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Sessions

Monday June 9

8:30TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
10:30Carbon Nanomaterials and Applications
10:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech Ventures
10:30Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
10:30Composite Materials I
10:30Sustainable Graphite Production from Plastic and Other Waste Feedstocks
10:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials I
10:30Drug, Biomolecule, and Vaccine Delivery
10:30Materials Characterization and Imaging
10:30Nanoparticles Synthesis & Manufacturing Innovation
11:15Fostering University-Industry Collaborations
1:00University Innovations - Commercialization of Academic Research: Panel
1:15TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing I
1:30Emerging Methods for Materials Design with Artificial Intelligence I
1:30Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip
1:30Composite Materials II
1:30Innovations in Magnet Materials and Manufacturing Techniques
1:30Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing I
1:30Innovative Biomaterials and Cellulose Nanomaterials Applications
1:30Biomaterials and Medical Devices I
1:30SPM Applications in Material Discovery
1:30Energy Storage: Batteries
2:15TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing II
3:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech Ventures
4:00Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip - Posters
4:00Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - Posters
4:00Composite Materials - Posters
4:00Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications - Posters
4:00Innovations in Critical Materials - Posters
4:00University – Innovation Partnerships - Posters
4:00AI for Materials Design - Posters
4:00SPM Connect - Posters
4:00Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Posters

Tuesday June 10

8:00TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
8:30Advances in Critical Mineral Separation Technologies
9:00SPM Nanomechanical Measurements
9:00Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries
9:30Biomaterials and Medical Devices II
9:30Sensors
9:30Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Component Development
9:30Emerging Methods for Materials Design with Artifical Intelligence II
9:30Nanoengineered Surfaces: Fluidic and Thermal Applications
9:30Synthesis and Nanoscale Phase Behavior
9:30Synthesis of MXene, Novel 2D Materials and Applications
9:30Future Innovators Panel - Student/Postdoc Leaders Summit
9:30Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing II
10:30SPMConnect Panel Discussion: Advancing Temporal & Spatial Resolution for SPM
10:30Future Innovators Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs
11:00Future Innovators Keynote & Awards for Emerging Entrepreneurs
1:30Biosensors
1:30Nanoengineered Surfaces: Optical, Mechanical, and Interfacial Properties
1:30Sustainable Materials Applications
1:30Novel Critical Material Manufacturing and Scale-up Approaches
1:30Graphene & 2D Materials
1:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials II
3:00SPMConnect: Novel Methods
3:30Energy Storage: Materials / Components & Power Electronics
4:00Sensors - Posters
4:00Polymers - Posters
4:00Graphene & 2D Materials - Posters
4:00Biomaterials & Medical Devices - Posters
4:00Future Innovators - Posters

Wednesday June 11

8:30CHIPS in Space: An Alliance for Pioneering Space-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing to Advanced Science and Establish US Preeminence in Semiconductors
9:00Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications
1:00Critical Materials Tutorial - Open to All Attendees (1:00pm-4:30pm)
3:10CHIPS in Space: An Alliance for Pioneering Space-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing to Advanced Science and Establish US Preeminence in Semiconductors

Detailed Program

Monday June 9

8:30TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary KeynotesLone Star E
Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
Welcome to TechConnect
M. Laudon, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
TechConnect Overview: Connecting Research, Accelerating Innovation
D. Yablon, J. Rocha, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
The nexus of materials, energy, and carbon dioxide—and how science, technology, and market development can impact it
M. Pasquali, Rice University, US
Future Technologies Based on Mimicking Nature with Controls of Charge, Spin, and Heat
P. Weiss, University of California, Los Angeles, US
Accelerating Innovation through America’s Seed Fund
F. Salomone, Office of Innovation and Investment, Small Business Administration, US
10:30Carbon Nanomaterials and ApplicationsRoom 303
Session chair: Chris Sims, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
Carbon Nanotubes: History, Current Status, and Future Prospects
X. Zhang, Novarials Corporation, US
Effects of Additive Combinations on Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Separation Conditions in Aqueous Two-Phase Extraction
C.M. Sims, T. Hicks, J.A. Fagan, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), US
Nanotechnology Advances Internal Combustion Engines Performance
C. Bailey, G. Christensen, D. Lou, Novum Nano, LLC, US
10:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech VenturesRoom 304
Session chair: Alex Norman & Christine Galib, Princeton University, US
Transforming Research into Market-ready Solutions
A. Williams, Princeton University, US
10:30Hydrogen & Fuel CellsRoom 306
Session chair: Di-Jia (DJ) Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, US
Nexceris Solid Oxide Cell Technology
S.L. Swartz, Nexceris, US
Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Fuel Cells for the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck
T. Zawodzinski, Jr., University of Tennesse-Knoxville, US
Development of a Mobile Fuel Cell Generator
J. Schulte, P. Scott, M. Simon, RockeTruck, Inc., US
Electrolyzers that Live Outside and Underwater: An Integrated Offshore Hydrogen Production and LDES System for Utility Grid Balancing
E. Greenbaum, GTA, Inc., US
10:30Composite Materials IRoom 308
Session chair: Kenan Song, University of Georgia, US
Toughening of High-Performance Thermosets and Composites based on Reactive Polyetherimide
H. Chen, Y-C Hsu, L-T Hwang, D. Bajaj, D. Patil, N. Verghese, H-J Sue, Texas A&M University, US
Functional Fiber and Composite Materials from Lignocellulosic Biomass
J.Y. Chen, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Development of a Low Thermal Expansion POSS Nanocomposite Resin for SLA 3D Printing of Aerospace Components
M.A. Sufian, J.S. Tate, Texas State University, US
Degradable Poly(Cannabinoid)-Based Conductive Copper Particles, Inks, and Composites
M.M. Sotzing, J. Toribio, G. Sotzing, A. Chortos, Purdue University, US
10:30Sustainable Graphite Production from Plastic and Other Waste FeedstocksLone Star H
Session chair: Santa Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Electrochemically Promoted Sustainable Graphite Production from Unconventional Precursors
B.P. Thapaliya, S.M. Mahurin, S. Dai, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Laser-induced Transformation of Polymeric Waste into Graphite
I.C. Nlebedim, K. Islam, H-W Noh, A. Karati, A. Sakar, P. Shrotriya, Ames National Laboratory, US
10:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials ILone Star G
Session chair: Jinhui Tao, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Nonclasscial mechanisms of inhibition of beta-hematin crystallization inform strategies to suppress blood-stage malaria parasites
H.-J. Lee, H. Azargoshasb, P.G. Vekilov, University of Houston, US
Probing bacterial elastomers, rewritable microfluidics and EUV resist development
P. Ashby, D. Li, Y. Chai, L. Long, J. Chen, C. Ajo-Franklin, T. Russell, P. Naulleau, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
Gel Front Nanomechanics in Photopolymer Hydrogels
J.P. Killgore, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
10:30Drug, Biomolecule, and Vaccine DeliveryRoom 305
Session chair: Helen Zha, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US; Thaisha Wright, UCLA, US
Engineering biodegradable microneedle patches to deliver pain medication for farm animals
J. Almodovar, University of Maryland Baltimore County, US
PEX: Anti-Cancer peptide Family That Specifically Deliver Chemotherapy Into Cancer Cells
R. Nechushtai, R. Elber, PD&E Therapeutic Inc, US
Advancing Protein-Polymer Conjugation for Enhanced Stability and Activity in Drug Delivery Systems
T. Wright, University of California, Los Angeles, US
Zwitterionic Materials for Improved Drug Delivery
Z.Q. Cao, Wayne State University, US
10:30Materials Characterization and ImagingRoom 307
Session chair: Greg Haugstad, University of Minnesota, US
Multiscale Characterization of PEEK with Atomic Force Microscope: 3D Printing Applications
M. Adamson, B. Blake, B. Eslami, Widener University, US
Fatigue and Fatigue Damage Mechanisms in High-Temperature Thermoplastic Composites
R. Sheley, J.S. Tate, M. Tehrani, Texas State University, US
Novel synthesis route of superconducting polycrystalline SmFeAsO1-xFx with Tc = 56 K
Y. Kamihara, Y. Kobayashi, R. Takeuchi, M. Matoba, Keio University, JP
Compact neutron instruments for non-destructive testing and imaging applications in the lab or field-deployed
J.T. Cremer, Adelphi Technology, Inc., US
10:30Nanoparticles Synthesis & Manufacturing InnovationRoom 301
Session chair: Jan Niehaus, Fraunhofer IAP, DE
Novel Applications of Quantum Dots - The Next Wave of Innovative Products Powered by Quantum Effects
J. Niehaus, Fraunhofer IAP-CAN, DE
Extremely large-area nanopatterning from self-assembled colloidal particles
G. Cossio, Nanoscale Labs, US
Sponge-shaped monometallic and bimetallic noble metal nanoparticle catalysts
N. Kumar, H. Rajashekhar, D. Vrushabendrakumar, K.M. Alam, S. Chitti, S.S. Aare, K. Shankar, University of Alberta, CA
11:15Fostering University-Industry CollaborationsRoom 304
Session chair: Nakia Melecio, Georgia Tech, US
N. Melecio, Georgia Tech, US
L. Brackett, Jackson State University, US
A. Busch, NSF Innovation Corps Southwest Hub, UT-Austin, US
B. Petty, Texas A&M University, US
1:00University Innovations - Commercialization of Academic Research: PanelRoom 304
Session chair: Christine Galib, Princeton University, US
J. Ritter, Princeton University, US
A. Gollach, HAX, US
J. Ethier, Energy Tech Nexus, US
P. Dianat, Quantum Computing Inc, US
Blended Finance for Climate Tech Commercialization
G. Francis, Rapid Ventures, US
Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Venture Capital: Fireside Chat
J. O'Sullivan, O'Sullivan Solutions, US
T. Best, Syzygy Plasmonics, US
A. Stachowiak, Goose Capital, US
1:15TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing ILone Star B
Session chair: Neil Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
Multitrack Linearly Polarized Spectroscopy (MLPS) for Advanced Biopharmaeutical Manufacturing.
D. Zhang, Mississippi State University, US
Material Data Driven Design (MAD3)
D. Montes de Oca Zapiain, Sandia National Laboratories, US
APE- a self-healing adhesive that bonds underwater and prevents corrosion
D. Gilmour, A2O Advanced Materials Inc., CA
Nanomaterial Enhanced Resins for Direct Lithium Extraction
K. Amen, Claros Technologies, US
Additive Manufacturing of mmWave GRIN Lenses
J. Ramos, Inkbit, US
Review Panelist
N. Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
Review Panelist
B. Romanowicz, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
Review Panelist
S. Bagheri, University of Waterloo, CA
Review Panelist
M. Villegas, Koch Modular, US
1:30Emerging Methods for Materials Design with Artificial Intelligence IRoom 311
Session chair: Michael Rauch, Schrodinger, US
Multiscale machine learning accelerates materials computations
B. Kozinsky, Harvard University, US
Complex Polymer Design in the Age of AI: What, How, and Why?
M.A. Webb, Princeton University, US
Towards Complex Materials Development: Integration of Physics-Based and Machine Learning Approaches
E.M. Collins, K.B. Moore, H. Abroshan, D. Giesen, M.D. Halls, A. Chandrasekaran, Schrödinger, Inc., US
CAMINNO Gen6: Enhancing Advanced Manufacturing for High-Tech Applications with Digital Twins and Scientific Machine Learning
A. Stein, CAMINNO, Inc., US
1:30Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-ChipRoom 307
Session chair: Kwang W. Oh, SUNY - Buffalo, US
nanoFin Effect (nFE)
D. Banerjee, Texas A&M University, US
Biomimetic Microengineering of the Human Intestine and Host-Microbiome Interactions
H.J. Kim, Cleveland Clinic, US
Replacing centrifugation with high-throughput microfluidic cell separation for blood transfusion and cellular therapy applications
S.S. Shevkoplyas, University of Houston, US
Precision Manipulation and Orientation of Anisotropic Nanoprobes for Single-Cell Analysis
H. Li, D. Teal, Z. Liang, D. Fan, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Biological Lipid Bilayer Membrane Electrophysiology: A review of current challenges and trends
K. Tantawi, Y. Musa, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, US
Evaporative Concentrator for Water-Soluble Chemical Preconcentration: Proof-of-Concept Using Glucose
Y. Su, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US
1:30Composite Materials IIRoom 308
Session chair: Jitendra S. Tate, Texas State University, US
Manufacture and Mechanical Behavior of Hollow and Foam Filled 3D Printed Core Sandwich Composites
M. Hosur, D. P. Gorijala, J. Gonzales, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, US
A Novel Approach to Develop, Characterize, and Modeling Novel Ablatives for Thermal Protection Systems
J.H. Koo, S. Kim, S. Bernstein, R. Feru, A. Mushruwala, B. Rech, and L. Pilato, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Fatigue and Fatigue Damage Mechanisms in High-Temperature Thermoplastic Composites
R. Sheley, J. Tate, M. Tehrani, Texas State University, US
High Performance Silica Nanoparticles Reinforced PLA Nanocomposite using 3D Printing Method
A.R. Mali, T. Uwaike, S. Obare, L. Zhang, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, US
Sustainable Graphite Production from Plastic and Biomass: a Modeling Approach
T. Hossain, L. Toba, Idaho National Laboratory, US
New Composites from 3D Printing for Microelectronics
T. Sobczak, D. Patil, K. Song, University of Georgia, US
Mechanical Performance of 3D Printed High-Performance Bonded Magnetic Composites
O.K. Arigbabowo, P.U. Karkhanis, W.J. Geerts, J.S. Tate, Texas State University, US
Investigation of structural phase transition mechanisms in ferroelectric BaTiO3 thin films composite solutions
E. Lugo-Martinez, N.A. Ulloa-Castillo, M.C. Rodriguez-Aranda, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, MX
1:30Innovations in Magnet Materials and Manufacturing TechniquesLone Star H
Session chair: Andriy Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US
Critical-material-lean nitride permanent magnets
R.W. Smaha, S. O’Donnell, R. Kuchi, Y. Wu, R. Kinner, S.R. Bauers, F. Johnson, I. Hlova, M.J. Kramer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US
Near net shape fabrication of anisotropic Nd-Fe-B magnet using hot roll method
C. Pan, W. Tang, X. Liu, I. Nlebedim, O. Ryan, J. Cui, Ames National Laboratory, US
New Fe-rich Magnets Without Critical Rare Earths
A. Palasyuk, A. Raja, O. Palasyuk, D. Schlagel, Ames National Laboratory, US
High Torque Permanent Magnet Axial Flux Motors Without Neodymium
M. Hays, S. Carr, Orbis Electric, US
1:30Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing ILone Star A
Session chair: Jenny Ligon, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
NIIMBL: the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals
K. Lee, National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL), US
High Efficiency Integrase Technology for Site-Specific Integration of Large Genetic Payloads
T. Page, Komo Biosciences, US
Hands-on Training for GMP Manufacturing: Best Practices, Partnerships, and Pitfalls
B.A. Reeves, National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing, Texas A&M University, US
A Portable, Versatile, and Automated Biomanufacturing Platform for Cost-effective, Point-of-Care Cell and Gene Therapy
J. Ling, Southwest Research Institute, US
1:30Innovative Biomaterials and Cellulose Nanomaterials ApplicationsRoom 310
Session chair: Susan MacKay, University of Maine, US; Halil Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
ReGreen our Earth and your Pocket
A. Dimoula, Paramount Planet Product, US
Novel paper-based packaging for food crisping applications in microwave heating
T.A. Dankovich, J.S. Levine, Folia Materials Inc, US
Fabrication of Enhanced Polyamide 6 Composites with Chitin Nanowhiskers: A Sustainable Approach to Filler Driven Crosslinking
R. Panackal Shibu, J.L. Shamshina, Texas Tech University, US
Structure-Property Relationship of Cellulose Nanofiber-Reinforced PVP Nanocomposites
L-C Yeh, H. Chen, T-C Huang, H-J Sue, Texas A&M University, US
Innovative Lightweight Bio-Based Foams: In Situ Mycelium Growth in CNF-Enabled Lignocellulosic Scaffolds for Sustainable Thermal and Sound Insulation
M. El Hajam, W. Sun, I. Hafez, C. Howell, M. Tajvidi, University of Maine, US
Technoeconomic analysis of refined cellulose functional additives produced using novel dewatering techniques
S.G. MacKay, C. Walker, A. Buzzelli, D. Coughlin, University of Maine, US
1:30Biomaterials and Medical Devices IRoom 305
Session chair: Tanya Hutter, University of Texas at Austin, US
Advances in Cardiac Rhythm Management with Conductive Hydrogels
E.M. Cosgriff-Hernandez, A. Post, M. Razavi, H. Zhang, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Calculation of eye gaze vector using microcameras embedded in customary spectacle frames
D. Suitt, J. Park, D. Grissom, C. Jones, M. Rickard, California Baptist University, US
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* A Wireless Forehead E-tattoo for Mental Workload Estimation
H. Huh, H. Shin, H. Li, N. Lu, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Development of a simple, inexpensive, novel device for airway management in babies and adults
C. Bernstein, BB Medical Surgical, US
Inference and Understanding of Flow State using Behavioral and Physiological Measures Captured by Wearable Sensors
K. Mauldin, M. Rickard, J. Park, C. Jones, California Baptist University, US
1:30SPM Applications in Material DiscoveryLone Star G
Session chair: Filippo Mangolini, University of Texas at Austin, US
Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy of Moiré Electrostatic Potential on Twisted Hexagonal Boron Nitride Multilayers
N. Austin-Bingamon, M. Goodman, R. Dominguez, R. Mayorga-Luna, D.S. Kim, K.P. Lee, K. Watanabe, T. Taniguchi, X.E. Li, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Employing Atomic Force Microscopy as a Tool for the Localized Patterning of Graphene
E.J. Broker Jr., R. Davenport, J.D. Batteas, Texas A&M University, US
AFM-IR development for applications in industrial research
H.L. Lechuga, E. Imbertson, C.K. Spicer, 3M Company, US
Application of scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy imaging to emerging material systems
M. Jones, University of Texas at Austin, US
Force-induced Structural Transformation of F14H20 Superstructures
M-H Choi, H. Noh, S.B. Kaemmer, Park Systems inc., US
1:30Energy Storage: BatteriesRoom 301
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US; Will McNamara, Sandia National Laboratories, US; Xiaolin Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Energy Storage, A Southern Company Perspective
K. Claffey, Southern Company, US
Next generation sodium iron chloride batteries for long duration energy storage: Inlyte Energy’s path to market and scale
W.E. Gent, A.C. Baclig, B. Kaun, Inlyte Energy, US
Lithium Sulfur Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Energy Storage
E. Benner, S. Byrne, C. Call, GridFlow, Inc., US
Materials innovation and cell development for room temperature Na-S batteries
X. Zheng, H. Hao, S. Jagadeesan, J. Nanda, SLAC, US
The status and challenges in the development of sustainable batteries for energy storage applications
X.L. Li, D.M. Reed, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
2:15TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing IILone Star B
Session chair: Neil Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
Ductile Refractory Alloys with High Strength
J. Krennrich, Ames National Laboratory, US
Enzyme-Mimicking Synthetic Catalysts for Efficient and Robust Carbohydrate Hydrolysis
C. Forney, Iowa State University Research Foundation, US
Novel Hydrated Amorphous Silica Materials for Commercial and Military Applications
C. Robinson, American Nano, US
Timber-Dowel Reciprocal Lattice System
W. Jones, Texas Tech University Office of Research Commercialization, US
AquaSIpWater: Portable Water Purification with Nanotech for Crisis Relief
S. Mandal, AquaSIpWater, US
Review Panelist
N. Cameron, Emerald Technology Ventures, CA
Review Panelist
B. Romanowicz, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
Review Panelist
S. Bagheri, University of Waterloo, CA
Review Panelist
L. Manning, Cross Timber APEX, US
Review Panelist
K. McCreight, Eastman, US
3:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech VenturesRoom 304
Session chair: Alex Norman & Christine Galib, Princeton University, US
PolyGone Systems - Systematic Solutions for Microplastic Pollution
Y. Liu, PolyGone Systems, Inc, US
Engineering a Cooler Future: An Immigrant’s Path from NASA to Climate Tech Innovation
R. Rasheed, Helix Earth, US
Empowering Next-Generation Power Resilience: Revterra’s Kinetic Stabilizer from Concept to Commercial Scale
B.I. Jawdat, Revterra, US
The Montana Microfabrication Facility
R. Joshi, Montana State University, US
Commercializing Academic Research in Low R&D Industries: The Case of E-Textiles
E.P. Tillery, A.C. Mills, A. Parker, North Carolina State Univeristy, US
Nanotechnology Revolution: Redefining Battery Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
C. Reyes, Material Hybrid Manufacturing, US
Understanding the Safety of Energy Storage and Conversion Materials and Systems through R&D Collaborations
W.S. Tang, UL Research Institutes, US
HAB-Away: Eco-Friendly Algicide Foam
J.B. Scott, V. Lovko, S. Raghavan, V.T. John, Tulane University, US
4:00Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
An Optofluidic Chip for the Detection of Microplastic Contaminants in Water
S. Safaripour, L. Moncada, T. Hutter, University of Texas at Austin, US
4:00Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Effect of electrolyte in electrochemical anodic oxidation of valve metals and their photocatalytic applications
N. Kumar, K. Shankar, University of Alberta, CA
4:00Composite Materials - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
3D Printable Composites for Biomedical Applications
K. Song, University of Georgia Research Foundation (UGARF), US
Leveraging Silicon-Carbon Bonds for Improved Performance in Composite Resin Applications
A. J. Guenthner, Tideway Arts and Sciences, LLC, US
From Nature to Nylon: The Chitin Effect
R. Panackal Shibu, S.L. Sagala, J.L. Shamshina, Texas Tech University, US
4:00Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Adsorption of nitrates from contaminated water on functionalized organosilica material
E. Tocholke, L. Yampolsky, R. Mohseni, A. Vasiliev, East Tennessee State University, US
Water of Well Conditioning by a Solar Purification Prototype in the Presence of Porous TIO₂:CU/Ethyl Cellulose Coatings
M.A. Hernández, P. García, C. Frausto, P.R. Martínez, C.A. Pineda., Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica, A.C, MX
4:00Innovations in Critical Materials - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis for Lithium Conversion
A.H.M. Golam Hyder, B. Nuraeni, S. Gallagher, J. Macholz, A. Lipson, Argonne National Laboratory, US
Selective dissolution and re-precipitation by pH cycling enables recovery of manganese from surface nodules
P. Butreddy, S. Mergelsberg, J.N. Jocz, D. Li, V. Prabhakaran, A.J. Ritchhart, C.V. Subban, J. Kellar, S.R. Beeler, S.W. Keenan, E. Nakouzi, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Mechanochemically-facilitated Lithium Extraction from Hard-rock Mineral Spodumene
I. Hlova, V. Gvozdetskyi, Ames National Laboratory, US
Improving efficiency of critical mineral recovery from industrial waste using pulse plasma comminution
A. Gavrilenya, I. Alexandroff, Sharp Pulse, US
Li Concentration from Brines through Carbon Utilization and Electrochemistry
M. Shi, A. Mukhopadhyay, Idaho National Laboratory, US
On-Ramping the Fusion Economy with Kilogram Quantities of Commercial Tritium
T.J. Tarnowsky, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US
Electrokinetically Driven Rare Earth Element Separation by Coated Capillary Arrays
K.P. McCarthy, T. Watkins, L.C. Merrill, Sandia National Labs, US
Design Criteria for a Rare Earth Liquid Metal Siphon
T. Villalón Jr., Phoenix Tailings, US
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Monazite Beneficiation by Flotation Surface Chemistry
E. Konadu-Yiadom, C.G. Anderson, Colorado School of Mines, US
Lanmodulin-decorated microbes for efficient lanthanide recovery
M. Gut, T. Wilhelm, O. Beniston, S. Ogundipe, C.-C. Kuo, K. Nguyen, G. Lindemann, C. Atkins, A. Moyes, A. Furst, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US
Acid Recycling in Rare Earth Element Extraction and Purification Processes Using Electrodialysis
D. Nothaft, K. Issapour, Uplift Geosystems, US
Rapid Sensing to Facilitate Purification of Rare Earth Element-Containing Process Streams Produced Through Membrane-Assisted Solvent Extraction
W. Burgess, S. Crawford, N. Siefert, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
Recovery of Rare Earth Metals from Waste Magnets Using a Microbial Consortium
S. Ashkar and M. Rogers, RTX BBN Technologies, US
High Li+/Na+ Separation from Black Mass using Membrane Solvent Extraction
M.H. Faraj, Momentum Technologies, US
4:00University – Innovation Partnerships - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
High Performance Smart Contract Units
C.J. Candebat, T. Lu, L. Peng, Tulane University, US
MosaiCAM : Real-Time Adaptive Resolution Histological Slide Imaging
J.B. Scott, K. Ashman, H. Zhuge, C. Wenk, J.Q. Brown, M.S. Cooper, C.M. Licorish, B. Summa, Tulane University, US
Catalyst for Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to Ethanol
G. Kayode, M. Montemore, C.J. Candebat, I. Seim, M. Yang, Tulane University, US
Tulane Hybrid Solar Converter
J.B. Scott, B. Riggs, Y. Ji, L. Artzt, D. Codd, M. Escarra, Tulane University, US
4:00AI for Materials Design - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Model Based Iterative Reconstruction (MBIR) X-Ray computed tomography for nano-micro characterization of complex biological structures
A.F.D. Ornelas, J. Lipp, C. Bouman, G. Buzzard, M. Ostendorf, V. Roman, J. Roth, D. Kisailus, S. Farajollahi, AFRL, US
Closing the Gap Between Theory & Experiment: A Retrosynthesis Platform for Inorganic Solids
M.J. McDermott, Newfound Materials, US
4:00SPM Connect - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Frequency and Damping Noise of a Mechanical Resonator with Optomechanically Modified Effective Quality Factor
M.M. Hasan, N. Austin-Bingamon, D.C. Binod, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
Interfacial Water Layers on the Hydrated Silica Surface under Water
Y. Cai, J. Melendez-Rivera, J.D. Batteas, Texas A&M University, US
Mechanical Characterization of MAP Hydrogel for Soft Tissue Repair Applications
M. Motezaker, E. Tiernan, J. Daniero, P.E. Hopkins, University of Virginia, US
4:00Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
High Efficiency Membranes for Antibody Purification
R.M. Booth, R.E. Skouby, A.M. Jons, C.L. Parham, J. Mike and D.W. Howell, Bondwell BioPure, US

Tuesday June 10

8:00TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary KeynotesLone Star E
Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect Division ATI, US
National Health Security Innovation Initiatives
M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
Fireside Chat with DARPA - Jennifer Thabet, DARPA & Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect/ATI
J. Thabet, DARPA SBIR/STTR, US
SBIR Reauthorization Briefing
J. Williams, SBIRC, US
8:30Advances in Critical Mineral Separation TechnologiesLone Star H
Session chair: Denis Prodius, Ames National Laboratory
Harnessing hydration and kinetic barrier differences in solid confinement for separation
C. Liu, University of Chicago, US
Protein-based rare earth separations
J.A. Cotruvo Jr., The Pennsylvania State University, US
Advancements in Fundamental Research for Lanthanide Separation
S. Pramanik, A. Ivanov, D. Jiang, I. Popovs, S. Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Commercialization of the Acid-Free Dissolution Recycling (ADR) Technology
K. Stoll, Critical Materials Recycling (CMR), US
Enhanced Rare Earth Element Separation via Two-Ligand Solvent Extraction Process
S. Jansone-Popova, S. Pramanik, B. Evans, M. Lamb, T. Levitskaia, B. O’Kelley, P. Keller, ORNL, US
Computationally Guided and Experimentally Validated Design of Custom Chelators for Critical Mineral Recovery
S.M. Nations, S.E. Crawford, L.C. Burrows, W.A. Saidi, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
Reaching for Targeted Leaching: Towards Selective Rare Earth Dissolution using Tailored Lixiviants
N.A. Thiele, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Rare Earth Solvent Extraction Separation Using Multi Ligand Approach
T.G. Levitskaia, D.H. Altavilla, N.P. Bessen, S. Jansone-Popova, B. O’Kelley, P. Keller, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Copper extraction from primary sulfides using chemical and biological processes
J. Lee, J. Pearlman, S. Alvarado, Colorado School of Mines, US
Development and evaluation of bespoke gallium and germanium glycolipid ligands
C. Boxley, R. Stolley, C. Atkins, A. Moyes, G. Lindemann, RAMACO Carbon LLC, US
9:00SPM Nanomechanical MeasurementsLone Star G
Session chair: Jason Killgore, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
Understanding cantilever motion in sub-resonance photothermal force curves for improved nanomechanical measurements on viscoelastic polymers
A. Deolia, A. Raman, R. Wagner, Purdue University, US
Rapid nanomechanical mapping with photothermally actuated atomic force microscopy
J.D. Adams, H. Gunstheimer, G. Fläschner, H. Hölschner, B. Hoogenboom, Nanosurf, CH
A high-fidelity, labeled dataset for soft viscoelastic AFM nanomechanical properties
R.J. Sheridan, I. Saito, L.C. Brinson, Duke University, US
Improving AFM Young’s Modulus Measurements with Indentation Informed Bounds for Tip Geometry Fitting
L.J. Kirsch, J. Killgore, G.J. Rodin, F. Mangolini, University of Texas at Austin, US
Exploring the effect of topological confinement in polymer nanocomposite via AFM nanomechanical mapping
I. Saito, R.J. Sheridan, D. French, S. Zauscher, L.C. Brinson, Duke University, US
9:00Energy Storage: Beyond BatteriesRoom 301
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US; Will McNamara, Sandia National Laboratories, US; Xiaolin Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Underground Pumped Storage Hydroelectric using Salt Domes
W.M. Taggart IV, Cavern Energy Storage, LLC, US
Innovative Long-Duration Energy Storage: Operational Insights and Grid Applications of Advanced Rail Energy Storage
B. Cunnington, R. Weed, M. Gautam, D. Wu, C. Wiggins, R. Rebich, Energy Northwest, US
Techno Economic Assessment of Moving Particle Thermal Energy Storage Technology for Grid and Process Heat Applications
L.P. McLaughlin, Sandia National Laboratories, US
Evaluation of Load Shifting in a Heat Pump System with Thermal Energy Storage for Both Heating and Cooling
Y. Qiao, Z. Li, L. Wang, B. Shen, K.R. Gluesenkamp , X. Liu, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
9:30Biomaterials and Medical Devices IIRoom 305
Session chair: Joe Skraba, University of Texas at Austin, US
Dynamic Light, Inc. – See Blood Flow. No Dyes. No Waiting.
S. Whitlock, Dynamic Light, US
Biosensor-Based Diagnostics & Monitoring
Z.R. Baird, BioMEMS Diagnostics, Inc., US
NanoM Wafer™ Biomimetic Lubricating Bandage
S.P. Barman, I. Guerrero, A. Bhardwaj and K. Ward, Symphony Therapeutics, US
Bridging Gaps in Neurocare: Validation of FaaS as a Brainwave Neurosensing Technology
A. Bradford, C. DuBois, A.T. McDaniel, D. Cobble, L. Schroeder, W. Tseh, University of North Carolina Wilmington, US
9:30SensorsRoom 308
Session chair: Seehoon Chang, Aramco Services Company, US
Developing the next Generation of Sensors for Downhole Measurements
Q. Li, Oliden Technology, US
The guided-mode resonance sensor: Principles, technology, and applications
R. Magnusson, Resonant Sensors Incorporated, US
Novel techniques for single photon Raman spectroscopy
S. Kumar, Y. Li, T. Huo, H. Du, Y.P. Huang, Stevens Institute of Technology, US
Compact, rugged, field-deployable, self--powered, networked gas analyzers to monitor complex gas mixtures for food, environment, and transportation safety
J.T. Cremer, Adelphi Technology, Inc., US
A Low-cost, Portable Water Quality Monitoring System for Monitoring Water Quality in Real-time
V. Kayastha, C. Simmons, C. Jones, A. Neeson, B. Karmakar, W. Bowen, S. Gumm, A. Peters, D. Padilla, Brewer Science, Inc., US
9:30Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Component DevelopmentRoom 306
Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
Highly durable low-cost catalysts derived from zeolitic imidazolate framework for proton exchange membrane fuel cell applications
D.-J. Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, US
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Bubble-Printing Synthesis of High-Entropy Alloys for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Catalysis
M.-F. Hsieh, A. Swain, Y. Zheng, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Resolving Fundamental Challenges of Graphene Integration in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
P. Carmichael, S. Kutagulla, Y. Lee, D. Akinwande, University of Texas at Austin, US
Transistor Sensors for PEM Fuel Cell Degradation Monitoring and PFAS Regulation
D. Dong, Rowan University, US
Facilitating hydrogen adoption with innovative hydrogen gas sensors for prognostics of industrial assets
R.A. Potyrailo, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US
9:30Emerging Methods for Materials Design with Artifical Intelligence IIRoom 311
Session chair: Nobuyuki N. Matsuzawa, Panasonic, US
Direct Inverse Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Desings of Molecules, Materials, and Processes
H. Kaneko, Meiji University, JP
Designing extreme-performance materials for air, land, sea and space with advanced computation
T. Gardner, Cambium, US
Revolutionizing Materials Science: Accelerating Discovery and Innovation with LQMs
T. Mustard, T. Sours, A. Singh, O. Allam, M. Cormier, A. Xiao, SandboxAQ, US
Surrogate modeling with finite-element-based physics-informed neural networks
R.B. Sills, P. Sunil, M. Vasoya, Rutgers University, US
Better Together: Combining Machine Learning and Physics-Based Models to Accelerate Product Development
S.D. Edkins, Citrine Informatics, US
Reactivity of Detached XLi₆ Nanoclusters with SEI Components: A Computational Framework for Lithium-Ion Battery Stability
F.A. Soto, The Penn State University-Harrisburg, US
Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build new generation gas sensors to positively impact society
R.A. Potyrailo, S. Shan, T. Wang, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US
9:30Nanoengineered Surfaces: Fluidic and Thermal ApplicationsRoom 302
Session chair: Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin, US
Drag Reduction with High-Performance Superhydrophobic Surfaces Under Motorboat
C.-J. Kim, University of California, Los Angeles, US
From fundamentals of crystallization fouling on nanomaterials to rational design of scalephobic surfaces
T.M. Schutzius, J. Schmid, T. Armstrong, University of California, Berkeley, US
Engineering Liquid-Infused Surfaces with Scale-Dependent Roughness
R. Chrostowski, F. Mangolini, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Aluminum oxynitride films for use in power electronics and advanced packaging
J. Schmitt, M.D. Healy, M. Khosravi, H. Bartzsch, M. Gittner, B.J. Soller, Nitride Global, US
9:30Synthesis and Nanoscale Phase BehaviorRoom 303
Session chair: Jodie Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M, US
Highly Efficient Compatibilizers for Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefin-containing Mixed Plastic Waste
C.J. Ellison, University of Minnesota, US
Novel Uses of Grubbs-Catalyzed Polymerization of DCPD in the Petroleum Industry
T. Nedwed, P. Brant, D. Jack, B. Heller, Safety Harbor Corp, US
Harnessing dynamic adhesion within amine-functionalized polyolefins to create high performing and longer-lasting self-healing bonding materials for cleaner industrial applications
D.J. Gilmour, S.G. Hatzikiriakos, L.L. Schafer, A2O Advanced Materials Inc., CA
Advancing Bio-Inspired Hybrid Composites: Synergistic Optimization of Hierarchical Fibrous Architectures for Lightweight and Multifunctional Engineering
P.C. Lee, Univerity of Toronto, CA
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Studying Hyperuniform Structures and Entropic Phase Separation in Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles
A. Gul, M. Muzzammil Mohammad, M. Bockstaller, K. Matyjaszewski, A. Karim, University of Houston, US
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Biomimetic organogels with phase-separated bicontinuous betworks for superior mechanical performance
J. Bao, J. Yang, D. Fan, The University of Texas at Austin, US
9:30Synthesis of MXene, Novel 2D Materials and ApplicationsRoom 307
Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory; Babak Anasori, Purdue University, US
Design and Synthesis of ~ 40 Novel Multi-Transition-Metal MXenes
B. Anasori, Purdue University, US
Technological Breakthroughs in MXene Engineering: Advancing Synthesis and Applications through Argonne MXene Innovations
S.P. Adhikari, S.P. Muhoza, Z.D. Hood, ANL, US
MXene Enabled E-textiles and Wearables
A. Inman, Mantel Technologies, US
Superlubricity: A quest for long lasting solid lubricant
A. Sumant, Argonne National Lab, US
Unlocking the Versatility of Graphene Oxide: Superlubricity in Controlled Atmospheres and High Durability in Ambient Conditions
M. Choi, J. Jang, A.V. Sumant, J. Kim, Y. Jang, S. Kim, Pusan National University, KR
9:30Future Innovators Panel - Student/Postdoc Leaders SummitLone Star F
Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US
J. Pitts, Activate Houston, US
A. Busch, University of Texas at Austin, US
G. Cossio, Nanoscale Labs, US
C. Lawrence, Energy Transition Ventures, US
B. Brough, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
9:30Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing IILone Star A
Session chair: Jon Osborn, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US; Jenny Ligon, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
To Be Announced
M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
A novel T cell and protein isolation technology using genetically designed, biogenic nanobubbles
G.J. Lu, E.P. Chung, Rice University, US
Simplified downstream purification with the IsoTag™ technology platform
N. Votaw, Isolere Bio, a Donaldson brand, US
Electrostatic Spray Drying: A scalable alternative to lyophilization.
J.D. Oxley, C. Castilla-Gutierrez, S.R. Collazos, C.H. Garza, E.R. Garza, K.J. Lange, M.M. Mamori, A.M. Zwiener, Southwest Research Institute, US
NASA’s Astropharmacy for Biomanufacturing of Peptide and Protein Pharmaceuticals in Space and in Other Austere Environments
A. Kunitskaya, J. Snyder, D.J. Loftus, L.J. Rothschild, NASA Ames Research Center, US
Manufacturing Seed Crystals in Microgravity for Terrestrial Drug Production
M. Mulligan, S. Tuma, A. Wilson, K. Savin, Redwire, US
10:30SPMConnect Panel Discussion: Advancing Temporal & Spatial Resolution for SPMLone Star G
Session chair: Paul Ashby, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
G. Haugstad, University of Minnesota, US
J. Killgore, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
L. Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
10:30Future Innovators Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging EntrepreneursLone Star F
Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US
A. Purohit, University of Washington, US
S. Jung, University of California, San Diego, US
G. Roberts, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, US
A. Charlton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, US
11:00Future Innovators Keynote & Awards for Emerging EntrepreneursLone Star F
Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US
Keynote Presentation
B. Brough, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US
Awards Announced
1:30BiosensorsRoom 308
Session chair: Sehoon Chang, Aramco Americas, US
E-Tattoos and E-Skins Bridging Humans and Robots
N. Lu, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Selective detection of BTEX compounds using a non-selective photoionization detector
N. Barua, I. Williams, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Pressure Smart Watch Biosensor Using Equitable Bioimpedance Modality and AI
N. Kumar, S. Leo, J. Zhao, S. Lalande, D. Akinwande, University of Texas at Austin, US
Optoelectric Raman Nanosensors: Overcoming Intrinsic Limit in Nano-biosensing
B. Lian, H. Li, J. Guo, D. Fan, The University of Texas at Austin, US
A Novel SPEEK-based Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Sensor for Chloroform Vapor Detection
R. Rodriguez, A. Mendoza, M.I. Rahman, G.M.M. Hossain, C. Carrillo, A.H. Jalal, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, US
1:30Nanoengineered Surfaces: Optical, Mechanical, and Interfacial PropertiesRoom 302
Session chair: Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin, US
Machine Learning-Driven Design of Optoelectronic Surfaces
P. Leu, University of Pittsburgh, US
Roll-to-roll and seamless molds: our journey to bring nanostructured surfaces to scale
S.J. Furst, Smart Material Solutions, LLC, US
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Effect of Geometry and Material Properties on the Mechanical Properties of Nanopillar Arrays
M. Kepenekci, K.-C. Chien, K.-S. Lee, C.-H. Chang, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Polymer-Encapsulated Tetraalkylammonium Orthoborate Ionic Liquids as Lubricant Additives in Non-Polar Oils
J. Yan, F. Mangolini, The University of Texas at Austin, US
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Novel Surface Coatings for Addressing Structural and Interfacial Issues of Lithium Metal Batteries
K.V. Carballo, X. Meng, University of Arkansas, US
Laser Induced Surface Modifications for Electronic and Optical Devices
M. Simmons, R. Malay, Intellivation LLC, US
1:30Sustainable Materials ApplicationsRoom 303
Session chair: Chris Ellison, University of Minnesota, US
Organic Batteries for a More Sustainable Future
J.L. Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M University, US
Development of next-generation biosensors – discussing the permselective polymer membranes that make this possible
M. Tapsak, Glucotrack Inc., US
Enabling the Connection between the Structure and Future Composite Component Performance Through High-Resolution Inspection
D. Jack, Baylor University, US
Developing strong and ductile biomass-based materials toward sustainability
B. Chen, T. Li, University of Maryland College Park, US
Performance of post consumer recycled transparent low density polyethylene packaging
M. Rutkevičius, S. Zhong, C. Kammer, T. Scott, M. Hetrich, S. Neupane, ABB Inc., US
1:30Novel Critical Material Manufacturing and Scale-up ApproachesLone Star H
Session chair: Alison Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
The Minerals to Metals Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC): Accelerating Critical Mineral and Material Technology Deployment & Innovation
T.J. Tarka, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
Exploiting rare-earth elements to enhance properties of next-generation structural alloys: processing to manufacturing and properties
M. Taheri-Moudavi, B. Webler, J. Kitchin, A.I. Torres, Carnegie Mellon University, US
Rare earth metals production using alternative feedstock that eliminates HF
A. Karati, H. Parmar, T. Riedemann, M. Besser, D. Prodius, I.C. Nlebedim, Ames National Laboratory, US
Advances in Modeling Capabilities for Critical Mineral Separation Technologies: A PrOMMiS Overview
A. Garciadiego, M. Zamarripa, A. Dudchenko, A. Fritz, N. Tran, C.D. Laird, D. Fardis, N. Sahinidis, T. Tarka, NETL, US
Improving the Economics of REE Recovery from Phosphogypsum by Generating High-Value Coproducts
P. Zhang, H. Liang, A. Medley, T. Levitskaia, R. Riman, C. Tsouris, Y. Katsenovich, FIPR Institute, Florida Poly, US
Modernization of Conventional Critical Materials Production to Achieve Reduction in CAPEX, OPEX and the Scale of Process Systems
M.C. Hargett, K.M. Khozan, CVMR (USA) Inc., US
Exploiting REE Mineralization Through Attrition Scrubbing, Sortation, And Preferential Breakage: The Bear Lodge Project
C. Gorski, E. Spiller, Colorado School of Mines, US
1:30Graphene & 2D MaterialsRoom 307
Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory; Babak Anasori, Purdue University, US
Advancing photonic materials via moiré patterns
E. Li, Unveristy of Texas at Austin, US
Imaging interfacial domain switching dynamics of twisted hexagonal boron nitride layers
M. Goodman, K. Lee, K. Dongseob, E. Li, M. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
Potential Applications of Boron Nitride Nanotubes in Fiber Optical Sensing
J.W. Guan, P. Lu, H.M. Ding, L. Gaburici, S. Mihailov, C.T. Kingston, National Research Council Canada, CA
Recent Development of High-density Energy Storage Thin Film Dielectric Capacitors with Record Efficiency using Polymers and 2D Materials
N. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US
Impact of hBN and Graphene Interlayers on the Dielectric Properties of Flexible Polymer Films
F. Hasan Likhi, I. Vlassiouk, A. Karim, University of Houston, US
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Ultrahigh Electrostatic Energy Density in Au/2D-CuInP2Se6/Graphene Micro-Capacitor
R. Padhan, M. Susner, R. Rao, S.A. Kadam, A. Wali, R. Divan, W.C. West, A.V. Sumant, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US
1:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials IILone Star G
Session chair: Filippo Mangolini, University of Texas at Austin, US
The FluidFM® Technology in Temporally Resolved Single Cell Transcriptomics, Genome Engineering, and Beyond
A. Kerjouan, S. Mailand, A. Migenda, K. Keevend, T. Ypma, S. Connolly, L. Rizzo, R. Lafleur, M. Milla, D. Ossola, T.A. Beyer, Cytosurge, CH
Non-Contact Charge Transfer Measurement of DNA Nano-Devices utilizing AFM
R. Luna, D. Runsewe, N. Austin-Bingamon, D.C. Binod, T. Betancourt, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
High-speed atomic force microscopy: A structural and dynamic tool for visualizing single-molecule biological processes
Y.C. Lin, University of Texas at Austin, US
Nanoinjection of extracellular vesicles to single live cells by robotic fluidic force microscopy
K.D. Kovács, T. Visnovitz, T. Gerecsei, B. Peter, S. Kurunczi, A. Koncz, K. Németh, D. Lenzinger, K.V. Vukman, A. Balogh, I. Rajmon, P. Lőrincz, I. Székács, E.I. Buzás, R. Horvath, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, HU
3:00SPMConnect: Novel MethodsLone Star G
Session chair: Filippo Mangolini, University of Texas at Austin, US
Tracking charge dynamics by high speed and time resolved Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy
L. Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
High-resolution mapping of chemical, electrical and mechanical properties via gated sub-resonant intermittent contact AFM
B. Pittenger, C. Li, S. Hu, P. De Wolf, Bruker, US
Depth integration of signal in photothermal AFM-IR and complementary methods
G. Haugstad, Univ. of Minnesota, US
Breaking the Optical Diffraction Limit with SPM: an Overview of nanoIR Capabilities
C.A. Phillips, Q. Hu, C. Li, P. De Wolf, Bruker Nano, US
3:30Energy Storage: Materials / Components & Power ElectronicsRoom 301
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US; Will McNamara, Sandia National Laboratories, US; Xiaolin Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
1.8MW 13.8kVAC to 1kVDC Solid State Transformer (SST) for Energy Storage Systems
A. Kelinsky; T. Beechner, RCT Systems, US
Advanced Fuel Cell Power Converter (AFCPC)
G. Santamaria, A. Jathar, M. Simon, RockeTruck, Inc., US
Prismatic Battery Cell Thermal Modelling Using Aluminum Nitride Components
D. Jimenez-Rivera, P. Quintero-Aguilo, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, US
4:00Sensors - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* On-scalp printing of personalized electroencephalography e-tattoos
P. Vidal, University of Texas at Austin, US
Fiber Optic Sensors Embedded in Clothing for Rehabilitation Patient Monitoring
A.V. Hutter, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Cost-Effective Distributed IoT Sensing Architecture Using LoRa P2P and LoRaWAN with Custom Gateways and Cloud Integration
S. Eriberto, Sonoma State University, US
Ultra-Compact Meta-Optic Spectral Sensing Platform for Mobile and Embedded Applications
A. Zhan, N. Yellai, A. Majumdar, Tunoptix, Inc., US
4:00Polymers - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Complete Recycling of Epoxies using Solar Energy Conversion
M. Finale, J. Logan, J. McCoy, Y. Lee, S. Chowdhury, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, US
4:00Graphene & 2D Materials - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Enhancing IR photodetection in 2D-2D Heterostructure-Based WSe2/PdSe2 Field-Effect Transistors
N. Murugesan, R. Padhan, S. Yang, S.A. Kadam, A.V. Sumant, R. Divan, D. Rossenmann, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US
Harnessing Proton Irradiation for Precision Defect Engineering in 2D Materials
B. Ozden, Penn State Abington, US
Probing the Persistent Photoresponse in WS2 using Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy
S. Chen, W. Behn, W. Fu, C.P.Y. Wong, K.E.J. Goh, P. Grutter, McGill University, CA
Imaging Spectroscopic Ellipsometry: Unlocking the Optical Secrets of Nanomaterials
M. Diware, G. Min, Park Systems Inc, US
4:00Biomaterials & Medical Devices - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* In situ analysis of the degradation of alloplastic epidermal substitutes for burn treatment using optical spectroscopies
D. Juárez Bautista, M.C. Rodríguez Aranda, J.L. Ramírez García Luna, L.E. Alcántara Quintana, M.A. Martínez Jiménez, E.S. Kolosovas Machuca, Universidad Autónoma De San Luis Potosí (UASLP), MX
A Novel Media-Concentration Based Accelerated Hydrolytic Degradation Model for Biodegradable Polymers based on Time-Concentration Superposition Frameworks
D.L. Garibaldi, A.E. Green, A.G. Byju, B. Haridas, Texas A&M University, US
Flexible, High Electrode Count Polymer Fiber Neural Probes for In Vivo Recording and Treatment
A. Charlton, N. Yousefpour, A. Parrott, X. Jia, Virginia Tech, US
OcuHeal™-UV400+ The First Ophthalmic UV-Protective Antioxidant Eye-drop
S.P. Barman, S. Harris, K. Barman and K. Ward, Symphony Therapeutics, US
A Novel Polymeric Approach to Antiviral Drugs
A. Diwan, S. Brauer, Nanotech Plus, LLC, US
4:00Future Innovators - PostersJW Grand Ballroom
Spooky action at a distance: Neuromodulation, physiologic distress signals, and Limb Preservation
A.S. Raihane, G.M. Deusch, C. Liu, B. Nafajoa, D.G. Armstrong, Pasadena City College / UC Irvine, US
Nanomedicine - MQDMS - Multifunctional Quantum Dot Medical Solutions
A. Clavien, Maricopa Community Colleges, US
The Role Of 17-β-Estradiol In Sex-Specific Cytisine-Mediated Neuroprotection Against Parkinson’s Disease
N. Tan, G. Roger, P. Gauri, Z. Sara, S. Rahul, Cal Poly Pomona, US
Investigation of the Stability of a Simplified Model of the Lipid Bilayer Membrane of a Chemo-Stressed Cancer Cell under an Applied Electric Field
Y. Musa, K. Tantawi, M. Colson, A. Adams, Motlow State Community College, US
2-Mask NMOS (N-type Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Device Manufacturing, Design, & Fabrication For Workforce Development
E. Saucedo, N. Palana, SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE (MESA PROGRAM), US
Chirality-Driven Enhancements in PNA Binding: Structural Insights and Applications
A.K. Manukyan, CUNY Hostos Community College, US
A Review of Recent Advances in Heterogeneous Integration and Chiplet Technology
M.H. Haidari, Erie County Community College, US
Digital Twin-Driven Semiconductor Training: AR/VR to Leverage Manufacturing Education
M. Brock, K. Challa, I. Alhmoud, B. Gokaraju, S. Aravamudhan, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, US
PolyC Plastics and Composites: Enabling Future Materials Platforms With Hemp-Derived Polymers and Technologies
M.M. Sotzing, PolyC Plastics and Composites, US
Biobased Epoxy Composites Using Algae Oil
K. Lighty, L. Zhang, North Carolina A&T State University - Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering, US
Hidden Engines of Innovation: The Role of Emerging Research Institutions in Regional Growth
M. Foster-Bruns, Valparaiso University, US
Enhanced Domestic Extraction of PGMs. Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from primary sources
I. Flores-Aroni, Colorado Schoolod Mines, US
Optimizing Furnace Conditions for Uniform Oxidation
M. Le, S. Sanchez, Stanford University, US
Etch Rate Characterization and Sidewall Optimization of SiO₂ Using Oxford RIE
A. Bhogra, L. Ngo, Stanford University, US
Fabrication and Characterization of Graphene Transistors
L. Glickman, R. Surikuchi, G. Kim, Community College of Philadelphia, US
Nanophotonic Quantum Entanglement for Advanced Spectroscopy and Biosensing Applications
J.U. Gadea Morales, Applied Physics & Materials Science at Caltech, US
Lightweight Selective Absorbers for Energy Harvesting and Storage
M. Kowalski, R. Milan, and S. Azadi, Community College of Philadelphia, US
Digital Twins for Advanced Workforce Training and Semiconductor Manufacturing
K. Hong, I. Jha, N. Vatanshenas, A. Ashcroft, C. Lee, A. Ahmadi, R. Almache, R. Dhar, H. Mandadi, R.D. Melara, P.K. Stout, UC Irvine, US

Wednesday June 11

8:30CHIPS in Space: An Alliance for Pioneering Space-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing to Advanced Science and Establish US Preeminence in SemiconductorsLone Star A
8:30 Welcome and Opening Remarks
S. Putna, Semiconductor Institute at Texas A&M, US
8:40 Keynote To Be Announced
9:05 Findings and Insights
A. Wilson, Butler University, US
9:30 New Findings in Space Research
D.G. Senesky, Stanford University, EXtreme Environment Microsystems Lab (XLab), US
9:00Advanced Materials for Engineering ApplicationsRoom 308
Session chair: Jim Johnston, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ; Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory, US
Atomic Materials for Clean Hydrogen Energy
D. Akinwande, P. Carmichael, S. Kutagulla, University of Texas - Austin, US
Radio Frequency Heating of Vitrimer/Epoxy/CNT Composites
D.E. Clouse, S.S. Dasari, S.M. Cotton, L.E. Arrambide, S.S. Deshpande, S.A. Hawkins, A.P. Maffe, M.J. Green, Texas A&M University, US
Enhancing Conductivity of Focused Electron-Beam Induced Deposition (FEBID)-Deposited Platinum Nanowires for Nanoelectronics Devices by Post-Annealing Carbon Reduction
R. Rai, U. Dhakal, D.C. Binod, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
Novel Hydrated Amorphous Silica Materials for Commercial and Military Applications
C. Robinson, D. Sondee, A. Sahu, W. Heldt-Rowe, American Nano, US
Advancing Flame-Retardant Polymers for High-Risk Applications
V.S. Medhekar, V.A. Benin, D.A. Klosterman, A.B. Morgan, Cornerstone Chemical Company, US
Natural Organic Honey for Environmentally-Friendly Nonvolatile Resistive Switching Memory in Neuromorphic Computing Systems
F. Zhao, Washington State University, US
Borohydrides as Fast-ion Conductors for Solid-state Battery Electrolytes
W.S. Tang, UL Research Institutes, US
1:00Critical Materials Tutorial - Open to All Attendees (1:00pm-4:30pm)Lone Star H
Session chair: Santa Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Introduction to Rare Earths and Permanent Magnet Materials (TEA/Lifecycle/Supply Chain of magnets)
B.J. Smith, Argonne National Laboratory, US
Metallization/Magnet Fabrication and Manufacturing/Recycling End-of-Life Permanent Magnets
J. Cui, Iowa State University, US
Mining, Extraction, Processing, Concentration, and Separation 
C. Anderson, Colorado School of Mines, US
From Waste to Resource: Secondary and Unconventional Feedstocks 
A. Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
Magnetism Explored: Fundamentals, Discoveries, Developments, Applications, and Future Prospects
A. Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US
3:10CHIPS in Space: An Alliance for Pioneering Space-Based Semiconductor Manufacturing to Advanced Science and Establish US Preeminence in SemiconductorsLone Star A
3:10 Panel Discussion: Research Collaboration by World Renowned Researchers. Moderator: Steve Wood Esq., Vela Wood
D.G. Senesky, Stanford University, US
D. Staack, Texas A&M University, US
P. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh, US
3:50 Workforce Development for In Space Manufacturing
J. Rome, AEROSPACE CORP, US
4:30 Closing Remarks
S. Putna, Semiconductor Institute at Texas A&M, US
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