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MARCH 10-12, 2026 | RALEIGH, NC |
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MARCH 10-12, 2026 | RALEIGH, NC |
Join industry partners and applied research leadership accelerating the development
and deployment of new material solutions into products and society.
Back to Top ↑Sessions | ||
Tuesday March 10 | ||
| 8:15 | TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes | |
| 10:30 | Bio in Space Symposium- Funding Opportunities for R&D in Microgravity: Discussing Public and Private Funding Mechanisms for Commercial Space Ventures | |
| 10:30 | Innovations in Nanoparticle Synthesis & Manufacturing | |
| 10:30 | Supporting the Translation of Research-based Technologies to Products | |
| 10:30 | Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency | |
| 10:30 | SPM: Multi-modal | |
| 10:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Keynote | |
| 10:30 | Advances in Quantum Technologies-Keynotes | |
| 11:00 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Technical Tutorials | |
| 12:00 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Group Photo | |
| 1:00 | TechConnect World Expo and SBIR/STTR Pavilion Open | |
| 1:30 | Programming Biology for Material Innovation | |
| 1:30 | Bio in Space Innovation Challenge | |
| 1:30 | Advances in Quantum Technologies - Addressing Real World Challenges | |
| 1:30 | Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications | |
| 1:30 | Carbon Nanomaterials & Applications | |
| 1:30 | The Role of Universities in Creating Innovation Ecosystems | |
| 1:30 | Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency | |
| 1:30 | SPM: New Materials | |
| 1:30 | Bio-based Materials and Cellulose | |
| 1:30 | Innovations in Magnet Materials and Manufacturing Techniques | |
| 1:30 | Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Innovation Challenge | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program | |
| 2:15 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Career Networking Session 1 | |
| 2:15 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Behind the Scenes with an Industry Recruiter | |
| 3:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Career Networking Session 2 | |
| 3:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Behind the Scenes with an Industry Recruiter | |
| 4:00 | Bio in Space Innovation Challenge-Winners Announced | |
| 4:00 | TechConnect World Expo, Technical Poster Session I, and Expo Social (4:00 - 6:00) | |
| 4:00 | Programming Biology for Material Innovation-Posters | |
| 4:00 | Biomaterials & Medical Devices - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Wastewater Treatment - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Bio-based Materials & Cellulose - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Critical Materials I - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Graphene - Posters | |
| 4:00 | University Innovations - Posters | |
Wednesday March 11 | ||
| 8:30 | Advances in Critical Mineral Separation Technologies | |
| 9:00 | Advances in Fiber and Textile Technology | |
| 9:00 | Next-gen polymers: Lightweight and Advanced Engineering | |
| 9:00 | Graphene and 2D Materials | |
| 9:00 | SPM: Solid-liquid interfaces | |
| 9:00 | Adaptive Surfaces and Functional Coatings | |
| 9:00 | Advancements in Implantables, Injectibles & Wound Healing Devices | |
| 9:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program, Future Innovators – Panel Discussion | |
| 9:30 | Novel Approaches to Combat Biofilms I | |
| 10:30 | Future Innovators – Opportunities and Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs | |
| 10:30 | Bio in Space Symposium - There and Back Again: Understanding Pathways to Orbit and the Operational Rresources in LEO | |
| 10:30 | SPM: Data-driven and Automated | |
| 11:30 | Future Innovators – Keynote | |
| 1:00 | TechConnect World Expo and SBIR/STTR Pavilion Open | |
| 1:00 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Career Awareness Fair | |
| 1:30 | Advances in Fiber and Textile Technology | |
| 1:30 | Accelerating Wide Bandgap Innovation through the ME Commons CLAWS Hub: Technology, Transition, and Talent Development | |
| 1:30 | Wearables & Data Analytics | |
| 1:30 | Novel Approaches to Combat Biofilms II | |
| 1:30 | Next-Generation Sensors for Real-World Monitoring | |
| 1:30 | AI, Modeling, and Simulation for Advanced Materials Design | |
| 1:30 | SPM: Multi-frequency | |
| 1:30 | Additive Manufacturing: From Micro/Nanoscale Fabrication to Real-Time Quality Assessment | |
| 1:30 | Advanced Surface Architectures for Optical, Thermal, and Environmental Performance | |
| 1:30 | Next Generation Composites | |
| 1:30 | Innvoations in Critical Materials | |
| 1:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials | |
| 2:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing | |
| 4:00 | TechConnect World Expo, Technical Poster Session II, and Expo Social (4:00 - 6:00) | |
| 4:00 | Advances in Fiber and Textile Technology-Posters | |
| 4:00 | Biofilms - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Sensors - Posters | |
| 4:00 | AI for Materials Discovery - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Additive Manufacturing - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Composites - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Engineering Surfaces & Coatings - Posters | |
| 4:00 | Critical Materials II - Posters | |
| 4:00 | PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Remediation - Posters | |
Thursday March 12 | ||
| 8:30 | Extraction of Critical Minerals from Diverse Sources | |
| 9:00 | PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Remediation | |
| 9:00 | Molecular and Physiological Sensors for Precision Health | |
| 9:00 | Polymer-Based Material Design and Fabrication Innovations Positioned to Improve Healthcare | |
| 9:00 | SPM: Nanomechanics | |
| 9:00 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials, AI, Biotech, and Defense | |
| 10:00 | Wearable Sensor Technologies for Extreme Environments | |
| 10:00 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials, AI, Biotech, and Defense | |
| 1:15 | Critical Materials - Workshop (open to all conference attendees) | |
2026 Detailed Program | ||
Tuesday March 10 | ||
| 8:15 | TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes | RCC Ballroom B |
| Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect Division, ATI, US | ||
| Lightweighting with single crystal graphene, and new routes to growing diamonds R. Ruoff, Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology, KR | ||
| Quantum Computing 101: Foundations, Frontiers, and Future Impact W. Oliver, MIT, US | ||
| Architecting the Future with Silicon Carbide: A Platform for Power, Intelligence, and Immersion E. Balkas, Wolfspeed, US | ||
| SBIR/STTR Keynote W. Briggs, U.S. Small Business Administration, US | ||
| 10:30 | Bio in Space Symposium- Funding Opportunities for R&D in Microgravity: Discussing Public and Private Funding Mechanisms for Commercial Space Ventures | RCC 303 |
| Session chair: Jonathan Jakischa, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Panelist M.A. Snow, Eascra Bio Tech, US | ||
| Panelist N. Wagner, Lambda Vision Inc., US | ||
| Panelist R. Roettgen, E2MC Ventures, US | ||
| Panelist C. Puhl, Exobiosphere, US | ||
| Panelist T. Morris, Kall Morris Inc., US | ||
| Panelist E. Chancellor, Texas Space Commission, US | ||
| 10:30 | Innovations in Nanoparticle Synthesis & Manufacturing | Marriott Congressional A |
| Session chair: Christopher Sims, NIST | ||
| Microfluidic Foundry: Bridging Discovery to Scalable Functional Particles D. Lee, University of Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Designing Nanomaterials to Fight Hunger and Pollution B. Tuga, T. O’Keefe, R.E. Lewis, C.-H. Huang, S. Lata, J.C. White, C. Haynes, University of Minnesota, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* Decoupling Kinetic and Thermodynamic Factors for Precise Structural Control in High-Entropy Nanoparticle Synthesis J.H. Smith, J.E. Millstone, University of Pittsburgh, US | ||
| Scalable Laser Manufacturing of Plasmonic–Graphene Nanocomposites for Next-Generation Photosensors P. Kang, B.G. Kim, G.M. Harper, A. Kabli, H. Kim, George Mason University, US | ||
| 10:30 | Supporting the Translation of Research-based Technologies to Products | Marriott State A |
| Session chair: Christine Galib, Princeton University & Alex Norman, Princeton University | ||
| It Takes a Village: Innovation Ecosystem Building Panel E. Dinu (Moderator), J.E. Odegard, J. Jones, B. Solomon, P. Datta, Numinous Capital, 62x Ventures, North Carolina State University, FedTech, Evonik, US | ||
| Research Triangle Innovation Sphere J. Jur, NC Dept of Commerce, US | ||
| I-Corps as the First Stop: A Proven University Innovation Model A.T. Trotsenko, J. Blaho, CUNY Incubator Network, US | ||
| 10:30 | Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency | Marriott Congressional B |
| Session chair: Sehmus Ozden, Aramco Services | ||
| Specialty Ion Exchange Resins for PFAS Removal from Water O. Coronell, F.A. Leibfarth, A.S. Gorzalski, UNC Chapel Hill, US | ||
| From Data to Decision: AI-Enabled Digitalization and Mechanistic Autonomy for Intelligent Biological Nutrient Removal X. Wang, S. Lu, Z. Zhao, B. Li, University of Connecticut, US | ||
| Transforming PFAS contaminated biosolids into crude oil and water A.H. Thomas, A.R. Maag, M.T. Timko, River Otter, US | ||
| From Waste Stream to Strategic Resource: Circular Recovery of Critical Minerals from Oil & Gas Wastewater Using E-Lite Technology A.M. Fasnacht, PureLi, US | ||
| 10:30 | SPM: Multi-modal | RCC 306C |
| Session chair: Neus Domingo Marimon, Oak Ridge National Laboratory | ||
| Peak Force Tapping Mode-based Multimodal Infrared Spectroscopy X. Xu, Stony Brook University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* PRIMA: Photothermal Resonant Infrared Mechanical Analysis C.Y.J Lim, Z. Bao, L.F. Michalek, Stanford University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Interplay of nanoscale abrasion and UV-aging for nanoplastic release from Low-Density Polyethylene film E. Rahman, S. BinAhmed, P. Keyes, C. Alberg, S. Godfreey-Igwe, G. Haugstad, B. Xiong, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, US | ||
| A versatile Peak Force IR variation for correlative nanoscale chemical and mechanical AFM-IR C. Phillips, Q. Hu, C. Li, M. Wagner, P. De Wolf, Bruker Nano, US | ||
| 10:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Keynote | Marriott State C |
| Welcome Remarks M. Dolan, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US | ||
| Chips, Light, and Power: Developing the Workforce for America’s Next Generation Industries D. Lopez, Penn State University, US | ||
| 10:30 | Advances in Quantum Technologies-Keynotes | Marriott University A |
| Session chair: Sabre Kais, North Carolina State University, & Veena Misra, North Carolina State University | ||
| Modular Quantum Interconnects W. Oliver, MIT, US | ||
| Applied Quantum Machine Learning: Can Utility Be Achieved in the NISQ Era? B. Wisotsky, SAS, US | ||
| Quantum Computing for Combinatorial Optimization G. Byrd, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 11:00 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Technical Tutorials | Marriott State C |
| Photonics S. Roberts, CUNY, US | ||
| Semiconductors S. Roberts, CUNY, US | ||
| Power Electronics C. Piard, Wolfspeed, US | ||
| Bioeconomy K. Raymond, Merck, US | ||
| 12:00 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Group Photo | Marriott State C |
| 1:00 | TechConnect World Expo and SBIR/STTR Pavilion Open | Expo Hall AB |
| 1:30 | Programming Biology for Material Innovation | Marriott State F |
| Session chair: Crysten Blaby-Haas, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, & Jeffrey Moseley, University of California, Berkeley | ||
| Programmable Autogenic Engineered Living Materials for Advancing Health and Environmental Sustainability A. Duraj-Thatte, Virginia Tech, US | ||
| Metabolic engineering of thermoacidophilic microalgae enables wastewater-specific approaches to sustainability and biomanufacturing P.J. Lammers, E. Fini, K. Lauersen, Arizona State University, US | ||
| A Simple Route to Complex Insights: Revealing Protein Stability through Fluorescent Thermodynamics T. Wright, University of California, Los Angeles, US | ||
| Nano-ERASER: A novel intracellular protein degradation platform and its application in cancer and Alzheimer’s disease therapy P. Xu, University of South Carolina, US | ||
| Phage‑Architecture Antibacterial Nanoparticles Wound Dressings Clear ESKAPEE Infections J. Hopf, C. Kudary, S. Lee, D. Donahue, V. Ploplis, F.J. Castellino, Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health / University of Notre Dame, US | ||
| Predictable programming of self-organized pattern formation L. You, Duke University, US | ||
| Cell-Inspired Design of BioInteractive Materials: Expanding the Supramolecular Toolbox R. Freeman, UNC-Chapel Hill, US | ||
| 1:30 | Bio in Space Innovation Challenge | RCC 303 |
| Session chair: Katie Bornfleth, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Review Panelist S. Herschede, Varda Space Industries, US | ||
| Review Panelist S. Giza, Space Tago, US | ||
| Review Panelist S. Gerges, Blue Origin, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Yang, DMV Bio, US | ||
| Review Panelist M. Mulligan, Space MD, US | ||
| Review Panelist L. Foster, Z-Field Technologies, US | ||
| Microgravity Produced Organoids for Accelerated Regenerative Therapies Prometheus Life Technologies, CH | ||
| Microgravity-Optimized Janus Base Nanoparticles (JBNps) Eascra Biotech, US | ||
| Parkinson’s Drug Discovery with Olfactory Brain-on-Chip on Earth and in Microgravity Olfera, US | ||
| Arbimus RI – Trust Layer for Space Biological Data Analysis & Anomaly Detection Arbimus Corporation, US | ||
| AI-Driven System to Predict Radiation Exposure for Astronauts University of South Florida, US | ||
| Advanced Biomaterials for Muscle Regeneration GenAssist, Inc., US | ||
| ScenarioLab: Multi-Domain Simulation Platform for Space Biology Research Symbio Holdings LLC, US | ||
| Project Caduceus - Neuroendocrine Stimulation Platform to Inhibit Muscle Atrophy and Bone Loss Processes in Microgravity or Austere Environments Skybound Medtech, US | ||
| Orbital High Throughput Screening Platform Exobiosphere, Inc., US | ||
| SequestOne™: Predicting Cancer Outcomes Through Cellular Aging, From Microgravity to Earth SequestBio, US | ||
| 1:30 | Advances in Quantum Technologies - Addressing Real World Challenges | Marriott University A |
| Session chair: Sabre Kais, North Carolina State University, & Veena Misra, North Carolina State University | ||
| Remote Sensing Using Low-Flux, Undetected Photons S. Buchanan, Bandelier Technologies, US | ||
| EuQlid: Unlocking 3D Metrology with Quantum Sensing C. Hart, Euqlid, US | ||
| NV-Diamond Based Brain Imaging and Compact Quantum Magnetometers B. Ozturk, Morgan State University, US | ||
| Quantum Nanodiamond for Biological Quantum Sensing M.D. Torelli, N.A. Nunn, A.N. Marek, O.A. Shenderova, Adamas Nanotechnologies, Inc., US | ||
| Two-Layer Interconnect Architecture for High-Temperature Superconducting Quantum Integrated Circuits J. Liberkowski, VSens Inc., US | ||
| SeraphVPN and PALISADE: A Post-Quantum-Native VPN Architecture with Cryptographically Bound Control and Data Planes C. Henry, SeraphVPN, US | ||
| 1:30 | Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications | Marriott University B |
| Session chair: Pat Brant, ExxonMobil (retired) | ||
| TBD B. Korgel, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Transition Metal Oxides for Fast Charging Batteries and Multi-Functional Electrochromics V. Augustyn, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Fatigue Performance and Life Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced LM-PAEK Composites for High-Performance Structures R. Sheley, S. Khaleghi, J. Tate, M. Tehrani, Texas State University, US | ||
| Aerogel alloy catalysts to supercharge electrochemical reactions for resilient energy sovereignty A.W. Kent, Y. Lin, L. Zhu, M1 Catalysts, Inc., US | ||
| Development of Thin Film Piezoelectric Aluminum Nitride on Various Wafer Substrates F. Ali, N. Rady, N. Jackson, University of New Mexico, US | ||
| Crystal Structure Dependence of Oxygen Evolution Reaction for YBa2Cu3O7-delta as Electrochemical Catalyst Y. Kamihara, Keio Univ., JP | ||
| Strategies to Dope 3D Graphene for Flexible Thermoelectric Applications A.A. Raut, V.K.R. Kondapalli, N. Raut, R.J. Chapman, Y. Zhang, B.L. Kraus, H. Tran, J-H Bahk, V.N. Shanov, University of Cincinnati, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Hybrid Ceramic–Polymer Nanocomposites for Dimensionally Stable SLA Printing R. Sheley, J. Tate, S. Shendokar, M. Khaleghian, Texas State University, US | ||
| 1:30 | Carbon Nanomaterials & Applications | Marriott Congressional A |
| Session chair: Christopher Sims, NIST | ||
| Carbon and boron nitride: Basic science and broader impact R. Ruoff, UNIST, KR | ||
| Commercializing Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Based Sensors for Enzyme Engineering – the journey from inception to product N.F. Reuel, N.E. Kallmyer, Iowa State University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Carbon Nanotube Textiles for Lunar Applications P. Giri, M.J. Schulz, University of Cincinnati, US | ||
| Automated Fluorescence Titration as a Tool for Designing Aqueous Two-Phase Systems for Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Separations C.M. Sims, T. Hicks, J.A. Fagan, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US | ||
| Microscopic 3D Graphene for High-Performance Supercapacitors with Ultra-High Areal Capacitance V.H. Pham, C. Wang, Y. Gao, J. Weidman, K.-J. Kim, C. Matranga, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| Transforming Coal to Highly Crystalline Graphite Using a Fe2O3-Based Catalytic Process With Recovery and Reuse of Catalyst and Acid N.T Huynh, KJ Kim, TD Nguyen, Y. Gao, B. Gita, Y. Li, V.H Pham, C. Wang, C. Matranga, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| Extreme Temperature and Radiation Resilient Cryptography Based on Ultrananocrystalline Diamond A. Wali, D. Rosenmann, Y. Liu, M. Jadhav, J.E. Metcalfe, A.V. Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| Algae-Derived Carbon from Hydrothermal Liquefaction for CO₂ Capture under Ambient Conditions H. Attigah, L. Zimmerman, A. Mali, T. Uwaike, S. Mantripragada, L. Zhang, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, North Carolina A&T State University,, US | ||
| 1:30 | The Role of Universities in Creating Innovation Ecosystems | Marriott State A |
| Session chair: Christine Galib, Princeton University, & Alex Norman, Princeton University | ||
| Fireside Chat - Policy & Process: How Economic Policy Impacts Deep Tech Innovation K. Stout, B. Soloman, International Center for Law and Economics, FedTech, US | ||
| From Princeton Lab to Global Lithium Operations: Commercializing Water-Smart Technologies for Critical Minerals A. Fasnacht, PureLi, US | ||
| Adaptilens: Materials Innovations driving the Development of Biomimetic Accommodating Intraocular Lenses M.L. Becker, Duke University, US | ||
| TBD F. Heide, Princeton, US | ||
| VectorScribe: Spinning out from university lab to startup via NSF and APT D.J. McGee, VectorScribe LLC, US | ||
| From Microliters to Market: QATCH's Journey Z. Parlak, Qatch Technologies, LLC, US | ||
| Balancing Deep Tech and Market Agility: From MEMS Flow Sensing to Non-Intrusive Fill-Level Monitoring Y. Fan, Tendo Technologies, Inc., US | ||
| From Ag Waste to Membraneless Separation: How Princeton PMI Catalyzed ZOLX’s Pivot H. Parhizkar, ZOLX Inc., US | ||
| NSF I‑Corps Spin‑Out: HYDROGENISE - Hydrogen Generation through Integrated Sustainable Electrolysis for Scalable Clean Energy S. Bashir, P. Robinson, J.L. Liu, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, US | ||
| 1:30 | Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency | Marriott Congressional B |
| Session chair: Sehmus Ozden, Aramco Services | ||
| Transforming Urban Infrastructure: Integrating Decentralized Resource Recovery with Precision Agriculture Powered by AI Y. Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology, US | ||
| What’s in the Water? A Review of Critical Mineral Content in Industrial Wastewater for Separation and Recovery M. Wang, J. Park, S. Tay, R. Kingsbury, Princeton Univeristy, US | ||
| Electrochemical–Biological Coupling Systems for High-Performance and Energy-Efficient Biofilm-based Wastewater Treatment X. Wang, S. Lu, B. Li, University of Connecticut, US | ||
| Biochar-Based Filtration Systems for Industrial Wastewater in the Energy Sector A. Jha, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US | ||
| Applying Causal AI to Produced Water Desalination: From Process Understanding to Prescriptive, Profitable Action S. Tamilarasan, Sotaog, US | ||
| From Waste to Wonder: Tailored Carbon Composites for Next-Level Effluent Purification O. Karki, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US | ||
| 1:30 | SPM: New Materials | RCC 306C |
| Session chair: Hanna Cho, Ohio State University | ||
| 2,000 Femtometers Below the Noise: Frontiers in Accurate and Quiet Atomic Force Microscopy B. Ohler, R. Proksch, R. Wagner, R. Zhu, A. Gruverman, U. Schroeder, J. Lefever, J. Li, A. Labuda, Asylum Research, US | ||
| Vector PFM of Complex Ferroelectric Domain Structures M. Checa, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Imaging Domain Wall Dynamics and ferroelectric switching using “Scanning Oscillator” Piezoresponse Force Microscopy J. Ekstein, R. Vasudevan, M. Checa, S. Raghuraman, K.P. Kelley, S. Jesse, N. Domingo, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| An AFM-based Approach to Investigate Electric Fatigue in Ferroelectric Ceramics H. Qiao, N. Balke, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Room Temperature Ferroelectric Properties of 2D Layered CuCrP2S6 Materials P Malik, R. Padhan, S. Dixit, R. R. Srivastava, M. Susner, R. Rao, A.V. Sumant, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US | ||
| Nanoscale Surface Photovoltage Analysis of Single TiO₂ Nanoparticles Using Heterodyne KPFM M-H. Choi, J. Park, H. Noh, G. Min and S.B. Kaemmer, Park Systems inc., US | ||
| SPM: Perspectives from Industry Panel. Moderator: Nina Balke (NCSU). Participants: Hansol Lee (3M), Bede Pittenger (Bruker), Jonathan Adams (NanoSurf), Ben Ohler (Oxford Instruments Asylum Research) | ||
| 1:30 | Bio-based Materials and Cellulose | RCC 201 |
| Session chair: Halil Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, & Susan MacKay, University of Maine | ||
| Plant Fibers with In-situ Supramolecular Interfacial Modifications for Biocomposites L. Wang, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, US | ||
| Cellulose Biobarriers for Sustainable Consumer Products J.P. Youngblood, Y. Wang, D. Dewar, J. Zhang, R.J. Moon, G.T. Schueneman, Purdue University, US | ||
| Cellulose nanofibers-enabled micro- and nanoplastic removal Y. Yang, J. Qiu, Texas A&M University, US | ||
| Lignin Modification to Obtain Increased Functionality in Hydrophobic Coatings L. Novak, S. Bera, A. Upadhyay, L. Pal, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* Toward Industrial-Scale Chitin Nanowhisker Manufacturing via Affordable Ionic Liquid Processing R. Panackal Shibu, S.L. Sagala, B. Kelly, J.L. Shamshina, Texas Tech University, US | ||
| Enhanced Hydrogen Bonding of Chitosan–Microfibrillated Cellulose Coating for Sustainable Packaging and Food Protection L. Kumar, S.C. Agwuncha, L. Pal, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Melanin in Space: Bio-Derived Radiation Shielding for Extreme Environments R.J.B. Cordero, MelaTech, US | ||
| 1:30 | Innovations in Magnet Materials and Manufacturing Techniques | Marriott State D |
| Session chair: Andriy Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory | ||
| Anisotropic Field Orientation to Enhance Flux Density and Energy Product in Permanent Magnet Electric Machines M. Hays, Orbis Electric, US | ||
| Towards the New Mass Market Magnet A. Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US | ||
| Crystallographic Alignment in a Castable Ce-Based Permanent Magnet Using Applied Magnetic Fields M.S. Kesler, M.J. Thompson, A. Palasyuk, O. Palasyuk, M.A. McGuire, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Development of Rare-Earth-Free MnBi Magnets for Potential Motor Applications W. Tang, J. Wang, Y. Varma, Jun Cui, Ames National Lab of USDOE, US | ||
| Alternative to Rare Earth Magnets for High Performance Motors M. Lee, Island Park Labs, US | ||
| Comparative Analysis of Na-RE-F and K-RE-F Across the Rare Earth Series for Metallization M. Segura Guererro, A. Karati, T. Parida, H. Parmar, D. Prodius, I.C. Nlebedim, Ames National Laboratory, US | ||
| Enhancing Magnet Production Technologies with Economic and Environmental Assessments: An Application to NdFeB Manufacturing X. Zhou, S. Kulkarni, V. Roy, C. Nath, F. Zhao, J.W. Sutherland, Purdue University, US | ||
| 1:30 | Revolutionary Fibers and Textiles Innovation Challenge | Marriott State B |
| Session chair: Jonathan Jakischa, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Review Panelist L. Shepherd, Cornell University, US | ||
| Review Panelist T. He, Edwards Lifesciences, US | ||
| Review Panelist A. Stoltzfus, Consultant, US | ||
| Review Panelist N. Melillo, ATI, US | ||
| Review Panelist R. Santiago, ATI, US | ||
| Advanced Fibers to Improve Space Access and Hypersonic Vehicles HeetShield, Inc., US | ||
| Smart Heated Military Base Layer for Cold-Induced Thermal and Musculoskeletal Stress Recovery Wilson College of Textiles, NCSU, US | ||
| Energy-Storing Exotendon Footwear Fabric Motive Labs, US | ||
| Oya: Advanced Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Tactical Base Layers Oya Apparel, US | ||
| Hybrid Flexible Ballistic Protection Textile Systems for Counter UAS Tactical Level Missions Salubrium Aegis, US | ||
| Seamlessly Knitted Multimodal Textiles for Warfighter State Monitoring in Deployed Environments University of Washington, US | ||
| Domestically Produced Advanced Polyurethane-Coated Textiles Algenesis Corporation, US | ||
| Advanced Drop Stitch Inflatable Structures PacMar Technologies, US | ||
| Vega™ 3D Weaving UNSPUN, US | ||
| Fiber-Based Barcodes for Durable, Digital Traceability of Protective Equipment Fibarcode, US | ||
| 1:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program | Marriott State C |
| Session chair: Paula Kirya, University of California, San Diego | ||
| Tips & Tricks with Grad Student Mentor | ||
| 2:15 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Career Networking Session 1 | Marriott Chancellor |
| 2:15 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Behind the Scenes with an Industry Recruiter | Marriott State C |
| Session chair: Austin Painchaud, ARM | ||
| 3:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Career Networking Session 2 | Marriott Chancellor |
| 3:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Behind the Scenes with an Industry Recruiter | Marriott State C |
| Session chair: Austin Painchaud, ARM | ||
| 4:00 | Bio in Space Innovation Challenge-Winners Announced | RCC 303 |
| Session chair: Katie Bornfleth, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| 4:00 | TechConnect World Expo, Technical Poster Session I, and Expo Social (4:00 - 6:00) | Expo Hall AB |
| 4:00 | Programming Biology for Material Innovation-Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Evaluating the Intrinsic Catalytic Advantages of Rubisco Biocondensation through Synthetic Biology and Algal Models P. Chang, J. Summer, C. E. Blaby-Haas, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US | ||
| Cellulose Nanocrystal-Like Liquid Crystal Mesogens Self-Assembly in Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics S.E. Trujillo, M. Fedai, A.L. Kwansa, Y.G. Yingling, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Dynamic bonding (dyBonding) in DPD for simulating DNA hybridization and self-assembly C.J. Bayard, Y.G. Yingling, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Biomaterials & Medical Devices - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Image-guided embolization using Ta@Ca-Alg beads with optimized mechanical performance J. Hu, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Immobilized Enzymes for Burn Wound Debridement M.F. Smiechowski, T.P. Flinn, Guild BioSciences, US | ||
| Binding of nanoplastics by a novel biofilm postbiotic Qi601 P. Monsul, E. Berkes, Quorum Innovations Inc (Sarasota, FL) & Pine View School (Osprey, FL), US | ||
| Title: State-of-the-Art 3D Printed Medical Devices to Advance Infertility Treatments: AnelleO PRO a Novel Intravaginal Ring for Sustained Delivery of Progesterone S. Knapp, R. Janusziewicz, S.R. Benhabbour, AnelleO, US | ||
| Urinary Monitoring Reimagined: Ditch Manual Guesswork, Embrace Digital Precision M. Keelen, Tessefi Medical Solutions, US | ||
| Advanced pressure-management beds and mobility systems J. Liberkowski, Liberand Inc., US | ||
| Smart Pneumatic Junctional Tourniquet for Prolonged Field Care in Multi-Domain Operations R. Hogan, Pressure Medical, US | ||
| FlyBand Propulsion Performance ExoBoot: An Unpowered Exotendon-Integrated Combat Boot Platform Delivering Measurable Metabolic Efficiency Gains for Dismounted Military Operations M. Roser, M. Becker, N. Rokhmanova, Motive Labs, US | ||
| 4:00 | Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Center for Extreme Environment Materials for Shape Morphing M.L. Young, S. Aouadi, A. Voevodin, University of North Texas, US | ||
| Upcycling Polyethylene Waste Into Hybrid Graphitic Porous Carbon Materials Used in High-Performance Zinc-Ion Hybrid Capacitors Y. Gao, N.T. Huynh, K.-J. Kim, C. Wang, V.H. Pham, C. Matranga, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| Directed Self-Assembly of Chiral Liquid Crystals into Biomimetic Bouligand Structures in Thin Film with Superior Optical-Mechanical Property X. Li, T. Pawale, J. Swain, M. Anwasi, S. Kaluarachchi, Y. Wang, Y. Yang, D. A. Czaplewski, R. Divan, G. Tierra, University of North Texas, US | ||
| Advanced Manufacturing of Large-Area Metamaterials Using Nanocoining and Roll-to-Roll Nanoimprint Lithography N.C. Scott, L. Micklow, R. McDonald, S. Furst, Smart Material Solutions, LLC, US | ||
| Artificial muscle actuators for the next generation of robotics E. Acome, Artimus Robotics Inc, US | ||
| Suppressing Bias Stress Effects through Device Design and Side-Chain Engineering in n-Channel Organic Transistors M. Makala, M. Barłóg, D. Dremann, S. Attar, E. G. Fernández, M. Al-Hashimi, O. D. Jurchescu, Wake Forest University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Wastewater Treatment - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| IoT-Based Water Quality Monitoring Systems: A Systematic Review of Architectures, Performance and Challenges N.M. Leyva-Munguia, R. Maciel, Universidad de Guadalajara, MX | ||
| 4:00 | Bio-based Materials & Cellulose - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Sustainable Industrial-Scale Manufacturing of Chitin Nanowhiskers Using Affordable Ionic Liquids R. Panackal Shibu, S.L. Sagala, B. Kelly, J.L. Shamshina, Texas Tech University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* A Simple Method of Powdered Cellulose Carboxylation Utilizing Organic Mixed Acid Hydrolysis M. Baladi, E. McDowell, J. Alston, Medical College of Georgia, US | ||
| The Power of Biochar: Sustainability Meets Human Health S. Mandal, D. Morales, O. Karki, P. Jogi, Texas State University, US | ||
| Toward Sustainable PLA Filaments through the Incorporation of Cellulosic Materials J. Pereira-Rojas, N. Barrios, D. Saloni, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Microfibrillated Cellulose Enabled Composite Coatings: Creating Functional Barrier and Recyclable Packaging Material A. Upadhyay, L.A. Lucia, L. Pal, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 4:00 | Critical Materials I - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Role of Iron in REEs and Cobalt Extraction from Acid Mine Drainage Feedstock A. Mishrra, B.C. Hedin, H. Hsu-Kim, Duke University, US | ||
| High Volume Production of Highly-Ordered Pyrolytic-Graphite (HOPG) at 1% Cost S. Herrera, Cerebral Energy, US | ||
| Trapping Volatile RuO4 from Oxidized Simulated Used Nuclear Fuel Solutions J.D. Einkauf, J.M. Pyles, M.E. Lamb, L.R. Sadergaski, H.M. Meyer, L.H. Delmau, B.A. Moyer, J.D. Burns, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Improved Adjacent Lanthanide Separation with Diglycolamide Resins and Neutral Aqueous Complexants D.G. Racz, I.F. Chaple, S. Jansone-Popova, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, US | ||
| Engineering Genetically Programmable Spore Platforms for Rare Earth Element Recovery B.C. Sanders, H. Andrews, A.Y. Borisevich, L. Hochanadel, B. Manard, J. Michener, J. Morrell-Falvey, J. Parks, A. Plechaty, S. Szakas, D. Vasileva, D. Walker, A. Webb, A. Williams, S. Yakubov, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Enhanced domestic extraction of platinum group metals, nickel, copper and cobalt from primary sources M. Mettler, Colorado School of Mines, US | ||
| Techno-economic analysis of recycling strategies for catalyst and acid during catalytic graphitization of biocoke J. A. Gonzalez-Aguirre, N. Islam, A. Dutta, W. J. Sagues, S. Rowland, S. Park, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Electricity-driven technology for cost-effective and sustainable critical minerals separation S. Mohammed, P. Ochonma, Earthium, US | ||
| Mechanistic Insights into Iron-Catalyzed Biographite Formation for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes M.N. Islam, S.C. Dey, M. Liu, J.S. Forrester, R.K. Bhardwaj, B. Tremolet de Villers, W.J. Sagues, S. Park, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| From Pyrolysis Oil to Hard Carbon Anode for Sodium-ion Batteries S.C. Dey, S.-M. Cho, S. Appikatla, Z.A. Combs, W.J. Sagues, S. Park, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from PhosphogypsumT T.G. Levitskaia, E.M. Garcia, W. Hasley-Velez, N.P. Bessen, V. Drozd, Y. Katsenovich, A. Medley, P. Zhang, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US | ||
| Closing the Loop: AI-Driven Circular Chemistry Approach to Direct Cathode Powder Production from Spent LIBs L.P.R Moraes, H. Rathnayake, University of North Carolina Greensboro, US | ||
| Aqueous Critical Mineral Capture and Recovery K.Y. Amen and J. Brockgreitens, Claros Technologies, US | ||
| Tracking Critical Materials in Battery and Solar Supply Chains: Enabling FEOC Compliance V. Roy, F. Zhao, Purdue University, US | ||
| Battery-grade lithium from lithium-ion battery recycling: A techno-economic analysis N.A. Chowdhury, S.M. Gallagher, Q. Dai, J.S. Spangenberger, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| 4:00 | Graphene - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Intrinsic Room Temperature Ferroelectricity in Thin Layered CuInP2S6 R. Padhan, P. Malik, R.R. Srivastava, A. Wali, M. Susner, R. Rao, D.K. Pradhan, R. Divan, D. Rosenmann, A.V. Sumant, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US | ||
| 4:00 | University Innovations - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Growing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Resilient Innovation – Regional Distribution of Participants in New York State FAST Y-H. Kim, City University of New York, US | ||
| The NYC Innovation Hot Spot as a model for university-led incubators to support deep technology commercialization within a state-wide ecosystem C. Cardaci, J. Blaho, NYC Innovation Hot Spot, City University of New York, US | ||
Wednesday March 11 | ||
| 8:30 | Advances in Critical Mineral Separation Technologies | Marriott State D |
| Session chair: Santa Jansone Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory | ||
| The L3 Approach for the Development of Technology Metals Extraction Processes: A Case Study on Rare Earth Element Separation K. Strickland, L3 Process Development, AU | ||
| Direct Injection of a pH Control Agent in Metal Extraction Columns L. Budeus, A. Jupke, RWTH Aachen University, DE | ||
| Non-Equilibrium Transport-Driven Separation of Critical Minerals G.E. Johnson, M. Sushko, E. Nakouzi, C. Subban, P. Valdez, A. Lines, V. Prabhakaran, P. Simonnin, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US | ||
| Translating Fundamental Science to Applications: Field-Driven Strategies for Selective Separation of Critical Materials G. Ricchiuti, I. Jayalath, Y. Huang, M. Dinpajooh, Z. Fox, A.G. Joly, K. Crampton, A. Ritchhart, E. Nakouzi, G.E. Johnson, V. Prabhakaran, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), US | ||
| Advancing Rare Earth Element Separations with HEHEHP and DGA Extractants: New Insights from Established Chemistry T.G. Levitskaia, D.H. Altavilla, N.P. Bessen, S. Jansone-Popova, B. O'Kelly, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US | ||
| Engineering Selectivity: Advanced Ligand Design for Rare Earth Recovery S. Pramanik, I. Popovs, A. Ivanov, J. Einkauf, M. Lamb, D-E Jiang, S. Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Lanthanide Sulfate Recovery by Enhanced Pressure Dimethyl Ether (DME) Fractional Crystallization L. Ward, C. Tolbert, C. Orme, D. Prodius, I. Nlebedim, A.D. Wilson, Idaho National Laboratory, US | ||
| 9:00 | Advances in Fiber and Textile Technology | Marriott State B |
| Session chair: Ting He, Edwards Life Sciences, & Alex Norman, Princeton University | ||
| From Lab to Scale: Overcoming Barriers to Commercializing Advanced Textile Technologies S. Stolyarov, AFFOA, US | ||
| Structure Property Relationships of Photonic Fibers and Textiles H. Jayamaha, K. Park, L. Shepherd, Cornell University, US | ||
| Designing Bioresorbable Medical Textiles Through Processing Control C. Gajjar, Medtronic, US | ||
| Seamlessly Knitted Multimodal Textiles for Warfighter State Monitoring in Deployed Environments S. Zhang, University of Washington | ||
| Panel Session: Transforming Innovative Materials to the Textile Industry. Moderator - Ting He (Edwards Life Sciences) Panelists - Amy Stolzfus (Independent) Nicole Rawling (Material Innovation Initiative) and Craig Lindemann (Fabric Therafter), Xiaoqi Tang (Apple) | ||
| 9:00 | Next-gen polymers: Lightweight and Advanced Engineering | Marriott University B |
| Session chair: Maksim Shivokhin, ExxonMobile, & Steve Sopher, JSP | ||
| From Premium to Progress: How Lightweight Polymers and Cross-Value Chain collaboration are critical to Chemical Industry Sustainability Goals B. McGinley, Deloitte Consulting LLP, US | ||
| EPLA – evolution of a plantbased bead foam J.-C. Albrecht, C. Mack, Fraunhofer ICT, DE | ||
| Low Melting Propylene-Based Polymer for Low Pressure Foam Molding C. Cuddington, ExxonMobil, US | ||
| Design Optimization and Dimensional Tolerance Improvement of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) for Enhanced Automotive System Integration S. Sopher, J. Parker, JSP, US | ||
| Process Control in Foam Extrusion D. Molloy, J. Dixon, Promix-Solutions, US | ||
| Advanced Polypropylene Foam Extrusion Technology and Its Potential Applications G.R. Wilkes, D. You, J. Kim, A. Kim, C. Park, Amylum Systems, US | ||
| Glassy gel - next generation lightweight materials B.H. Chen, M.X. Wang, M.D. Dickey, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 9:00 | Graphene and 2D Materials | Marriott Congressional A |
| Session chair: Ani Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory, & Babak Anasori, Purdue University | ||
| Overcoming Challenges in Atomic Layer Deposition of Dielectric Films on 2D van der Waals Materials C.-Y. Nam, Brookhaven National Laboratory, US | ||
| Room-Temperature PN Junctions via Heterogeneous Integration of Boron-Doped p-Diamond and Monolayer n-MoS₂ A. Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| Ambient Printing of 2D Oxides and Transparent Conductors M.D. Dickey, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Characterization of Differential Sedimentation Size-Separated Graphene Dispersions via Analytical Ultracentrifugation C.M. Sims, J.P. Killgore, E. Mansfield, J.R. Downing, A.C.M. de Moraes, M.C. Hersam, J.A. Fagan, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US | ||
| Tunable Chemistry in MXenes from Ordered Double Metals to Double Non-Metals and High-Entropy Design B. Anasori, Purdue University, US | ||
| Integrating Automation with Machine Learning to Direct Nanoscale and Atomic Scale Transformation Experiments R. Unocic, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 9:00 | SPM: Solid-liquid interfaces | RCC 306C |
| Session chair: Richard Sheridan, Duke University | ||
| Frontiers in force microscopy: Interfacial liquids, cell mechanobiology and nanomechanics R. Garcia, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), ES | ||
| Scanning Probes for Single-Cell Biophysics: Mass, Mechanics, and Thermal Sensing A. Gaitas, University of North Carolina Charlotte, US | ||
| Linking Ionic Insertion to Mechanical and Optical Functionality in Electrochromic Transistors T. Proksch, M. Barbosa, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 9:00 | Adaptive Surfaces and Functional Coatings | Marriott University A |
| Session chair: Arun Kota, North Carolina State University, & Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin | ||
| Bubble Jumping and Droplet Ziplining on Engineered Surfaces J.B. Boreyko, Virginia Tech, US | ||
| Tailoring Adhesion and Friction Using Polyelectrolyte-Grafted Brushes A. Dhinojwala, S. Merriman, G. Mallinos, The University of Akron, US | ||
| Wet-Applicable Coatings for Marine Protection: Leveraging Mussel-Inspired Polymers E. Anderson, J. Stieg, R. MacQueen, C. Crane, Mussel Polymers, Inc., US | ||
| Durable, Non-Wetting Surface Solutions K. Nithyanandam, R. Pitchumani, Impact Innovations LLC, US | ||
| Interaction of Blood and Bacteria with Slippery Hydrophilic Surfaces C. Meng, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Color morphing surfaces with effective chemical shielding A. Nair, A.K. Kota, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| On-Demand, Contact-Less and Loss-Less Droplet Manipulation via Contact Electrification V.M. Pedireddi, A.K. Kota, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Hyperelastic superomniphobic surfaces via microprotrusion-induced stress redistribution P. Sharbati, A.K. Kota, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 9:00 | Advancements in Implantables, Injectibles & Wound Healing Devices | Marriott University C |
| Session chair: Abraham Vazquez-Guardado, North Carolina State University & Ravi Chilukuri, North Carolina State University | ||
| Lab on a pill for spatially targeted sampling and sensing of gut microbiome S. Sonkusale, Tufts University, US | ||
| Translating Resorbable Polymer Technologies into Functional Implants M. Dadsetan, Evonik Corporation, US | ||
| Next-Generation Transcatheter Embolic Agents J. Hu, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Minimalist Time-Domain Impedimetric Frontend for Resource-Constrained Biosensing J. Linnabary, J. Twiddy, S. Swaminathan, M. Daniele, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US | ||
| Biomaterials for Stopping Bleeding and for Closing Wounds Without Sutures S.R. Raghavan, University of Maryland, US | ||
| A Long-Lasting Lubricating Biomimetic Artificial Tear Film to Treat Dry Eye Symptoms S.P. Barman, A. Bhardwaj, I. Guerrero, K. Ward, Symphony Therapeutics, LLC, US | ||
| The Preclinical Development of Plan A™ ’s Vasalgel®, A Long-lasting, On Demand Reversible, Non-Hormonal, Vas-Occlusive Hydrogel Developed for Male Contraception K.M. Tietz, C. Groberg, C. Jennings, H. Sodowalla, A. Allen, A.J. Tabor, R.S. Kellar, D.R. Walley, NEXT Life Sciences, Inc., ZA | ||
| 9:30 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program, Future Innovators – Panel Discussion | Marriott State C |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, Tim Martin, North Carolina State University, & Jacob Jones, North Carolina State University | ||
| M. McKee, UNC innovate Carolina, US | ||
| E. Hornstein, elysia bio, US | ||
| S. Furst, Smart Material Solutions, LLC, US | ||
| 9:30 | Novel Approaches to Combat Biofilms I | Marriott State F |
| Session chair: Roger Narayan, North Carolina State University, & Robin Brigmon, Clemson University | ||
| Challenges of Biofilm Prevention and Removal and Novel Tools for Studying Them A-A. Jones, Duke University, US | ||
| Adaptation of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy for Rapid, Non-contact Evaluation of Biofilm Growth for In-situ Analysis C.E. Turick, ElectroBioDyne, LLC, US | ||
| Modified Orthopedic Implant Surface for Effective Bacterial Biofilm Control T.J. Tzeng, S.B. Behbahani, J.D. Desjardins, Clemson University, US | ||
| The Use of Engineered Thin Films for the Management of Microbial Biofilms A. Sachan, R.J. Narayan, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Legionella pneumophila densities in cooling tower biofilms associated with water chemistry R.L. Brigmon, C. D. Smith, S. F. Oppenheimer, Clemson University & Augusta University, US | ||
| 10:30 | Future Innovators – Opportunities and Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs | Marriott State C |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, Tim Martin, North Carolina State University, & Jacob Jones, North Carolina State University | ||
| Nano-Engineered BioFET Neural Probes Enabling Closed-Loop Neurochemical Sensing and Modulation S. van Rijs, Stanford University, US | ||
| Anodeless Battery Electrode Design for Next-generation Transportation Z. Wylie, University of Washington, US | ||
| ExoVerse Solutions (EMPLOY- Engineer Micropillar Platform for Ligand-based Optimized Yield) A. Kumari, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, US | ||
| VitaFilm H. Dahlstrom, Des Moines Area Community College, US | ||
| 10:30 | Bio in Space Symposium - There and Back Again: Understanding Pathways to Orbit and the Operational Rresources in LEO | RCC 303 |
| Session chair: Jonathan Jakischa, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Panelist S. Giza, Space Tango, US | ||
| Panelist S. Gerges, Blue Origin, US | ||
| Panelist M. Roberts, International Space Station National Laboratory, US | ||
| Panelist T. Morris, Kall Morris Inc., US | ||
| Panelist M. Mulligan, Space MD, US | ||
| Panelist K. Shields, VAST, US | ||
| 10:30 | SPM: Data-driven and Automated | RCC 306C |
| Session chair: Marti Checa, Oak Ridge National Laboratory | ||
| Navigating the Microscopic World with AEcroscopy: From High-Throughput and AI-Driven Experiments to Human–AI Synergy Y. Liu, M. Checa, S. Jesse, R.K. Vasudevan, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* High-Throughput Nanorheology of Living Cells Powered by Supervised Machine Learning J.R. Tejedor, R.G. Garcia, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid CSIC, ES | ||
| SimuScan and Large-Area AFM: Toward Autonomous Nanoscale Discovery through Synthetic Data and Machine Learning R. Millan‐Solsona, M. Checa, L. Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| A data-driven perspective on quantifying the adhesive-viscoelastic contact regime R.J. Sheridan, L.C. Brinson, Duke University, US | ||
| Low-Resolution and Noisy Scanning Probe Microscopy Images Enhanced by Deep Learning N. Kampf, S. Gelman, I. Rosenhek-Goldian, M. Patočka, M. Rios, M. Penedo, G. Fantner, A. Beker, S.R. Cohen, I. Azuri, Weizmann Institute of Science, IL | ||
| 11:30 | Future Innovators – Keynote | Marriott State C |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, Tim Martin, North Carolina State University, & Jacob Jones, North Carolina State University | ||
| From Lab to Load: Grit, Timing, and the Making of an AI Power Platform H. Inam, DGMatrix, US | ||
| 1:00 | TechConnect World Expo and SBIR/STTR Pavilion Open | Expo Hall AB |
| 1:00 | TechConnect Horizons Workforce Development Program: Career Awareness Fair | Expo Hall AB |
| Participating companies: ARM, Wolfspeed, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Ithaca Research Labs, Micron, Kyma Technologies, Synopsys, SRI International, The Princeton Center for Complex Materials, Merck, Intel, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) | ||
| 1:30 | Advances in Fiber and Textile Technology | Marriott State B |
| Session chair: Ting He, Edwards Life Sciences, & Alex Norman, Princeton University | ||
| Function of Aesthetics in Advanced Softgoods Systems Design A. Stoltzfus, Independent Consultant, US | ||
| TBD X. Tang, Apple, US | ||
| Material Properties of Aggregate Spider Silk After Exposure to Extreme Speed and Thermal Ranges S. DeAndrea, S. Stellwagen, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, US | ||
| Evaluation of Sinusoidal Interconnect Geometry in Woven Electronic Textiles F. Ahmed, C. Kwon, A. Mills, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Preparation of PEEK fibers by melt spinning, control of morphology, and property enhancement B. Bikson, N. Khadse, Avanpore, LLC, US | ||
| Enabling Textile Composition Data Transparency Through Accurate, AI-Powered Detection R. Geppert, S. Bajaj, T. Gupta, G. Menzl, Refiberd, US | ||
| Low-cost, non-destructive “SolvoGenesis” process for Textile Recycling E. Terreni, T. Eam Feinberg, A. Nebipasagil, B. McGarrah, S. Pena Feliz, J-G. Rosenboom, MacroCycle Technologies, US | ||
| Advanced Thermal Insulation via Engineered Ceramic and Carbon Fiber Compositions S. D. Miller, Miller Scientific Inc., US | ||
| Extensible Collagen Fibers are Driving Novel Surgical Textile Development G. Chowdhry, 3DBioFibR Inc, CA | ||
| 1:30 | Accelerating Wide Bandgap Innovation through the ME Commons CLAWS Hub: Technology, Transition, and Talent Development | Marriott State C |
| Session chair: Fred Kish, North Carolina State University | ||
| From Lab to Fab: An Overview of the ME Commons CLAWS Hub Mission and Ecosystem F. Kish, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Enabling Solid State Transformer with 3.3kv - 15kV SiC Devices S. Bhattacharya, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| HVPE for High Voltage Power Electronics H. Splawn, Kyma Technologies, US | ||
| The CLAWS Research Foundry: III-Nitride Wide-Bandgap RF and Power Electronics P. Wellenius, CLAWS Hub - NC State University, US | ||
| Microelectronics Workforce Development: Challenges, Strategy and Programs Addressing Semiconductor Manufacturing P. Strader, CLAWS Hub - NC State University, US | ||
| 1:30 | Wearables & Data Analytics | Marriott University C |
| Session chair: Abraham Vazquez-Guardado, North Carolina State University, & Ravi Chilukuri, North Carolina State University | ||
| Wearables for soft tissue injury prevention N Sharma, A.J. Bandodkar, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* Soft Wearable Ionotronic Tactile Sensors from Sustainable Homocomposite Hydrogels C. Chason, P.H. Wink Reis, L.C. Hsiao, O.D. Velev, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Miniaturized, Discrete Potentiostat for Modular Integration and Mobile Applications S. Swaminathan, J. Twiddy, J. Linnabary, R. Gundami,E. Cove, D. Probst, C. Sharkey, K. Peterson, M. Rubio, K. Sode, M. Daniele, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US | ||
| Epidermal Electronics for Non-Invasive, Real-Time Health Monitoring X. Ni, Duke University, US | ||
| Radiation-Resilient Biomaterials for Dosimetry, Forensics, and Biomedical Safety R.B. Hayes, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| MelodiaSync®: Enhancing Cognitive Performance by an EEG-Guided Audio Neuromodulation System J.E. Blume, C.S. Dhanasekara, C.N. Kahathuduwa, MelodiaSync, US | ||
| Implantable Living Therapies for Chronic Diseases S. Bhonge, T. Rajangam, M. Papanikolas, D. Dos Santos Jardim, A.D. Ortega Zambrano, A. Vazquez-Guardado, R. Freeman, UNC-Chapel Hill, US | ||
| 1:30 | Novel Approaches to Combat Biofilms II | Marriott State F |
| Session chair: Roger Narayan, North Carolina State University, & Robin Brigmon, Clemson University | ||
| Leveraging microbial signals for biofilm control J. Delgado Vela, Duke University, US | ||
| The Next Layer of Defense: Integrating Copper Textiles to Crush HAIs M.G. Schmidt, Medical University of South Carolina, US | ||
| Unique, Porous Wall Hollow Glass Microspheres and New Opportunities in Novel Drug Delivery Systems and Treatments of Infections G.G Wicks, P.M. Weinberger, W.D. Hill, SpheroFill/ Applied Research Center, US | ||
| Phage‑Architecture Antibacterial Nanoparticles Coatings Create Bactericidal Anti-Biofilm Surfaces J. Hopf, C. Kudary, S. Lee, D. Donahue, V. Ploplis, F.J. Castellino, P. Nallathamby, Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health / University of Notre Dame, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* Dual-Action Anti-Biofouling Organogel for Enhanced Anti-Biofilm Surface Protection M.C. Parker, A. Shome, V.D. Pinon, N. Crutchfield, M. Garren, E.J. Brisbois, H. Handa, University of Georgia, US | ||
| 1:30 | Next-Generation Sensors for Real-World Monitoring | Marriott University A |
| Session chair: Zehra Parlak, Qatch Technologies | ||
| Tackling Leakage, Drift, and Variation in Printed Carbon Nanotube-based Electronic Biosensors A. Franklin, Duke University, US | ||
| Microwave-Based Scanner for Foodborne Ripening Detection A. Gomez, J. Raj, G. Korstjens, N. Alsbou, M. Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma, US | ||
| Next generation gas sensors: rivers of discovery and mountains of opportunity towards positive societal impact R.A. Potyrailo, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US | ||
| A Novel Approach for the At Home Detection of PFAS in Drinking Water R. Ozdemir, D. Young, framergy, Inc., US | ||
| Mechano-gated Ionic Diodes with Threshold-triggered Current Modulation H. Choi, Y.M. Kim, H.C. Moon, D.H. Kim, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| An Artificially Intelligent Raman Spectrometer for Jet Fuel Quality Assurance in a Field Setting J. Bosarge, T. Summe, Forward Edge-AI, Inc., US | ||
| AI-Driven Heat Monitoring and Predictive Modeling for Resilient Urban Transit Systems H. Norouzi, A. Bah, M. Muntaha, L. Metlitsky, R. Blake, City University of New York, US | ||
| 1:30 | AI, Modeling, and Simulation for Advanced Materials Design | Marriott State E |
| Session chair: Michael Webb, Princeton University, & Jan-Willem Handgraaf, Siemens | ||
| Accelerating Polymer Discovery: Integrating High-Throughput Automation and Machine Learning for Tailored Macromolecular Design M. Tamasi, A.J. Gormley, Plexymer, Inc., US | ||
| AI-driven polymers & formulations innovations at the industrial scale J. Nistane, R. Ramprasad, Matmerize, Inc, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* SemiOrg: An Open-Data, Open-Source FAIR Data Infrastructure for AI-Driven Discovery of Semiconducting Organic Materials T. Trapier, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| The Use of AI Tools for Phosphorus Sustainability S.K. Pinky, P. Hogsed, A. Kancharla, N.A. Zaid, A. Gulyuk, D.S. Pendyala, R. Lakshmi-Ratan, R. Chirkova, E. McLamore, Y.G. Yingling, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Bridging Accuracy and Scale: AI-Accelerated Atomistic Simulation with Matlantis™ T. Watanabe, Matlantis Corp., JP | ||
| SimuScan and Large-Area AFM: Toward Autonomous Nanoscale Discovery through Synthetic Data and Machine Learning R. Millan‐Solsona, M. Checa, L. Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Evaluation of Biobased Flexible Packaging Films A. Rathaur, L. Pal, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Forecasting Emissions from Carbon Capture Plants Leveraging Advanced Artificial Intelligence Models K. Nithyanandam, S. Bhavsar, C. Kulkarni, Impact Innovations LLC, US | ||
| 1:30 | SPM: Multi-frequency | RCC 306C |
| Session chair: Nina Balke, North Carolina State University | ||
| Quantifying Multiphysical Responses in Biomaterials Through Multimodal AFM H. Jang, J. Kwon, M. Cline, M. Reilly, H. Cho, The Ohio State University, US | ||
| Comprehensive Analysis of Coupled Factors in Bimodal AFM: Optimization for Sensitive Imaging and Controlled Surface Modification H. Hashemi, B. Eslami, Widener University, US | ||
| Correlated Detection of Electromechanical and Thermomechanical Responses under Tip-Current Heating in Conductive AFM H. Hysmith, N. Domingo, S. Jesse, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| High-resolution imaging of Van der Waals materials with Torsional Resonance Dynamic Friction Microscopy and Conductive AFM B. Pittenger, M. Ye, P. De Wolf, Bruker Corporation, US | ||
| Rapid AFM imaging and mechanical characterization using photothermal cantilever actuation J.D. Adams, H. Gunstheimer, P. Markus, B. Hoogenboom, Nanosurf AG, CH | ||
| Perspectives from Early-Career Scientists Panel. Moderator: Richard Sheridan (Duke). Panelists: Youngtao Liu (ORNL), Cassandra Phillips (Bruker), Prathima Nalam (University of Buffalo) | ||
| 1:30 | Additive Manufacturing: From Micro/Nanoscale Fabrication to Real-Time Quality Assessment | Marriott University B |
| Session chair: Babak Eslami, Widener University | ||
| 3D Micro/Nanoprinting for Biomedical Applications R.D. Sochol, University of Maryland, College Park, US | ||
| Decoding Thermal Gradients: Non-Destructive Quality Prediction in FDM 3D Printing Using BOS Imaging M. Corey, B. Eslami, Widener University, US | ||
| WovenStrong: 3D Ribbon Weaving for Advanced Drone and Airframe Manufacturing J.W. van Egmond, WovenStrong, LLC, US | ||
| 1:30 | Advanced Surface Architectures for Optical, Thermal, and Environmental Performance | Marriott State A |
| Session chair: Arun Kota, North Carolina State University, & Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin | ||
| Tuning How van der Waals Materials Interact with Their Environment by Doping and Bending W. Guan, A. Islam, C. Lum, S. Nam, University of California, Irvine, US | ||
| Engineering the Interface: Advanced Surface Technologies for Lunar Dust Management and Equipment Longevity C.J. Wohl, B.M. Widener, A. Hatfield, K.P. Wilding, A.M. Howard, I. Guven, S.E. Prameela, J.K. Saito, C.C. Schappi, K.L. Gordon, V.L. Wiesner, NASA Langley Research Center, US | ||
| Nanostructured cover glass alternatives to improve space-grade solar panels R.M. McDonald, N.C. Scott, L. Micklow, S. Furst, C. Youtsey, Smart Material Solutions, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Investigation of Electrostatic Interactions in Anti-Dust Nanostructures A. Tunell, D. Cordon, L. Kirsch, A. Lizaola, L. Micklow, N. Scott, S. Furst, F. Mangolini, C. Chang, University of Texas, US | ||
| Mechanical and Optical Co-Design for Mechanically Robust Antireflection Nanostructures on Sapphire M. Kepenekci, K.-C. Chien, C.-H. Chang, The University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Compressed Polyurea Aerogel: A Model System to Understand Thermal Transport A. Young, C. Kowalczyk, A. Elman, M. Merwin, W. Sullivan, F.J. Burpo, E.A. Nagelli, Y. Sahoo, Flexcon, US | ||
| Anti-biofouling and drag reduction abilities of hybrid coatings for marine applications M. Raimondo, M. Caruso, A. Corozzi, H. Akkaya, E. Ciappi, B. Jacob, CNR ISSMC, IT | ||
| 1:30 | Next Generation Composites | Marriott Congressional A |
| Session chair: Jason Patrick, North Carolina State University | ||
| Carbon-Based Lead Composite for Flexible, Lightweight X-Ray and Gamma Radiation Shielding Q. Fang, K. Perry, A. Doherty, Z. Alsmadi, L. He, M. Bourham, V. Shanov, University of Cincinnati, US | ||
| Solid-State Reactive Processing of Al–Fe₃O₄ Nanothermites for In-situ Formation of Soft-Magnetic Fe Nanoparticles in Aluminum Matrix J. Uddin, A. Malakar, M. Lastovich, F. Ishrak, F-Y Tsai, B. Gwalani, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Cure-on-demand polymerization for repair and coatings J.A. Pojman, Louisiana State University, US | ||
| Multiscale Assessment of Inherent Self-Healing in Vitrimer Composites: Insights from the Microscale and Beyond M. Naraghi, Texas A&M University, US | ||
| Graphene-Reinforced Polyethylene Composite Films for Ballistic and Space Applications S. Moon, Z. Gu, K. Craig, T. Luo, University of Notre Dame, US | ||
| Challenges for Composite Materials in the Hypersonic Domain S.R. Swan, Sandia National Laboratories, US | ||
| Sustained Self-sensing and Autonomous Self-healing via Electro-thermal Coupling in Fiber-reinforced Composites J.F. Patrick, J.S. Turicek, Z.J. Phillips, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 1:30 | Innvoations in Critical Materials | Marriott State D |
| Session chair: Andriy Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory | ||
| TBD R. Dilmore, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| Life Cycle Emission Results of U.S. Synthetic Graphite Anode Production for Lithium-Ion Batteries R. Pandey, U.R. Gracida-Alvarez, R.K. Iyer, J.C. Kelly, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* Graphite Supply Chain Modeling using the Global Change Analysis Model M.E. Liu, Y. Qiu, G.C. Iyer, A.A. Fawcett, B. Yarlagadda, S. Durga, Pacific Northwest National Lab, US | ||
| Toward a Renewable Supply of Graphite: Catalytic Biographite Production and Techno-Economic Evaluation for Energy Storage Applications S. Park, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Lithium from virgin and recycled pathways: a techno-economic overview S.M. Gallagher, N.A. Chowdhury, Y. Khalid, Q. Da, J.S. Spangenberger, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| From Stack to Supply Chain: Addressing the Economic and Regulatory Challenges for REE Recovery from Florida Phosphogypsum P. Zhang, H. Liang, A. Medley, T. Levitskaia, R. Riman, C. Tsouris, Y. Katsenovich, FIPR Institute, Florida Poly, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Design and Optimization of Processing Pathways for Rare Earth Element Recovery from End-of-Life Products C. Laliwala, O.O. Amusat, A.I. Torres, Carnegie Mellon University, US | ||
| Optimizing Domestic Supply Chain Strategies for Rare Earth Element Recovery from Coal Ash B. McNeil, K. Menon, O. Khwaja, A. Santos Xavier, C. Iloeje, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| Trends in Critical Metals Enrichment in Acid Mine Drainage Fluids and Treatment Residuals H. Hsu-Kim, A. Mishrra, A. Altmann, B.C. Hedin, Duke University, US | ||
| Pilot-Scale Recovery and Refining of Rare Earth and Critical Minerals from Acid Mine Drainage and Coal-Based Feedstocks for Domestic Supply Chain Development S.V. Pisupati, The Pennsylvania State University, US | ||
| 1:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials | RCC 305B |
| Session chair: Bart Romanowicz, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Review Panelist S. Obare, Research and Engagement, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, US | ||
| Review Panelist B. Romanowicz, TechConnetc Division, ATI, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Wong, REDDS Capital, US | ||
| Review Panelist G. Garland, Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research Development, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Review Panelist P. Fisher, Greenville ENC Alliance, US | ||
| MetaXLab - Integrated Design-to-Manufacturing Platform (SaaS) L. Mirmomen, 360 Degree Engineering LLC (DBA:Optimuos), US | ||
| BactiBlank (Anti‑adhesive, antibiotic‑free shield) P. Nallathamby, Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health at the Unviersity of Notre Dame, US | ||
| Biobased Two Part Adhesive-Metal to Metal, Glass to Glass, Wood to Wood, and Any Combination of Surfaces M. McConnaughey, BioBond Adhesives, Inc., US | ||
| Direct writing solution for semiconductor fabrication R. Beaudry, Digitho Technologies inc., CA | ||
| Submerged Cure, Composite Patch for Hull Restoration E. Andrew, Materials Sciences, US | ||
| Transforming Agricultural Waste into High-Performance, Biodegradable, and PFAS-Free Advanced Materials R. Saremi, Ecoatex, US | ||
| 2:30 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing | RCC 305B |
| Session chair: Bart Romanowicz, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Review Panelist P. Fisher, Greenville ENC Alliance, US | ||
| Review Panelist E. Runge, Launch Chapel Hill, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Hardin, North Carolina Department of Commerce, US | ||
| Review Panelist G. Garland, Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research Development, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Review Panelist P. Datta, Evonik, US | ||
| Review Panelist A. Giska, Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), North Carolina, US | ||
| Shipboard Modular Testing System (SMTS) N. Rudenko, Materials Sciences, US | ||
| Nanocoining for highly scalable nanopatterning S. Furst, Smart Material Solutions, LLC, US | ||
| Infiltration-Free ceramic matrix composite J. Wei, SRI International, US | ||
| Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Absorption (EWA) Materials for Stealth and Defense Technology H.M. Duong, Mekong University, SG | ||
| Rapid Expeditionary Biomineralization for Enhanced Land Stabilization (REBELS) H. Binde, BioSqueeze Inc., US | ||
| Adaptive “Chameleon” Coatings to Enable Multi-Environment Space-Ambient Functionality D. Berman, University of North Texas, US | ||
| 4:00 | TechConnect World Expo, Technical Poster Session II, and Expo Social (4:00 - 6:00) | Expo Hall AB |
| 4:00 | Advances in Fiber and Textile Technology-Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| ZSK-Embroidered Textile Interconnects for Robust, Wash-Durable, and High-Performance Wearable Electronic Textiles A. Siddika, AC. Mills, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Advanced Textile Systems from the Defense Fabric Discovery Center E. Doran, L. Cantley, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, US | ||
| 4:00 | Biofilms - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* Long-Term Nitric Oxide-Releasing Aliphatic Lubricants: Infusion in Polymers for Enhanced Slippery and Antibacterial Efficacy G.H. Nguyen, M. Garren, M. Clary, V. Pinon, H. Handa, E.J. Brisbois., University of Georgia, US | ||
| Engineering Nitric Oxide-Releasing Ciprofloxacin-SNAP Catheters: In Vivo Infectious Model M.C. Parker, S. Kumar, I. Martinez, V.D. Pinon, M. Lancaster, C. Schmiedt, B. Brainard, E.J. Brisbois, H. Handa, University of Georgia, US | ||
| ReliOx™: An On-Demand, pH-Neutral Chlorine Dioxide Redox Platform for Biofilm Disruption and Translational Decontamination Applications E.T. Johnson, ReliOx Corporation, US | ||
| 4:00 | Sensors - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| A New MEMS-Based Interfacial Force Microscope J. Cielo, M. Cullinan, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| Leveraging High Resolution Data from Garmin Smartwatches using AlphaWear M. Hegarty-Craver, D.S. Temple, D.E. Dausch, H.J. Walls, E.A. Preble, M.D. Boyce, R.P. Eckhoff, RTI International, US | ||
| Modulated Electromagnetic Tracking and Localization (METAL™): Relative Navigation using Artificial Magnetic Fields J. Fisher, M. Spence, T. Ulm, Waystone Technologies, US | ||
| A nanoparticle-enabled atomic emission spectroscopy approach of target cell detection K. Liu, M.M. Mckenna, K.H. Fansler, D. Pappas, NaMi Diagnostics, US | ||
| Development of Short Wavelength Sensors for UV And X Ray Radiation Based on Rare-Earth Doped Compounds D. Patel, Oakwood University, US | ||
| Sensor Based on a Weakly Asymmetric Semiconductor Double Quantum Dot: Numerical Modeling of Nanoscale Impact and Macroscopic Response I. Filikhin, T. Zatezalo, E. Umukoro, and B. Vlahovic, North Carolina Central University, US | ||
| SalivaSens: Hormone monitoring using at-home saliva sensing floss C. Vannucci, Tufts University, US | ||
| 4:00 | AI for Materials Discovery - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Efficient in-sensor and multimodal signal processing using Hyperdimensional computing algorithms implemented on an FPGA V. Ehsan, N. Srinivasa, R. Kim, and Y. Khurana, Arch Systems, LLC, US | ||
| AI-Driven Knowledge Graphs for Sustainable Materials Discovery and a Circular Phosphorus Economy N. Abu Zaid, Q. Yang, S. Changlani, D.S. Pendyala, B.P. Allen, A.V. Gulyuk, R. Chirkova, Y.G. Yingling, North Carolina State university, US | ||
| Waste Valorization and AI-driven Optimization for Industrial Application. K. Shah, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US | ||
| Temperature-Dependent Diffusion Mechanisms in Metal–Organic Frameworks Revealed by Machine-Learning Interatomic Potentials S.K. Ethirajan, A. Kulkarni, University of California, Davis, US | ||
| SDDC-YOLO: A Diagnostic Framework for Defect Detection in Industrial Materials M. Gao, E. Shim, M. Zhu, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Designing Biomolecule and Surface Agnostic Interaction Descriptors Using MD M. Fedai, A.Y. Pandya, A.L. Kwansa, Y.G. Yingling, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Catalyzing Chemistry: Ultra High-Throughput Physical Experimentation for Advanced Materials Discovery & Optimization Z. Batts, Dot Energy LLC, US | ||
| 4:00 | Additive Manufacturing - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Fabrication and Characterization of Bimorph Cantilevers Released by XeF₂ Etching L. Majid, T. Le, A. Dahal, T. Garcia, University of New Mexico, US | ||
| Enabling Domestic-Ore to Net-Shaped Steel Product Manufacturing Through Process Intensification A. Balandin, S. Saiyara, G. Kennedy, R. Speyer, N. Thadhani, J. Kacher, Georgia Institute of Technology, US | ||
| 4:00 | Composites - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* EcoSmart Concrete: An Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Solution for Sustainable Construction D.A. Morales, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US | ||
| Mechanical Behaviour of Concrete with Ceramic and Metal Waste Additives J. Pallavi, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US | ||
| Rapid Modeling of Magnetodielectric Composites at Microwave Frequencies C. McKeever, NanoCom Inc., US | ||
| 4:00 | Engineering Surfaces & Coatings - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* PINN-Guided Porous Hierarchical Structure for Extreme Thin Film Evaporation S.B. Hezaveh, University of Houston, US | ||
| 4:00 | Critical Materials II - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Rare Earth Magnet Market 2026-2036: Material and Manufacturing Innovations, Demand Trends, and 10-Year Outlook J. Howley, Y. Wang, IDTechEx, UK | ||
| Application of Phosphonic-Acid Ligands for Monazite Flotation E. Konadu-Yiadom, C.G. Anderson, Colorado School of Mines, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* Engineering membrane-based ion-ion separation and concentration for sustainable lithium recovery K. Abels, A. Barbosa Botelho Junior, W. Kau, V. Yang, W. Tarpeh, Stanford University, US | ||
| Developments in rare earth production in the US – A concise review of commercial processes V. Kashyap, K. Rippy, National Laboratory of the Rockies, US | ||
| Solids Characterization of Phosphogypsum Waste for Rare Earth Element Recovery V. Drozd, Y. Katsenovich, A. Medley, T. Levitskaia, P. Zhang, Florida International University, US | ||
| Lanthanide “Tug of War”: Smarter ways to Separate Rare Earth Elements M. Lamb, S.J. Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Extraction of Rare Earth Elements using Molecular Sequestrants via Chemically-Enhanced Electrodialysis (CEED) A. Bolon, University of California - Merced, US | ||
| Surface Modification of Carbon Materials for Enhanced Electrosorption of Lanthanide Ions J.M. Bradley, L. Osmieri, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US | ||
| 4:00 | PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Remediation - Posters | Expo Hall AB |
| Integrated Foam Fractionation and Supercritical Water Oxidation for High-Efficiency PFAS Separation and Destruction C. Theriault, Revive Environmental, US | ||
| Design of Energy Efficient PFAS Remediation via Electron Catalysis K.M. Christopher, I.V. Alabugin, B.R. Locke, R. Bulusu, Florida State University, US | ||
| Expanding the Utility of SCWO – Pilot‑Scale Destruction of Solid‑Phase Residuals from PFAS Treatment N. Ojeda, E. Hart, K. Liberty, A. Wells Carpenter, AxNano, US | ||
| Alternative In-Situ Solution for PFAS in Drinking Water Aquifers D. Fiereck, S. Crowell, Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc., US | ||
Thursday March 12 | ||
| 8:30 | Extraction of Critical Minerals from Diverse Sources | Marriott State D |
| Session chair: Alison Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory | ||
| From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Scaling a Domestic Rare Earth Industry K. Stoll, Critical Materials Recycling, US | ||
| Electrochemical Separation For Chemical-Free Lithium Extraction From Geothermal Brines: Prospects and Challenges L. Kong, Y. Yu, K. Hu, X. Liu, George Washington University, US | ||
| Direct lithium extraction from brines, minerals, and batter leachates M.P. Paranthaman, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Membrane Solvent Extraction for the Recovery of Rare Earths from Phosphate Mining Process Streams G.G. Jang, H. Liang, A. Medley, P. Zhang, P. Paranthaman, C. Tsouris, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Rare Earth Element (REE) Recovery from Coal Waste and Byproducts Using a Simple Weak Acid Dissolution Process T.I. Pfeiffer, D.A. Bagdonas, M.S. Behrens, University of Wyoming, US | ||
| *STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT HONORABLE MENTION* Scrub n’ Sort: Producing A Dry Rare-Earth Mineral Concentrate Through Preferential Breakage, Ore Scrubbing, And Rock Sortation At The Bear Lodge Rare Earth Deposit C. Gorski, Colorado School of Mines, US | ||
| A Novel Energy-Efficient Scalable Membrane Process for Separation and Recovery of High Purity Rare Earth and Battery Materials from Concentrated and Dilute Domestic Resources S.Z. Islam, D.A. Kang, B. Trusty, S. Dangwal, R. Bhave, P. Paranthaman, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| 9:00 | PFAS and Emerging Contaminant Remediation | Marriott Congressional B |
| Session chair: Meng Wang, University of Houston | ||
| AI-Aided Inverse Membrane Design for Minimizing PFAS and Emerging Contaminants Y. Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology, US | ||
| Supercritical water oxidation for the destruction of PFAS-impacted waste streams R. Schmitz, 374Water, US | ||
| Electrochemical degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl acids using titanium suboxide anodes Q. Huang, University of Georgia, US | ||
| UV-Based PFAS Destruction from Bench-Scale to Pilot-Scale at an Industrial Manufacturing Site Z. Liu, Claros Technologies Inc., US | ||
| Catalytic Destruction of Persistent Gas-phase PFAS P.M. Kester, Guild Associates, Inc., US | ||
| Novel Surface Modified Clay for PFAS Remediation in Groundwater M.S. Donovan, R. Dickman, Minerals Technologies, Inc, US | ||
| Decoding PFOS Fate and System Design for Fe-Electrocoagulation G. Kadarkarai, B.K. Mayer, P.J. McNamara, Marquette University, US | ||
| PFAS Treatment Market: Incumbent And Emerging Technologies, Key Players, And Trends S. Selim, C. O'Brien, IDTechEx, UK | ||
| 9:00 | Molecular and Physiological Sensors for Precision Health | Marriott University A |
| Session chair: Amay Bandodkar, North Carolina State University | ||
| Advanced Wearable Microfluidic Systems for Remote Hydration and Health Management R. Ghaffari, Northwestern University, US | ||
| Monitoring the Movement of Molecules in the Body via Real- time Aptamer-based Sensors N. Arroyo-Curras, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US | ||
| Integrated Point-of-Care Biosensors for Pharmacological Adherence and Pathogen Biomarker Monitoring M.F. Smiechowski, E. Akkari, Guild BioSciences, US | ||
| 9:00 | Polymer-Based Material Design and Fabrication Innovations Positioned to Improve Healthcare | Marriott State B |
| Session chair: Pat Brant, ExxonMobil (retired), & Kim Chaffin, Medtronic | ||
| Advances in Elastomeric Material Design with RX-AM(TM) Reactive Additive Manufacturing C.M. Leibig, Chromatic 3D Materials Inc., US | ||
| A Hydrogel-Elastomer Composite Approach to Elastomer Lubricity, Hydrogel Durability, and Biomechanically Accurate Soft-Tissue Mimics T.S. Bailey, J.G. Luther, A.J. Gebhardt, R.D. Duquette, K.D. Denef, Gelastomerics LLC | Colorado State University, US | ||
| Encapsulation of small molecules in polymer nanoparticles through kinetic trapping E. Van Keuren, M. Mugnai, O. Bulgin, F. Diaz Ruiz, Y. Chung, A. Stevens, M. Mullin, E. Bird, K. Jeon, M. Snideman, Georgetown University, US | ||
| PCANS: A Multi-Modal Nasal Spray for Enhanced Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Against Respiratory Infections A. Banerjee, Brigham and Women's Hospital, US | ||
| Designing for Degradation: the Next Frontier of 3D Printing Resorbable Medical Devices M.L. Becker, Duke University, US | ||
| Demystifying the Hype and Promise of AI in Materials G.J. Mulholland, Citrine Informatics, US | ||
| Fractomer™: Harnessing An Intrinsically Disordered Protein Polymer Platform for Soft-Tissue Reconstruction S. Roberts, M. Anderson, E. Budziszewski, R. Putnam, S. Hollenbeck, A. Chilkoti, inSoma Bio, Inc., US | ||
| 9:00 | SPM: Nanomechanics | RCC 306C |
| Session chair: Ricardo Garcia, CSIC | ||
| Unraveling the Nanoscale Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Hydrogels through Colloid-Probe Force Spectroscopy P.C. Nalam, University at Buffalo, US | ||
| Atomic Force Microscopy-based modes for nanoscale elastic-plastic characterization of materials used in hybrid bonding G. Stan, N.A. Alderete, C.V. Ciobanu, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US | ||
| Surface nanomechanical mapping of glassy gels: Between network and glass B. Chen, I. Saito, R.J. Sheridan, K.J. Kwon, L.C. Brinson, M.D. Dickey, Duke University, US | ||
| Structural and functional characterization of single mitochondria using atomic force microscopy I. Rosenhek-Goldian, E.O. Zorikova, S. Chourasia, S.R. Cohen, S.V. Nesterov, A. Gross, Weizmann Institute of Science, IL | ||
| AFM-nanoDMA for Measuring Nanoscale Viscoelastic Properties in Industrial Research H. Lee, B. Fu, H. Lechuga, E. Imbertson, 3M, US | ||
| Quantitative Contact-Resonance AFM in High-Damping Materials: Accurate Extraction of Stiffness and Dissipation N. Zimron-Politi, R.C. Tung, University of Nevada, Reno, US | ||
| 9:00 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials, AI, Biotech, and Defense | RCC 305A |
| Session chair: Jonathan Jakischa, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Review Panelist E. Runge, Launch Chapel Hill, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Hardin, North Carolina Department of Commerce, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Bindra, University of Ottawa, CA | ||
| Review Panelist S. Vohnout, OppsSpot, US | ||
| Review Panelist O. Buchan, Lockheed Martin, US | ||
| Review Panelist D. Brown, Boeing, US | ||
| Durable, Non-Wetting Surface Solutions K. Nithyanandam, Impact Innovations LLC, US | ||
| Plasmonic Cooling for Spacecraft Components Through Ultrafast Laser Surface Structuring K. Campbell, Quantum Qool, US | ||
| The Vision-to-Motion (V2M) Engine A. Sharotry, Texas State University, US | ||
| Fungal Sphaeropsidin A for Refractory Cancer A. Kornienko, Texas State University, US | ||
| Rare-Earth-Free Magnets Via Field Assisted 3D Printing P. Karkhanis, Texas State University-San Marcos, US | ||
| Smart Catheter M. Keelen, Tessefi Medical Solutions, US | ||
| 10:00 | Wearable Sensor Technologies for Extreme Environments | Marriott University A |
| Session chair: Amay Bandodkar, North Carolina State University | ||
| Wearable Ultrasound for Personalized Physiology Monitoring in Extreme Environments F.Y. Yamaner A.O. Biliroglu, J. Currens, V. Papadopoulou, R. Moon, O. Oralkan, Clearsens Inc., US | ||
| Using Wearable Sensors to Measure the Thermal Burden of Protective Garments M. Hegarty-Craver, H.J. Walls, RTI International, US | ||
| Multimodal Haptic Feedback Device for Environment Monitoring B.E. Uzunoglu, O. Ojuade, M. Aleem, L.C. Hsiao, V. Misra, A.J. Bandodkar, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Automated, Dynamic Optical Biosensing Device for Continuous Organ Assessment During Machine Perfusion A. Anzum, S. Nelluri, A. Lewandowski, A.D. Ortega-Zambrano, A. Vazquez-Guardado, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| 10:00 | TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials, AI, Biotech, and Defense | RCC 305A |
| Session chair: Emma Mooney, TechConnect Division, ATI | ||
| Review Panelist D. Horn, Greenville ENC Alliance, US | ||
| Review Panelist S. Davis, NCInnovation, US | ||
| Review Panelist M. Fiscus, NCInnovation, US | ||
| Review Panelist A. Monteza, North Carolina State University, US | ||
| Review Panelist D. Putnam, Town of Chapel Hill, US | ||
| Review Panelist J. Bowers, Lockheed Martin, US | ||
| Safer, Extreme Temperature Tolerant, Sodium-Ion Batteries for Military Microgrid Applications T. Vosburgh, Coulomb Technology, Inc., US | ||
| Advanced thermal technology T. Sehnem, Innovative Thermal Labs, Inc., US | ||
| Novel, Transformative Neurosensing Materials R. Cooley, Nuream, Inc, US | ||
| Fibrosis-preventing, vascularizing, non-degrading materials for implantable device encapsulation K. Papas, Procyon Technologies, US | ||
| GENESIS: A Fully Distributed Self Organizing Agentic Framework J. Upchurch, Real-Time Innovations, US | ||
| LATCHES (Large-Area Transactive Cooling & Heat Energy Storage) S. Birch, ThermoVerse, US | ||
| AI-Powered Fiber Composition Identification R. Geppert, Refiberd, US | ||
| 1:15 | Critical Materials - Workshop (open to all conference attendees) | Marriott State D |
| Session chair: Santa Jansone Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory | ||
| Rare Earths and Permanent Magnets: TEA, Life Cycle, and Supply Chain B.J. Smith, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| From Mine to Concentrate: Extraction, Processing, and Separation C. Anderson, Colorado School of Mines, US | ||
| Rare Earth Separation Technologies: History, Progress, and Current Practice S. Jansone Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| Turning Waste into Resource: Secondary and Unconventional Feedstocks A. Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US | ||
| Permanent Magnets: From Fundamentals to Recycling A. Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US | ||
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