Poster Session

Molecular and Environmental Drivers of Microplastic–Humic Acid Association: A Synthesis of Mechanisms, Polymer Selectivity, and Aquatic Fate
Ubagaramary Dhanasekaran, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering

Multiscale Modeling of Zn-Cr-S Alloy: Integrating DFT, CALPHAD, and Molecular Dynamics for Thermomechanical Property Prediction
Oluwadamilare David Ogundiran, Fanatics

Advanced Metallographic Preparation of Advanced Alloys: Automation, Controlled Etching, and Correlative Validation
Dr. Ondřej Ambrož, Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences; Mr. Jan Čermák, Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences; Mr. Tomáš Březina, Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences; Dr. Šárka Mikmeková, Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Investigation of machining parameters for the fabrication of step-edged piezoelectric single crystals
Dr. Jun Sae Han, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials; Mr. Dong-Hyun Seo, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials; Dr. Doo-Sun Choi, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials; Dr. Eun-Ji Gwak, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials

Process and mechanism of selective micro-joining of glass-ceramic/metal heterostructures using ultrafast lasers
Prof. Jin Yang, Shanghai University of Engineering Science

β‑grain orientation development in Support-Free Low Overhangs of Ti6Al4V Alloys
Mr. Minsol Park, McGill University; Dr. Jaskaranpal Singh Dhillon, McGill University; Dr. Mohammad Attarian Shandiz, McGill University; Prof. Mathieu Brochu, McGill University

PXRD-Diff: Machine Learning in Conditional Diffusion for Powder Diffraction Inversion
N/A Frank Yang Cai, Homestead Highschool

Tribological Behavior of APS-Sprayed CuNiIn Coatings Under Sliding Against Al₂O₃ at Room Temperature and 450 °C
Mr. Mostafa Fotoohinezhadkhales, Concrodia University; Prof. Christian Moreau, Concordia University; Dr. Pantcho Stoyanov, Concordia University

Bridging the Gap Toward Sustainable Tribology: Environmentally Friendly Bonded MoS2-Based Solid Lubricants
Ms. Parastoo Fallah, Concordia University; Ms. Cara Hensley, Everlube Products; Mr. Charles J. Beall, Everlube Products; Dr. Rolf Wuthrich, Concordia University; Dr. Pantcho Stoyanov, Concordia University

Alternative Coating Technologies to Hexavalent Hard Chrome in a Nuclear Reactor
Mr. Michael D Topich, Westinghouse Electric Company

Enhanced Ultrasonic Metal Welding with Servo-Motor Driven Systems and Closed-Loop Control
Mr. Michael Suttenberg, Tech-Sonic, Inc.

Failure Analysis of Cracking in a Muff Used for Railway Vehicle Coupling
Dr. Wonjon Yang, Korea Institute of Materials Science; Dr. Ihho Park, Korea Institute of Materials Science; Mr. Yeong-Su Ha, Korea Institute of Materials Science

Crack Evolution in an Automotive Lever Steel: Interaction Between Casting-Origin Lamination and Process-Induced Surface Cracks
Dr. Ihho Park, Korea Institute of Materials Science; Dr. Wonjon Yang, Korea Institute of Materials Science

Origins and Impact of Defects in Aluminum Wire: A Multi Process Perspective
Mr. Jean-Michel Tremblay, Rio Tinto - Alcan; Mr. Martin Lecours, Rio Tinto - Alcan; Dr. Leticia Marin, Rio Tinto - Alcan

Controlling surface finish in critical areas for additive manufacturing high-quality aerospace components by laser-based powder bed fusion (L-PBF) process
Dr. Dmytro Lesyk, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

Powder Surface Chemistry and Its Effect on Cracking Behavior in Aluminum Alloys Fabricated by LPBF
Mr. Ali Alagha, REGAL Aluminum Research Center, Department of Mining & Materials Engineering, McGill University; Prof. Mathieu Brochu, REGAL Aluminum Research Center, Department of Mining & Materials Engineering, McGill University