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September 13

11:00	Welcome Vipin Kumar, University of Washington, USA
11:05	KEYNOTE ADDRESS: How Nanocellular Foams Challenge Our Understanding Of Foam Science Stephane Costeux, Senior Research Laureate, DuPont, USA View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session I: Nanocellular and Nanoomposite Foams Moderated by Vipin Kumar, University of Washington, USA
11:40	Fabrication And Characterization Of Low-Density Nanocellular Foam Based On PMMA/TPU Blend Nigus Maregu Demewoz, Student, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:00	Does A Largely Expanded Nanocellular Foam Really Exhibit Superinsulation By Knudsen Effect Piyapong Buahom, Student, University of Toronto, Canada View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:20	Formation of Carbon Nanotube Network in Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite with Foaming Chul Park, PhD, Professor, University of Toronto, Canada View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:40	Transparent Nanocellular Polymers In A One-Step Process: Key Factors Affecting Transmittance Judith Martín-de León, Teaching Fellow, University of Valladolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session II: High Performance Foams Moderated by Miguel Rodriguez Perez, University of Valladolid, Spain
1:00	Process to Manufacture a Mono-Material Sports Helmet by Graded Foaming Technology Fabrizio Errichiello, R&D Engineer, Materias, Italy View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:20	Novel Ethylene Based Polymer Foams Murilo Sanson, Researcher, Braskem, Brazil View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:40	High Temperature Foam Injection Molding Using Linear And Branched Polypropylene Steven Mendoza-Cedeno, Student, University of Toronto View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
2:00	Closing Remarks Miguel Rodriguez Perez, PhD, Professor, University of Valladolid

September 14

11:00	Welcome Maxwell Wingert, Senior Engineer, Procter & Gamble, USA
11:05	KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Achieving Zero Emissions With Sustainable Foams Alper Kiziltas, PhD, Technical Expert, Ford, USA View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session III: Polyurethane Foams and Reactive Systems Moderated by Maxwell Wingert, Procter & Gamble, USA
11:40	Development And Application Of Dry-Free Reactive Chain Extension Extrusion Foaming Technology For PET He Yadong, PhD, Professor, Beijing University, China View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
11:55	Gold Sponsor - Kenrich Petrochemicals, Inc
12:00	Highly Transparent Polyurethane-Based Aerogels: Effect Of Catalyst On The Porous Structure And Final Properties Beatriz Merillas Valero, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:20	Methodology and Modelling to Evaluate Thermal Conductivity as a Function of Time in Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Foams Patricia Torres-Regalado, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:40	Study Of The Cellular Structure Of Rigid Polyurethane Foams Before Cream Time By Cryostatic X-Ray Tomography Paula Cimavilla-Román, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:00	New Isocyanate Free Polyurethane Foams Based On Cyclic Triscarbonates And Diamines Mercedes Santiago Calvo, PhD, Researcher, University of Vallodolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session IV: Polymer Foam Sustainability Moderated by Donna Davis, Donna Davis Consulting, USA
1:20	Effect Of Blend Composition On Foaming Behavior Of Biobased PLA-PHBY Blends Christian Brütting, M.Sc., Research Assistant, University of Bayreuth, Germany View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:40	Water Pollutants Removal By Nanocomposite Foamed Polymers Javier Pinto, Phd, Assistant Professor, University of Valladolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
2:00	Mechanical and Physical Properties of Carbonized Foams Derived from Cellulose Amir Ameli, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Lowell, USA View Abstract and Speaker Biography >

September 15

11:00	TPM&F Outstanding Achievement Award Presented to Volker Altstädt by Chul Park
11:10	PLENARY ADDRESS: Research and Development in the Field of Polymer Foams Since 1995 Using the Example of "Polymer Engineering" at the Hamburg & Bayreuth, Germany Locations Volker Altstädt, University of Bayreuth View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session V: Additive Manufacturing of Foams Moderated by Chul Park, University of Toronto, Canada
12:00	Combining Foaming Techniques To Attain TPU Porous Heterostructures Deborah Giannetti, Reseacher, University of Naples, Italy View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:20	Study Of Foamed Thermoplastic Composites In Additive Manufacturing Yousoo Han, Associate Research Professor, University of Maine, USA View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:40	Design And Characterization Of Microfoamed Strands By Continuous 3D Foam Printing Daniele Tammaro, PhD, Researcher, University of Naples, Italy View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session VI: Process Technology Moderated by Patrick Lee, University of Toronto
1:00	Influence Of Processing Conditions On The Appearance Of Bead Foams Made Of The Engineering Thermoplastic Polybutylene Terephthalate (E-PBT) Tobias Standau, Chief Engineer, University of Bayreuth, Germany View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:20	Effect Of Injection Molding Parameters On Microcellular Foam Morphology Kübra Güzel, Student, University of Kassel, Germany View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:40	A Novel Process To Create Arbitrary Microcellular Patterns In PC Using A Laser Beam Rohil Manakad, Student, University of Washington, USA View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
2:00	Closing Remarks Patrick Lee, University of Toronto

September 16

11:00	Welcome Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples, Italy
11:05	KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Morphological And Rheological Characterization Of Food Foams Cécile Gehin-Delval, PhD, R&D Senior Specialist, Nestlé, Switzerland View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session VII: Complex Structures 1 Moderated by Ernesto Di Maio, University of Naples, Italy
11:40	Improve The Foaming Performance And Shrinkage Of TPU Chunling Xin, PhD, Associate Professor, Beijing University, China View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:00	Study Of The Feasibility Of Producing Expanded Polycarbonate Bead Foams (EPC) By Autoclave Bead Foaming Ismael Sánchez-Calderón, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
12:20	Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Foaming With SC-CO₂: The Influence Of Homogeneous Nuclei On Foam Morphology Alessandra Longo, Student, University of Naples, Italy View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
Session VIII: Complex Structures 2 Moderated by Xiaoxi Wang, Boeing, USA
12:40	A Flexible Barrier To Avoid Solid Skin Appearance In Cellular Polymers Produced By Gas Dissolution Foaming Daniel Cuadra-Rodriguez, Student, University of Vallodolid, Spain View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:00	Thermoplastic Foaming, Remotely Ernesto Di Maio, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Naples, Italy View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:20	Controlling The Skin Thickness in Microcellular Foams Using Foaming Temperature Santhosh Sridhar, Student, University of Washington, USA View Abstract and Speaker Biography >
1:40	Closing Remarks Vipin Kumar, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Washington, USA