day 1 agenda
Tentative Program:
| 6th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON POLYMERS, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES June 24 - 25, 2026 at Barcelona, Spain |
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| Scientific Program | ||
| Day -1: June 24, 2026 | ||
| Meeting Room | ||
| 08:00-08:40 | Registrations | |
| 08:40-09:00 | Welcome Ceremony Moderator: Mar Villamiel, CIAL (CSIC-UAM), Spain |
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| Keynote Talks | ||
| Richard John Spontak, North Carolina State University, United States |
09:00-09:30 | The Pros and Cons of Using CO2-Selective Block Polymer Membranes for Carbon Capture |
| Farid Taheri, Dalhousie University, Canada |
09:30-10:00 | An Overview of Advanced Composite and Utilization of Computational Simulation and AI-Driven Framework for Designing Next-Generation Sustainable Composites |
| Jie Zheng, University of Texas at San Antonio, United States |
10:00-10:30 | Exploring the Double-Network Concept for the Design of Multifunctional Hydrogels |
| Gemma Buron Moles, IRTA, Spain |
10:30-11:00 | Integrated chemical and microbial strategies for polyethylene biodegradation |
| Group Photo & Refreshment Break (11:00-11:20) | ||
| Scientific Session I | ||
| Session Chairs: Ruihong Zhang, University of Calilfornia, Davis, United States | ||
| Ruben Goldhahn, Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, Germany |
11:20-11:40 | Solvents for selective polymer dissolution using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) |
| Bugnand Thomas, CNRS / University of Strasbourg, France |
11:40-12:00 | YRF: Modification of thermo-mechanical properties of tailored acrylic elastomers with a low glass transition temperature |
| Nayef Ghasem, United Arab Emirates University, UAE |
12:00-12:20 | CFD-Enhanced Adaptive PID and Fast NMPC for Temperature Control in Gas-Phase Ethylene Polymerization Reactors |
| Soumia Aboul-Hrouz, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Morocco |
12:20-12:40 | From Environmental Remediation to Energy Storage: The Evolving Role of Bio-based Composites |
| Vassileios Bekas, FIMT and Advanced Materials IFAM, Germany |
12:40-13:00 | YRF: Composite Design for Circularity using Vitrimer and Thermoplastic Matrix Systems |
| (13:00-14:00) Lunch Break @ Restaurant | ||
| Scientific Session II | ||
| Session Chairs: Farid Taheri, Dalhousie University, Canada Gregory A Hudalla, University of Florida, United States |
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| Ruihong Zhang, University of Calilfornia, United States |
14:00-14:20 | Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based Bioplastics from Food Waste |
| John De Vos, Ghent University, Belgium |
14:20-14:40 | YRF: Nanocrystal-enhanced visualization of damage behavior in structural composites and adhesive joints |
| Pawitchaya Madech, Chaing Mai University, Thailand |
14:40-15:00 | Injectable Hydrogels Based on pH/Temperature-Responsive polysaccharides |
| Marketa Ilcikova, Tomas Bata University, Czech Republic |
15:00-15:20 | Mechano-ATRP, role of the particle selection on polymerization controll. Applications for functional monomers |
| Feng-Cheng Chang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan |
15:20-15:40 | From material design to structural performance: insights into bamboo textile?reinforced polymer composites |
| Refreshment Break (15:40-16:00) | ||
| Mar Villamiel, CIAL (CSIC-UAM), Spain |
16:00-16:20 | Pectin, a Fascinating Biopolymer for Encapsulation of Bioactives |
| Rafael Garcia-Etxabe, GAIKER Technology Centre, Spain |
16:20-16:40 | Integrated Monitoring of Composites via Soft Magnetic Microwire Sensors |
| Fangwei Guo, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China |
16:40-17:00 | Spatial toughening mechanism of ZrB2-SiC spiral fibers composites up to 1500 °C via SEVNB with femtosecond lasers and 3D-XRM methods |
| Pannel Discussions | ||
| Note: This is a tentative program, subject to change | ||
| If any one interested to attend the conference or to book your speaker slot, please send an email to: matthewsmithson@innovinc.org |
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day 2 agenda
Tentative Program:
| Scientific Program | ||
| Day -2: June 25, 2026 | ||
| Meeting Room | ||
| Keynote Talks | ||
| Kibret Mequanint, University of Western Ontario, Canada |
09:00-09:30 | Biodegradable Nanocomposite and Biomimetic |
| Mercedes G. Lopez, Cinvestav, Mexico |
09:30-10:00 | Agavin and agavin-type fructans structure, functionality and applications |
| Alamgir Karim, University of Houston, United States |
10:00-10:30 | Low Dimensionality Polymer Dielectric Films: Pulsed Energy Devices for EVs to Power Devices for AI Centers |
| Refreshment Break (10:30-10:50) | ||
| Scientific Session III | ||
| Session Chairs: Gemma Buron Moles, IRTA, Spain Mercedes G. Lopez, Cinvestav, Mexico |
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| Ilona Smolkova, Tomas Bata University, Czech Republic |
10:50-11:10 | Magneto-responsive alginate hydrogel for biomedical applications |
| Gregory A Hudalla, University of Florida, United States |
11:10-11:30 | Sweet Corn Glycogen as a Biotherapeutic Carrier |
| Guoqiang Li, Louisiana State University, USA |
11:30-11:50 | Machine Learning-Driven Discovery of Thermoset Shape Memory Polymers |
| Jana Harb, Le Mans Universite, France |
11:50-12:10 | YRF: Cyclic Polymers with Cleavable Enol Ether Backbones Prepared by Ring-Expansion Metathesis Polymerization (REMP) |
| Pablo Sanz Fernandez, AIMPLAS, Plastics Technology Centre, Spain |
12:10-12:30 | Incorporation of Natural Biostimulants in Biodegradable Mulch Films for Agricultural Applications: Ecotoxicological Evaluation |
| (12:30-13:30) Lunch Break @ Restaurant | ||
| Fatima Zahra Cherif, Mohammed 6 polytechnic university, Morocco |
13:30-13:50 | Experimental and DFT Investigation of Sr?Co?.?(PO?)? Whitlockite: Structure, Electronic Properties, and Electrochemical Activity |
| Promita Bhattacharjee, University of Limerick, Ireland |
13:50-14:10 | An in-situ forming soft hydrogel-based C5a peptidase controlled drug delivery system to treat psoriasis |
| Maria Jorda Reolid, AIJU Technological Centre, Spain |
14:10-14:30 | Evaluation of the compressive behavior of PHA-based composites manufactured by MEX |
| Jose Martiniano Rocha Rios, Universidad Anahuac Mexico, Mexico |
14:30-14:50 | Simulation of a biorefinery process from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste generated in Mexico City |
| Poster presentations & Refreshment Break (14:50-15:30) | ||
| Day-2 Conclusion and Closing Remarks | ||
| Note: This is a tentative program, subject to change | ||
| If any one interested to attend the conference or to book your speaker slot, please send an email to: matthewsmithson@innovinc.org |
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posters agenda
Tentative Program:
| Poster presentations (14:50-15:30) | ||
| Adeel Mustafa, University of Camerino, Italy |
PPC-I | Determination and Quantification of Residual Phenol, TMP, and TDI in Polyisocyanate-Based Coating system |
| Abdulrahman Bin Jumah, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia |
PPC-II | Integrated Environmental and Process Analysis of Low-Density Polyethylene Hydrocracking for Circular Plastic Recycling |
| Eda Nur Dinc, Super Film, Turkey |
PPC-III | Sustainable BOPP Films with Recycled Content for PSA Tape Applications: Performance without Compromise |
| Gulgun Kayin Cetin, Super Film, Turkey |
PPC-IV | Design and Development of One-Side Heat-Sealable Metallized Films with Enhanced Oxygen and Moisture Barrier Performance for Flexible Packaging Application |
| Gianne Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States |
PPC-V | Development of Poly-amine Systems with Intrinsic Porosity to Target Direct Air Capture (DAC) |
| Conclusion and Closing Remarks | ||
| Day-2 Conclusion and Closing Remarks | ||
| Note: This is a tentative program, subject to change | ||
| If any one interested to attend the conference or to book your speaker slot, please send an email to: matthewsmithson@innovinc.org |
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Tentative Program:
| Virtual Scientific Program | ||
| Day -2: June 25, 2026 | ||
| Virtual Presentations (Time Zone: CEST) | ||
| Yuanyuan Shao, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, China |
09:00-09:20 | Innovative approaches to wastewater treatment using polymer-based materials |
| Gulnur Baser, METYX- Telateks A.S., Turkey |
09:20-09:40 | Development of Recycled PET Core Materials for the Manufacturing of Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites in Sandwich Form |
| Ali Algahtani, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia |
09:40-10:00 | Sustainable Kevlar-Based Polymer Sandwich Composites with Enhanced Structural and Thermal Integrity: From Waste to Performance |
| Gaurab Sundar Dutta, Clausthal University of Technology, Germany |
10:00-10:20 | Biomimicry-Driven Sustainable Design Solutions for Curved-Crease Deployable Aircraft Components using Bio-Based Materials |
| Franka Malsch, Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Germany |
10:20-10:40 | Melt strength enhancing additives for polylactide reactive extrusion: Working towards a bio-based solution |
| Slot Available | 10:40-11:00 | Slot Available |
| Giulia Di Prima, University of Palermo, Italy |
11:00-11:20 | Hybrid nanocomposite mini-tablet containing resveratrol and hydroxyapatite: a smart strategy to comprehensively promote alveolar healing following tooth extraction |
| Rafael Carnicero Gomez, CEDER-CIEMAT, Spain |
11:20-11:40 | Implementation of thermoplastic composites in wind turbine blades to improve the circularity at the end of life |
| Ramón Terroba-Parrado, University of Cadiz, Spain |
11:40-12:00 | Hydrothermal Pretreatment Plus Supercritical CO2 foaming as a Novel Route to Improve Polymer Structures for Biomedical Applications |
| Silvia Elvira Pandia Estrada, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Peru |
12:00-12:20 | Starch-based biopolymers from unconventional and residual starch sources: optimization of ternary blends for thermoplastic applications |
| Mehrnoush Farhadi, The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States |
12:20-12:40 | Exploring fire performance of intumescent thermoplastic composites for next-gen EV battery enclosures: An approach to address lithium-ion battery hazards in electric vehicles |
| Muhammad Ahsan Siddique, Harmony School of Innovation - Sugar Land, United States |
12:40-13:00 | Mechanical Performance and Material Evaluation of 3D Printed Firearm Frames Using Common Polymers |
| Julie Hakim, Baylor College of Medicine, United States |
13:00-13:20 | Model-directed design of vaginal stents to prevent post-radiation stenosis |
| Slot Available | 13:20-13:40 | Slot Available |
| Joshua A Bornhorst, Mayo Clinic, United States |
13:40-14:00 | Elevated neurofilament light chain associated with cobalt/chromium metal neurotoxicity in a patient with a failed hip implant |
| Hasani Gaya Jayasinghe, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus, United States |
14:00-14:20 | Cost-effective and Simple Method for Synthesizing Hydrogel for Biological Applications |
| Slot Available | 14:20-14:40 | Slot Available |
| Rogelio Flores Ramirez, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico |
14:40-15:00 | Molecular printing polymers for local and controlled release of antibiotics. A new strategy against antimicrobial-resistant bacteria |
| David B. Levin, University of Manitoba, Canada |
15:00-15:20 | Enzymatic degradation of UV-C treated PolyLactic Acid (PLA) |
| Slot Available | 15:20-15:40 | Slot Available |
| Slot Available | 15:40-16:00 | Slot Available |
| Conclusion and Closing Remarks | ||
| Note: This is a tentative program, subject to change | ||
| If any one interested to attend the conference or to book your speaker slot, please send an email to: matthewsmithson@innovinc.org |
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