JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX
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Sessions

Monday June 9

8:30TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
10:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech Ventures
10:30Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
10:30Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip I
10:30Sustainable Water Management
10:30Composite Materials I
10:30Sustainable Graphite Production from Plastic and Other Waste Feedstocks
10:30Innovative Biomaterial Applications
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
1:30Emerging Methods for Materials Design with Artifical Intelligence I
1:30Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip II
1:30Composite Materials II
1:30Carbon Nanomaterials and Applications
1:30Innovations in Magnet Materials and Manufacturing Techniques
1:30Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing I
1:30Cellulose Nanomaterials and Applications
1:30Biomaterials and Medical Devices I
1:30SPM Applications in Material Discovery I
1:30Energy Storage: Batteries I
3:00Energy Storage: Batteries II
3:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech Ventures
4:00Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - Posters
4:00Composite Materials - Posters
4:00Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications - Posters
4:00Innovations in Critical Materials - Posters
4:00Materials Characterization & Imaging - Posters
4:00Nanoparticles - Posters
4:00Bio-Based Materials, Cellulose & Biocomposities - Posters
4:00University – Innovation Partnerships - Posters

Tuesday June 10

8:00TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes
8:30Advances in Critical Mineral Separation Technologies
9:00Sensors
9:00SPM Nanomechanical Measurements
9:00Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries I
9:30Biomaterials and Medical Devices II
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
10:30Future Innovators Keynote & Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs
1:30Biosensors
1:30Applications of AI-based Materials Design Methods
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: Energy Storage Applications
1:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials II
3:00SPMConnect: Novel Methods
3:30Energy Storage: Materials / Components & Power Electronics
4:00Sensors - Posters
4:00AI for Materials Design - Posters
4:00Polymers - Posters
4:00Graphene & 2D Materials - Posters
4:00Biomaterials & Medical Devices - Posters
4:00SPM Connect - Posters
4:00Future Innovators - Posters
4:00Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Posters

Wednesday June 11

9:00Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications
9:00Graphene & 2D Materials: Electrical and Optical Properties
9:00In-Space Manufacturing – TEXAS A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI) 9:00am-4:30pm
9:00Tissue Engineering and Disease Modeling II
1:00In-Space Manufacturing – TEXAS A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI)
1:00Critical Materials Tutorial - Open to All Attendees (1:00pm-4:30pm)

Detailed Program

Monday June 9

8:30TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary KeynotesLone Star E
Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
8:30Welcome to TechConnect
M. Laudon, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
8:35TechConnect Overview: Connecting Research, Accelerating Innovation
D. Yablon, J. Rocha, TechConnect Division, ATI, US
8:40To Be Announced
M. Pasquali, Rice University, US
9:05Future Technologies Based on Mimicking Nature with Controls of Charge, Spin, and Heat
P. Weiss, University of California, Los Angeles, US
9:30To Be Announced
E. Page-Littleford, Small Business Administration, US
10:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech Ventures
Session chair: Alex Norman & Christine Galib, Princeton University, US
Transforming Research into Market-ready Solutions
A. Williams, Princeton University, US
10:30Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
Session chair: John Kopasz, 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
10:30Micro & Bio Fluidics, Lab-on-Chip I
Session chair: Kwang W. Oh, SUNY - Buffalo, US
nanoFin Effect (nFE)
D. Banerjee, Texas A&M University, US
Enhancing Programmable BioFPGAs for Advanced Diagnostics
E. Lee, J. Diao, C-Y Lee, University of Cincinnati, 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
10:30Sustainable Water Management
Session chair: Qilin Li, Rice University; Lin Zhao, Dow Chemical Company, US
AI Driven Urban Futures: Coupling Decentralized Resource Recovery with Digital Agriculture to Address Urban Sustainability and Resilience
Y. Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology, US
Direct Lithium Extraction with Solid State Electrolyte Membranes
M. Elimelech, S.K. Patel, A. Iddya, W. Pan, J. Qian, Rice University, US
10:30Composite Materials I
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 Feedstocks
Session chair: Santa Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Low-temperature production of highly crystalline graphite from unconventional and conventional feedstocks
C. Matranga, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
Electrochemically Promoted Sustainable Graphite Production from Unconventional Precursors
B.P. Thapaliya, S.M. Mahurin, S. Dai, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Upcycling Consumer Plastic Waste By Conversion To Graphitic Carbons: Mechanism(S) And Characterization
A. Gharpure, M. Kowalik, A.C. van Duin, R.L. Vander Wal, Penn State University, 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
Sustainable Graphite Production from Plastic and Biomass: a Modeling Approach
T. Hossain, L. Toba, Idaho National Laboratory, US
10:30Innovative Biomaterial Applications
Session chair: Susan MacKay, University of Maine, US
Development of sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber, biolatex and other bioproducts from  new crop Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS). 
A.U. Buranov, Nova-BioRubber Green Technologies Inc, CA
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
10:30SPMConnect: Cells, Biomolecules, and Biomaterials I
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
Combined multimodal nanomechanical and IR-absorption AFM modes for the study of soft and bio-sourced materials
N. Domingo, M. Checa, R. Millan, L. Collins, A. Ievlev, S. Soini, V. Merk, H. Li, M. Foston, R. Farahi, A. Passian, S. Jesse, K. Kelley, CNMS/ORNL, 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 Delivery
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
Development of a Novel Oral Formulation of Amphotericin B to Treat Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) in Vulnerable Populations
K. Wasan, C. Leiper, S. Leiper, J. Kim, University of British Columbia, CA
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 Imaging
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
Assessing Electronics with Advanced 3D X-ray Imaging, Nanoscale Tomography, and Deep Learning
H. Villarraga-Gómez, ZEISS, US
Combining Simulation and Small Angle Neutron Scattering at SNS and HFIR
Y. Shang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Novel synthesis route of superconducting polycrystalline SmFeAsO1-xFx with Tc = 56 K
Y. Kamihara, Y. Kobayashi, R. Takeuchi, M. Matoba, Keio University, JP
10:30Nanoparticles Synthesis & Manufacturing Innovation
Session chair: Jan Niehaus, Fraunhofer IAP, DE
Innovation in Aluminum Welding via Nanoparticle Enhanced Weld Wire Utility
D. Meath, L. Brown, Advanced Technology International, US
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 Collaborations
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: Panel
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
1:45Blended Finance for Climate Tech Commercialization
G. Francis, Rapid Ventures, US
2:30Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Venture Capital: Fireside Chat
T. Best and J. O'Sullivan, Syzygy Plasmonics and O'Sullivan Solutions, US
1:30Emerging Methods for Materials Design with Artifical Intelligence I
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
AI-Driven Innovation for Polymeric Materials and Formulations: The PolymRize Approach
R. Gurnani, Matmerize, 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-Chip II
Session chair: Kwang W. Oh, SUNY - Buffalo, 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
Determination of Aortic Aneurysms Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
S.U. Taskin, K. Gök, İzmir Bakircay niversity, TR
1:30Composite Materials II
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
Hard Gold Additive Study
K.Y. Ho, Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Co Ltd, HK
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
1:30Carbon Nanomaterials and Applications
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
Exploring A Theoretical Framework for Scalable Carbon Nanotube Wire Production via Integrated Processes
C.B. Minor, University of Utah, US
Modification of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with specific element and metal oxide and studying the thermal properties of modified MWCNTs / polymer nanocomposites
N.U. Ahamad, H. Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh, BD
Synergistic Effects of Geometric Shape and Post Curing on Carbon-based nanoparticle Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites: Characterization, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties
D. Zhang, North Dakota State University, US
Printable carbon dot sensors for handheld hyperspectral detection by taming heterogeneity
J. Grey, E. Westphal, M. Holzmann, K. Ghosh, Sandia National Laboratories, US
1:30Innovations in Magnet Materials and Manufacturing Techniques
Session chair: Andriy Palasyuk, Ames National Laboratory, US
A Metric Driven Approach to Advancing Critical Materials Research, Development and Demonstration Portfolio
J. Mehta, U.S. Department of Energy, 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
Application of hydrogen processing on rare earth metals recycling
M.M. Feng, Polykala Technologies LLC, US
1:30Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing I
Session chair: Jon Osborn, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
To Be Announced
K. Lee, National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL), US
To Be Announced
T. Page, Komo Biosciences, US
To Be Announced
TBA, Corning, 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
Intelligently Accelerating Biopharma Operations with AI
R. Hawkins, J. Santos, TransferAI, US
1:30Cellulose Nanomaterials and Applications
Session chair: Halil Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Advantages of Microgravity Produced Bacterial Nano Cellulose
J. Scoccimerra, T. Thompson, S. Bankapur, Helogen Corporation, 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
Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals as Highly Luminescent Imaging Labels and Structure-Directing Agents for Solution-Processed Electronic Composites
N. Chaulagain, K.M. Alam, P. Kumar, J.C. Garcia, N. Kumar, S. Chitti, S.S. Aare, K. Shankar, University of Alberta, CA
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 I
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
Non-Additive Antimicrobial Polymer Composites for Medical Devices
E.W. Tate, E.G. Wrigglesworth, Inhibit Coatings, NZ
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 Discovery I
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
Probing Electrocatalysis by Force Noise Measurements
P. Grutter, McGill University, CA
AFM-IR development for applications in industrial research
H.L. Lechuga, E. Imbertson, C.K. Spicer, 3M Company, US
Sub-diffraction Imaging of Carrier Dynamics in Halide Perovskite Semiconductors with Time-Resolved Electrostatic Force Microscopy
R. Giridharagopal, M.D. Breshears, J. Pothoof, D.S. Ginger, University of Washington, 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: Batteries I
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, u.S. Department of Energy, US
Emerging battery technologies for grid scale applications
P. Shrivastava, PwC India, IN
Advanced Graphite-Enhanced Battery Materials for Long-Duration Grid Energy Storage: Innovations in Critical Mineral Utilization and Sustainable Battery Technology
E.M. Pierremont, SeaScope Tecnologies, CA
Sodium Batteries
M. Dongre, WATTHOUR Private Limited, IN
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
Advancing the 3.7V K-Ion Battery for Stationary Energy Storage
L. Xue, Y. Kutsovsky, A. Girau, Group1, US
3:00Energy Storage: Batteries II
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
Lithium Sulfur Flow Batteries for Grid-scale Energy Storage
E. Benner, S. Byrne, C. Call, GridFlow, Inc., US
Flow-Assisted Manganese-Based Batteries for Long Duration Applications
M. Fayette, Z. Grady, W. Lim, X. Li, D. Reed, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Materials innovation and cell development for room temperature Na-S batteries
X. Zheng, H. Hao, S. Jagadeesan, J. Nanda, SLAC, US
Aqueous Zinc Battery for Grid application
B. Li, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
3:30University Innovations - Driving Collaborations & Tech Ventures
Session chair: Alex Norman & Christine Galib, Princeton University, US
3:35PolyGone Systems - Systematic Solutions for Microplastic Pollution
Y. Liu, PolyGone Systems, Inc, US
3:45Engineering a Cooler Future: An Immigrant’s Path from NASA to Climate Tech Innovation
R. Rasheed, Helix Earth, US
3:55Empowering Next-Generation Power Resilience: Revterra’s Kinetic Stabilizer from Concept to Commercial Scale
B.I. Jawdat, Revterra, US
4:05The Montana Microfabrication Facility
R. Joshi, Montana State University, US
4:15Commercializing 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
4:25Nanotechnology Revolution: Redefining Battery Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
C. Reyes, Material Hybrid Manufacturing, US
4:35Understanding the Safety of Energy Storage and Conversion Materials and Systems through R&D Collaborations
W.S. Tang, UL Research Institutes, US
4:45HAB-Away: Eco-Friendly Algicide Foam
J.B. Scott, V. Lovko, S. Raghavan, V.T. John, Tulane University, US
4:00Fuel Cells & Hydrogen - Posters
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 - Posters
Investigation on the thermal, mechanical and antibacterial properties of Polymer nanocomposites from Waste Polypropylene and cerium oxide nanoparticles
I.S. Ramakoti, N. Gouda, A.K. Panda, Centurion University of Technology and management, IN
Functionalized polymer nanocomposites as a promising materials for application in Carbon dioxide capturing
G.L. Jaiswar, Amvedkar University Agra, IN
Studying Thermal Property of Surface Modified Carbon Nanotubes and Polymer Composite for Developing Fire Retardant Textiles
N.U. Ahamad, S.U. Ahamed, M.M. Alam, M. Al-Mamun, M. Al-Amin, P. Rojita, M.M. Rahman, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, BD
Fabrication, Characterization and Possible Application of Bio-composites Using Hydroxyapatite and Unsaturated Polyester/Epoxy Resin
N.M. Bahadur, M.D. Kawser, S. Alam, F.N. Robel, S. Hossain, R. Rashid, S. Ahmed, Noakhali Science and Technology University, BD
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
Hybrid Functionalization of Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) with Rare-Earth Metal Oxides for High-Performance Thermal and Photocatalytic Polymer Nanocomposites
D. Sarkar, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), BD
4:00Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications - Posters
Adsorption of nitrates from contaminated water on functionalized organosilica material
E. Tocholke, L. Yampolsky, R. Mohseni, A. Vasiliev, East Tennessee State University, US
Computational Transformation of Hf₂AlN MAX PHASE TO Hf₂NO MXenes: A DFT Approach For Energy Storage Applications
J.S. Ayesha, S. Hossain, I. Hasan, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, BD
Porous Carbon Structure/Polyimides Composite as an Anticorrosion Layer for Space Applications
J.V. Thomas, M. Songsart-Power, S. Caliskan, Y. Hamidi, T.B. Limbu, University of Houston-Clear Lake, US
Novel Terbium Samarium Zirconate functional ceramic
S. Solomon, D. Vijayan, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, IN
Challenging issues of identification of thermally stable point radiation defects revealed by positron annihilation in n–type silicon for quantum technologies and space applications
N. Arutyunov, N. Abrosimov, R. Krause-Rehberg, M. Elsayed, G. Astakhov, S. Akhmadaliev, HZDR, IPLT, UZ
Self-driven hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite based photovoltaic device for broadband photosenising
A.A. Ahmed, A.T. Nomaan, M. Rashid, Z. Yamani, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), SA
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 - Posters
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
Microwave Plasma Treatment of Biochar for Energy Storage Applications
B. Stein, BioDiamond, Inc., 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
Pathways to Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Buildout in the United States
R.T. Rios, C. Iloeje, Argonne National Laboratory, 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
Optimization of Membranes Processes for Critical Mineral Recovery: Conceptual Design, Design of Experiments, and Robust Optimization
A.W. Dowling, University of Notre Dame, 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
Supply versus Demand Considerations for Critical Minerals
R.L. Vander Wal, M.M. Nikiawete, J.H. Heim II, Penn State University, 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
Templating-Induced Graphitization of Novolac using Graphene Oxide Additives
S. Ike, R. Vander Wal, Penn State University, US
Recovery of Rare Earth Metals from Waste Magnets Using a Microbial Consortium
S. Ashkar and M. Rogers, RTX BBN Technologies, US
4:00Materials Characterization & Imaging - Posters
Dielectric properties of Fe substituted MgFexCr2-xO4 chromites
S. Agrawal, NIT RAIPUR, IN
Compact neutron instruments for non-destructive testing and imaging applications in the lab or field-deployed
J.T. Cremer, Adelphi Technology, Inc., US
Synthesis of Nanostructured MOF UiO66-F4 in O/W and Bicontinuous Microemulsions
E.Y. Ugalde Salas, M.J. Quijano Arteaga1, M.E. Navarro Segura, A. Concha Balderrama, N. Pineda Aguilar, M. Sánchez Domínguez1, CIMAV, MX
Material Stability and Durability Testing in Low Earth Orbit Outside the ISS
P.H. Irace, R.D. Reeves, M.S. Roberts, International Space Station National Lab, US
4:00Nanoparticles - Posters
An Investigation of addition of EVA and Nanoclay on Mechanical, Optical and Thermal Properties of LDPE-LLDPE Packaging Films
V. Arabli, A. Aghili, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz branch, IR
Biofabricated metal nanoparticles: moving from conventional agrochemicals based farming system to sustainable agriculture
S. Sharma, BSA (PG) College, (Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra), Mathura, IN
Fabrication of Aluminum Welding Fillers Reinforced with Nanoparticles for Aerospace Applications
N.A. Burgos, O.M. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, US
4:00Bio-Based Materials, Cellulose & Biocomposities - Posters
Ecofirebuster – A Nanotechnology-Driven, Bio-Based Innovation for Advanced Fire Suppression
L. Sherpa, Ecofirebuster Inc., US
Controlled deposition of silver nanoparticles on nano-cellulose for engineering hygienic textiles
N. Uddin Ahamad, F. Sanjida, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh, BD
Biodegradable Materials from Black Soldier Flies for Multipurpose Applications: From Fly to Biodegradable Self-Standing Membrane
A. Francis, Addis Ababa University, ET
Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Phosphate as Novel Biomaterial for Bone Tissue Engineering
A. Sadik, N. Ahamad, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, BD
Desulphurization of Diesel Using Quaternised Maize Tassels
I.W. Mwangi, R. Nthumbi, K. Macharia, J.C. Ngila, Kenyatta University, KE
4:00University – Innovation Partnerships - Posters
High Performance Smart Contract Units
J.B. Scott, 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, J.B. Scott, 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

Tuesday June 10

8:00TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary KeynotesLone Star E
Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
National Health Security Innovation Initiatives
M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
Fireside Chat with DARPA
J. Thabet, DARPA, US
8:30Advances in Critical Mineral Separation Technologies
Session chair: Denis Prodius, Ames National Laboratory
Harnessing hydration and kinetic barrier differences in solid confinement for separation
C. Liu, University of Chicago, US
Protein-based rare earth separations
J.A. Cotruvo Jr., The Pennsylvania State University, US
Advancements in Fundamental Research for Lanthanide Separation
S. Pramanik, A. Ivanov, D. Jiang, I. Popovs, S. Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Commercialization of the Acid-Free Dissolution Recycling (ADR) Technology
K. Stoll, Critical Materials Recycling (CMR), US
Enhanced Rare Earth Element Separation via Two-Ligand Solvent Extraction Process
S. Jansone-Popova, S. Pramanik, B. Evans, M. Lamb, T. Levitskaia, B. O’Kelley, P. Keller, ORNL, US
Computationally Guided and Experimentally Validated Design of Custom Chelators for Critical Mineral Recovery
S.M. Nations, S.E. Crawford, L.C. Burrows, W.A. Saidi, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
Reaching for Targeted Leaching: Towards Selective Rare Earth Dissolution using Tailored Lixiviants
N.A. Thiele, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
Rare Earth Solvent Extraction Separation Using Multi Ligand Approach
T.G. Levitskaia, D.H. Altavilla, N.P. Bessen, S. Jansone-Popova, B. O’Kelley, P. Keller, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Copper extraction from primary sulfides using chemical and biological processes
J. Lee, J. Pearlman, S. Alvarado, Colorado School of Mines, US
Development and evaluation of bespoke gallium and germanium glycolipid ligands
C. Boxley, R. Stolley, C. Atkins, A. Moyes, G. Lindemann, RAMACO Carbon LLC, US
9:00Sensors
Session chair: Martin Poitzsch, Aramco Americas, US
Developing the next Generation of Sensors for Downhole Measurements
Q. Li, Oliden Technology, US
The guided-mode resonance sensor: Principles, technology, and applications
R. Magnusson, Resonant Sensors Incorporated, US
Opportunities, barriers, and future research directions for sustainable wastewater systems
N. Sharma, C. Price, S. Nimbalkar, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
High accuracy point sensors for continuous methane emissions monitoring
M. Doshi, Schlumberger-Doll Research Center, 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
Machine-learning enhanced gas sensor technology for complex odor identification and classification
D. Puglisi, K. Montelius, E. Tavaglione, S. Tsubota, B. Fabbri, J. Eriksson, I. Shtepliuk, Linköping University, SE
9:00SPM Nanomechanical Measurements
Session chair: Jason Killgore, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
Understanding cantilever motion in sub-resonance photothermal force curves for improved nanomechanical measurements on viscoelastic polymers
A. Deolia, A. Raman, R. Wagner, Purdue University, US
Rapid nanomechanical mapping with photothermally actuated atomic force microscopy
J.D. Adams, H. Gunstheimer, G. Fläschner, H. Hölschner, B. Hoogenboom, Nanosurf, CH
A high-fidelity, labeled dataset for soft viscoelastic AFM nanomechanical properties
R.J. Sheridan, I. Saito, L.C. Brinson, Duke University, US
Improving AFM Young’s Modulus Measurements with Indentation Informed Bounds for Tip Geometry Fitting
L.J. Kirsch, J. Killgore, G.J. Rodin, F. Mangolini, University of Texas at Austin, US
Exploring the effect of topological confinement in polymer nanocomposite via AFM nanomechanical mapping
I. Saito, R.J. Sheridan, D. French, S. Zauscher, L.C. Brinson, Duke University, US
9:00Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries I
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
Solving Grid Challenges with A-CAES: A Scalable Solution for Long-Duration Energy Storage in the US
D. Tuel, Hydrostor, CA
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
ThorCell: Revolutionizing Energy Storage and Carbon Capture with Bio-Derived Innovation
C. Mbata, Y. Ukwu, J. Onyeizu, S. Ezumba, Kunfirm Technologies, 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
Decarbonizing Industrial Process Heat: Steam Generation with Integrated Energy Storage
F. Bassetti, U. d'Agostino, Magaldi Technologies LLC, Magaldi Green Energy, US
GridStar Flow, Design for Manufacturing at Volume and Scale: Lessons Learned from 1MW, 10-hr Pilot at Ft. Carson, Colorado
D. Petcovic, Lockheed Martin Energy, US
9:30Biomaterials and Medical Devices II
Session chair: Joe Skraba, University of Texas at Austin, US
To Be Announced
S. Whitlock, Dynamic Light, US
Biosensor-Based Diagnostics & Monitoring
Z.R. Baird, BioMEMS Diagnostics, Inc., US
Novel Device to Measure Serum Opioid Concentration in Real Time
M. Lucci, K. Walker, A. Dixon, Runatek, US
Ocular ultrasound-based approach to non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring
G. Herrnstadt, G. Oland, I.O. Emeruwa, N. Parikh, P. Vespa, CranioView, US
Sonic Med Science (SMS)
V. Chaganti, M. Cheruvu, Akshara Yantra LLC, US
Next generation incubator to help premature babies safely develop outside mother’s womb
K. Rodriguez, Vitara Biomedical, US
9:30Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Component Development
Session chair: John Kopasz, Argonne National Laboratory, US
Highly durable low-cost catalysts derived from zeolitic imidazolate framework for proton exchange membrane fuel cell applications
D.-J. Liu, Argonne National Laboratory, US
Single Metal Site Catalysts for Sustainable and Clean Hydrogen Energy
G. Wu, Washington University in St. Louis, 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 II
Session chair: Nobuyuki N. Matsuzawa, Panasonic, US
Direct Inverse Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Desings of Molecules, Materials, and Processes
H. Kaneko, Meiji University, JP
Revolutionizing Materials Science: Accelerating Discovery and Innovation with LQMs
T. Mustard, T. Sours, A. Singh, O. Allam, M. Cormier, A. Xiao, SandboxAQ, US
Surrogate modeling with finite-element-based physics-informed neural networks
R.B. Sills, P. Sunil, M. Vasoya, Rutgers University, US
Better Together: Combining Machine Learning and Physics-Based Models to Accelerate Product Development
S.D. Edkins, Citrine Informatics, US
Reactivity of Detached XLi₆ Nanoclusters with SEI Components: A Computational Framework for Lithium-Ion Battery Stability
F.A. Soto, The Penn State University-Harrisburg, US
9:30Nanoengineered Surfaces: Fluidic and Thermal Applications
Session chair: Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin, US
Drag Reduction with High-Performance Superhydrophobic Surfaces Under Motorboat
C.-J. Kim, University of California, Los Angeles, US
From fundamentals of crystallization fouling on nanomaterials to rational design of scalephobic surfaces
T.M. Schutzius, J. Schmid, T. Armstrong, University of California, Berkeley, US
Engineering Liquid-Infused Surfaces with Scale-Dependent Roughness
R. Chrostowski, F. Mangolini, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Novel gel polymer electrolytes for Li-S batteries
B. Fenelon, J.P. Trigueiro, R.L. Lavall, G.G. Silva, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, BR
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
Low Thermal Conductivity of a Multilayer Titanium Carbide (Ti3C2TX) MXene Nanosheet Measured Using the Raman Optothermal Technique
T.B. Limbu, J.V. Thomas, F. Yan, University of Houston-CL, US
9:30Synthesis and Nanoscale Phase Behavior
Session chair: Jodie Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M, US
Highly Efficient Compatibilizers for Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefin-containing Mixed Plastic Waste
C.J. Ellison, University of Minnesota, US
Novel Uses of Grubbs-Catalyzed Polymerization of DCPD in the Petroleum Industry
T. Nedwed, P. Brant, D. Jack, B. Heller, Safety Harbor Corp, US
Harnessing dynamic adhesion within amine-functionalized polyolefins to create high performing and longer-lasting self-healing bonding materials for cleaner industrial applications
D.J. Gilmour, S.G. Hatzikiriakos, L.L. Schafer, A2O Advanced Materials Inc., CA
Advancing Bio-Inspired Hybrid Composites: Synergistic Optimization of Hierarchical Fibrous Architectures for Lightweight and Multifunctional Engineering
P.C. Lee, Univerity of Toronto, CA
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Studying Hyperuniform Structures and Entropic Phase Separation in Polymer-Grafted Nanoparticles
A. Gul, M. Muzzammil Mohammad, M. Bockstaller, K. Matyjaszewski, A. Karim, University of Houston, US
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Biomimetic organogels with phase-separated bicontinuous betworks for superior mechanical performance
J. Bao, J. Yang, D. Fan, The University of Texas at Austin, US
9:30Synthesis of Mxene, Novel 2D Materials and Applications
Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory; Babak Anasori, Purdue University, US
Design and Synthesis of ~ 40 Novel Multi-Transition-Metal MXenes
B. Anasori, Purdue University, US
Technological Breakthroughs in MXene Engineering: Advancing Synthesis and Applications through Argonne MXene Innovations
S.P. Adhikari, S.P. Muhoza, Z.D. Hood, ANL, US
MXene Enabled E-textiles and Wearables
A. Inman, Mantel Technologies, US
Superlubricity: A quest for long lasting solid lubricant
A. Sumant, Argonne National Lab, US
Unlocking the Versatility of Graphene Oxide: Superlubricity in Controlled Atmospheres and High Durability in Ambient Conditions
M. Choi, J. Jang, A.V. Sumant, J. Kim, Y. Jang, S. Kim, Pusan National University, KR
9:30Future Innovators Panel - Student/Postdoc Leaders Summit
Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US
J. Pitts, Activate Houston, US
A. Busch, University of Texas at Austin, US
G. Cossio, Nanoscale Labs, US
C. Lawrence, Energy Transition Ventures, US
9:30Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing II
Session chair: Jon Osborn, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
To Be Announced
M. Stebbins, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
A novel T cell and protein isolation technology using genetically designed, biogenic nanobubbles
G.J. Lu, E.P. Chung, Rice University, US
Simplified downstream purification with the IsoTag™ technology platform
N. Votaw, Isolere Bio, a Donaldson brand, US
Electrostatic Spray Drying: A scalable alternative to lyophilization.
J.D. Oxley, C. Castilla-Gutierrez, S.R. Collazos, C.H. Garza, E.R. Garza, K.J. Lange, M.M. Mamori, A.M. Zwiener, Southwest Research Institute, US
Utilization of Satellite Platforms and Unique Microgravity Environment for Advanced Biomanufacturing
J. Scoccimerra, T. Thompson, S. Bankapur, Helogen Corporation, 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
10:30Future Innovators Keynote & Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs
Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US
1:30Biosensors
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
A hybrid micromachined pico-calorimeter for measuring cellular metabolism with applications in antimicrobial susceptibility testing
J. Zheng, H. Yang, A. Strandberg, W. Ireland, D.J. Needleman, J.J. Vlassak, Harvard University, 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
1:30Applications of AI-based Materials Design Methods
Session chair: Jan-Willem Handgraaf, Siemens, US
Accelerating Materials Innovation with an Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Framework
S. Arumugam, C. Bream, Ansys, UK
Designing extreme-performance materials for air, land, sea and space with advanced computation
T. Gardner, Cambium, US
Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build new generation gas sensors to positively impact society
R.A. Potyrailo, S. Shan, T. Wang, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US
Machine-Learning-Driven Predictive 3D Ramified Foam Fabrication and Mechanistic Understanding
Y. Liu, The University of texas at austin, US
1:30Nanoengineered Surfaces: Optical, Mechanical, and Interfacial Properties
Session chair: Chih-Hao Chang, University of Texas at Austin, US
Machine Learning-Driven Design of Optoelectronic Surfaces
P. Leu, University of Pittsburgh, US
Roll-to-roll and seamless molds: our journey to bring nanostructured surfaces to scale
S.J. Furst, Smart Material Solutions, LLC, US
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Effect of Geometry and Material Properties on the Mechanical Properties of Nanopillar Arrays
M. Kepenekci, K.-C. Chien, K.-S. Lee, C.-H. Chang, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Polymer-Encapsulated Tetraalkylammonium Orthoborate Ionic Liquids as Lubricant Additives in Non-Polar Oils
J. Yan, F. Mangolini, The University of Texas at Austin, US
*STUDENT ABSTRACT WINNER* Novel Surface Coatings for Addressing Structural and Interfacial Issues of Lithium Metal Batteries
K.V. Carballo, X. Meng, University of Arkansas, US
Laser Induced Surface Modifications for Electronic and Optical Devices
M. Simmons, R. Malay, Intellivation LLC, US
1:30Sustainable Materials Applications
Session chair: Chris Ellison, University of Minnesota, US
Organic Batteries for a More Sustainable Future
J.L. Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M University, US
Development of next-generation biosensors – discussing the permselective polymer membranes that make this possible
M. Tapsak, Glucotrack Inc., US
Enabling the Connection between the Structure and Future Composite Component Performance Through High-Resolution Inspection
D. Jack, Baylor University, US
Developing strong and ductile biomass-based materials toward sustainability
B. Chen, T. Li, University of Maryland College Park, US
Scaled up ambient pressure synthesis of cubic gauche polymeric nitrogen
Z. Iqbal, X. Wang, T.G. Manning, Carbomet LLC in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and US Army ARDEC-Picatinny, 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 Approaches
Session chair: Alison Fritz, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
The Minerals to Metals Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC): Accelerating Critical Mineral and Material Technology Deployment & Innovation
T.J. Tarka, National Energy Technology Laboratory, US
Exploiting rare-earth elements to enhance properties of next-generation structural alloys: processing to manufacturing and properties
M. Taheri-Moudavi, B. Webler, J. Kitchin, A.I. Torres, Carnegie Mellon University, US
Rare earth metals production using alternative feedstock that eliminates HF
A. Karati, H. Parmar, T. Riedemann, M. Besser, D. Prodius, I.C. Nlebedim, Ames National Laboratory, US
Advances in Modeling Capabilities for Critical Mineral Separation Technologies: A PrOMMiS Overview
A. Garciadiego, M. Zamarripa, A. Dudchenko, A. Fritz, N. Tran, C.D. Laird, D. Fardis, N. Sahinidis, T. Tarka, NETL, US
Geochemistry & Integration
J.C. Kennedy, ThREE Consulting / Caldera Holding LLC, 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 Materials: Energy Storage Applications
Session chair: Anirudha Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory; Babak Anasori, Purdue University, US
Recent Development of High-density Energy Storage Thin Film Dielectric Capacitors with Record Efficiency using Polymers and 2D Materials
N. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US
Impact of hBN and Graphene Interlayers on the Dielectric Properties of Flexible Polymer Films
F. Hasan Likhi, I. Vlassiouk, A. Karim, University of Houston, US
Synergistic Design of Graphene-Enhanced X₂HgI₄ (X = Tl, Cu) Nanocomposites: Revolutionizing Thermochromic Smart Materials and High-Performance Solid Electrolytes
F. Soofivand, National Research Council-Nanoscience Institute (CNR-NANO) and NEST-Scuola Normale Superiore, IT
Computational Study of h-BN-Modified AGNRs for Advanced Energy Storage and Semiconductor Applications
R. Khandaker, J. Sarker Ayesha, B. Barman, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, BD
Optimizing Deposition of Platinum Nanoparticles on Functionalized Graphene Oxide
M. Mahin, N. Ahamad, H. Fairbrother, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), BD
*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 II
Session chair: Simona Patange, National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
The FluidFM® Technology in Temporally Resolved Single Cell Transcriptomics, Genome Engineering, and Beyond
A. Kerjouan, S. Mailand, A. Migenda, K. Keevend, T. Ypma, S. Connolly, L. Rizzo, R. Lafleur, M. Milla, D. Ossola, T.A. Beyer, Cytosurge, CH
Non-Contact Charge Transfer Measurement of DNA Nano-Devices utilizing AFM
R. Luna, D. Runsewe, N. Austin-Bingamon, D.C. Binod, T. Betancourt, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
High-speed atomic force microscopy: A structural and dynamic tool for visualizing single-molecule biological processes
Y.C. Lin, University of Texas at Austin, US
Nanoinjection of extracellular vesicles to single live cells by robotic fluidic force microscopy
K.D. Kovács, T. Visnovitz, T. Gerecsei, B. Peter, S. Kurunczi, A. Koncz, K. Németh, D. Lenzinger, K.V. Vukman, A. Balogh, I. Rajmon, P. Lőrincz, I. Székács, E.I. Buzás, R. Horvath, HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research, HU
3:00SPMConnect: Novel Methods
Session chair: Peter Grutter, McGill University, CA
Tracking charge dynamics by high speed and time resolved Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy
L. Collins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
High-resolution mapping of chemical, electrical and mechanical properties via gated sub-resonant intermittent contact AFM
B. Pittenger, C. Li, S. Hu, P. De Wolf, Bruker, US
Depth integration of signal in photothermal AFM-IR and complementary methods
G. Haugstad, Univ. of Minnesota, US
Breaking the Optical Diffraction Limit with SPM: an Overview of nanoIR Capabilities
C.A. Phillips, Q. Hu, C. Li, P. De Wolf, Bruker Nano, US
3:30Energy Storage: Materials / Components & Power Electronics
Session chair: Imre Gyuk, U.S. Department of Energy, US
1.8MW 13.8kVAC to 1kVDC Solid State Transformer (SST) for Energy Storage Systems
A. Kelinsky; T. Beechner, RCT Systems, US
Advanced Fuel Cell Power Converter (AFCPC)
G. Santamaria, A. Jathar, M. Simon, RockeTruck, Inc., US
Development of Cost-Effective Energy Storage Systems by Earth Abundant Materials for Long Duration Storage
R. Amin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US
4:00Sensors - Posters
Nanophotonic Quantum Entanglement for Advanced Spectroscopy and Biosensing Applications
J.U. Gadea Morales, Applied Physics & Materials Science at Caltech, US
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* Development of a novel optical fiber probe sensor for real-time ethanol monitoring
T.-A. Lee, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* On-scalp printing of personalized electroencephalography e-tattoos
P. Vidal, University of Texas at Austin, US
Next-Generation Wearable Device for Noncontact Voltage Detection
A. Quinn, E. Saenz, L. Bryand, O. Caglayan, University of Incarnate Word, US
Fiber Optic Sensors Embedded in Clothing for Rehabilitation Patient Monitoring
A.V. Hutter, T. Hutter, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Rapid Nanoprobe Biosensor for the Detection of SARS‐CoV‐2
H.A. Alhadrami, G.A.R.Y. Suaifan, M.M. Zourob, King Abdulaziz University, SA
Cost-Effective Distributed IoT Sensing Architecture Using LoRa P2P and LoRaWAN with Custom Gateways and Cloud Integration
S. Eriberto, Sonoma State University, US
4:00AI for Materials Design - Posters
Automated Synthesis and Precision Growth of 2D Materials for Next-Generation Electronics
M.A Vignon, Analyticaxpress, US
A Review of AI-Enhanced Materials for Sustainable Energy Systems
H. Saha, A.K. Saha, Haldia Institute of Technology, IN
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
4:00Innovations for Decarbonizing Steel Production - Posters
Using AI to Increase Quality and Cost-Effectiveness of U.S. Made Steel
R. Lee, D. Conley, RJ Lee Group, Inc, US
4:00Polymers - Posters
Activated carbon to improve the performance of membrane processes for the extraction and storage of emerging pollutants
S. Oukkass, I. Mourtah, R. Ouchn, I. Mechnou, I. El Yaakouby, N. Kamil, M. Hlaïbi, Hassan II University of Casablanca Aïn Chock Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory GeMEV, MA
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 - Posters
Engineering Curcumin-assisted Black Phosphorus Nanostructures: An Effective Approach for Antibacterial Treatment and Photodynamic Therapy
F. Soofivand, CNR, IT
Enhancing IR photodetection in 2D-2D Heterostructure-Based WSe2/PdSe2 Field-Effect Transistors
N. Murugesan, R. Padhan, S. Yang, S.A. Kadam, A.V. Sumant, R. Divan, D. Rossenmann, N.R. Pradhan, Jackson State University, US
Harnessing Proton Irradiation for Precision Defect Engineering in 2D Materials
B. Ozden, Penn State Abington, US
Intercalation of polymer into Ti3C2 MXene Layers to Improve Supercapacitance
S.M.M. Alonzo, B.P. Bastakoti, North carolina A&T State University, 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
Band-Tuned Nonlinear Optical Properties of Monolayer AgInP₂Se₆ and AgInP₂S₆
A. Subramani, B. Radatović, J. Luxa, C. Senthil, S. Mourdikoudis, S. David, Z. Sofer, University of chemistry and Technology, CZ
Imaging Spectroscopic Ellipsometry: Unlocking the Optical Secrets of Nanomaterials
M. Diware, G. Min, Park Systems Inc, US
4:00Biomaterials & Medical Devices - Posters
*STUDENT HONORABLE MENTION* In situ analysis of the degradation of alloplastic epidermal substitutes for burn treatment using optical spectroscopies
D. Juárez Bautista, M.C. Rodríguez Aranda, J.L. Ramírez García Luna, L.E. Alcántara Quintana, M.A. Martínez Jiménez, E.S. Kolosovas Machuca, Universidad Autónoma De San Luis Potosí (UASLP), MX
A Novel Media-Concentration Based Accelerated Hydrolytic Degradation Model for Biodegradable Polymers based on Time-Concentration Superposition Frameworks
A.E. Green, A.G. Byju, B. Haridas, Texas A&M University, US
Compact Silicon carbide Bio glass graft material for bone augmentation
R. Alfotawi, A. Elghannam, Dental faculty, King Saud University, SA
Multiphase Bioabsorbable Scaffold for Osteochondral Regeneration in Weight-Bearing Joints
J. Henstock, S. Nikfarjam, A. Haleem, M. Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma, US
3D Printed Multi-material Nanocomposite Contact lenses for Color Blindness Correction
H. Butt, Khalifa University, AE
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
Ex vivo and In vivo evaluation 3D-Printed PCL-based Bone Scaffolds and Intramedullary Nail for long bone repair
A. Khan, M. Vaughan, A. Haleem, H. Alizereej, A. Moussa, M. Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma, US
Utilizing polycaprolactone nanofiber gauge with antimicrobial agents to promote deep wound healing
S. Mesiya, M.B. Vaughan, R. Wolf, M. Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma, 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
Effect of Femtosecond laser Micromachining on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Biomedical Ti Alloys
M.F. Ijaz, King Saud University, SA
OcuHeal™-UV400+ The First Ophthalmic UV-Protective Antioxidant Eye-drop
S.P. Barman, S. Harris, K. Barman and K. Ward, Symphony Therapeutics, US
NanoM Wafer™ Biomimetic Lubricating Bandage
S.P. Barman, I. Guerrero, A. Bhardwaj and K. Ward, Symphony Therapeutics, US
4:00SPM Connect - Posters
Frequency and Damping Noise of a Mechanical Resonator with Optomechanically Modified Effective Quality Factor
M.M. Hasan, N. Austin-Bingamon, D.C. Binod, Y. Miyahara, Texas State University, US
Interfacial Water Layers on the Hydrated Silica Surface under Water
Y. Cai, J. Melendez-Rivera, J.D. Batteas, Texas A&M University, US
4:00Future Innovators - Posters
PolyC Plastics and Composites: Enabling Future Materials Platforms With Hemp-Derived Polymers and Technologies
M.M. Sotzing, PolyC Plastics and Composites, US
Hidden Engines of Innovation: The Role of Emerging Research Institutions in Regional Growth
M. Foster-Bruns, Valparaiso University, US
Biobased Epoxy Composites Using Algae Oil
K. Lighty, L. Zhang, North Carolina A&T State University - Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering, 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
Chirality-Driven Enhancements in PNA Binding: Structural Insights and Applications
A.K. Manukyan, CUNY Hostos Community College, US
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
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
A Review of Recent Advances in Heterogeneous Integration and Chiplet Technology
M.H. Haidari, Erie 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
Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Antibacterial Electrospun Nanofiber Mats
A. Adams, E.G William, H. Uddin, Coppin State University, 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
4:00Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing - Posters
High Efficiency Membranes for Antibody Purification
R.M. Booth, R.E. Skouby, A.M. Jons, C.L. Parham, J. Mike and D.W. Howell, Bondwell BioPure, US
Chemical Synthesis of Arachidonic Acid for Industrial Production
H. Tallima, The American University in Cairo, EG

Wednesday June 11

9:00Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications
Session chair: Jim Johnston, Victoria University of Wellington, NZ
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
Metallic Concentrated Complex Alloys in Extreme Environments
S. Tsurkan, D. Velazquez, Avalanche Energy Designs, US
Development and Optimization of High-Strength, Biodegradable foams to revolutionize Non-Lethal Incapacitation Applications
V. Baranauskas, MacroVation LLC, 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
9:00Graphene & 2D Materials: Electrical and Optical Properties
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
Atomic Materials for Clean Hydrogen Energy
D. Akinwande, P. Carmichael, S. Kutagulla, University of Texas - 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
Unraveling the Intricate Photophysics of 2D-0D Heterostructure Comprising Graphene and Surface Modified Mixed-Halide Perovskite Quantum Dots
S. Poornachandiran, D. Sengottuvelu, M. Majdoub, P. Narayan Samanta, J. Chaudhary, A.V. Sumant, N.R. Pradhan, S. Nouraniana, A. Al-Ostaz, University of Mississippi, US
Competitive Role of AgInP₂S₆ and AgInP₂Se₆ as Transport Layers for Perovskite Solar Cells: Insights from Theory and Experiment
A. Subramani, C. Senthil, J. Luxa, S. Mourdikoudis, S. David, Z. Sofer, University of Chemistry and Technology, CZ
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
Electrical Characterization of MIS structures based on amorphous MoS2 for 2D TFTS
A.A. García, I.S. Hernández, N. Hernández., Instituto Politécnico Nacional, MX
9:00In-Space Manufacturing – TEXAS A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI) 9:00am-4:30pm
9:00Tissue Engineering and Disease Modeling II
Session chair: Eva Rose Balog, University of New England, US
Smart Protein Materials for Modulating VEGFR1 Signaling in Wound Healing
E.R.M. Balog, University of New England, US
Hydrogel Nanofilm-based Immunoisolation
N.S. Hwang, Seoul National University, KR
Bioactive principle functionalized anticancer biomaterials as potent apoptotic inducers
S. Ghosh, S. Thongmee, T.J. Webster, Kasetsart University, TH
BioMechatronics - A Manifesto
P.A. Löthman, European University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, DE
Advanced Antimicrobial/Virucidal Composite Coatings
C. Balagna, Politecnico di Torino, IT
Cryo(bio)printing to produce scaffolds for hard tissue engineering
A.O. Lobo, Federal University of Piaui, BR
The Human Cell Project
J. Jensen, Trailhead Biosystems, US
1:00In-Space Manufacturing – TEXAS A&M Semiconductor Institute (TSI)
1:00Critical Materials Tutorial - Open to All Attendees (1:00pm-4:30pm)
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
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
Metallization/Magnet Fabrication and Manufacturing/Recycling End-of-Life Permanent Magnets
J. Cui, Iowa State University, US
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