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Day 1: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Morning Keynote: Prof. Suresh G Advani (University of Delaware, USA)

Session I: "Flow Modeling & Simulations I"

Session I Chair: Pascal Hubert, Simon Bickerton

Time Presentation & Author(s)
7:30 Registration (All / Mingle)
8:20-8:30 Welcome: Prof. Rehan Umer
8:30 - 9:20 Keynote: Prof. Suresh G Advani, Role of modeling and simulation in the development and application of digital twin for liquid composite molding processes (University of Delaware, USA)
9:20- 9:40 Multiscale impregnation modeling using deep learning (Baris Caglar, TU Delft, Netherlands)
9:40 - 10:00 Finite element-assisted analysis of through-thickness impregnation behavior of polymer composite reinforcement textiles (Miro Duhovic, Leibniz Institute, Germany)
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 10:50 Improved finite volume multiphase flow simulation model for strongly inhomogeneous porous media (Christof Obertscheider, University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Austria )
10:50 - 11:10 Stokes-darcy fluid flow simulations within 3D interlock fabrics with capillary effects – experimental input influence and comparison with experimental output (Pierre-Jacques Liotier, IMT Mines Ale, France)
11:10 - 11:30 Numerical simulation for compression moulding of carbon fibre sheet moulding compound (Connie Qian, University of Sheffield, UK)
11:30 - 11:50 Comparison of different dual scale methods for numerical permeability prediction (Tim Schmidt, Leibniz Institute, Germany)
11:50 - 12:10 An FE implementation of coupled resin flow and preform deformation linked to residual stress and cure-induced distortion analysis in Abaqus (Mohammad Rouhi, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden)
12:10 - 12:30 The application of a numerical tool for smart in-situ sensing of defect features in large scale infusions (Jack Davies, University of Bristol, UK)
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

Day 1: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Afternoon Keynote: Assoc. Prof. Yu Dong (Curtin University)

Session II: "Processing using Additive and AFP"

Session II Chair: Kamran Khan, Miro Duhovic

Time Presentation & Author(s)
13:30 - 14:20 Keynote: Assoc. Prof. Yu Dong, Mechanical Behaviour of Recyclable 3D Printed Polymer Composites Using Digital Light Processing (Curtin University, Australia)
14:20 - 14:40 Numerical simulation of large format additive manufacturing to enhance layer adhesion and reduce warpage in glass fiber reinforced ABS structures (Pablo Catello, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain)
14:40 - 15:00 Simulation-driven quality assurance for laser assisting automated fiber placement processing of carbon fiber thermoplastic composites (Samuel Requile , Coriolis Composites, France)
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 - 15:50 Fully biodegradable polymeric composites for FDM 3D printing – Effects of reinforcing particle size and volume on flow and properties (Chamil Abeykoon, University of Manchester, UK)
15:50 - 16:10 Considerations for layer-by-layer manufacturing with snap-cure thermoset prepregs (Axel Wowogno, University of Bristol, UK)
16:10 - 16:30 Original concepts of ply drop configurations for improved mechanical performance in tapered composites (Erfan Kazemi, Imperial College London, UK)
16:30 - 16:50 On-line pneumatic compaction system for consolidation on a powder polymer towpreg processing line (Hanisa Hasrin, Sheffield University, UK)
16:50 - 17:10 Investigating the energy absorption performance of additively manufactured bioinspired honeycomb structures (Muhammad Khizer Ali Khan, Khalifa University, UAE)
17:10 - 17:30 Reconstruction-based approach for enhancing filament winding inspection in hydrogen storage tank manufacturing (Samee Ullah Khan, Khalifa University, UAE)

Day 2: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Morning Keynote: Prof. Simon Bickerton (The University of Auckland, New Zealand)

Session I: "Flow in Sustainable Manufacturing"

Session I Chair: Yu Dong, David May

Time Presentation & Author(s)
8:00 All / Mingle
8:30 - 9:20 Keynote: Prof. Simon Bickerton, Plasma enhanced processing of polymer-polymer and fibre-polmer thermoplastic composites (The University of Auckland, New Zealand)
9:20- 9:40 Process optimization of composite pressure vessel using liner-assisted resin transfer molding of reactive thermoplastic resin (Biltu Mahato, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg)
9:40 - 10:00 Sustainable composite materials for marine applications (Mohammed Loukil & Marie Jonsson , Linkoping University, Sweden)
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 10:50 Formulating and multi-processing of thermally conductive peek composites with selective integration of ceramic fillers for advanced aerospace applications (Burcu Sanar Okan, Sabanci University, Turkey)
10:50 - 11:10 Influence of the surface modification of a basalt fiber on the in-plane permeability at two scales: the tow and the fibrous preform (Pierre-Jacques Liotier, IMT Mines Ale, France)
11:10 - 11:30 Vacuum-assisted through-thickness melt impregnation of thermoplastic composites (Martin Lambrechtse-Reid, The University of Auckland, New Zealand)
11:30 - 11:50 Enhancing sustainability in large format additive manufacturing: real-time rheological monitoring and in-situ flow control for recycled ABS-GF (Javier Bas Bolufer, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain)
11:50 - 12:10 Mechanical and self-sensing performance of selectively laser sintered CNT/PA12 honeycombs subject to monotonic and cyclic compression (Andreas Schiffer, Khalifa University, UAE)
12:10 - 12:30 Deconsolidation in thermoplastic laminates under infrared radiations (Regis Vaudemont, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg)
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch/Poster Session

Day 2: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Afternoon Keynote: Prof. Veronique Michaud (EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland)

Session II: "Flow Modeling & Simulations II"

Session II Chair: Baris Caglar, Pierre-Jacques Liotier

Time Presentation & Author(s)
13:30 - 14:20 Keynote: Prof. Veronique Michaud, Energy efficient processing of composites by frontal polymerization of epoxies (EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland)
14:20 - 14:40 Machine learning based flow velocity field prediction in large 3D fibrous microstructures (Stefano Cassola, Leibniz-Institute, Germany)
14:40 - 15:00 Machine learning proposal for fiber orientation prediction in large format extrusion additive manufacturing (Cesar Garcia, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain)
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:10 Lab Tours
16:10 - 16:30 Numerical parametric study of a wavy thin channel thermoplastic melt impregnator for carbon fibre reinforced prepreg production (Maximilain Pitto, The University of Auckland, New Zealand)
16:30 - 16:50 Multiphysical process modeling approach for vacuum bag only prepregs: integration of resin flow, consolidation and heat transfer (Hatice Sas, Sabanci University, Turkey)
16:50 - 17:10 A rate dependent visco-hyperelastic model for compaction response of 3D woven fabric (Siddhesh Kulkarni, Khalifa University, UAE)
17:10 - 17:30 Manufacturing, characterization, and modeling of graphene-based multifunctional composites (Noora Alahmed, Khalifa University, UAE)
18:30 Banquet (Fairmont Hotel Abu Dhabi)

Day 3: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Morning Keynote:Prof. Prasad Potluri (University of Manchester)

Session I: Impregnation & Flow

Session I Chair: SV Lomov, Elena Syerko

Time Presentation & Author(s)
8:00 All / Mingle
8:30 - 9:20 Keynote: Prof. Prasad Potluri, Textile preforming optimised for infusion with nanoparticles (University of Manchester, UK)
9:20- 9:40 Hydrogen permeability of carbon fiber reinforced casted polyamide 12 (Patrick Nowakowski, Faserinstitut University of Bremen, Germany)
9:40 - 10:00 An integrated permeability testing device for textile reinforcements under high temperature (Bin Yang, Wuhan University of Technology, China)
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 10:50 Distributed fibre optic sensing for real-time monitoring of VARTM manufacturing and processing of composite laminates (James R. Davidson, Sheffield University, UK)
10:50 - 11:10 Dynamic wetting of polymers on fibers: effect of temperature (Monica Pucci, IMT Mines Ale, France)
11:10 - 11:30 Modelling the resin flow through fibres during resin transfer moulding (Shanthar Rajinth, University of Manchester, UK)
11:30 - 11:50 Flow front monitoring and permeability analysis of pneumatically spliced woven fabrics (Fayyad Amod, Sheffield University, UAE)
11:50 - 12:10 Performance Evaluation of discarded aerospace prepregs for alternate applications (Sanjeev Rao, Khalifa University, UAE)
12:10 - 12:30 Bonding performance of plasma-treated LDPE/GNP liners with CFRP for high-pressure hydrogen storage systems (Jabir Ubaid, Khalifa University, UAE)
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

Day 3: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Afternoon Keynote: Prof. David May (Faserinstitut, University of Bremen, Germany)

Session II: "Reinforcement Permeability"

Session II Chair:Suresh Advani

Time Presentation & Author(s)
13:30 - 14:20 Keynote: Prof. David May, Composite process development: studies on permeability as the basis for a holistic research methodology (Faserinstitut, University of Bremen, Germany)
14:20 - 14:40 Iso-standardized permeability test requirements are on the limit of the achievable measurement precision (SV Lomov, KU Leuven, Belgium)
14:40 - 15:00 A reference porous medium for calibrating through thickness permeability setup (Mostafa Nikzad, Swinburne Instutute of Technology, Australia)
15:00 - 16:15 Benchmarking and Standardization (Stepan Lomov, Veronique Michaud, David May, Tim Schmidt, Elena Syerko, Ana Yong)
16:15 Abu Dhabi Tour

Note: Each presentation is of 17 min duration with 3 min for Q&A (20 min total). The presenter should bring their slides on a USB drive or bring a laptop with HDMI connectivity or adapter. The prefered slide aspect ratio is 16:9


Conference Chair

Prof. Rehan Umer

Email
rehan.umer@ku.ac.ae

Conference Coordinator

Dr. Israr Ud Din

Email
israr.uddin@ku.ac.ae