Future Composites Symposium Agenda

Co-produced by AIM for Composites, a DOE-Energy Frontier Research Center, SME and CCM and hosted by University of Delaware.

November 13, 2024

10:00 AM

Registration Opens
Univ. of Delaware Center for Composite Materials – Lobby

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SME Composites Technical Community Luncheon
Univ. of Delaware Center for Composite Materials – Room 106

1:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tour Univ. of Delaware Center for Composite Materials and Applications Technology Transfer Lab (ATTL)

4:00 PM

Exhibit, Poster Competition and Reception
Trabant University Center

6:00 PM

Networking Dinner and Presentations
Trabant University Center

November 14, 2024

7:30 AM

Exhibit, Registration & Continental Breakfast
Trabant University Center

Welcome: A Collaborative Vision

8:00 AM

A Perspective by the Honorable Christopher Coons, U.S. Senator for Delaware

8:10 AM

Jamie Phillips, Interim Dean and Professor, College of Engineering
Introductory Remarks

8:20 AM

Miguel Garcia-Diaz, UD Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation
Future Composites Symposium: Setting the Stage

Government Session: Federal Program Plans: Composites and Smart Manufacturing – Policies and Opportunities

8:30 AM

Dr. Huijuan Dai, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy
Advancing Composite Materials and Manufacturing for America’s Clean Energy Future

9:00 AM

Dr. Christopher Hoppel, Chief Sciences for Extreme Materials Division, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Sciences for Extreme Materials

9:30 AM

Dr. Anisur Rahman, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division
Strengthening Naval Platforms: U.S. Navy Investments in Composite Materials and Structural Innovation

10:00 AM

Networking Break & Exhibit

Future Composites Session: Role of AI in Enabling Future Composites

10:30 AM

Dr. Gang Li, Professor, Clemson University
AI Models for Inverse Design of Composite Materials

11:00 AM

Dr. Ying Li, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Machine Learning-Accelerated Molecular Design of Innovative Polymers: Shifting from Thomas Edison to Iron Man

11:30 AM

Mr. Tim Gaur, Senior Manager, Airbus
The Future of Aerospace Manufacturing and Role of Composites and AI

12:00 PM

Networking Lunch & Exhibit

Green Economy Composites Session: Role of Composites in Enabling Circular Economy - Towards Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Composites

1:30 PM

Dr. Amar K. Mohanty, Distinguished Research Excellence Chair in Sustainable Materials, University of Guelph
Circular Economy Driven Sustainable Composites

2:00 PM

Dr. Nicholas Rorrer, Manager and Sr. Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Scaling Recyclable and Dynamic Thermosets: From Beaker to Wind Blade and Beyond

2:30 PM

Mr. Somasekhar Bobba, Global Technical Manager, SABIC Specialties
Discover More Sustainable Options - Upcycled, Mechanically Recycled and Certified Renewable Offerings

3:00 PM

Dr. Marcelo Dapino, Honda R&D Americas Designated Chair, The Ohio State University
Strategies for Cost-Effective Lightweighting of Vehicle Structures

3:30 PM

Networking Break & Exhibit

Panel Discussion: The Role of Sustainability and AI in the Future of Composites: A Panel Discussion

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Moderator, Dr. Nicholas Gianaris, Nexight Group
Dr. Huijuan Dai, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy
Dr. Christopher Hoppel, Chief, Sciences for Extreme Materials Division DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Dr. Amar K. Mohanty, Distinguished Research Excellence Chair in Sustainable Materials, University of Guelph
Dr. Steve McKnight, Vice President, Strategic Research Alliances, Virginia Tech