Microstructural Characterization

Monday, September 28, 2026: 3:00 PM-4:20 PM
307AB (Québec City Convention Centre)
Dive into the world of microstructural characterization and its critical role in understanding material behavior. This session focuses on advanced techniques for analyzing grain structures, phase distributions, and defects across various materials. Gain insights into how these analyses drive innovations in material design, failure prevention, and performance optimization across industries.  
3:00 PM
In-Situ Analysis of Subsurface Microstructural Performance after Peening
Dr. Mark Atwater, Liberty University; Mr. Oliver Fowler, Liberty University
3:20 PM
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Hybrid Enset–Sisal Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Materials
Mr. Dawit Damtew, Arba Minch University; Mr. Bereket Gizachew, Arba Minch University; Dr. Muralidhar Avvari, Arba Minch University; Dr. Pawan Jaglan, Industrial Automation Research Lab
3:40 PM
Ocular Deviations and Microscopy
Mr. Anthony Havics, PE, pH2, LLC
4:00 PM
Characterization of Thermal-Barrier Coatings in Turbine Blades by Confocal Raman Imaging Microscopy
Dr. Alexander Rzhevskii, Thermo Fisher Scientific; Erik S. Haddadine, Thermo Fisher Scientific