M3X Nexus 2025 - Sessions

Join us for a groundbreaking three-day conference that brings together esteemed professors and leading experts from around the globe and focused on polymer-revelvant studies from southeastern US. This event offers a unique platform for attendees to engage with pioneering research and advancements across diverse fields. With keynote sessions featuring distinguished speakers, participants will gain invaluable insights into the latest developments in the general polymer studies, manufacturing, and AI/ML uses in these areas. The conference boasts a series of specialized sessions, including:

Precision Agriculture with Polymer-based Sensors, Robotics, and Machine Learning: Organized by the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) at UGA, this session delves into cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing modern agriculture.
AI in Materials, Manufacturing, and Modeling (M3X): Led by the Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IAI), attendees will explore the integration of artificial intelligence in advancing polymer sciences and manufacturing processes.
Sustainability-, Health-, and Energy-Purposed Polymers: Hosted by the the New Materials Institute (NMI), e-mobility initiative, and Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), this session examines the future of polymers for energy, sustainability, and health applications.

In addition to these enriching sessions, the conference offers ample networking opportunities, including a poster session and evening gatherings, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas among professionals. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to connect with thought leaders and innovators shaping the future of science and technology.

Food/soft drinks will be provided during the 3-day conference (May 18-20, 2025)

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05/18/2025 (Sunday) : Sessions and Poster Presentations with Dinner

Afternoon sessions (12PM - 6PM with each talk 40mins), Venue: Mahler Hall

Session 1-3: Southeast University and National Lab Sources and Research Highlights, Chair: Prof Kenan Song
1. Bryan W Boudouris (University of Alabama), Uni Alabama Polymer and Relevant Research

2. Wei You (University of North Carolina), RAFT Step-Growth Polymerization and Its Applications

3. Rigoberto Advincula (University of Tennessee, Knoxville & Oak Ridge National Laboratory), ORNL and CNMS Research

5. Daeyeon Lee (University of Pennsylvania), Accelerating Polymer-Based Particle Development from Discovery to Manufacturing on a Microfluidic Platform

6. Chuanbing Tang (University of South Carolina), USC Polymer centers

7. Luyi Sun (University of Connecticut), Smart Soft Materials with Multiscale Architecture and Dynamic Surface Topographies

8. Kenan Song (University of Georgia), Advancing Regenerative Medicine: 3D Printing Innovations

9. Camden A. Chatham (SRNL), Macromolecules & Manufacturing Science at SRNL

Evening session (6:00PM - 8:00PM)

Poster session 1: Future Faculty Candidates in M3X: 5 awardees and each with 100 euros, funded by SpringerNature - Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials (IF 27). The poster award committee members: Bryan W Boudouris (University of Alabama), Wei You (UNC, Chapel Hill), Daeyeon Lee (UPen), Chuanbing Tang (University of South Carolina), Brent S. Sumerlin (UFlorida), Venue: Masters Atrium and Pecan Tree Galleria

1. Libin Yang (University of Georgia), Development of Mycelium-Based Composites for Sustainable Biomedical Scaffold Using E-Writing 3D Bio-Printing

2. Chao Sui (University of Georgia), Model-Based Piezo Inkjet Printing of MXene Sensors for Health Monitoring

3. Dharneedar Ravichandran (University of California, Berkeley), 3D Printing of Polymer and Carbon Composites Through Layered Patterning

4. Jing Jiang (Purdue University), Wearable Chemical Nanosensors for Personalized Digital Health

5. Pierre Kawak (University of South Florida), Molecular Simulations and Machine Learning for Sustainable Polymer Innovation

6. Xiao Sun (University of Georgia), Carbon Nanoparticle Effects on PAN Crystallization for Higher Performance Composite Fibers

7. Lijie Ding (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Mechanically Driven Polymers: Monte Carlo simulation and Machine Learning Analysis for Scattering

8. Mariah Batool (University of Connecticut), Unraveling Ionomer Characteristics in Electrochemical Systems: An Integrated STEM/EDS and Spectral Data Driven Computer Vision Approach for Comprehensive Characterization
9. Ning Zhang (Baylor University), Microstructure-Property Relationships and Strengthening Mechanisms of Cellulose-Hemicellulose Composites in Coconut Endocarp

10. Cabell B. Eades (University of Florida), Ultra-high molecular weight polymer synthesis via aqueous dispersion polymerization
11. Zebin Li (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Automated Phase Segmentation and Particle Network Analysis of Solid-State Battery Cathodes
12. Rhys W. Hughes (University of Florida), Retrofitting PMMA with a Thermal Trigger for Efficient Depolymerization
13. Michael Buzzy (Georgia Institute of Technology), PolyMicros: A Foundation Model for 3D Polycrystalline Materials Structure
14. Yifeng Wang (Georgia Institute of Technology), Physics-Informed Neural ODE with Heterogeneous Control Inputs (PINOHI) for Quality Prediction of Composite Adhesive Joints
15. Ke Zhan (Auburn University), Enhancing polypropylene/high-density polyethylene blend performance through the incorporation of microcrystalline cellulose-based core-shell particles at the interface
16. Jin Qian (The University of Southern Mississippi), Synthesis of Butadiene-Derived Polyolefin Graft Copolymers and Their Crystallization Behaviors
17. Xiaowei Zhong (University of North Carolina), Synthesis and Stability Study of Conjugated Organic Materials for Organic Photovoltaics
18. Xiaomeng Li (University of South Carolina), Biomass-Derived Long-Chain Polycondensates with Controlled Degradability and Closed-Loop Recyclability
19. Shuaijun Li (National Institute of Standards and Technology), Machine learning-enhanced near-infrared differentiation of polyolefin for improved plastic recycling
20. Robert Ccorahua-Santo (Purdue University), Dispersion-Enhanced Tribonegativity in Lignin-Skin-Integrated Sensors
21. Xuanwen Hua (Georgia Insitute of Technology), High-throughput 3D cell imaging and high-speed 3D reconstruction with light-field flow cytometry and physics-aware deep learning
22. Oleh Smutok (Clarkson University), Hydrogel-based composite materials for biomedical and biosensor use
23. Xiao Zhang (University of Miami), Rapid and Versatile Synthesis of Glutathione-Responsive Polycarbonates from Activated Cyclic Carbonates toward Drug Delivery
24. Zhaohan Yu (Michigan State University), Impact of Topological Defects on Strain-Induced Crystallization in Elastocaloric Polymers
25. Bowen Zhao (University of Miami), Glutathione-Responsive Polyhomocysteine Derivatives toward Drug and Nucleic Acid Delivery
26. Siyang Wang (University of Chicago), Polyelectrolyte complex micelles for targeted nucleotide delivery to treat atherosclerosis
27. Ronaldo Badenhorst, Reversible Binding Interfaces Made of Microstructured Polymer Brushes
28. Jungho Choi (Georgia Institute of Technology), Fast and affordable printing of polymeric nanostructures via superluminescent light projection
29. Harnjoo Kim (Georgia Institute of Technology), High Fidelity Printing by Overcoming Proximity Effect in Projection Two-Photon Lithography
30. Eric Munyaneza Nuwayo (Virgina Tech), Upcycling of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene into high-value surfactants and aromatic chemicals
31. Qixuan Xiang (University of Georgia), Design, Fabrication, and Performance of Graphene-Based Aerogel Piezoresistive Sensors
32. Haishun Du (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Sustainable Valorization of Biomass into Biopolymers and Nanocomposites for Multifunctional Applications
33. Ashoka Gamage (University of Georgia), Utilization of Cassava Starch Processing Waste for Sustainable Applications
34. Bruno Leme (University of Florida), IMITATION LEARNING AND CROSS-MODAL PREDICTION FOR ADAPTIVE ROBOTICS IN STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTS
35. Rayane Akoumeh (Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University), Emerging and Scalable Fabrication Techniques for Nano and Micro-Porous Polymer Membranes for Wastewater Treatment Applications

Dinner (6.30 PM to 8:00 PM), Venue: Magnolia 1-3

05/19/2025 (Monday) : Sessions and Poster Presentation with Awards and Exhibition (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Breakfast (7:00 to 8:00am), Venue: Magnolia 1-3

Provost Hu Address Speech and Breakfast (7:30 to 8:00am)

Morning sessions (8:00AM - 12:42PM with a 10:30am - 11.00am snack break and each talk 22min)

Session 4: Biopolymers for Biomedical Devices (Chair: Mark Richard Stephen Garren, Elizabeth Brisbois & Yang Liu from UGA), Venue: Dogwood Hall
1. Yifei Jin (University of Nevada Reno) Embedded 3D bioprinting: From material design to method development
2. M.G.Finn (Georgia Institute of Technology), Functionalized dextrans for programmed release of protein therapeutics and vaccines
3. Elizabeth J. Brisbois (University of Georgia), Engineering Hemocompatible and Antimicrobial Polymer Biointerfaces to Improve Medical Devices
4. Orsolya Lautner-Csorba (University of Michigan), Antithrombogenic surfaces and their in vivo assessment for the advancement of extracorporeal life support systems
5. Mark Garren (University of Georgia), Bridging the Artificial Endothelium Towards Extracorporeal Circulation Technologies
6. Joseph Furgal (Bowling Green State University) Porous Silsesquioxane-based Organogels from Synthesis to Properties as NO-Release Materials
7. Ronaldo Badenhorst (University of Georgia), Dynamic Microstructured Interface for Cell Sorting Based on Nonspecific Interactions
8. Shu Jia (Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University), Toward Systems Biophotonics and Recent Developments with Soft Materials
9. Leidong Mao (University of Georgia), Ferrohydrodynamic cell separation

Session 5: Sustainable Polymers: Synthesis, Processing and Applications (Chair: Sergiy Minko from UGA), Venue: Masters Hall
1. Hui Wang (University of Louisville), Polymer-rich Solid-state Ionic Conductors for Electrochemical Energy Storage
2. Xinyue liu (Michigan State University), Designing Polymeric Materials to Modulate Photon and Mass Transport for Biomanufacturing
3. Bakhtiyor Rasulev (North Dakota State University), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Design of Polymeric Materials
4. Andriy Voronov (North Dakota State University), Sustainable Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Thermoset Coatings from Plant Oil-Based Ingredients
5. Rafael Quirino (Georgia Southern University), Tung oil-based thermosets reinforced with pine needles using itaconic anhydride as a green compatibilizer
6. Ana C. Alba-Rubio (Clemson University), Polymer-Based Catalysts with Brønsted and Lewis Acidity for Biomass and PET Conversion
7. Alexander Sidorenko (Saint Joseph's University), Responsive Hybrid Macromolecules and Materials Based on Chitosan.
8. Zoriana Demchuk (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Recyclable Foam Insulation Derived from Renewable Feedstocks
9. Alina Kirillova (Iowa State University), 3D Printing Functionalized Zein Biomaterials: Porous Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering via Vat Photopolymerization
10. Yunsang Kim (Mississippi State University), Cellulose nanofibril-based Pickering emulsions and microcapsules

Session 6: Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing (Chairs: Prof Yiping Zhao from UGA), Venue: Mahler Hall
1. Wenzhuo Wu (Purdue University), Tellurene Wearables
2. Shan Jiang (Iowa State University), Nanoink Design: Writing the Future of On-Demand Electronics Manufacturing
3. Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena (Georgia Institute of Technology), Challenges and Opportunities in Perovskite Solar Cells
4. Shunyu Liu (Clemson University), Investigation of Mechanical Anisotropy in Additive Manufacturing of 316L Stainless Steel
5. Sui Yang (Arizona State University), Printable and Responsive Plasmonic Polymer Nanocomposites for Light Harvesting and

Manipulation.
6. Siyang Wang (University of Chicago), Polyelectrolyte complex micelles for targeted nucleotide delivery to treat atherosclerosis
7. Santanu Kundu (Mississippi State University), Achieving Unique Morphologies and Properties of Conjugated Polymers

Electrospun Fibers

Lunch - 12.30 PM to 1:45 PM (Venue: Magnolia 1-3)

Afternoon sessions (1.30PM - 5.32PM with a 3:30 - 3:45 PM snack break, and each talk 22min)

Session 7: Machine Learning and Manufacturing Processes (Chairs: Prof Hongyue Sun, He Li from UGA), Venue: Masters Hall
1. Fadel M. Megahed (Miami University), AI Augmentation in Manufacturing Quality Control: From Generative Models to Visual Inspection

2. Bingbing Li (California State University Northridge), Industrial AI Agent for Manufacturing by Synergizing Knowledge Graphs with Large Multimodal Models
3. Shenghan Guo (Arizona State University), Mitigating Printing Anomalies in Aerosol Jet Printing: A Data-Driven Approach for Process Planning and Optimization
4. Yong Wei (University of North Georgia), Supercharging Materials Discovery with Graph Machine Learning
5. Boran Ma (University of Southern Mississippi), Machine Learning-Enabled High Throughput Examination of Block Copolymer Microstructure
6. Chiehyeon Lim (Ulsan National Institut of Science and Technology), Addressing the challenges in data-driven quality management of continuous multistage manufacturing processes
7. Cheng Chen (University of Alabama at Huntsville), Leveraging Large Language Model for Knowledge-Driven Design and Manufacturing Intelligence
8. Paul Winget (Schrodinger), Schrödinger Platform for Polymer Design: Integrating ML and Physics-Based Methods
9. Abner Johnson (Pure Shenandoah), Optimizing Low Carbon Emission Hempcrete Blocks: Integrating Machine Learning into Hemp-Based Manufacturing Processes
10. Zhen Li (Clemson University), Deep Neural Operator Learning Applied to Multiscale Mechanical Problems
11. Sudhagar Mani (University of Georgia), Development of machine learning models to predict biomass conversion performances

Session 8: Polymers in Sustainability (Chair: Luyi Sun from UConn), Venue: Mahler Hall
1. Ning Zhang (Baylor University), Exploring the Thermomechanical Behavior and Self-Healing Mechanisms of Epoxy-Based Vitrimers via Machine Learning and Molecular Modeling
2. Luyi Sun (University of Connecticut), Sustainable High-Performance Packaging: A Compostable Alternative to Conventional Plastic Films
3. Matteo Palesati (Georgia Institute of Technology), Easy delamination method for multilayer plastics using flash photo-thermal treatment (FPT)
4. Arun Ghosh (Troy University), Organosolv lignin: A valuable biomass for creating materials with enhanced performance
5. Yucheng Peng (Auburn University), Multilayer plastic packaging recycling through disruption of interfacial adhesive bonding to achieve polymer layer separation
6. Zhongyang Wang (The University of Alabama), Water-mediated Ion Transport in an Anion Exchange Membrane
7. Guoliang Liu (Virginia Tech), Chemical Upcycling of Polyolefins into Surfactants
8. Erina Baynojir Joyee (University of North Carolina), Magnetorheological Control in Direct Writing for Improved Deposition Precision
9. Mohammad K. Hassan (Qatar University), Advanced Block Copolymer Membranes for Oily Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Session 9: Polymer Science - Polymer Physics and Chemistry (Chair: Dr. Lilin He from ORNL), Venue: Dogwood Hall
1. Fuwu Zhang (University of Miami), Rapid and Versatile Synthesis of Glutathione-Responsive Polycarbonates from Activated Cyclic Carbonates for Drug Delivery
2. Patricia Calvo (Kansas State University), Hyperbranched Polymers via RAFT Polymerization – Synthesis and Applications
3. Shaoting Lin (Michigan State University), Mechano-diffusion of Particles in Stretchable Hydrogels
4. Scott Danielsen (Georgia Institute of Technology), Interfacial Heteroassociations Impart Elasticity in Sticky Polymers
5. A B M Tahidul Haque (University of Alabama), Modeling and processing of frontal polymerization method for agile manufacturing of thermoset composites
6. Heungman Park (East Texas A&M University), Photoluminescence anisotropy in conjugated polymers and single molecule ensembles, and investigation of photo-induced polymerization of PTCDA molecules
7. Sergei Makaev(University of Georgia), Novel approach for non-enzymatic cell harvesting
8. Lilin He (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Unraveling Polymer Complexity: Multiscale Insights from Small-angle Neutron Scattering (SANS)
9. Semih Gulec (Anton Paar USA, Inc), Small & Wide Angle Scattering in the Polymer World
10. Colleen N. Scott (Mississippi State University), Vinyl-Flanked Diketopyrrolopyrrole: A Versatile Scaffold for Low-Band Gap Polymers
11. Xiao Sun (University of Georgia), Carbon Nanoparticle Effects on PAN Crystallization for Higher Performance Composite Fibers

Evening session (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM)

Poster session 2: Graduate and Undergraduate Students, food/soft drinks provided. The poster award committee members are Yong Lin Kong (Rice), Rong Yang (Cornell University), Shan Jiang (Iowa State), Scott Danielsen (GT), Venue: Masters Atrium and Pecan tree Galleria

1. Varunkumar Thippanna (University of Georgia), Layered Fabrication of Polymer-based Composite Fibers for Sustainability and Energy Applications.
2. Sri Vaishnavi Thummalapalli (University of Georgia), Enhancing Gas Sensing Performance with Polymer Blends & Conductive Fillers via Direct Ink Writing
3. Dhanush Patil (University of Georgia), Hierarchical polymeric porous structure via foam 3D printing
4. Fatemeh Sadat Mahdavi (University of Georgia), Tunable Degradability in Biomedical Polymers
5. Churan Yu (University of Georgia), Fabrication of Programmable Multilayer-structured Small-diameter Vascular Grafts by Dry-jet-wet Fiber Spinning
6. Martin Taylor Sobczak (University of Georgia), Amorphous Silica Composites via Coaxial Direct Ink Writing
7. Zhengfu Huang (University of Georgia), Investigating Single Cell Migration via 3D-Printed Polymers with Gradual Transitions in Properties
8. Arunachalam Ramanathan (University of Georgia) – Sub-Micron Additive Manufacturing of carbon with multilayered architecture
9. Daniel Struble (University of Southern Mississippi), High Throughput Methods and Machine Learning Prediction of Supramolecular Block Copolymer Phase Behavior
10. Fatima Naser Aldine (Bowling Green State University), Tuning Quantum Yield to Maximize Nitric Oxide Release Under Red and NIR Light in Photoresponsive Ruthenium Salen Materials
11. Ana-Maria Valencia (Mississippi State University), Development of Degradable Polystyrene Derivatives for Sustainable Polymer Applications
12. Abhishek Saji Kumar (Arizona State University), Solar Activated Smart Anti Bacterial Membrane with light patterned nanoparticles for Safe Drinking Water
13. Ricardo Ortega (Iowa State University), Waterborne Self-Sanitizing Coatings Using Functional Polymeric Nanoparticles
14. Juan Jose Sandino Trejos (Mississippi State University), Development of Polyaniline Derivatives with Improved Electrochemical Stability and Processability
15. Kush G. Patel (University of Georgia), Impact Modification of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) with Terratek® FX1515 and Terratek® GDH-B1FA
16. Adam Brooks Goodman (University of Georgia), Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polydimethylsiloxane Sponges with Tunable Porosity
17. Bradley Lamb (University of Southern Mississippi), Machine Learning-Aided High Throughput Examination of Block Copolymer Processing Conditions
18. Kyle Hallowell (Bowling Green State University), Highly Porous Silsesquioxane-based Organogels for the Delivery of Therapeutic Nitric Oxide.
19. Anasheh Khecho (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Quantitative Analysis of Printing Accuracy in Multimaterial Direct Writing of Humidity-Responsive Composites
20. William W. Johnson (Mississippi State University), Carbon/Carbon Composites (C/C) from BODA-Derived-Resins (BDR)
21. Luyao Zhao (University of Georgia), scWB-SERS Platform for High-Sensitivity, Label-Free Protein Profiling in Single Exosomes
22. Yuwei Zhang (University of Georgia), Sensitive and Specific Detection in Rare Cell Populations via Microfluidic Single-Cell Electrophoresis
23. Beikang Gu (University of Georgia), Rupture Mechanics of Blood Clot Fibrin Fibers: A Computational Study With Coarse-grained Model
24. Arefeh Salimi Beni (Georgia Southern University), ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF MXENE-COATED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ELECTRODES VIA DRY SPRAY DEPOSITION
25. Maxim E. Solovyev (Mississippi State University), Recent synthetic strategies toward semi-fluorinated aromatic ether polymers for high-performance materials.
26. Carmen Byerly Dunn (The University of Southern Mississippi), Design of polybutadiene-based graft blend compatibilizers for mixed polyethylene and polypropylene
27. Haizhou Wen (Clemson University), A 3D RBC Shape Predictor based on Multi-Fidelity Neural Network
28. Avik Kumar Dhar (University of Georgia), Processing and Properties of Bio-based PLA/PBS Melt-blown Nonwovens for Filter Media
29. Rui Wan (Clemson University), Physics-constrained model discovery from data for manufacturing process using neural operator learning and symbolic regression
30. Jixin Hou (University of Georgia), Role of Data-driven Regional Growth Model in Shaping Brain Folding Patterns
31. Peng Chen (Georgia Institute of Technology), High-Resolution Fluorescence Endoscopy via Flexible Hydrogel Optical Fibers
32. Yuhao Zhang (University of Georgia), Single Cell Stiffness Analysis Using Ferrohydrodynamic-Microfluidic Platform
33. Seyedali Mirmohammadsadeghi (University of Georgia), A comprehensive investigation on water barrier properties of Bio-Based Polymer Films
34. Joyjit Ghosh (University of Georgia), Development of multifunctional finishes on medical textiles for durable antimicrobial and flame-retardant performance
35. Kristina Peranidze (University of Georgia), Evaluating the Efficacy of 3D Touch-spun Microfiber Scaffolds in Producing Dense Cell Cultures
36. Maitry Bhattacharjee (University of Georgia), Biodegradation study of polylactic acid (PLA) based non-woven fabrics under controlled condition
37. Joyjit Ghosh (University of Georgia), Development of multifunctional finishes on medical textiles for durable antimicrobial and flame-retardant performance
38. Yixuan Huang (Georgia Institute of Technology), Self-driven phosphate enrichment by hydrogel beads for nutrient recovery
39. Murashko Anton (University of Georgia), Bioreactor-Based Production of Extracellular Vesicles Under Shear Stress: A 3D-Printed Approach.
40. Kun Jiang (University of Georgia), Unraveling Alzheimer’s Progression: A Multiphysics Computational Framework Bridging Protein Spread, Brain Atrophy, and Mechanochemical Feedback
41. Maria Furukawa (University of North Carolina), Synthesis and self-assembly of an all-aromatic, liquid-crystal polyelectrolyte
42. Zijun Gao (Georgia Insitute of Technology), Utilizing Speckle Phenomenon in Biomaterials for High Performance Microscopy
43. Jihye Choi (University fo Tennesse/ORNL), Harnessing Transient and Self-healable Adhesion in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
44. Yan Huang (Georgia Institute of Technology), Foveal Light-Field Compound Eye Imager for Portable Three-Dimensional Microscopy
45. Mohammad Aghajohari (University of Georgia), Variations in Structural Features of Xylan-rich Feedstocks Affect Their Reactivity in Bio-based Materials Production
46. Ivan Moldavchuk (University of Georgia), Meltblown Corona Charged Fabrics: Effect of Environmental Conditions on Filtration Properties
47. Jiansong Chen (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Weaving Natural Charge: Advanced All-Cellulose Triboelectric Harvesters for Smart Home Applications
48. Mengge Gao (University of Wisconsin-Madison), High-Strength and Water-Resistant Conducting Polymer/Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Films for Flexible Supercapacitor Electrodes
49. Yewon Oh (Goergia Institute of Technology), Enhancing hydrogen production efficiency using functionalized MXenes with

coordinated metal nanoparticles
50. Ziting Tian (Georgia Institute of Technology), A Water-in-Bisalt Hydrogel Electrolyte for Stretchable Li-Ion Batteries
51. Arpita Shome (University of Geogia), Combinatorial Engineering of ‘Liquid-Like’ Omniphobic Solid Coatings with Bioactive Polymers to Tackle Biofouling

Dinner Buffet – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Venue: Magnolia 1-3)

05/20/2025 (Tuesday) : Sessions Awards (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Morning sessions (8.30AM - 12.30PM with each talk 25min)

Breakfast - 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM (Venue: Magnolia 1-3)

Session 10: Innovation in Polymer Synthesis, Processing, Simulations/Characterizations, and Applications (Chair: Dr. Tomonori Saito from ORNL), Venue: Mahler Hall

1. Tomonori Saito (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Toward Closed-Loop Upcycling of Step-growth Polymers
2. Yong Lin Kong (Rice University), Addressing unmet needs with 3D printed nanomaterial-based electronics
3. Jason Locklin (University of Georgia), Using Experimentally Determined Hansen Solubility Parameters to Design Additives for

Bioplastics
4. Brent S. Sumerlin (University of Florida), Well-Defined Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polymers: From Multifunctional Materials to

Mucosal Medicine
5. Rong Yang (Cornell University), Precision Synthesis of Functional Polymer Coatings with Programmable Morphology
6. Sara M. Hashmi (Northeastern University), In-line fluidic formation and characterization of hydrogels: Surprises from in situ

crosslinking
7. Dennis W. Smith, Jr (Mississippi State University), Bis-o-Diynyl Arene (BODA)-Derived Carbon Precursor Resins and Semi-

Fluorinated Polyaryl Ethers. Synthesis, Performance, and Commercialization
8. Valeria Tohver Milam (Georgia Institute of Technology), Experimentalists Using AlphaFold Modeling to Uncover Structure

Binding Relationships in Oligonucleotide Ligands

Lunch - 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM (Venue: Magnolia 1-3)

Afternoon sessions (1PM - 2.30PM), Venue: Mahler Hall

Forum Discussion Session: Future Topics and Next Year Organization

Refreshment Break - 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM

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