Conference Schedule
Talley Student Union
2610 Cates Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
Parking and Directions
Tuesday, September 24
Breakfast Connections
8:00 am - 8:30 am
RISE® 2019 Student Posters
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Surface modification of nonwovens for water filtration
Yang Yu, Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
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Evaluations and engineering of skin comfort and tactile properties of nonwoven fabrics
Lanjun Yin, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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Advanced Meltblown Structures
Erin Roberts, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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Hydrogel Functionalized Polypropylene Membranes
Camden Cutright, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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Fundamental Study of Polymer Compatibility of Polymer Blends and Their Effects on Melt-Spinning Process and Fiber/Nonwoven Properties
Imon Khan, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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Effects of filter media structures on particle capture and dust holding capacity
Yu Song, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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PVDF Nonwovens Structure-property relationships
Salvatore Luiso, Graduate Student - PhD - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University
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Micro-mechanics of Thermal Nonwoven Bonds via Micro Digital Image Correlation
Alireza Garmabi, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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Elastomeric Multifunctional Nonwoven
Yanan Wang, Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
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Recycled PET Characterization, Fiber Formation & Applications
Avoni Gharde, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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Self-repairing nonwoven fabrics using stimuli-responsive hydrogels
Srivatsan Ramesh, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University
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Patent Landscape in Nonwovens
Angela D'Orio, Student, The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University
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Fuzz Formation in Nonwovens
Eunyoung Kim, Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
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PLA Nonwovens
Hamid Ebrahimi, Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
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New tools for understanding charge on nonwovens
Sooik Im, Ph.D. Student - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University
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Blends of Most Commonly Used Polymers in Nonwovens and Their Interface
Tomik Moradi, Ph.D. Student - Fiber & Polymer Science, North Carolina State University
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Welcome
8:30 am - 8:35 am
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
Sustainable Additives I
8:35 am - 10:20 am
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
CiCLO Sustainable Textile Technology
Andrea Ferris, CEO, Intrinsic Advanced Materials
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Demystifying Biodegradation and the Circular Economy of Nonwoven Synthetic Materials
Teresa Clark, Vice President - Product Development And Sustainability, ENSO Plastics, LLC
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Adding Value and Circularity to Nonwovens through Masterbatch Additives
Brett Watkins, Business Innovations - Americas, Sukano Polymers Corporation
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Coffee & Networking Break
10:20 am - 11:00 am
Sustainable Additives II
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
Biodegradation-Promoting Additives for Plastics – Questions You Should Ask
Susan Selke, Ph.D., Director & Professor, Michigan State University - School of Packaging
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Maximizing the Molecule: Why Recycling Plastic is the Best Option
Sandi Childs, Film And Flexible Programs Director, Association Of Plastics Recyclers (APR)
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sustainable Polymers
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Moderator: James Loftus, Ph.D., Principal, Loftus Technical Consulting, LLC
Nodaxâ„¢ PHA Copolymers
Isao Noda, Ph.D., D.Sc., Member of the Board of Directors, Danimer Scientific
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New & Novel Environmentally Friendly Fibers and Polymers – What’s Available Now and What’s Under Development?
Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Ph.D., William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director, The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University
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Circular Innovation
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Moderator: Davis Lee, Ph.D., Senior Marketing Scientist, Exponent
Microfibers from Laundering and Their Fate in Aquatic Environments
Richard Venditti, Ph.D., Professor, NC State University - Department of Forest Materials
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The First 100% Recycled, Biodegradable Performance Synthetic Fiber for Textile Applications
Vanessa Mason, Senior Vice President Of Engineering, PrimaLoft, Inc.
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Innovation Using the Natural Circularity of Cellulose to Reduce the Impact of Single Use Plastics
Thomas Carlyle, Nonwovens Commercial Manager-Americas, Lenzing Fibers Inc.
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Coffee & Networking Break
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Innovation I
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Moderator: Vinitkumar Singh, Ph.D., Product Development Manager, Jacob Holm
Thermoplastic Based Nonwoven Composites – The New Promising Lightweight Materials for Automotive Structures
Sai Aditya Pradeep, Graduate Student, Clemson University
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Developments On Next Generation Latex Binders for the Nonwoven Industry: A Novel Formaldehyde-free Self-cross-linking Technology Platform
Soeren Butz, Ph.D., Head Of Technical Service-Textile, Synthomer Deutschland GmbH
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RISE® 2019 Innovation Award Presentations
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The RISE® Innovation Award will recognize innovation in areas within and on the periphery of the nonwovens industry which utilizes advanced science and engineering principles to develop unique or intricate solutions to problems. Join the finalists as they present their innovations to RISE attendees. The winner will be announced Wednesday afternoon.
2019 RISE® Innovation Award Finalists
Surfaceskins
Alexander Koukoulas, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
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Reicofil 5
Jeffrey Bassett, Managing Director, Fi-Tech Inc.
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Remodellingâ„¢ Compound Hernia Patch
Yang Li He, Director and Vice General Manager, Shanghai, P & P Biotech Co., Ltd.
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The Nonwovens Institute - Tour & Reception
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
RSVP Required - Limited to 50 attendees
Wednesday, September 25
Breakfast Connections
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Innovation II
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Moderator: Dave Nelson, Director, Industry Engagement , The Nonwovens Institute
Open Innovation and a Human-centered Approach for the Nonwovens Industry
Matthew Tipper, Ph.D., Operations Director, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI)
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Potential of Additive Manufacturing and 3-D Printing for Nonwovens and Textiles (and absorbent cores/articles)
Olaf Isele, Strategic Product Development Director, Trace Femcare, Inc.
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3D Highloft Technology and Applications
Tony De La Hoz, Process & Product Development Engineer, Hills Inc.
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A Fully Flushable Wipe with Zero Issues in Sewage Treatment
Richard Reid, Regional Business Manager, Kelheim Fibres GmbH
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Coffee & Networking Break
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Coffee & Networking Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Innovation III
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Moderator: James Loftus, Ph.D., Principal, Loftus Technical Consulting, LLC
Intelligent Heating: A Flexible Conductive Coating for Nonwovens
Drake Goolsby, Director, Intellectual Property Commercialization, Battelle
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Novel Approach to Developing Very Effective Antimicrobials
Nicholas Swain, CEO, Rep-L Antimicrobials, Inc.
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Material Science + Medicine = Wellness Re-imagined
Jordan Schindler, CEO, Nufabrx
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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Market Data & Intelligence Trends
1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Moderator: Jeffrey Bassett, Managing Director, Fi-Tech Inc.
U.S. Economic Outlook
John Connaughton, Ph.D., Barings Professor of Financial Economics, UNC- Charlotte
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Market Dynamics and Trends That Are Driving Innovation in Nonwovens
Brad Kalil, Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
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A Patent Landscape Methodology for Nonwovens in Filtration
Angela D'Orio, Student, The Nonwovens Institute At North Carolina State University
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Using the US Patent Database as a Strategic Tool
James Loftus, Ph.D., Principal, Loftus Technical Consulting, LLC
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Innovation IV
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Moderator: Chris Plotz, Director of Education & Technical Affairs, INDA
Fiber Finish/Component New Product Development for the Diaper / Hygiene Market
Kay McCoy, Technical Sales Representative, Pulcra Chemicals LLC
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Sustainability and the Circular Economy: What X Are We Solving For?
Chris Plotz, Director of Education & Technical Affairs, INDA
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RISE® 2019 Innovation Award Announcement
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Moderator: Dave Rousse, President Emeritus, INDA
| PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 24 | |||
| 8:00am | - | 8:30am | Breakfast Connections |
| 8:30am | - | 5:00pm | RISE® 2019 Student Posters |
| 8:30am | - | 8:35am | Welcome |
| 8:35am | - | 10:20am | Sustainable Additives I |
| 10:20am | - | 11:00am | Coffee & Networking |
| 11:00am | - | 12:00pm | Sustainable Additives II |
| 12:00pm | - | 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | - | 2:00pm | Sustainable Polymers |
| 2:00pm | - | 3:30pm | Circular Innovation |
| 3:30pm | - | 4:00pm | Coffee & Networking |
| 4:00pm | - | 5:00pm | Innovation I |
| 5:00pm | - | 5:30pm | RISE® 2019 Innovation Award Presentations |
| 6:00pm | - | 7:30pm | The Nonwovens Institute - Tour & Reception |
| Wednesday, September 25 | |||
| 7:30am | - | 8:00am | Breakfast Connections |
| 8:00am | - | 10:30am | Innovation II |
| 9:00am | - | 9:30am | Coffee & Networking |
| 10:30am | - | 11:00am | Coffee & Networking |
| 11:00am | - | 12:30pm | Innovation III |
| 12:30pm | - | 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | - | 3:45pm | Market Data & Intelligence Trends |
| 3:45pm | - | 4:45pm | Innovation IV |
| 4:45pm | - | 5:00pm | RISE® 2019 Innovation Award Announcement |
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