MARCH 10-12, 2026 | RALEIGH, NC
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  Composite Materials  


Composite materials have become mainstays of modern industry including aerospace, automotive, civil, naval, energy infrastructure, and beyond. Advancements in constituent materials, functionality, manufacturing, and end-of-life sustainability have pushed these materials to the forefront of existing platforms and emerging technology adoption. This symposium focuses on recent developments for composite materials in a broad range of product areas. Submit an abstract and join researchers from around the world as we highlight applications-focused research and material/manufacturing innovations.


Topics & Application Areas
  • Sustainable & Recyclable Composite Materials
  • Polymer Nanocomposites
  • Metal or Ceramic Nanocomposites
  • Bio-inspired Composite Materials
  • Multifunctional Composites
  • Composites with Novel Properties (optical, electromagnetic, thermal)
  • Manufacturing Innovations
  • Characterization and Imaging
  • Other
 

Symposium Co-Chairs


Jason Patrick

Jason Patrick

Associate Professor

North Carolina State University







Key Speakers


Mohammad Naraghi

Multiscale Assessment of Inherent Self-Healing in Vitrimer Composites: Insights from the Microscale and Beyond

Mohammad Naraghi

Professor,

Texas A&M

Sam Swan

Challenges for Composite Materials in the Hypersonic Domain

Sam Swan

Researcher,

Sandia National Laboratories



 
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2026 Symposium Sessions

Wednesday March 11

1:30Next Generation Composites
4:00Composites - Posters

2026 Symposium Program

Wednesday March 11

1:30Next Generation CompositesMarriott Congressional A
Session chair: Jason Patrick, North Carolina State University
Carbon-Based Lead Composite for Flexible, Lightweight X-Ray and Gamma Radiation Shielding
Q. Fang, K. Perry, A. Doherty, Z. Alsmadi, L. He, M. Bourham, V. Shanov, University of Cincinnati, US
Solid-State Reactive Processing of Al–Fe₃O₄ Nanothermites for In-situ Formation of Soft-Magnetic Fe Nanoparticles in Aluminum Matrix
J. Uddin, A. Malakar, M. Lastovich, F. Ishrak, F-Y Tsai, B. Gwalani, North Carolina State University, US
Cure-on-demand polymerization for repair and coatings
J.A. Pojman, Louisiana State University, US
Multiscale Assessment of Inherent Self-Healing in Vitrimer Composites: Insights from the Microscale and Beyond
M. Naraghi, Texas A&M University, US
Graphene-Reinforced Polyethylene Composite Films for Ballistic and Space Applications
S. Moon, Z. Gu, K. Craig, T. Luo, University of Notre Dame, US
Challenges for Composite Materials in the Hypersonic Domain
S.R. Swan, Sandia National Laboratories, US
Sustained Self-sensing and Autonomous Self-healing via Electro-thermal Coupling in Fiber-reinforced Composites
J.F. Patrick, J.S. Turicek, Z.J. Phillips, North Carolina State University, US
4:00Composites - PostersExpo Hall AB
*STUDENT BEST ABSTRACT WINNER* EcoSmart Concrete: An Energy-Efficient and Cost-Effective Solution for Sustainable Construction
D.A. Morales, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US
Mechanical Behaviour of Concrete with Ceramic and Metal Waste Additives
J. Pallavi, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US
Rapid Modeling of Magnetodielectric Composites at Microwave Frequencies
C. McKeever, NanoCom Inc., US


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