR | ||
| 9:30 | Future Innovators Panel - Student/Postdoc Leaders Summit | |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US | ||
| J. Pitts, Activate Houston, US | ||
| A. Busch, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| G. Cossio, Nanoscale Labs, US | ||
| C. Lawrence, Energy Transition Ventures, US | ||
| 9:30 | Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing II | |
| Session chair: Jon Osborn, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US | ||
| To Be Announced M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US | ||
| A novel T cell and protein isolation technology using genetically designed, biogenic nanobubbles G.J. Lu, E.P. Chung, Rice University, US | ||
| Simplified downstream purification with the IsoTag™ technology platform N. Votaw, Isolere Bio, a Donaldson brand, US | ||
| Electrostatic Spray Drying: A scalable alternative to lyophilization. J.D. Oxley, C. Castilla-Gutierrez, S.R. Collazos, C.H. Garza, E.R. Garza, K.J. Lange, M.M. Mamori, A.M. Zwiener, Southwest Research Institute, US | ||
| NASA’s Astropharmacy for Biomanufacturing of Peptide and Protein Pharmaceuticals in Space and in Other Austere Environments A. Kunitskaya, J. Snyder, D.J. Loftus, L.J. Rothschild, NASA Ames Research Center, US | ||
| Manufacturing Seed Crystals in Microgravity for Terrestrial Drug Production M. Mulligan, S. Tuma, A. Wilson, K. Savin, Redwire, US | ||
| 9:30 | TechConnect: Unlocking Opportunities: DARPA Success and Small Business Pathways | Lone Star C |
| 9:30 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Behind the Wins – How Government Drives SBIR/STTR Success | Lone Star D |
| 10:30 | Future Innovators Keynote & Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs | |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US | ||
| 10:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental I | Lone Star B |
| Session chair: Neil Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA | ||
| Room temperature Na/K batteries for grid energy storage B. Tan, PIDC, US | ||
| EMP proof power system D. Munson, Foi Group LLC, US | ||
| SPARK Hyper Agile Expeditionary Platform D. Bishop, Bishop Ascendant Inc, US | ||
| Aluminum Fueled Galvanic Generator B. Churchill, AlumaPower, CA | ||
| Review Panelist N. Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA | ||
| Review Panelist R. Roley, Battelle, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Ryan, DIU, US | ||
| 10:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Electronics and Microsystems | Lone Star C |
| Session chair: Emma Mooney, TechConnect Division ATI, US | ||
| Coherent 4D LiDAR Sensor C. Chan, OAM Photonics LLC, US | ||
| Compact High-Power Inverter using Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductors (CHIPIGaN) M. Simon, RockeTruck, Inc., US | ||
| Scanning single-electron box electrometer microscopy Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US | ||
| Resilient Distributed Decentralized Network for Connected Devices S. Podolski, BleedIO Tech, US | ||
| Smart Dust: Battery-Free Semiconductor Sensing Platform L. Zadeh, EPIC Semiconductors, Inc., CA | ||
| Review Panelist C. Owens, Lockheed Martin, US | ||
| Review Panelist M. Augustine, Boeing, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Bindra, University of Ottawa, CA | ||
| Review Panelist T. Fowler, US STRATCOM, US | ||
| 10:30 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Commercializing Your SBIR-funded Technology: Federal Programs | Lone Star D |
| 11:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental II | Lone Star B |
| Session chair: Neil Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA | ||
| Electrochemical Reactive Capture from Exhaust Flue Gas Streams C. Iloeje, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| Unlocking and harnessing the full energy and mineral potential of geothermal resources J. Johnston, CaSil Technologies Ltd, NZ | ||
| REMAFS: Rare Earth Metals from Alternative Flouride Salt J. Krennrich, Ames National Laboratory, US | ||
| CCSNet: a deep learning modeling suite for CO2 storage D. Mallin, Stanford University - Office of Technology Licensing, US | ||
| CO₂-Storing Precast Concrete: Enhancing Strength Through CO₂ Curing of Alternative Cements M. Bayram, Texas State University, US | ||
| Review Panelist N. Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA | ||
| Review Panelist R. Roley, Battelle, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Ryan, DIU, US | ||
| 11:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: AI, Data, Cyber III | Lone Star C |
| Session chair: Alicia Boyd, TechConnect Division ATI, US | ||
| BIFROST Digital Thread Enabler S. Flanagan, Integration, Innovation Inc. (i3), US | ||
| SKY-RAG -Semantic Knowledge Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation H. Alam, Al Asset Management LLC, US | ||
| Deceptio.ai M. Carson, Deceptio.ai, US | ||
| Review Panelist R. Roley, Battelle, US | ||
| Review Panelist T. Fowler, US STRATCOM, US | ||
| Review Panelist TBA, DIU, US | ||
| 11:30 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Navigating SBIR Government Phase IIIs | Lone Star D |
| 12:00 | Lunch Break | On own |
| 1:00 | TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion - Expo Opens | |
| 1:00 | EPA P3 National Student Design Competition Showcase (invited) | |
| 1:00 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Career Awareness Fair (1pm-6pm) | |
| Session chair: Alex Norman, Princeton University, US | ||
| Participating companies: Micron, Intel, Western Digital, DiagMetrics, Quantum Computing Inc, WGNSTAR, Tap3D, Tokyo Electron, MNT-EC, SimInsights | ||
| 1:15 | Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network: Moving from Prototype to Product | Lone Star C |
| G. Nagesh Rao, NIST, US | ||
| M. Cortez, TMAC, US | ||
| 1:15 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Unlocking Private Investment: Venture Capital Roundtable | Lone Star D |
| 1:30 | Biosensors | |
| Session chair: Sehoon Chang, Aramco Americas, US | ||
| E-Tattoos and E-Skins Bridging Humans and Robots N. Lu, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Selective detection of BTEX compounds using a non-selective photoionization detector N. Barua, I. Williams, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Pressure Smart Watch Biosensor Using Equitable Bioimpedance Modality and AI N. Kumar, S. Leo, J. Zhao, S. Lalande, D. Akinwande, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Optoelectric Raman Nanosensors: Overcoming Intrinsic Limit in Nano-biosensing B. Lian, H. Li, J. Guo, D. Fan, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| A Novel SPEEK-based Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Sensor for Chloroform Vapor Detection R. Rodriguez, A. Mendoza, M.I. Rahman, G.M.M. Hossain, C. Carrillo, A.H. Jalal, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, US | ||
| 1:30 | Innovations in Decarbonizing Steel | |
| Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| ArcelorMittal's Key Decarbonization Initiatives A. Morelato, ArcelorMittal, US | ||
| Evaluating acidic aqueous solutions for electrochemical deposition of metallic iron B.J. Ingram, Y. Sun, J. Luo, R. Akolkar, J.G. Connell, Q. Liu, Z. Yang, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| Pathways to Low Temperature Electrolysis of Iron Oxides at Scale P.A. Kempler, A.C. Goldman, R. Shekhar, A. Konovalova, E. Rahman, University of Oregon, US | ||
| Hydrogen Plasma Rotary Kiln Furnace Reduction of Iron Ores J. Kopasz, Argonne National Lab, US | ||
| Engineered Biocarbon Materials for EAF Decarbonization M. Mlinar, B. Spigarelli, M. Young, Natural Resources Research Institute, US | ||
| 1:30 | Biorefineries for Negative Emissions | |
| Session chair: Carlos Quiroz-Arita, Sandia National Laboratories, US | ||
| Cellulosic biofuels: Addressing cost and land challenges while maximizing climate benefits L. Lynd, Terragia Biofuel, US | ||
| State-level biomass waste resource availability and GHG emission mitigation strategies F. Naaz, J. Zhang, U. Singh, T.R. Hawkins, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| Harnessing Bioelectricity from Organic Waste: A Microbial Fuel Cell-Enhanced Compost System for Renewable Energy Generation S. Chen, P.N. Aquino, K. Hoang, S. Pandit, J. Dychauco, Ohlone College, US | ||
| Enhancing Formate Fermentation with Hydrogen Supplementation for Sustainable Biomanufacturing B. Zakaria, J. Panich, R. Swart, V.S. Nogue, C. Johnson, E. Sundstrom, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US Department of Energy, US | ||
| Enhancing Sustainability in Pea-Based Biorefineries: Producing Isobutanol from Pea Starch R. Buitrago-Tello, U. Lee, M. Menegay, J. McVay, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| 1:30 | Applications of AI-based Materials Design Methods | |
| Session chair: Jan-Willem Handgraaf, Siemens, US | ||
| Accelerating Materials Innovation with an Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Framework S. Arumugam, C. Bream, Ansys, UK | ||
| Designing extreme-performance materials for air, land, sea and space with advanced computation T. Gardner, Cambium, US | ||
| Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build new generation gas sensors to positively impact society R.A. Potyrailo, S. Shan, T. Wang, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US | ||
| 1:30 | Nanoengineered Surfaces: Optical, Mechanical, and Interfacial Properties | |
| Session chair: Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Machine Learning-Driven Design of Optoelectronic Surfaces P. Leu, University of Pittsburgh, US | ||
| Roll-to-roll and seamless molds: our journey to bring nanostructured surfaces to scale S.J. Furst, Smart Material Solutions, LLC, US | ||
| *STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Effect of Geometry and Material Properties on the Mechanical Properties of Nanopillar Arrays M. Kepenekci, K.-C. Chien, K.-S. Lee, C.-H. Chang, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Polymer-Encapsulated Tetraalkylammonium Orthoborate Ionic Liquids as Lubricant Additives in Non-Polar Oils J. Yan, F. Mangolini, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| *STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Novel Surface Coatings for Addressing Structural and Interfacial Issues of Lithium Metal Batteries K.V. Carballo, X. Meng, University of Arkansas, US | ||
| Laser Induced Surface Modifications for Electronic and Optical Devices M. Simmons, R. Malay, Intellivation LLC, US | ||
| 1:30 | Sustainable Materials Applications | |
| Session chair: Chris Ellison, University of Minnesota, US | ||
| Organic Batteries for a More Sustainable Future J.L. Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M University, US | ||
| Development of next-generation biosensors – discussing the permselective polymer membranes that make this possible M. Tapsak, Glucotrack Inc., US | ||
| Enabling the Connection between the Structure and Future Composite Component Performance Through High-Resolution Inspection D. Jack, Baylor University, US | ||
| Developing strong and ductile biomass-based materials toward sustainability B. Chen, T. Li, University of Maryland College Park, US | ||
| Performance of post consumer recycled transparent low density polyethylene packaging M. Rutkevičius, S. Zhong, C. Kammer, T. Scott, M. Hetrich, S. Neupane, ABB Inc., US | ||
| 1:30 | Novel Critical Material Manufacturing and Scale-up Approaches | |
| Session chair: Alison Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| The Minerals to Metals Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC): Accelerating Critical Mineral and Material Technology Deployment & Innovation T.J. Tarka, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| Exploiting rare-earth elements to enhance properties of next-generation structural alloys: processing to manufacturing and properties M. Taheri-Moudavi, B. Webler, J. Kitchin, A.I. Torres, Carnegie Mellon University, US | ||
| Rare earth metals production using alternative feedstock that eliminates HF A. Karati, H. Parmar, T. Riedemann, M. Besser, D. Prodius, I.C. Nlebedim, Ames National Laboratory, US | ||
| Advances in Modeling Capabilities for Critical Mineral Separation Technologies: A PrOMMiS Overview A. Garciadiego, M. Zamarripa, A. Dudchenko, A. Fritz, N. Tran, C.D. Laird, D. Fardis, N. Sahinidis, T. Tarka, NETL, US | ||
| Improving the Economics of REE Recovery from Phosphogypsum by Generating High-Value Coproducts P. Zhang, H. Liang, A. Medley, T. Levitskaia, R. Riman, C. Tsouris, Y. Katsenovich, FIPR Institute, Florida Poly, US | ||
| Modernization of Conventional Critical Materials Production to Achieve Reduction in CAPEX, OPEX and the Scale of Process Systems M.C. Hargett, K.M. Khozan, CVMR (USA) Inc., US | ||
| Exploiting REE Mineralization Through Attrition Scrubbing, Sortation, And Preferential Breakage: The Bear Lodge Project C. Gorski, E. Spiller, Colorado School of Mines, US | ||
| 1:30 | Graphene & 2D Materials: Energy Storage Applications | |
| Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory; Babak Anasori, Purdue University, US | ||
| Recent Development of High-density Energy Storage Thin Film Dielectric Capacitors with Record Efficiency using Polymers and 2D Materials N. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US | ||
| Impact of hBN and Graphene Interlayers on the Dielectric Properties of Flexible Polymer Films F. Hasan Likhi, I. Vlassiouk, A. Karim, University of Houston, US | ||
| Synergistic Design of Graphene-Enhanced X₂HgI₄ (X = Tl, Cu) Nanocomposites: Revolutionizing Thermochromic Smart Materials and High-Performance Solid Electrolytes F. Soofivand, National Research Council-Nanoscience Institute (CNR-NANO) and NEST-Scuola Normale Superiore, IT | ||
| *STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Ultrahigh Electrostatic Energy Density in Au/2D-CuInP2Se6/Graphene Micro-Capacitor R. Padhan, M. Susner, R. Rao, S.A. Kadam, A. Wali, R. Divan, W.C. West, A.V. Sumant, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US | ||
| 1:30 | Photonics Panel - Crossing the Chasm: How to Successfully Navigate the Startup Valley of Death | |
| Session chair: Christine Galib, Princeton University, US | ||
| Welcome and Indroductory Remarks from APT C. Galib, Princeton University, US | ||
| J. Deuley, team b., US | ||
| A. Bertram, Edna Ventures, AU | ||
| N. Thompson, HTXSportsTech, US | ||
| 1:30 | Tissue Engineering and Disease Modeling I | |
| Session chair: Thomas Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, US | ||
| 3D Bioprinting of Patient-Specific Regenerative Implants T.D. Stocco, Brazil University, BR | ||
| Eliminating Medical Device Infections Without Antibiotics: From Human Clinical Trials to New Models T.J. Webster, Brown University and Hebei University of Technology, US | ||
| Cryo(bio)printing to produce scaffolds for hard tissue engineering A.O. Lobo, Federal University of Piaui, BR | ||
| Microfluidic Osteoarthritis-on-a-Chip: Evaluating Adverse Effects of Tanezumab in Co-Culture H. Mirazi, S. Wood, University of New England, US | ||
| Facing the Future: Tissue Engineered Treatment of Craniofacial Bone Injuries W. Grayson, Johns Hopkins University, US | ||
| Advances in surface treatments for biomedical applications F.R. Marciano, Federal University of Piauí, BR | ||
| 1:30 | SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials II | |
| Session chair: Simona Patange, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US | ||
| The FluidFM® Technology in Temporally Resolved Single Cell Transcriptomics, Genome Engineering, and Beyond A. Kerjouan, S. Mailand, A. Migenda, K. Keevend, T. Ypma, S. Connolly, L. Rizzo, R. Lafleur, M. Milla, D. Ossola, T.A. Beyer, Cytosurge, CH | ||
| Non-Contact Charge Transfer Measurement of DNA Nano-Devices utilizing AFM R. Luna, D. Runsewe, N. Austin-Bingamon, D.C. Binod, T. Betancourt, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US | ||
| High-speed atomic force microscopy: A structural and dynamic tool for visualizing single-molecule biological processes Y.C. Lin, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Nanoinjection of extracellular vesicles to single live cells by robotic fluidic force microscopy K.D. Kovács, T. Visnovitz, T. Gerecsei, B. Peter, S. Kurunczi, A. Koncz, K. Németh, D. Lenzinger, K.V. Vukman, A. Balogh, I. Rajmon, P. Lőrincz, I. Székács, E.I. Buzás, R. Horvath, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, HU | ||
| 1:30 | Energy Storage: Safety | |
| Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US | ||
| Safety Considerations for Battery Energy Storage Systems: From Conception to Culmination and Beyond R. Spray, S. Lele, Exponent, US | ||
| Fault Management Software to Increase BESS Reliability and Safety B. Ramamurthy, D. Sblendorio, Critical Loop, Inc., US | ||
| Self-Quenching Battery Pack: D^3 Concept of Detect, Direct, and Douse to Contain Thermal Runaway S. Pannala, T. Li, L. Chen, D. Pelletier, SABIC, US | ||
| The Impacts of Procedure in the FMEA of Lithium-Ion Batteries F.S. Gray, E. Cheever, W.S. Tang, J. Jeevarajan, UL Research Institutes: Electrochemical Safety Research Institute, US | ||
| 2:15 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Bridging the Gap: SBA's SBIR-SBIC Link | Lone Star D |
| 2:15 | Photonics Lightning Talks - Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Photonics Technologies | |
| Session chair: Christine Galib, Princeton University, US | ||
| 2:20 | Scalable, Multi-Functional Nanocomposites: Unlocking Photonics and Clean Energy Applications S. Daniel, Materium Technologies, US | |
| 2:30 | 3D Printed Plyometric GRIN Lenses by Partial Polymerization J.D. Engelhardt, J.F. Stanzione, R.V. Chimenti, Rowan University, US | |
| 2:40 | Reproducible synthesis of gold nanocubes as templates for inverse plasmonic photocatalysts J. Cabezas Parra, T. Ayer, J.M. Notestein, D.F. Swearer, Northwestern University, US | |
| 2:50 | All-optical cross-bar switching on chip made of periodical poled lithium niobate based on quantum zeno blockade J.X Liu, Z. Li, Y.P. Huang, Stevens Institute of Technology, US | |
| 3:00 | Robust pattern retrieval in a photonic neural network S. Kumar, M. Katidis, K. Musa, Z. Li, F. Long, C. Qu, Y.P. Huang, Stevens Institute of Technology, US | |
| 3:10 | A multimodal nanoporous silica optical waveguide for industrial toxic gas monitoring N. Barua, L. Menges, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US | |
| 3:20 | Thin film lithium niobate: the ideal material for scalable high-performance photonic components and PICs P. Dianat, Quantum Computing Inc, US | |
| 3:00 | SPMConnect: Novel Methods | |
| Session chair: Peter Grutter, McGill University, CA | ||
| Tracking charge dynamics by high speed and time resolved Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy L. Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| High-resolution mapping of chemical, electrical and mechanical properties via gated sub-resonant intermittent contact AFM B. Pittenger, C. Li, S. Hu, P. De Wolf, Bruker, US | ||
| Depth integration of signal in photothermal AFM-IR and complementary methods G. Haugstad, Univ. of Minnesota, US | ||
| Breaking the Optical Diffraction Limit with SPM: an Overview of nanoIR Capabilities C.A. Phillips, Q. Hu, C. Li, P. De Wolf, Bruker Nano, US | ||
| 3:15 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Revenue Generation for SBIR Technology | Lone Star D |
| 3:30 | Photonics Fireside Chat - Making Photonics Tech to Market: Founders’ Perspectives | |
| Session chair: Christine Galib, Princeton University, US | ||
| D. McGee, College of New Jersey/DJM Photonics, US | ||
| S. Daniel, Materium Technologies, US | ||
| 3:30 | Energy Storage: Materials / Components & Power Electronics | |
| Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US | ||
| 1.8MW 13.8kVAC to 1kVDC Solid State Transformer (SST) for Energy Storage Systems A. Kelinsky; T. Beechner, RCT Systems, US | ||
| Advanced Fuel Cell Power Converter (AFCPC) G. Santamaria, A. Jathar, M. Simon, RockeTruck, Inc., US | ||
| 4:00 | TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session II (4:00 - 6:00) | |
| 4:00 | SBIR/STTR Pavilion Reception | |
| 4:00 | EPA P3 National Student Design Competition Showcase (invited) | |
| 4:00 | Sensors - Posters | |
| Nanophotonic Quantum Entanglement for Advanced Spectroscopy and Biosensing Applications J.U. Gadea Morales, Applied Physics & Materials Science at Caltech, US | ||
| *STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* On-scalp printing of personalized electroencephalography e-tattoos P. Vidal, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Fiber Optic Sensors Embedded in Clothing for Rehabilitation Patient Monitoring A.V. Hutter, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Cost-Effective Distributed IoT Sensing Architecture Using LoRa P2P and LoRaWAN with Custom Gateways and Cloud Integration S. Eriberto, Sonoma State University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Sustainability & Efficiency Innovations - Posters | |
| *STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Advanced Flow Optimization Solution for Winter Oil and Gas Well Performance J. Ali Khan, M. Irani, M. Cokar, PetroND Energy Solutions (University of North Dakota), US | ||
| A Super Hybrid Internal Combustion Eine Retrofit Technology M.J. Yan, Yan Engines, LLC, US | ||
| *STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Life Cycle Assessment of Amine Solvents for CO₂ Capture: A Comparative Analysis of MEA and AEEA for Sustainable CO2 Capture M. Sharifi Paroushi, N. Saadati, S. Abbasi Sharif, N. Mahmoudzadeh Vaziri, A. Golzary, Missouri University of Science and Technology, US | ||
| Simulation of sustainable solar thermal storage system involving photovoltaic panel equipped with nanofluid-based splitter considering self-cleaning coating Z. Khalili, L. Momayez, B. Rezaie, University of Ptttsburgh/Johnstown, US | ||
| 4:00 | AI for Materials Design - Posters | |
| Model Based Iterative Reconstruction (MBIR) X-Ray computed tomography for nano-micro characterization of complex biological structures A.F.D. Ornelas, J. Lipp, C. Bouman, G. Buzzard, M. Ostendorf, V. Roman, J. Roth, D. Kisailus, S. Farajollahi, AFRL, US | ||
| Closing the Gap Between Theory & Experiment: A Retrosynthesis Platform for Inorganic Solids M.J. McDermott, Newfound Materials, US | ||
| 4:00 | Polymers - Posters | |
| Complete Recycling of Epoxies using Solar Energy Conversion M. Finale, J. Logan, J. McCoy, Y. Lee, S. Chowdhury, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, US | ||
| 4:00 | PFAS Treatment & Detection - Posters | |
| *STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Kinetic and mechanism study of PFOS removal from water using micro-scale zero-valent iron (mZVI) M. Ji, X.G. Meng, C. Christodoulatos, Stevens Institute of Technology, US | ||
| PFAS Adsorption Mechanism of SMC and Impacts on PFAS Bioaccumulation in Earthworms R.A. Dickman, M. Donovan, CETCO, US | ||
| A sustainable high-throughput solution for PFAS destruction J. Brockgreitens, Z. Rogers, Claros Technologies, US | ||
| Plasma's Role in PFAS Remediation S. Mujovic, Purafide, US | ||
| 4:00 | AI Innovations - Posters | |
| Task-specific Evaluation for Biomedical Large Language Models (LLMs) for the HealthCare Industry A. Dutta, Texas State University, US | ||
| Harnessing AI: Bridging the Gap Between Innovators and Federal Grant Opportunities K.M Cooper, V Palermo, Grant Management Associates, US | ||
| Robust and Portable Performance Datasets for HPC with Generative AI M. Ali, A. Qasem, Texas State University, US | ||
| Large Language Models for High-Performance Computing Z. Sadman, A. Qasem, Texas State University, US | ||
| Dynamic Data and AI driven Healthcare Billing Audit Framework T. Ekin, L. Shaw, Texas State University, US | ||
| RoadRating: Realtime Safety Scoring of the Travel Paths S. Das, Texas State University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Advanced Manufacturing - Posters | |
| Enhancing Physical Systems Resilience through Autonomous Engineering Design Framework in High-Tech Factories C-Y Liu, O. Chong, A. Chatterjee, Y. Yang, O. Chong, Y. Li, Arizona State University, US | ||
| CLEANS: Cubesat for Low Earth orbit Asset Net and Sail disposal E. Andrade, A. Banerjee, T. Courtois, B. Pumphrey, M. Vasquez, N. Rivera, J. Jarvis, B. Vinh, A. Shirwa, D. Rocha, J. Edwards, G. Baumann, J. Sanchez, Skyfall Space (student research team), US | ||
| Tele-Manufacturing: Engaging Workforce and Industry for the Future of Manufacturing P.A. Blomquist, C. Lamorte, EWI, Inc., US | ||
| Metal-Organic Framework Crystal Growth in Microgravity P.H. Irace, R.D. Reeves, M.S. Roberts, International Space Station National Lab, US | ||
| Self-flow lumber treatment technology S. Shi, X. Wang, University of North Texas, US | ||
| 4:00 | Graphene & 2D Materials - Posters | |
| Engineering Curcumin-assisted Black Phosphorus Nanostructures: An Effective Approach for Antibacterial Treatment and Photodynamic Therapy F. Soofivand, CNR, IT | ||
| Enhancing IR photodetection in 2D-2D Heterostructure-Based WSe2/PdSe2 Field-Effect Transistors N. Murugesan, R. Padhan, S. Yang, S.A. Kadam, A.V. Sumant, R. Divan, D. Rossenmann, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US | ||
| Harnessing Proton Irradiation for Precision Defect Engineering in 2D Materials B. Ozden, Penn State Abington, US | ||
| Probing the Persistent Photoresponse in WS2 using Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy S. Chen, W. Behn, W. Fu, C.P.Y. Wong, K.E.J. Goh, P. Grutter, McGill University, CA | ||
| Imaging Spectroscopic Ellipsometry: Unlocking the Optical Secrets of Nanomaterials M. Diware, G. Min, Park Systems Inc, US | ||
| 4:00 | Microelectronics R&D - Posters | |
| In-memory computing using ReRAM arrays for 2-bit and 3-bit multipliers J. Modasiya, M. Liehr, N. Cady, University at Albany, US | ||
| Digital Twins for Advanced Workforce Training and Semiconductor Manufacturing K. Hong, I. Jha, N. Vatanshenas, C. Lee, A. Sunkad, A. Ashcroft, A. Ahmadi, R. Dhar, H. Mandadi, R.D. Melara, J.J. Mosquera, P.K. Stout, UC Irvine, US | ||
| Self-activated epitaxial growth of ScN films from molecular nitrogen at low temperatures C.P. Savant, A. Verma, T-S. Nguyen, L. van Deurzen, Y-H. Chen, Z. He, S.S. Rezaie, J. Gollwitzer, B. Gregory, S. Sarker, J. Ruff, G. Khalsa, A. Singer, D.A. Muller, H.G. Xing, D. Jena, J. Casamento, University of North Texas, US | ||
| 4:00 | Photonics - Posters | |
| Success Stories Bridging Education and Industry: Photonics Programs at Stonehill College C. Schnitzer, G. Gu, R. Adams, B. Bacon, S. Erase, and T. Seaward, Stonehill College, US | ||
| Metalidar B. Mirzapour, UMass, Amherst, US | ||
| Photomechanical Laser Microprinting D.J. McGee, The College of New Jersey, US | ||
| 4:00 | Tissue Engineering - Posters | |
| The cellular and genetic regulation of neural cells by protein composite nanofibers for neural regeneration L. Yao, K. Bustamante-Fuchs, K. Cantu, T. Shippy, Wichita State University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Biomaterials & Medical Devices - Posters | |
| *STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* In situ analysis of the degradation of alloplastic epidermal substitutes for burn treatment using optical spectroscopies D. Juárez Bautista, M.C. Rodríguez Aranda, J.L. Ramírez García Luna, L.E. Alcántara Quintana, M.A. Martínez Jiménez, E.S. Kolosovas Machuca, Universidad Autónoma De San Luis Potosí (UASLP), MX | ||
| A Novel Media-Concentration Based Accelerated Hydrolytic Degradation Model for Biodegradable Polymers based on Time-Concentration Superposition Frameworks D.L. Garibaldi, A.E. Green, A.G. Byju, B. Haridas, Texas A&M University, US | ||
| Bridging Gaps in Neurocare: Validation of FaaS as a Brainwave Neurosensing Technology A. Bradford, C. DuBois, A.T. McDaniel, D. Cobble, L. Schroeder, W. Tseh, University of North Carolina Wilmington, US | ||
| Flexible, High Electrode Count Polymer Fiber Neural Probes for In Vivo Recording and Treatment A. Charlton, N. Yousefpour, A. Parrott, X. Jia, Virginia Tech, US | ||
| OcuHeal™-UV400+ The First Ophthalmic UV-Protective Antioxidant Eye-drop S.P. Barman, S. Harris, K. Barman and K. Ward, Symphony Therapeutics, US | ||
| NanoM Wafer™ Biomimetic Lubricating Bandage S.P. Barman, I. Guerrero, A. Bhardwaj and K. Ward, Symphony Therapeutics, US | ||
| 4:00 | SPM Connect - Posters | |
| Frequency and Damping Noise of a Mechanical Resonator with Optomechanically Modified Effective Quality Factor M.M. Hasan, N. Austin-Bingamon, D.C. Binod, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US | ||
| Interfacial Water Layers on the Hydrated Silica Surface under Water Y. Cai, J. Melendez-Rivera, J.D. Batteas, Texas A&M University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Energy Storage - Posters | |
| The status and challenges in the development of sustainable batteries for energy storage applications X.L. Li, D.M. Reed, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US | ||
| Prismatic Battery Cell Thermal Modelling Using Aluminum Nitride Components D. Jimenez-Rivera, P. Quintero-Aguilo, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, US | ||
| Thermal Analysis of Micro-Cell Format Lithium-Ion Batteries: Building A Materials Safety Database M. Trujillo, V. Rikka, W.S. Tang, J. Jeevarajan, UL Research Institutes - Electrochemical Research Institute, US | ||
| Rule-based control of thermal energy storage integrated heat pump system: field test and simulation study Y. Qiao, L. Wang, X. Liu, B. Shen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| 4:00 | Future Innovators - Posters | |
| Spooky action at a distance: Neuromodulation, physiologic distress signals, and Limb Preservation A.S. Raihane, G.M. Deusch, C. Liu, B. Nafajoa, D.G. Armstrong, Pasadena City College / UC Irvine, US | ||
| Nanomedicine - MQDMS - Multifunctional Quantum Dot Medical Solutions A. Clavien, Maricopa Community Colleges, US | ||
| The Role Of 17-β-Estradiol In Sex-Specific Cytisine-Mediated Neuroprotection Against Parkinson’s Disease N. Tan, G. Roger, P. Gauri, Z. Sara, S. Rahul, Cal Poly Pomona, US | ||
| Investigation of the Stability of a Simplified Model of the Lipid Bilayer Membrane of a Chemo-Stressed Cancer Cell under an Applied Electric Field Y. Musa, K. Tantawi, M. Colson, A. Adams, Motlow State Community College, US | ||
| 2-Mask NMOS (N-type Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Device Manufacturing, Design, & Fabrication For Workforce Development E. Saucedo, N. Palana, SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE (MESA PROGRAM), US | ||
| Chirality-Driven Enhancements in PNA Binding: Structural Insights and Applications A.K. Manukyan, CUNY Hostos Community College, US | ||
| A Review of Recent Advances in Heterogeneous Integration and Chiplet Technology M.H. Haidari, Erie County Community College, US | ||
| Digital Twin-Driven Semiconductor Training: AR/VR to Leverage Manufacturing Education M. Brock, K. Challa, I. Alhmoud, B. Gokaraju, S. Aravamudhan, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, US | ||
| PolyC Plastics and Composites: Enabling Future Materials Platforms With Hemp-Derived Polymers and Technologies M.M. Sotzing, PolyC Plastics and Composites, US | ||
| Biobased Epoxy Composites Using Algae Oil K. Lighty, L. Zhang, North Carolina A&T State University - Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering, US | ||
| Hidden Engines of Innovation: The Role of Emerging Research Institutions in Regional Growth M. Foster-Bruns, Valparaiso University, US | ||
| Enhanced Domestic Extraction of PGMs. Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from primary sources I. Flores-Aroni, Colorado Schoolod Mines, US | ||
| Optimizing Furnace Conditions for Uniform Oxidation M. Le, S. Sanchez, Stanford University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Posters | |
| High Efficiency Membranes for Antibody Purification R.M. Booth, R.E. Skouby, A.M. Jons, C.L. Parham, J. Mike and D.W. Howell, Bondwell BioPure, US | ||
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