| Extensional Rheology: Theory and
Experimental Practice
(a
two-day course) |
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Room TBA, October 7 and 8, 2017 (Saturday and Sunday) |
The short courses are held in conjunction with the
89th Annual Meeting of The
Society of Rheology (October 8 - 12, 2017)
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Instructor Biosketches
Nicolas J. Alvarez is a Professor of Chemical and Biological
Engineering at Drexel University. Alvarez received his PhD from
Carnegie Mellon University specializing in the area of surfactant
transport phenomena at fluid-fluid interfaces with Lynn Walker and
Shelley Anna. Prior to joining the faculty at Drexel, Alvarez
studied polymer physics and dynamics as a researcher at the
Technical University of Denmark with Ole Hassager. During this time,
Alvarez developed the first table top filament stretching rheometer,
which has since been patented and is available commercially through
his co-founded company Rheo Filament ApS. He is the recipient
of several awards acknowledging his contributions to the field of
extensional rheology and colloid science.
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Cari S. Dutcher is the Benjamin Mayhugh Assistant Professor of
Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, with a
graduate faculty appointment in Chemical Engineering and Materials
Science. Dutcher received her PhD in chemical engineering from the
University
of California, Berkeley. Her research interests are in complex
fluids and multiphase flows, with a particular focus on dynamics of
aqueous solutions and suspensions. She has received the 3M
Non-Tenured Faculty Award (2015), NSF CAREER Award (2016), ACS PRF
Doctoral New Investigator Award (2016), and McKnight Land-Grant
Professorship (2017).
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Martin Sentmanat is the Founder & Chief Technology Officer of
Xpansion Instruments
and the President of Polymer Consulting Group. Sentmanant received
his PhD in chemical
engineering from McGill University. He is the inventor of the
Sentmanat Extensional
Rheometer (SER) and has pioneered several experimental methods in
the area of extensional
rheology and miniature-scale physical material characterization. He
has served as a
scientific consultant to numerous academic, legal, and industrial
clients worldwide and has
authored dozens of publications and patents in the fields of
experimental rheology, materials
testing, polymer processing and apparatus development.
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This short course will provide an extensive (pun intended)
introduction to both theoretical and experimental aspects of
extensional rheology ranging from dilute polymer solutions to melts.
Emphasis will be placed on establishing a solid foundation in the
various extensional rheology techniques. The primary aim is to
enable attendees to determine which measurements are appropriate for
a given sample, conduct their own extensional measurements,
critically assess and analyze experimental data, interpret
experimental data in the framework of polymer physics, and apply
these principles and practices in development of novel approaches in
academic research and/or industrial practice. On Day Two,
participants will gain hands on experience with state-of-the-art
equipment. The attendees will analyze experimental data to
illustrate theoretical concepts covered in the lectures. Focus will
also be placed on new emerging topics in extensional rheology
including supramolecular (associating) polymers and
microfluidic techniques.
Course Outline
Saturday (Day One)
- Introduction to Extension
- Dilute Polymer Solutions
- Concentrated Polymer Solutions to Melts
- Melts and Elastomers
Sunday (Day Two)
- Complex Materials and Supramolecular (Associating) Polymers
- Relating Extensional Rheology and Processing
- Techniques for Sample Preparation
- Experimental Hands-on and Data Analysis
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Short course registration includes a complete set of
course notes. Payment can be made on line with MasterCard,
Visa, Discover, or American Express.
| Registration Fee for |
Through 9/1/2017 |
After 9/1/2017 |
| Two-Day Course (Extensional Rheology) |
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Member* |
$700 |
$800 |
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Non-Member**
(includes
membership for 2018) |
$800 |
$900 |
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Student Member* |
$400 |
$470 |
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Student Non-Member**
(includes student membership for 2018) |
$440 |
$510 |
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* Member rates are available only to registrants who are members in
good standing as of June 30,
2017 or who are registered to attend the 89th Annual Meeting. |
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**Non-members who are
registered to attend the 89th Annual
Meeting may register for the short course at the member rates. |
Cancellations for the short course received by
electronic mail (c/o The Local Arrangements Chair,
Prof.
Matthew Liberatore) by
September 1, 2017
will be refunded minus a $50 administrative charge. No refunds
will be granted after that date. Typically each class is limited to 40 students.
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Questions can be directed to Professor Jonathan
Rothstein, University of Massachusetts, current chair of the SOR
Education Committee, at
rothstein@ecs.umass.edu. |
