Plenary

Global Chemical Legislation Updates: Key Impacts to the Plastics Industry

Shannon Gainey, JM Huber Corporation

Plenary

Sustainable Pharma Needs Better Plastic

Beate Mueller-Tiemann, Cytiva

Plenary

Navigating the Complexity of Packaging Regulation - How PLA Biopolymer Help Finding Solutions

Mariagiovanna Vetere, NatureWorks

Plenary

Vitrimerization: Recycling Thermoset Waste via Dynamic Chemistry

Ica Manas-Zloczower, Case School of Engineering

Plenary

From Molecules to Megatrends: How Materials Engineering, Sustainability, and AI Will Shape the Future of Plastics

Alicyn Rhoades, Penn State Erie, the Behrend College

Plenary

Welcome Remarks

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Characterization and Control of a Compact Mixing Extruder for Fused Granular Fabrication

Stiven Kodra, UMass Lowell

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Development of a Compact Print Head for In-Situ Physical Foaming in Extrusion-Based 3D Printing

Frank Ehrig, IWK Institute for Materials Engineering and Plastics Processing at OST Eastern Switzerland UAS

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Z-Penetration Deposition Approach to Strengthen Interlayer Interfaces in Fiber-Reinforced Additive Manufacturing

Uday Kiran Balaga, University of Delaware

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

3D Printed TPU/CNT Nanocomposite Foams with High Electrical Conductivity for EMI Shielding and Intelligent Thermal Management

Mohammad Aghvami-Panah, UMass Lowell

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Stratasys SAF ReLife: A Sustainable Recycling Solution for Additive Manufacturing

Alec Logeman, Stratasys

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Balancing Strength and Strain Tolerance in Additively Manufactured Polymer Composites

Seyed Amin Hosseini, Chabahar Maritime University
Alex Eggers, Western Carolina University
Siavash Sattar, Randolph College
Mona Torabi, Western Carolina University
Hamid EisaZadeh, Western Carolina University

AI in Plastics Technology

Toward Sentient Polymer Printers: AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing That Learns and Adapts

Maryam Emami, AI Materia

AI in Plastics Technology

AI in Polymer Analysis: How to Improve Your Recyclate Quality

Sara Simon, NETZSCH Gerätebau GmbH

AI in Plastics Technology

ChatETS: Reverse-Engineering Four Decades of Plastics Expertise into an AI-Powered Engineering Platform

Jean-Paul Tres, Engineering Training Services, Inc.

AI in Plastics Technology

From CAD to Camera: Accelerating Visual Quality Inspection with Synthetic Data

Matt Puchalski, Bucket Robotics

AI in Plastics Technology

Neural Network Modeling of Oxygen Barrier Properties in PET Nanocomposites for Packaging Applications

Hassan Abdulhussain, University of Toledo

AI in Plastics Technology

AI-Optimized Date Palm Biorefinery: Achieving 65% Waste-to-Bioplastic Conversion Through Machine Learning Process Control

Nima Vakili, Safa BioWorks

Applied Rheology 1

Rheological Tools to Determine the Effect of Mechanical Reprocessing on the Degradation of PA 11 and PA 11-LDPE Blends

Denis Rodrigue, Laval University

Applied Rheology 1

Nonlinear Viscoelastic Behaviors of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPEE) for Various Strain and Temperature Conditions

Kyungha Kim, Korea University

Applied Rheology 1

Viscoelastic Constitutive Modeling for Flow Simulation in Injection and Compression Molding Based on Log-Conformation Methods

Lutz Pauli, SIGMA Plastics Services Inc.

Applied Rheology 1

A Systematic Study of Temporal Evolution of Rheological and Crystallization Characteristics of Polylactic Acid under Different Shear Rates

Xuanmu Yang, Lehigh University MEM

Applied Rheology 1

Rheological Properties and Behavior of Coal Tar Pitch: The Effect of Thermal Treatment on Softening Point

Matthew Joe, Western Michigan University

Applied Rheology 1

Softening Point Evolution and Rheological Behavior of Coal Tar Pitch Under Controlled Air Blowing

Matthew Joe, Western Michigan University

Applied Rheology 1

How to Apply Rheology for Troubleshooting Polymer Processing and Performance

Shona Marsh, NETZSCH Gerätebau GmbH

Applied Rheology 1

Shear-Induced Crystallization for Immiscible Blends of Isotactic Polypropylene

Masayuki Yamaguchi, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Applied Rheology 2

Re-entanglement kinetics of Poly-ether-ether-ketone on flow-induced crystallization

Leslie Poh, Penn State Behrend

Applied Rheology 2

High-Shear Viscoelastic Properties of Polypropylene Using a Closed Cavity Parallel-Plate Rheometer

Unal Yilmazoglu, Alpha Technologies

Applied Rheology 2

Rheological Considerations of High-Solids Cellulose Nanofibril/Carboxymethyl Cellulose Inks for Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing

Kevin Ramos Lopez, Virginia Tech

Applied Rheology 2

Axial-Torsional Rheometry: A Unified Approach to Viscoelastic Fingerprinting of Anisotropic Materials

Abhishek Shetty, Anton Paar USA

Applied Rheology 2

Understanding the Thermo-Rheological Complexity of Gelatin-Based Materials Through Time-Temperature Superposition Principle

Zeynep Ozornek, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Applied Rheology 2

Understanding Extrusion and Thermal Curing of Solids-Filled Acrylates

Ray Dietzenbach, Virginia Tech

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1

From Material Characterization To Biodegradability: Correlating Biopolymers Physicochemical Properties With Their Biodegradability Under Industrial Composting Conditions

Giovanni Gadaleta, AIMPLAS

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1

Degradation Behavior of Injection-Molded PLA: Crystallinity Dependence in Marine vs. Lab-Accelerated Composting

Mia Knipe, Western Washington University

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1

Polymeric Foams Based on Biopolymers: Optimization of Formulations, Production Technology and Processing Conditions

Miguel Angel Rodriguez Perez, CELLMAT Technologies S.L.

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1

Compatibilization of Amorphous PHA and PLA for Blown Film Applications

Raj Krishnaswamy, CJ Biomaterials

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1

Single-Step Thermoformable PLA-Based Formulation for Compostable Hot Beverage Lids

Shilpa Manjure, Natur-Tec a division of NTIC

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 1

Processing of Biodegradable Plastics and their Bio-Composites for Single-use Plastic Alternatives and 3D printed Products

Amar Mohanty, University of Guelph

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2

Improvement of Fracture Toughness in Biomass Composites Using a Vent-Type Injection Molding Machine

Akio Ohtani, Kyoto Institute of Technology

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2

Stress Whitening in Natural fiber Polypropylene Composites

Colin Arden, Applied Bioplastics

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2

Dynamics of Natural Fiber Polymer Composite Production from Agricultural Waste: A Comprehensive Study

Gemma Criollo, Washington State University

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2

Enhancing Mechanical Properties of PHBH by Incorporating Crosslinked PHBH Particles

Arisa Sonoyama, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2

Recycling and rheology of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) to make foams using supercritical fluid Part 1: Effect of 1D and 3D foaming

Lilian Lin, Western Michigan University

Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies 2

Recycling and rheology of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) to make foams using supercritical fluid Part 2: Effect of temperature and pressure

Lilian Lin, Western Michigan University

Building and Infrastructure

Tunability of Pore Structures and Properties of Polyolefin Microporous Films Via Sequential Cold and Hot Stretching

Wenyi Huang, DuPont

Building and Infrastructure

Thermoplastic Composite Confinement for Concrete Strengthening via Heat-Induced Fusion Wrapping

Jimesh Bhagatji, Old Dominion University

Building and Infrastructure

From Waste to Worth : Leveraging Acrylic Technology to Engineer High-Performance Building Products with Increased Post Consumer Recycled Content

Manoj Nerkar, The Dow Chemical Company

Building and Infrastructure

Repurposing of Fiber-Reinforced Thermoset Composites by Partial Solvolysis

Rakesh Gupta, West Virginia University

Building and Infrastructure

Smart Formulation Design For Foam Injection Molded Parts

Cristina Saiz-Arroyo, CellMat Technologies SL

Building and Infrastructure / Plastic Pipes and Fittings

Novel FR Technology for Composites in Building & Construction

Sharon Ma, Avient Corporation

Building and Infrastructure / Plastic Pipes and Fittings

Combustion Response of Fiber-reinforced Polymers to a Radiant Heat Flux

Thatcher Stevens, West Virginia University

Building and Infrastructure / Plastic Pipes and Fittings

Characterization and Understanding of Mechano-Chemical Degradation of PP and cPVC in Semiconductor Wastewater Environments

Seongsu Shin, Korea University

Building and Infrastructure / Plastic Pipes and Fittings

Case Studies on the Failure of PEX and PP-R Pipes in Municipal Water Applications

Florian Koschitzki, Plastic Expert Group

Building and Infrastructure / Plastic Pipes and Fittings

Development of Welding Processes for Plastic Pipes in Hydrogen Applications

Patricia Fatherazi, Institute for Plastics Processing in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University

Building and Infrastructure / Plastic Pipes and Fittings

Open Molding of Thermoplastic Composite Pipes Using Recycled Carbon Fiber Tapes

Asami Nakai, Gifu University

Composites and Lightweighting 1

Carbon Rescue Tool - A Rescue Ladder Made Entirely of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic

Gion Barandun, OST Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences

Composites and Lightweighting 1

Intelligent Composites for Structural Health Monitoring

Urs Zimmermann, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences / Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm

Composites and Lightweighting 1

Enhancing Sustainability: Utilizing Recycled Carbon Fiber in Plastic Materials to Complete with Glass-Filled Plastics [Phase II]

Ryan Malatesta, Autodesk

Composites and Lightweighting 1

Enhancing Open Hole Tension Strength in Carbon Fiber Composites with Thermoplastic Veil Interlayers

Ahmadreza Ravangard, Old Dominion University

Composites and Lightweighting 1

Highly stiff and strong fiber reinforced core-shell composites for 3D printing

Tianran Chen, Dupont

Composites and Lightweighting 1

Processing and Property Tuning of Crosslinked Butyl/PP-Cellulose Compounds for Automotive NVH Applications

Chandramouli Sangeetham, Alterra Plastics LLC,

Composites and Lightweighting 2

Investigation of Multiphase Flows in Moving Porous Media for the PA6 In-Situ Pultrusion by Means of CFD

Marcel Ratka, Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Uni Stgt

Composites and Lightweighting 2

Towards High-Fidelity Simulation of Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics Using AI-Driven Intelligence and Molding Simulation

Arash Jahangir, AirGo Design Pte Ltd

Composites and Lightweighting 2

Multi-Scale Reinforcement of Polyethylene Terephthalate With Graphene and Glass Fiber

Fan Fei, Rutgers University

Composites and Lightweighting 2

Volumetric Multiscale Modeling of Composite Materials to Improve Mechanical Behavior Prediction

Paul Van Huffel, Altair Engineering, Inc. (January: Siemens Simulation)

Composites and Lightweighting 2

Hybrid Fastening System with Composite Substrates: An Experimental and Numerical Approach

Kunle Adeyemo, Michigan State University

Composites and Lightweighting 2

Characterization of Dual-Disk Refined Paper and Polypropylene Composites

Christopher Webb, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Engineering Properties and Structure

Reprocessed Thermoset Carbon Fibre Composites: Closing the Loop with Dynamic Covalent Epoxy Networks

Jonathan Alms, Intitute for Plastic Processing RWTH Aachen University

Engineering Properties and Structure

Scratch and Mar Behavior of Thermoplastics at Elevated Temperatures

Lorenzo De Noni, Texas A&M university

Engineering Properties and Structure

Remarkable Thermal Conductivity in Dielectric Polymer Matrix Composites Through Polymeric Crystal Templating

Sarah Matesic, Northeastern University

Engineering Properties and Structure

Effect of Carbon Nanotube Concentration on Resistive Heating of a 3D-Printed Shape Memory Nanocomposite

Christopher L. Lewis, Rochester Institute of Technology

Engineering Properties and Structure

Investigation of Sub-Melting Degradation and Crosslinking in PEKK

Joseph Previte, The University of Southern Mississippi

Engineering Properties and Structure

Enhancing Through-Plane Electrical Conductivity in Vinyl Ester Molding Compounds

Mitchell Delemeester, Michigan State University

Extrusion

Innovations in Extrusion for Hybrid Mechanochemical Recycling

Margaret Sobkowicz, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Extrusion

Compact Extrusion Method for In-Situ Fibrillation of TLCPs in Thermoplastic Matrix Composites

Cameron Jordan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Extrusion

A New Metering Section That Mixes

Keith Luker, Randcastle Extrusion Systems, Inc.

Extrusion

From Waste to High-Quality Packaging: Tackling Smell in Post-Consumer Polyethylene Recyclates

Jonas Wermter, Institute for Plastics Processing in Industry and Craft at RWTH-Aachen

Extrusion

Nanolayer Coextrusion of Amorphous and Semi-Crystalline Polymers for Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties

Zahidul Wahab, Peak Nano Systems

Extrusion

A New Method for Designing Extrusion Profile Dies

Qingping Guo, Draka EHC

Flexible Packaging

Engineering a New Class of Polypropylenes for Packaging: Optimizing Stiffness, Optical Clarity, and Barrier Performance

Michael Mahan, INVISTA

Flexible Packaging

Advancing Multilayer PE Coextrusion: Aligning Barrier, Functionality, and Circular Economy Goals

Nasrin Akaberi, Polykar Industries

Flexible Packaging

Beyond Melt Index and Density: A Multidimensional Framework for Polyethylene Resin Performance in Packaging

Brian Molloy, Nova Chemicals

Flexible Packaging

Pentanediol vs. Butanediol as a Diol In Adipic Acid-Terephthalic Acid Polyesters for Flexible Film

Brian Grady, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Flexible Packaging

Nano-enabled Packaging Expanding Shelf-life of Spices and Meat Products - A Journey of Technology Development from Laboratory to Commercial Scale

Suprakas Sinha Ray, University of Johannesburg

Flexible Packaging

Smarter Barriers for a Circular Future: Materials Innovation in Sustainable Packaging

Mammad Nasiri, Novin Polymer Solutions Consulting

Foams

Tuning the Performance Properties of Foams with High Recycled Content Enabled by Dynamic Crosslinking

Kim McLoughlin, Braskem

Foams

Nanostructured Silica-Enhanced Morphological Control in PEBA Foams: From Batch Foaming to Industrial-Scale Injection Molding

Shu-Kai Yeh, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Foams

A Well-Defined Holistic Study on Structure-Process-Property Relationships in High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Foams

Patrick Lee, University of Toronto

Foams

High Throughput Foam Structure Analysis

Kimberly Fraser, The Lubrizol Corporation

Foams

Experimental Characterization and Numerical Simulation of HDPE Microcellular Foams Produced by MuCell® Injection with Supercritical Nitrogen

Achref Elhasni, INSA Lyon

Foams

From Molecules to Margins

Jan Kalfus, S&P Global Commodity Insights

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 1

Sustainable Solutions for Factory and Refinish Automotive Clearcoats

Vahid Karimkhani, Covestro LLC

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 1

Maintaining Dynamic Networks in Vitrimerization

Amin Jamei Oskouei, Case Western Reserve University

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 1

Valorization of Selected Polymers and Incompatible Blends Using Not-So-Common Processing Methods

Gary Wnek, Case Western Reserve University

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 1

Computational Studies of Thermoset Vitrimerization

Thomas Gray, Case Western Reserve University

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 1

Right Rheometry for Polymer Characterization and Processing

Christopher Macosko, University of Minnesota

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 1

Renewable Plant Based Graphene for Structural Composites

Oleksandr Kravchenko, Old Dominion University

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 2

Design Strategies to Improve Thermo-mechanical Performance of TPUs

Rasoul (Ross) Rahimzadeh, Case Western Reserve University

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 2

High Performance Thermoplastic Polyurethane Foam Made Via Super Critical Injection Method

Vahab Solouki, Lubrizol

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 2

Machine Learning-Driven Real-Time Quality Control of Blown Film of Recycled Plastics

Joao Maia, Case Western Reserve University

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 2

Interconnectivity of Microcellular Foams Produced via High Internal Phase Emulsion Templating

Reza Foudazi, University of Oklahoma

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 2

A Cleaner Future: Restoring the Environment with Ammonia-Free Natural Rubber Latex

Tim Osswald, University of Wisconisn-Madison

Ica Manas-Zloczower Symposium 2

Novel Thermoplastic Polyurethane with Enhanced Biostability

Kristen Rohm, Lubrizol

Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovation

Development and Application of an AI-Assisted System for Enhancing the Efficiency of Plastic Mold Design

Hsien-Sen (Ethan) Chiu, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan

Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovation

A New Paradigm: Artificial Intelligence in Injection Molding Simulation and Part Design

David Astbury, Autodesk Australia Pty Ltd

Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovation

Customized Injection Molding Simulations in the Era of Vibe Coding

Franco Costa, Autodesk Inc.

Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovation

Hybrid Reinforcement Learning for Adaptive Quality Control in Injection Molding: Investigating the Influence of Process Parameters

Pia Wistuba, University of Duisburg-Essen

Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovation

Application of AI Optimization in Mold Flow Analysis

Hsien Sen Chiu, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan

Injection Molding: AI-Driven Innovation

Translating Machine Learning into Manufacturing Expertise - Actionable Interpretability and Stability for Precision Injection Molding

Chung-Yin Lin, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Injection Molding: Modeling and Simulation

Integrating Weld Line Effects from Molding Processes into Structural FEA

Hsien-Sen Chiu, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, Taiwan

Injection Molding: Modeling and Simulation

Impact of Filler Aspect Ratio on Anisotropic Properties and Shrinkage Predictions in Injection Molding

Vishak Perumal, Autodesk

Injection Molding: Modeling and Simulation

Coolant Flow Solver for Injection Molding Cooling Channels

Clinton Kietzmann, Autodesk Australia Pty Ltd

Injection Molding: Modeling and Simulation

Measured vs. Simulated Shrinkage and Warpage of an Injection-Molded Part Using STAMP-Characterized Olefins

Hunter Beaumont, Madison Group

Injection Molding: Modeling and Simulation

How MFI and Capillary Rheometers Fail in Characterizing How a Polymer Will Injection Mold

John Beaumont, The Beaumont Group

Injection Molding: Modeling and Simulation

Measured vs. Simulated Shrinkage and Warpage of an Injection-Molded Part Using STAMP-Characterized Olefins

Eric Foltz, The Madison Group

Injection Molding: Process and Technologies

Fiber Reorientation For An Enhanced Weld Line Strength In Injection Molding Parts

David Armbruster, University of Stuttgart, Institut für Kunststofftechnik

Injection Molding: Process and Technologies

An Experimental Assessment of Polymer Families and Fillers That Contribute to Viscosity Pressure Dependence in Injection Molding

Paul Brincat, Autodesk Australia Pty Ltd

Injection Molding: Process and Technologies

Comparative Analysis of Nozzle Contact Pressure Concepts in Injection Molding

Christina Haerter, NETSTAL Maschinen AG

Injection Molding: Process and Technologies

Screw Design Effects on Degradation and Morphology in TPU and rTPU Foams

Francesco Maciariello, University of Padova

Injection Molding: Process and Technologies

Injection Molding of PLA with Spent Coffee Grounds (SCGs) as a Sustainable Nucleating Agent

Jack Scheiderman, Western Washington University

Medical Plastics and Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies

3D Printing of TPU Nanocomposites and Foams Containing Carbon Nanotube and Barium Titanate for Triboelectric Nanogenerator Application

Milad Azami, UMass Lowell

Medical Plastics and Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies

Rethinking Material Selection in Medical Plastics: Circularity, Biobased, and Alternatives to Fluoropolymers

Robert Barrentine, Saint-Gobain Life Sciences

Medical Plastics and Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies

Toward a Closed-Loop in Healthcare: The Case of Bio-Reactors Made from Polycarbonate Recyclate

Pierre Moulinie, Covestro LLC

Medical Plastics and Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies

Medical Change-up: Thermoplastic Polyurethanes as Alternatives for PFAS

Nathan Rohner, Lubrizol Advanced Materials

Medical Plastics and Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies

Enhancing Medical Smart Packaging with Natural pH Indicators in Biodegradable Polymers

Zhenhan Ma, Toronto Metropolitan University

Medical Plastics and Bioplastics and Renewable Technologies

Designing for polymer “biodegradability”—Environmental end-of-life considerations vs biomedical applications

Ramani Narayan, Michigan State University

Mold Technologies

Optimizing Plastic Injection Molding with Advanced Cooling Strategies: an Experimental Study of SimForm and PulseCooling Approaches

Christopher Blake, Maya HTT

Mold Technologies

Computational Evaluation of Advanced Cooling Strategies for Slender Injection Mold Cores

Andrea Gruber, university of Massachusetts, Lowell

Mold Technologies

Smart Hot Runner for Indirect Cavity Pressure Monitoring and Process Control

Julian Schild, Barnes Group Acquisition GmbH

Mold Technologies

Advanced Hot Runner System Development for High-Quality Thin-Wall Parts

Josh Wagner, Covestro LLC

Mold Technologies

Numerical Investigation of a Hybrid Hot Runner System to Improve Polymer Flow and Injection Molding Efficiency

Mohammed Alemmrani, Lehigh University, Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics Department

Mold Technologies

Development and Adoption of On Demand Reconfigurable Mold and Cavity System for Injection Molding

Benjamin Legum, Muse Engine

Polymer Analysis 1

Understanding the influence of antioxidants on the fragmentation of PET into microplastics

Hrushikesh Pujari, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Polymer Analysis 1

Combining Simulation and Small Angle Neutron Scattering

Yingrui Shang, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Polymer Analysis 1

How to use Thermal Analysis to Help Driving Polymer Sustainability

Tianhong (Terri) Chen, Cannon Instrument

Polymer Analysis 1

Polystyrene Yellowing Caused by Fluorescent Bulb Exposures - A Reciprocity Study and Statistical Analysis

Kristen Chang, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

Polymer Analysis 1

Comparison of FTIR Methods for Microplastic and Nanoplastic Characterization

Hilda Buss, Exponent

Polymer Analysis 1

How Thermal Analysis, Raman Spectroscopy and Lab-Scale Film Extrusion Including Optical Film Quality Analysis Can Predict and Confirm Crystallinity and Product Quality In Polymers

Christoph Pielen, Anton Paar USA

Polymer Analysis 2

Crystallization kinetics of ethylene-methacrylic acid ionomers neutralized with zinc, and sodium

Anuja Jayasekara, Pennsylvania State University - The Behrend College

Polymer Analysis 2

Processing and Characterization of Threaded Caps for Use in US Army Environments

Christopher Gold, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

Polymer Analysis 2

From Starch to Structure: Thermal Analysis Unlocks Reliable Bio-Based Plastics

Sara Simon, NETZSCH Instruments North America

Polymer Analysis 2

Synchrotron X-Ray Mapping on Flow-Induced Crystallized Polymers

Xiaoshi Zhang, Penn State University, the Behrend college

Polymer Analysis 2

Microstructural Analysis of Polyolefins Using Raman Microscopy

Jacob Thelen, Exponent Inc.

Polymer Analysis 2

Short Chain Branch (SCB) Effects: A Study of Two Comonomer Bimodal HDPE

Ebuka Ezugwu, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Polymer Modifiers and Additives

Halogen Free Flame Retardant Masterbatch Concentrates for GF PP

Gary Rex, JLS Fire Retardant Chemical Company

Polymer Modifiers and Additives

High-Barrier Biomimetic Nanocoatings for Food Packaging, Flame Retardancy, and Corrosion Protection

Luyi Sun, University of Connecticut

Polymer Modifiers and Additives

Synergistic Impact Modification of TPOs Using Styrenic Block Copolymers and Polyolefin Elastomers

Raja N Dharmarajan, Kraton Corporation

Polymer Modifiers and Additives

Drip Suppressants in Halogen Free Flame Retardant Systems

Margaret Baumann, Performance polymers and Additives LLC/Pinfa North America

Polymer Modifiers and Additives

LNP™ non-PTFE Lubricated Material Solutions for Reduced Wear and Friction

Erik Schwartz, SABIC

Polymer Modifiers and Additives

SABIC’s LNP™ ELCRES™ LNP Copolymers: World’s First UL Certified Non-PFAS Flame-Retardant Polycarbonate Resins

Erik Schwartz, SABIC

Polymer Modifiers and Additives / Automotive and Sustainable Transportation

Innovations in Biocarbon Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for Light-weight Automotive: Sustainable Composites for Electric Vehicle Parts

Manjusri Misra, University of Guelph

Polymer Modifiers and Additives / Automotive and Sustainable Transportation

Advancing Lightweight Reinforced Thermoplastics (LWRT) Through Functional Scrim Technologies in Automotive Applications

Richard Kim, Hanwha Azdel

Polymer Modifiers and Additives / Automotive and Sustainable Transportation

Large Part Manufacturing Technologies for Thermoplastics

Carlos Pereira, SABIC

Polymer Modifiers and Additives / Automotive and Sustainable Transportation

Optical Light Guide Edge-Lighting Solution: Advancing Automotive Lighting Through Material Innovation

Emily Archer, Covestro

Polymer Modifiers and Additives / Automotive and Sustainable Transportation

Overview of In-Mold Polyurethane (PUR) Coating as an Alternative to Conventional Automotive Paint Lines

Lexington Peterson, ENGEL Machinery Inc
Oliver Stahl, Chemigon LLC

Polymer Modifiers and Additives / Automotive and Sustainable Transportation

Ditch the Paint Shop: Class A overmolded thermoplastic parts for interior and exterior applications

Dan Rozelman, KraussMaffei

Product Design and Development

Smart Surfaces: Thin, Functional, Beautiful

John Skabardonis, Optimist Consulting

Product Design and Development

Design and R&D: Maximizing the Human Benefit

David Kusuma, IAG Automotive

Product Design and Development

Sustainability Considerations in the Plastic Product Design Process

Mark MacLean-Blevins, MacLean-Blevins & Associates, Inc.

Product Design and Development

Thermal Management for Next Generation Electronics

Matt Mckenna, Covestro

Product Design and Development

Designing with Color: Strategies for Consistent and Impactful Color in Plastics

Mercedes Landázuri, Ampacet

Product Design and Development

Innovations in Polymer and Composite Joining for Product Manufacturing

Dr. Jeff Ellis, EWI

Reactive Extrusion

Repairing and Restoring Recycled Plastics Using Reactive Masterbatches

Borys Schafran, Nexam Chemical

Reactive Extrusion

Silane Grafting of Polyethylene - Influence of Process and Reaction Conditions on Material Properties

Abhijit Ghosh-Dastidar, The Dow Chemical Company

Reactive Extrusion

Frontiers of Reactive Extrusion: A Chemist's View of Reactive Extrusion: Laboratory Glassware to 316 Stainless Steel

Roger Avakian, Avakian PolyChem Consulting LLC

Reactive Extrusion

Frontiers of Reactive Extrusion: A Practitioner's Perspective on Innovation, Wide Variety of Examples, and Impactful Applications

Ashok Adur, Everest International Consulting (LLC)

Reactive Extrusion

Could Reactive Extrusion Replace Your Next Batch Reactor?

Ana Mangas Roca, AIMPLAS - Plastics Technology Centre

Reactive Extrusion

Advancing Reactive Extrusion Through AI-Enabled Process Monitoring and Control

Arash Kiani, Alterra Holdings

Recycling 1

Antibacterial Filter Media from Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate and Reclaimed Facemasks

Sadhan Jana, School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, University of Akron

Recycling 1

Delamination Recycling of Multilayer Plastic Films

Paschalis Alexandridis, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY)

Recycling 1

Sustainable Toughening of Polypropylene Using Core-Shell Lignin Additives

Reza Bahrami, Texas A&M University

Recycling 1

Recycling of Single-Use Multilayer Plastics for Biomanufacturing with Solvent-Targeted Recovery and Precipitation

Tushar ., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Recycling 1

Recycling the Unrecyclable

Yori Costa, Yori Costa

Recycling 2

Scalable Upcycling of High-Density Polyethylene Into Vitrimers Through Dynamic Adoptable Crosslinks

Aboulfazl Barati, Troy University

Recycling 2

Recycling of High-Performance Polymer Composites via Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis: Toward Matrix Deconstruction and Fiber Reuse

Ahmad Ibrahim, CTT Group

Recycling 2

Future-Proofing: Hot Food Packaging with Akestra™

Jack Wanamaker, Perstorp AB

Recycling 2

Assessing the Recyclability of a Thermoplastic Liquid Crystalline Polymer through Conventional and Advanced Manufacturing Methods

William Quintana, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Recycling 2

Advancing Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefin Blends: A Multi-Parametric Approach for Quantifying Blend Composition

Patrick Masembe, UMass Lowell

Recycling 2

SPE Foundation: Educating the Next Generation in Sustainable Plastics

Eve Vitale, SPE Foundation

Thermoplastics Materials: Challenges and Innovations

A New Class of Very Low Density Polyethylene via Intensified Processes and Emulsion Polymerization

Nei Domingues, Braskem America

Thermoplastics Materials: Challenges and Innovations

Chemical Industry Outlook

Jan Kalfus, S&P Global

Thermoplastics Materials: Challenges and Innovations

Legislative Developments Shaping a Model Circular Economy

Peter Coneski, K&L Gates LLP

Thermoplastics Materials: Challenges and Innovations

Chemical Compatibility of Polyethylene: Procedures and Pitfalls

Christopher Lind, Christopher Lind LLC

Thermoplastics Materials: Challenges and Innovations

Analytical Challenges and Regulatory Perspectives for Emerging Micropollutants in Wastewater: Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals and PFAS

Giovanni Gadaleta, AIMPLAS - Plastics Technology Centre

Thermosets and Rubber

Bio-Based Free-Flowable Thermoset Compounds for Injection Molding Utilizing Unsaturated Polyester and Phenolic Resin Chemistry

Halimatu Bruce, SKZ - KFE gGmbH

Thermosets and Rubber

Simulation and Validation of Epoxy Adhesive Joints: Evaluation of LAW36 and LAW59 in Radioss

Daniel Campos Murcia, Applus+ DatapointLabs

Thermosets and Rubber

Digitalisation of the Rubber Extrusion Process By Identification of Wall Slip Through New Measurement Technology

Uwe Nillius, Chair of Plastics Processing - RWTH Aachen

Thermosets and Rubber

Sustainable Tire Rubber - A Comparison of Silica and Carbon Black Filled Tread Compounds Using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Shoab Ahmed Chowdhury, TA Instruments

Thermosets and Rubber

Structure-Property Relationships in Rubber Nanocomposites: Role of Nanofillers in Fracture Resistance

Mona Torabi, Western Carolina University

Twin-Screw Extrusion and Compounding

Enhanced Wood Plastic Composites for Outdoor Decking Using Recycled Polyolefins and Styrenic Block Copolymer Modifiers

Santosh Bawiskar, Kraton Corporation

Twin-Screw Extrusion and Compounding

AI-Based Soft Sensor for Inline Viscosity Recording in Twin-Screw Extrusion of Polypropylene Compounds

Lukas Seifert, Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University

Twin-Screw Extrusion and Compounding

Twin-Screw Compounding & Process Optimization for Shear Sensitive Materials

Kelly Lewis, Coperion

Twin-Screw Extrusion and Compounding

Optimizing the Processing Conditions for Compounding Polyolefins and Solid Filler Particles in Twin Screw Extruders

Kristin Lewis, Survice Engineering

Twin-Screw Extrusion and Compounding

Continuous Compounding of TPE and Rubber on New Generation of Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruders ZE BluePower

Dietmar Becker, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH