OCTOBER 18-20, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC

TechConnect World 2021 Program - Monday October 18

7:00RegistrationCherry Blossom Lobby
8:15TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary KeynotesWoodrow Wilson A
Session chair: Matthew Laudon, TechConnect & TechConnect Ventures
8:15Welcome Back
M. Laudon, TechConnect, US
8:30How Do We Compete Going Forward? The Global Economic Environment for US-based Nanotechnology Companies
L. Mertz, Cerion Nanomaterials, CEO, US
8:55Novel Non-invasive Glucose Testing - glucoWISE
K.L. Rice, Meta Materials, CFO, CA
9:10How Nanobiophysics can Stop Covid and Other Global Pandemics
A. Goel, Nanobiosym, Chairman & CEO, US
9:35Future Directions for the US National Nanotechnology Initiative and the Role of Nanotechnology in Pandemic ResponseWoodrow Wilson A
Session chair: Lisa Friedersdorf, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, US
National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan
L. Friedersdorf, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, US
S. Patel, U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), US
B. Tromberg, U.S. National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, NIH, US
S. Brenner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, US
10:00Rapid Fire - Pandemic Response from NSF and DOE Nanotech User FacilitiesWoodrow Wilson A
Session chair: Lisa Friedersdorf, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, US
K. Persson, Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
K. More, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
M. Young, Montana Nanotechnology Facility (MONT), US
10:15Coffee BreakCherry Blossom Lobby
10:30Machine Learning for MicroscopyBaltimore 1
Session chair: Greg Haugstad, University of Minnesota
10:30Automated Analysis of Transmission Electron Microscopy Images for Characterization of Dynamic Material Systems
J.P. Horwath, D.J. Groom, P.J. Ferreira, E.A. Stach, University of Pennsylvania, US
10:55Rapid DNA Origami Nanostructure Detection and Classification Using the YOLOv5 Deep Convolutional Neural Network, pp. 134-137
M. Chiriboga, C.M. Green, D.A. Hastman, D. Mathur, Q. Wei, I.L. Medintz, S.A. Díaz, R. Veneziano, United States Naval Research Laboratory, US
11:15Using machine learning to probe classification and correlation AFM images
I. Chakraborty, Stress Engineering Services, Inc, US
11:35Machine learning for microstructures classification in functional materials, pp. 114-117
A.K. Choudhary, A. Jansche, Grubesa Tvrtko, T. Bernthaler, G. Schneider, Aalen University, DE
11:55Machine learning based detection and deep learning based image inpainting of preparation artefacts in micrographs, pp. 118-121
A. Jansche, A.K. Choudhary, T. Bernthaler, G. Schneider, Aalen University, DE
10:30Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsBaltimore 2
Session chair: Jeannine Coburn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
10:30Flame-based Aerosol Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and Supported-Metal Nanostructures, pp. 54-57
M.T. Swihart, University at Buffalo (SUNY), US
10:55Optical surprises of nanoparticle standards
S.M. Stavis, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
11:40A New Hybrid Manufacturing for 3D Printed Composites
K. Song, S. Jambhulkar, W. Xu, ASU Polytechnic, US
12:00Large scale Manufacturing of Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles for Medical Applications, pp. 58-61
T. Panagiotou and R. Fisher, Delphi Scientific, US
10:30Sustainable Plastics: Degradable, Recyclable & ReusableBaltimore 5
Session chair: Maksim Shivokhin, ExxonMobil
10:30Sustainable Packaging Solutions Using Low Density Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam; Technical Challenges, Recyclability and End-Of-Life Solutions
S. Sopher, JSP, US
10:55Processing of polypropylene by material extrusion additive manufacturing, pp. 89-92
J. Gonzalez-Gutierrez, M. Spoerk, C. Holzer, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), LU
11:20Spreading dynamics of thermoset polymer resins in direct ink writing additive manufacturing
N. Alvarez, Drexel University, US
11:45Towards Superior Biopolymer Blends: Tuning the Micro-/Nano-structure of Poly(L-lactide) Composites for High-Performance Applications
A.V. Tuccitto, A. Anstey, N.D. Sansone, C.B. Park, P.C. Lee, University of Toronto, CA
12:10Biodegradable, non-toxic, enzyme and relative humidity responsive antimicrobial nanofibers produced by electrospinning for sustainable food packaging applications
Z. Aytac, R. Huang, N. Vaze, T. Xu, M.B. Chan-Park, K.K. Parker, P. Demokritou, Harvard University, US
10:30Fuel Cell MaterialsAzalea 3
Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory & Peter Pintauro, Vanderbilt University
10:30Material and Cell Development to Enable Fuel Cells for Heavy Duty Vehicle Application
R. Mukundan, D. Myers, R. Borup and A. Weber, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US
10:55Development of Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Conversion Technology
C. Bae, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
11:20Recent Advances in Electrospun Fiber Mat Electrode MEAs for Hydrogen/Air Fuel Cells, pp. 240-242
K. Waldrop, X. Fan, N. Kang, R. Wycisk, C. Gumeci, N. Dale, P. Pintauro, Vanderbilt University, US
11:40Enhanced PEM Fuel Cell with 72% and 63% Porous Metal Flow Fields at the Anode and Cathode
N. Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy, US
12:00Heavy-Duty Fuel Cells based on Multi-Functional Catalyst Support
M. Ocampo, P. Matter, C. Holt, A. Beutel, N. Casillas, H. Xu, S. Zhong, G. Bender, C. Quesada, pH Matter LLC, US
10:30Printed & Flexible Electronics: Devices & ApplicationsWoodrow Wilson C
Session chair: Mandakini Kanungo, Corning Inc.
10:30Advances in Multi-Layer Conductive Ink-Jet Printing on Textiles
A. Mills, North Carolina State University, US
10:55Multi segment TFT Compact Model for Prediction Advanced TFT Applications in 6G and 3D integration
M.S. Shur, X. Liu, T. Ytterdal, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
11:20Dissolvable Tattoo Electronics for Biomedicine
H. Cheng, J. Meeks, Penn State University, US
11:40Printable copper electronics for high-temperature
S. Ren, SUNY - Buffalo, US
12:00Bridging the competence gap: Flexible Hybrid Electronics
M. Dyson, R. Collins, IDTechEx, UK
10:30Advancing Long Duration Energy StorageWoodrow Wilson D
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy
10:30Long-Duration Energy Storage as an Essential Requirement for Decarbonization
I. Gyuk, U.S Department of Energy, US
10:55Long Duration Utility-Grade Energy Storage
A. Klassen, Invinity Energy Systems, US
11:20Long-Duration High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage for Grid and Industrial Applications
C.K. Ho, Sandia National Laboratories, US
11:45Rail-Based Gravity Storage - The Advantages of Pumped Hydro Without the Disadvantages
R. Weed, Advanced Rail Energy Storage, US
10:30Advanced Materials Innovation Spotlights I: AGC and Pangaea VenturesAnnapolis 1
Session chair: Nick Kacsandi, TechConnect Ventures, US
10:30AGC Innovation Spotlight
Y. Kaida, AGC, Inc., US
10:45Pangaea Ventures Innovation Spotlight
C. Erickson, Pangaea Ventures, US
11:00An affordable metallic coating to protect surfaces at extreme environments and to reduce use of hexavalent chrome and cyanides
M. Kargar, Maxterial, Inc., US
11:08Multilayered gradient thick anti-corrosive coating on Zirconium oxides base
A. Manulyk, Synergy ANTECH Services Corp., CA
11:16Hybrid Copper-Coated Carbon Nanotube Structures for Multifunctional Coatings
A. Douglas, SkyNano, US
11:24Multi-functional Compounds for Coatings
R. Mafi, TriMiS Inc., CA
11:32Smart heterostructure for sensing and controlling corrosion
M. Tripathi, University of Sussex, Advanced Material Development, UK
11:40RobustBadge – Integrated Chemical Sensor for Extreme Environment
A. Motayed, N5 Sensors Inc, US
11:48Catalyst for Improved Pot Life and Cure Time
J. Florio, King Industries, Inc., US
Review Panelist
Y. Kaida, AGC, Inc., US
Review Panelist
C. Erickson, Pangaea Ventures, US
Review Panelist
N. Kacsandi, TechConnect Ventures, US
10:30Energy Innovation Spotlights I: Linde, ExxonMobilAnnapolis 2
Session chair: Paul Robinson, Bedford Funds, LP
10:30ExxonMobil Innovation Spotlight
J. Sink, ExxonMobil, US
10:45Linde Innovation Spotlight
M. Byron, Linde, US
11:00Novel Nano Oil Additive Reduces Friction and Increases Engine Efficiency
G. Christensen, Novum Nano, US
11:08Pure-Phase Cubic Ni1-xMox Alloy Nanoparticles as Low-Cost and Earth Abundant Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting to Produce Hydrogen
B. Fagg, VCU Innovation Gateway, US
11:16Microbial corrosion test kit
A. Sadek, MIC Monitor, LLC, US
11:24Sludge dewatering using Magnetic Flocculation
L. Loev, Ariel Scientific Innovations, Ltd., IL
11:32A nano-enabled technology for the dewatering of oil waste streams
J. Lead, GeoMat LLC, CA
11:40High-efficiency intermediate band quantum dot solar cells
A. Afanasev, George Washington University, US
Review Panelist
M. Byron, Linde, US
Review Panelist
T. Westhoven, ExxonMobil, US
Review Panelist
J. Sink, ExxonMobil, US
Review Panelist
C. Bradley, U.S. Navy, US
Review Panelist
P. Robinson, Bedford Funds, LP, US
12:00Lunch BreakOn own
1:30AI for Characterization & ManufacturingBaltimore 1
Session chair: Greg Haugstad, University of Minnesota & Grace Gu, University of California, Berkeley
1:30Materials Informatics for Simultaneous Design of Alloy Chemistry and AM Process
S. Broderick, University of Buffalo, US
1:55Machine Learning for In-Water Inspection of Submarine Hull Coatings
M. An, J. Cipolla, A. Shakalis, B. Hiriyur, R. Tolimieri, Prometheus Inc., US
2:15Gamma-Ray Raster Imaging with Robotic Data Collection, pp. 109-110
W. Wells, T. Aucott, M. Siddiqi, Savannah River National Laboratory, US
2:35A New Method for Atmospheric Correction of Satellite Data
D. Groeneveld, Advanced Remote Sensing, Inc., US
2:55Real-Time Porosity Prediction for Metal Additive Manufacturing using Convolutional Neural Networks
W. Young, S. Ho, S. Al Jufout, M. Mozumdar, M. Buchholz, W. Zhang, K. Dajani, California State University, Long Beach, US
3:15Forecasting and Decision Impact Analysis from Ripple Effects of Behaviors
B. Frutchey, BigBear.ai, US
3:35Leveraging Machine Learning to Predict Public Transportation Arrival Times
P. Reshetova, W. Ruzicka, EastBanc Technologies, US
1:30Photonics DevicesBaltimore 2
Session chair: Loucas Tsakalakos, L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
1:30Photonics with single solid-state quantum emitters
M. Davanco, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
1:55Optically Induced Circular Currents and Giant Inverse Faraday Effect in 2D Electron Liquid for Tunable Absorption of THz radiation
S.O. Potashin, V. Yu. Kachorovskii, M.S. Shur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
2:15A Scaleable Manufacturing Approach for All-Inorganic Diffractive Optics, Lightguide Gratings and Metalenses using Nanoimprint Lithography and High Refractive Index Nanoparticle Inks
V.J. Einck, M. Torfeh, A. McClung, D.E. Jung, M. Mansouree, A. Arbabi, J.J. Watkins, University of Massachusetts, US
2:35Frequency Limitation and Detection Performance in Terahertz Plasmonic Field-effect Transistors
Y. Zhang, M.S. Shur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US
2:55Electrically Active Photonic Crystals based on Stacked Microcavity OLEDs
D. Allemeier, M. White, University of Vermont, US
1:30Innovations in Composites Materials & ManufacturingBaltimore 3
Session chair: Kenan Song, Arizona State University & Kun Fu, University of Delaware
1:30Additive Manufacturing of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composite
K. Fu, University of Delaware, US
1:55Polymer Composites with High Nanoparticle Alignment for Mechanical Enhancement and Functional Versatility
K. Song, W. Xu, S. Jambhulkar, Arizona State University, US
2:15Infiltration of polymers into nanoparticle packings to produce highly loaded nanocomposites
D. Lee, University of Pennsylvania, US
2:40Domo Arigato 3D Printed Soft Roboto
R. Sochol, University of Maryland, US
3:05Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Functional Composite Structures: Overview and Outlook
C.B. Williams, Virginia Tech, US
3:30Thermal-resistant Plastic Composites for Industrial Applications: Processing and Properties, pp. 65-68
S. Zhong, M. Rutkevicius, C. Stoner, ABB INC., US
1:30Structured Surfaces & Non-stick CoatingsCamellia 2
Session chair: Geoffrey Geise, University of Virginia
1:30Frost Pattern on Macrotextured Surfaces
K-C Park, Northwestern University, US
1:55Surface functionalization and coatings of glass and their applications
P. Mazumder, Corning Research and Development Corporation, US
2:20Superhydrophobic Coatings in Marine Applications: Drag Reduction and Corrosion Protection
J. Mead, K. Zheng, J. Zhang, E. Keaney, H. Dodiuk, S. Kenig, C. Barry, H. Sun, University of Massachusetts Lowell, US
2:40Ultrathin Surface Coating to Modulate the Wetting and Adhesion Properties of Glass and Its Application
I. Bhattacharyya, J. Tseng, D. Acquard, R. Manley, P. Mazumder, Corning, Inc., US
3:00High-throughput laser-based manufacturing technique for pathogen-resistant engineered surfaces
H. Ding, University of Iowa, US
3:20The Coupling of COVID-19 Respiratory Droplet Adsorption and Photocatalysis through Metal Organic Frameworks, pp. 169-172
R. Ozdemir, framergy, Inc., US
3:40Novel antimicrobial filter media made of electrospun nanofibres protecting against biological or non-biological airborne particles.
Z. Eckel, F. Karabulut, G. Höfler, G. Beckermann, NanoLayr, Ltd., NZ
4:00Linear Ion Implantation Source for Anti-Reflection Modification of Glass Surfaces
A. Welsh, R. Weiss, N. White, D. Brown, Malachite Technologies, US
1:30COVID-19: DiagnosticsBaltimore 4
Session chair: Jeannine Coburn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute & Prakash Nallathamby, University of Notre Dame
1:30Merging biochemistry and photonic chip technology to enable ubiquitous point-of-need and at-home diagnostics
D. Vermeulen, SiPhox, Inc., US
1:55Low-cost diagnostic biosensors for COVID-19
C. de la Fuente, University of Pennsylvania, US
2:20Femtomolar SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Detection Using the Microbubbling Digital Assay with Smartphone Readout
P. Wang, University of Pennsylvania, US
2:45SalivaDirect: A simplified and flexible platform to enhance SARS-CoV-2 testing capacity
A.L. Wyllie, C.B.F. Vogels, O. Allicock, A.E. Watkins, M.E. Petrone, D. Yolda Carr, C.A. Harden, D.E. Brackney, C.C. Kalinich, M. Breban, I.M. Ott, R. Sikka, L. Kadiri, N.D. Grubaugh, Yale School of Public Health, US
3:05Ultrafast COVID-19 Diagnosis using Saliva Sample
A. Ramanujam, G.G. Botte, Texas Tech University, US
3:25Rapid and Inexpensive Point-of-Use (POU) Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Quantification with Membrane-Based in-Gel Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (mgLAMP) System
J. Li, Y. Zhu, X. Wu, A. Gu, L. Dobelle, C.A. Cid, M.R. Hoffmann, California Institute of Technology, US
3:45Fast COVID-19 diagnosis with deep learning and chest X-rays: from toy datasets to clinical applications, pp. 165-168
S.D. Dias, P.E.M. Lopes, FastCompChem, Lda, PT
1:30NanomedicineWoodrow Wilson B
Session chair: Thomas J. Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics & Steve Zullo, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
1:304D printed nano biomaterials: Applications for on-demand drug delivery, improved tissue growth, stem cell delivery, and so much more
T.J. Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, US
1:55Janus Base Nanopieces for Intracellular Delivery and Endosomal Escape
Y. Chen, University of Connecticut,, US
2:20Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) Mediated Bacteria Inactivation and Removal of Biofilms: A Combination of Experiments and Computational Modeling
M. Wang, M. Gao, T.J. Webster, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
2:45Delivering Therapeutic Heat to Solid Tumors: Bringing Practical Photothermal Therapy to the Clinic
L. Pagliaro, Siva Therapeutics, Inc., US
3:10Combination therapy using brain accumulating polymeric nanoparticles for tackling HIV-infected brain reservoirs in drug abuse population
N. Kolishetti, B. Surnar, A.S. Shah, R. Ramirez-Jaime, V. Atluri, A.Y. Arias, M. Nair, S. Dhar, Florida International University, US
3:30Nanocomposite Motion Tape for Distributed Skin-Strain, Muscle Engagement, and Movement Assessment, pp. 192-195
Y-A Lin, K.J. Loh, University of California, San Diego, US
3:50Field-activated Magnetic Nanocubes for Remotely-controlled Cell-based Therapy
J. Beltran-Huarac, B. Thapa, D.N. Yamaleyeva, A.V. Kabanov, East Carolina University, US
4:10Titanium dioxide nanoparticles modulate the production of immune mediators associated with lepromatous leprosy by human dendritic cells upon infection with Mycobacterium leprae
S. Warren, J. Barragan, S.Y. Lee, R. Siddiqui, A Serizawa, and J. Cervantes, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, US
1:30Sustainable Materials for HPCBaltimore 5
Session chair: YuanQiao Rao, The Dow Chemical Company
1:30Bioharvesting Effective and Sustainable Chemicals from Silk to Clean a World Covered in Petrochemicals
C.J. Bosques, Evolved by Nature
1:55Green Chemistry in Home and Personal Care
Y.Q. Rao, The Dow Chemical Company, US
2:20A Market Outlook for the Aerogel Industry
R. Collins, IDTechEx, US
2:40Cost-effective, Clean, and Self-sustainable Power Generation and Complete Utilization of any Renewable Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) or Other Solid Mixtures
V. Boyko, Fluent Matrix NY, Inc, US
3:00Accurate Pole Testing can increase Resilience of Power Supply Grid and save billions of dollars at the same time, pp. 263-266
K. Deuar, Kris Deuar & Associates, Inc., US
3:20Cost effective mitigation of wildfire risk generated by power lines, pp. 257-259
K. Deuar, Kris Deuar & Associates, Inc., US
1:30Materials for Sustainable BuildingCamellia 3
Session chair: Jan Kosny, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
1:30Mitigating Alkali-Silica Reaction in Sustainable Concrete Using Pre-Saturated Calcined Clay Nanoparticles and Lithium
J. Wei, University of Massachusetts Lowell, US
1:55Advanced Evaluation of the Performance of Reflective Air Spaces
D. Yarbrough and H. Saber, Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association, US
2:25The Conundrum and Reality – Aging of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) in Buildings
P. Mukhopadhyaya, University of Victoria, CA
2:55Study on building energy efficiency under the combined action of vacuum insulation panel and vacuum glass panel
C. Zhaofeng, W. Qiong, N. Lei, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, CN
3:25Building low-cost aerogel insulation material
S. Ren, University at Buffalo, US
3:45Can Salt-Based Inorganic PCMs Become Essential Components of Future Building Thermal Storage, Passive Thermal Mass, and Building Integrated Energy Storage Applications?
J. Kosny, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, US
4:05Phase Change Materials for Applications in Building Thermal Energy Storage, pp. 97-100
M.A. Habib, M.M. Rahman, Wichita State University, US
4:25Hierarchical reflective aerogel nanocomposite paint for building thermal management
S. Ren, SUNY - Buffalo, US
1:30H2 for the Energy TransitionAzalea 3
Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory & Peter Pintauro, Vanderbilt University
1:30Accelerating the Energy Transition through the Manufacturing and Supply of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Commercial Vehicles
S. Hirano, Hyzon Motors, US
1:55Advanced Power Controls for Hydrogen Hybrid Microgrids (HHM) with Thermal Storage, pp. 243-245
D. Tucker, R.J. Lank, Resilient Power Works, LLC; National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
2:15Reversible Fuel Cell System for Hydrogen Generation and Energy Storage
P. Matter, T. Hery, M. Ocampo, D. Klapp, A. Beutel, T. Dritz, Power to Hydrogen, LLC, US
2:35Optimizing Hydrogen Storage for Carbon Footprint Reduction
D. Kiska, Anton Paar USA, US
2:55Demonstration of On-demand Ammonia Production by High Pressure Microwave-Assisted Gas Catalysis
A. Welsh, R. Weiss, S. Melkote, J. Hu, C. Wildfire, Malachite Technologies, Inc, US
3:15Integrating a Gas Turbine System and a Solid Oxide Steam Electrolyzer for Hydrogen Production, pp. 236-239
S.E. Hosseini, Arkansas Tech University, US
1:30Advanced Manufacturing InnovationAzalea 2
Session chair: Joey Mead, University of Massachusetts, Lowell & Chris Menzel, Fujifilm Dimatix
1:30Functional Inkjet Printing Applications and Markets
L. Dadok, FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., US
1:55Inkjet-based 3D Printing of Functional Materials
E. Chadwick, S.Y. Chang, M. Pardakhti, M. Tan, Y. Niu, Q. Yang, S.Y. Kang, B. Chaudhuri, A. Ma, University of Connecticut, US
2:20High-throughput Printing of Nanoelectronics and Sensors on Rigid and Flexible Substrates
A. Busnaina, Northeastern University, US
2:45Origami manufacturing based on controlled laser processing of shape memory polymers
M. Abdulhafez, J. Line, M. Bedewy, University of Pittsburgh, US
3:05Super-resolution focused-ion-beam nanofabrication
A. Madison, J. Villarrubia, K.-T. Liao, J. Schumacher, K. Siebein, B. Ilic, J. Liddle, S. Stavis, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
3:25Layered Structures - Innovative Tube/Pipe Manufacturing Process - 2020 Abstract 653, pp. 1-3
C. Ritchie, K. McNeil, Techreo, US
3:45The International Space Station as a Platform for In-Space Production, pp. 4-7
R.D. Reeves, K.A. Savin, E. Esen, International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory, US
1:30Printed & Flexible Electronics: Materials & ProcessesWoodrow Wilson C
Session chair: Mandakini Kanungo, Corning Inc.
1:30Stretchable Dielectric Substrate Manufacturing for Printed Electronics
S. Deshmukh, E. Keaney, C. Barry, J. Mead, University of Massachusetts Lowell, US
1:50Printed sensors for vital sign monitoring
E. Smits, Holst Centre, NL
2:15Effect of different surface energy theories on substrates used in printed electronics
B.N. Altay, M. Sta, P.D. Fleming, N.R. Demarquette, S.G. Cloutier, Rochester Institute of Technology, US
2:35Lightweight and flexible printed organic-inorganic hybrid thin film photovoltaics with large grains
R. Miller, University of Vermont, US
3:05Phase-change photolithography: Rapid diffraction limited patterning of organic electronic materials
Z.I. Bedolla-Valdez, Z. Su, G. Gonal, T.L. Murrey, C.C. Cendra-Guinassi, A. Salleo, C. Grigoropoulos, A.J. Moulé, University of California Davis, US
1:30Materials Innovations in Batteries and SupercapacitorsWoodrow Wilson D
Session chair: Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories
1:30Porous Carbon Fibers as a New Structural Energy Storage Materials
G. Liu, Virginia Tech, US
1:50Graphenic anode as a solution for high energy density Lithium-ion batteries
T. Paronyan, H. Vardanyan, Hexalayer LLC, US
2:10Production of Supercapacitor Carbon Electrodes from Corn-stover Via Facile Thermal Activation, pp. 219-223
K. Shell, V. Amar, B. Maddipudi, A. Thakkar, R. Shende, S. Kumar, R.B. Gupta, Virginia Commonwealth University, US
2:30Rapid Fabrication of Graphene Composite Micro-Supercapacitors on Flexible Substrates using Millisecond Photothermal Flash Lamp Carbonization
A. Bhardwaj, U. Okoroanyanwu, J.J. Watkins, UmassAmherst, US
2:50Optimally Engineered Flow-Through Electrodes using Automatic Design Algorithms and Additive Manufacturing
V.A. Beck, T.H. Weisgraber, A.N. Ivanovskaya, S. Chandrasekaran, B.D. Moran, S.E. Watts, D.A. Tortorelli, E.B. Duoss, J. Biener, M. Stadermann, M.A. Worsley, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, US
1:30Aerospace, Space and Defense Innovation Spotlights I: REI Systems, Lockheed MartinAnnapolis 1
Session chair: G. Nagesh Rao, U.S. Department of Commerce, US
1:30NASA Case Study
H. Morgan, REI Systems, US
1:45Lockheed Martin Innovation Spotlight
C. Owens, Lockheed Martin, US
2:00Lightweight Barrier Coating to Mitigate Corrosion for Aerospace Assets
C. Sprinkle, Luna Innovations, US
2:08Automated Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning
D. Wilson, FiberQA, LLC, US
2:16Emergency Underwater PNT using Autonomous Surface Vehicle Constellation
C. Verlinden, Applied Ocean Sciences LLC, US
2:24Reconfiguration with Logic Design Framework for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
V. Maldonado, Texas Tech University, US
2:32Base of the Future, Passive Performance NetZero Autonomous Expeditionary Buildings
J. Rutherford, Modula S, Inc., US
2:40Capture Accurate, Real-Time Temperature Readings of Materials in Extreme Operating Conditions
J. McKinley, University of Central Florida, US
Review Panelist
N. Rao, U.S. Department of Commerice, US
Review Panelist
R. Owens, U.S. Central Command, US
Review Panelist
C. Owens, Lockheed Martin, US
Review Panelist
N. Archie,  Innovator-Connector, US
1:30MOSAICS Industry Day Cyber Innovation Spotlights IAnnapolis 2
Session chair: Ross Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
1:30PNT as a Service (PNTaaS) for operating in GPS denied environments
A. Brown, NAVSYS Corporation, US
1:38An API Security Platform
A. Iyer, Corsha, Inc., US
1:46Zenurian™ - An Advanced Threat Detection and Analytics Tool Using Multi-Dimensional Machine Learning (ML) for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
N. Duan, D-Tech, LLC, US
1:54Next-Generation Industrial Data Diodes for Secure ICS Monitoring
C. Dunn, Fend Incorporated, US
2:02OpDefender – Network Control for Industrial Control Systems
A. Rankin, Idaho National Laboratory, Technology Deployment, US
2:10Active Cyber Defense for Operational Technology Networks
C. Weissenborn, Dragos, US
Review Panelist
R. Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
Review Panelist
R. Scalco, U.S. Navy, US
Review Panelist
D. Haegley, U.S. Department of Defense, US
Review Panelist
M. Seip, Withum, US
Review Panelist
B. Waugaman, Sandia National Laboratories, US
1:30RISE Innovation Challenge IAnnapolis 3
Session chair: Michael Wu, RISE Consortium, US
1:30RISE Innovation Challenge Intro
M. Wu, RISE Consortium, US
1:35Ultra Efficient Building Insulation
J. Rutherford, Modula-S Inc., US
1:45Decision science Integrated Collaboration Environment (DICE)
S. Griffin, Disaster Tech, US
1:55ZEV+E(tm) Work Truck Electrification with Emergency Power Generation
D. Stenson, Inventev, US
2:05Composite WiRe Wrap Technology
D. Zamani, ALD Technical Solutions, US
2:15Compact Ionic Gasification
P. Movizzo, Creare LLC, US
Review Panelist
S. Burke, New America, US
Review Panelist
E. Griesenbrock, U.S. Air Force, US
Review Panelist
T. Reddoch, EPRI, US
Review Panelist
K. Thaker, Idaho National Laboratory, US
2:30MOSAICS Industry Day Cyber Innovation Spotlights IIAnnapolis 2
Session chair: Ross Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
2:30Withum Innovation Spotlight
M. Seip, Withum, US
2:40Setting a Strong Foundation for Securing Facility Related Control Systems
T. Watkins, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, US
2:48DevSecOps Automation Platform
C. Sapien, Refactr, US
2:56Essence
E. Stewart, NRECA, US
3:04Forescout Platform
D. Hullings, Forescout Technologies, US
3:12An Unbreakable Foundation for Formally Secured Computing
M. Shaikh, BedRock Systems Inc., US
3:20Securing Resilient On-Base Microgrids and Flightlines for Smart Installations of the Future
M. Meins, Onclave Networks, Inc., US
3:28Tofino Firewall
D. Jamison, Tripwire, US
Review Panelist
R. Roley, USINDOPACOM, US
Review Panelist
R. Scalco, U.S. Navy, US
Review Panelist
V. Ashwani, FERC, US
Review Panelist
M. LaDuca, CNA, US
Review Panelist
M. Seip, Withum, US
1:30SBIR/STTR Phase I, Phase II, and Accounting Boot CampAnnapolis 4
SBIR Phase I & II
B. Aistrop, BBC Consulting, US
SBIR Phase I & II
J. Hollister, BBC Consulting, US
SBIR Phase I & II
B. Potteiger, ARMS CyberDefense, US
SBIR Accounting and Fraud, Waste and Abuse
E. Jameson, Jameson & Company, LLC, US
SBIR Fraud, Waste and Abuse
J. Glover, SBDC, US
SBIR Accounting
B. LaCroix, Jameson & Company, LLC, US
SBIR Companies: How to Protect Your IP
E. Blatt, Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C., US
SBIR/STTR Q&A
2:50RISE Innovation Challenge IIAnnapolis 3
Session chair: Michael Wu, RISE Consortium, US
2:50A simple means to Boost low voltage batteries to high voltage DC using GoE-C
N. Campbell, Go Electric Inc, US
3:00Reliable Microgrids for Remote Facilities using Fleet Vehicles
C. Brower, Custom Electronics, Inc., US
3:10BlockEnergy
G. Oppedahl, Emera Technologies, US
3:20Waste Powered Energy Microgrid
D. Robau, National Energy USA, LLC, US
3:30Tactical Wheeled Intelligent (Li-ion 6T (MIL-PRF-32565) Compliant Battery) Charger (TWICâ„¢) and Maintenance System
M. Mendez, TRIDEC Services, Inc., US
3:40Rechargeable zinc manganese dioxide batteries
G. Cowles, Urban Electric Power, Inc., US
3:50Mainspring Linear Generator
P. Stoecklein, Mainspring Energy, Inc., US
Review Panelist
S. Burke, Ecospherics, US
Review Panelist
E. Griesenbrock, U.S. Air Force, US
Review Panelist
T. Reddoch, EPRI, US
Review Panelist
K. Thaker, Idaho National Laboratory, US
2:45Aerospace, Space and Defense Innovation Spotlights II: Northrop Grumman, RaytheonAnnapolis 1
Session chair: G. Nagesh Rao, U.S. Department of Commerce, US
2:45Northrop Grumman Innovation Spotlight
J. Windgassen, Northrop Grumman, US
3:00Raytheon Innovation Spotlight
A. Carroll, Raytheon, US
3:15Autonomous Space Vehicle with Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES)
T. Morris, American Maglev Technology of Florida, US
3:23Ultra-Compact, Highly Effective Thermal Management
I. Hillhouse, Makai Ocean Engineering, US
3:31Automated System Integration, Testing & Certification Leveraging a Robust Data Architecture
G. Hunt, Skayl, LLC, US
3:39Revolutionary, autonomous, long-duration, multi-hulled sailing cargo vessel
M. Jones, SubSeaSail LLC, US
3:47Through-Barrier Wireless Power and Data Communication
S. Shan, SWR TECHNOLOGY INC., US
Review Panelist
J. Windgassen, Northrop Grumman, US
Review Panelist
A. Carroll, Raytheon, US
Review Panelist
N. Rao, U.S. Department of Commerice, US
Review Panelist
N. Archie,  Innovator-Connector, US
4:00RISE Innovation Challenge Closing Remarks & Awards PresentationAnnapolis 3
Session chair: Michael Wu, RISE Consortium, US
RISE Awards Presentation
C. Van Metre, ATI, US
3:00Student Leaders Conference: Welcome SessionCamellia 1
4:00TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception (4:00 - 6:00)Expo Hall AB
2021 Sponsors & Partners
 

2020 SBIR/STTR AGENCY PARTNERS

SBIR/STTR Agency Partners