The Cutting Edge
To ensure that everyone attending Surfex has access to the latest in development and innovation, a 2-day programme of university-based achievement has been introduced in 2020. The Cutting Edge features 6 universities presenting their latest achievements suitable to be adopted for industry applications. The universities include Birmingham, Nottingham, Plymouth, Salford, UCL & Warwick.
20 October
Seminars
09:30 - 10:00
Controlling Surface Oxidation of Plasma Nitrided UHMWPE Using α-tocopherol.
Speaker
Marc Bruggeman University of Birmingham
10:00 - 10:30
Surface Modification Using Plasma Laser Technologies
Speakers
Dr Vahid Nasrollahi University of Birmingham
Ziao Tao
11:00 - 11:20
Technology Development For Wide Area, In-line Deposition of Functional Coatings
Speaker
Dr Heather M. Yates Reader - University of Salford
11:20 - 11:40
11:40 - 12:00
Virtual Reality Games to Engage Stakeholders in the Importance of Microbial Growth on Surfaces and Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
Speaker
Dr Chloe James Senior Lecturer, Medical Microbiology - University of Salford
14:00 - 14:20
Robust and Multifunctional Nanoengineered Surfaces
Speaker
Prof. Manish Tiwari Professor of Nanoengineering - University College London
14:20 - 14:40
Optical Coatings for Healthcare and Energy Applications
Speaker
Prof. Ioannis Papakonstantinou University College London
14:40 - 15:00
Mesoporous Coatings for Self-cleaning, Antireflection and Sensing Applications
Speaker
- Dr Stefan Guldin University College London
16:00 - 16:20
Accessing the Expertise and Cutting Edge Technology at Warwick
Speaker
- Dr Ian Hancox Operational Manager of the Research Technology Platforms (RTPs) - University of Warwick
16:20 - 16:40
Attracting Graduate Talent – How to Sharpen Your Approach
Speaker
- Dr Charlie Cunningham University of Warwick
16:40 - 17:00
Presentation by University of Warwick
21 October
Seminars
09:30 - 09:50
09:50 - 10:10
New Applications of Pulsed Electron Irradiation in Surface Engineering
Speaker
Dr James Murray Research Fellow, Faculty of Engineering - University of Nottingham
10:10 - 10:30
Icephobic Coatings and Surfaces
Speaker
Dr Xianghui Hou Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering - University of Nottingham
11:20 - 11:40
11:40 - 12:00
Novel Water Based Epoxy Curing Agents to Maximize Productivity and Performance
Speaker
Dr Sandra Coulthurst Technical Manager - Univar Solutions
14:00
Innovation Framework and the Journey of Disruptive Technology
Speaker
Prof. Ghasem Nasr University of Salford
If you are working in a University and want to be included, or know a University department that you feel should be included, please contact
Victoria Emerton at Step Exhibitions on 01892 518877
