Elastocalorics

Thursday, May 7, 2026: 3:45 PM-5:15 PM
Grand Ballroom D/E (Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines)
Prof. Paul Motzki, Saarland University, Department Systems Engineering and Prof. Jun Cui, Iowa State University
3:45 PM
First product-oriented modular elastocaloric cooler for industrial and life-science applications
Mr. Philipp Molitor, Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology - ZeMA gGmbH; Ms. Franziska Louia, Saarland University; Prof. Stefan Seelecke, Saarland University; Prof. Paul Motzki, Saarland University, Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology (ZeMA)
4:00 PM
Low-Force Elastocaloric Regenerators and Systems
Dr. Julie Slaughter, Legov Systems Group; Dr. Lucas D. Griffith, Ames National Laboratory; Dr. Agata M. Czernuszewicz, Ames National Laboratory
4:15 PM
AI-Driven Iterative Design of Shape Memory Alloys for Elastocaloric Refrigeration
Mr. Elijah Meakins, Texas A&M University; Ahnaf Alvi, Texas A&M University; Prof. Raymundo Arroyave, Texas A&M University; Prof. Ibrahim Karaman, Texas A&M University
4:30 PM
Advancing Elastocaloric Cooling: Integrating Dielectric Electroactive Polymers for Enhanced Performance and Flexibility
Dr. Daniel Bruch, Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology - ZeMA gGmbH; Prof. Paul Motzki, Saarland University, Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology (ZeMA)
4:45 PM
High-efficiency low driving-force stable bending cooling via fatigue-resistant hierarchical NiTi shape memory alloy
Dr. Kai Yan, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
5:00 PM
Impact of secondary heat treatments and mechanical cycling on elastocaloric properties of Nitinol
Dr. Agata M. Czernuszewicz, Ames National Laboratory; Dr. Alan R. Pelton, Stanford University; Dr. Matthew Carl, ATI Specialty Alloys and Components; Dr. Julie Slaughter, Legov Systems Group
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