An ECI Conference Series
June 5-8, 2022
Snowbird, Utah
The Cliff Lodge
Poster Board Size: 4 feet x 4 feet
Attendance at this conference is restricted to those fully* vaccinated against Covid-19.
Your registration will not be considered complete until your proof of vaccination is uploaded via the registration portal and verified by ECI staff. Acceptable proof includes copies of a U.S. CDC vaccination card or a certificate/document issued by the relevant health agency in your country of residence along with a government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport. If you have questions about these requirements, please email Kathy@engconfintl.org
* Two doses of an FDA or WHO authorized two dose Covid-19 vaccine, received at least 14 days prior to the conference OR one dose of an FDA or WHO authorized single dose Covid-19 vaccine, received at least 14 days prior to the conference. We strongly suggest the recommended booster as well.
Approved vaccines: Pfizer/BioNTech (2 dose); Moderna (2 dose); Janssen/Johnson & Johnson; Oxford/AstraZeneca; Serum Institute of India-Covishield; Sinopharm (Beijing); Sinovac.
We are all in this together. Thank you for being part of our community and following these policies. We look forward to see you in person very soon.
About This Conference
Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics are a family of compounds that display a unique set of properties, including extremely high melting temperatures (>3000°C), high hardness and good chemical stability and strength at high temperatures. UHTC materials are typically considered to be the carbides, nitrides, and borides of the transition metals, but the Group IV compounds (Ti, Zr, Hf) plus TaC are generally considered to be the main focus of research due to the superior melting temperatures and stable high-melting temperature oxide that forms in situ. The combination of properties make these materials potential candidates for a variety of high-temperature structural applications, including engines, high-speed vehicles, plasma arc electrodes, advanced nuclear fuels, fusion first walls and divertors, cutting tools, furnace elements and high temperature shielding.
The development of structural materials for use in oxidizing and rapid heating environments at temperatures above 1600°C is therefore of great engineering importance. For the past two decades researchers have built on a resurgence in exploration of UHTCs and have expanded the scope of engineering and design using these novel materials. Topics such as incorporating UHTCs in fiber reinforced composites; investigating unique high entropy carbides and borides, and expanding the field of MAX phases have all led to new developments. The purpose of this meeting is to thus bring together interested parties from academia, government and industry in a single forum that allows the bench researchers to interact with designers and engineers to discuss state-of-the-art research and development efforts, what the results mean in a broader context and how to move the technology forward toward near-term and longer term use.
Outline
Interest in high temperature ceramic phases has been growing in recent years, with significant ongoing research programmes in many countries across the world. This has occurred because the conditions in which materials are required to operate are becoming ever more challenging as operating temperatures and pressures are increasing in all areas of manufacture, energy generation, transport and environmental clean-up. Often extreme temperatures are combined with severe chemical environments and exposure to high energy and, in the nuclear industry, to ionizing radiation. The production and processing of next-generation materials capable of operating in these conditions is non-trivial, especially at the scale required in many of these applications. In some cases, totally new compositions, processing and joining strategies have to be developed. The need for long-term reliability in many components means that defects introduced during processing will need to be kept to an absolute minimum or defect-tolerant systems developed, e.g. via fiber reinforcement. Modelling techniques that link different length and time scales to define the materials chemistry, microstructure and processing strategy are key to speeding up the development of these next-generation materials. Further, they will not function in isolation but as part of a system. It is the behaviour of the latter that is crucial, so that interactions between different materials, the joining processes, the behaviour of the different parts under extreme conditions and how they can be made to work together, must be understood.
This conference seeks to bring together the entire community – processing and oxidation bench scientists, designers, engineers and users of these materials under one roof to present on and discuss emerging and state of the art UHTC processing, evaluation, and implementation techniques.
This conference is the fifth of a regular series of meetings held every two to three years. The vision for this workshop is to have 5 main topic areas:
- Processing (including all processing steps, scale up issues and novel approaches);
- Environmental response (including thermodynamic considerations, oxidation behaviour, etc);
- Characterization (including thermomechanical properties, subscale testing, etc);
- Modelling (at all levels, from atomistic to processing and property related); and
- Applications (including high-speed flight, propulsion, and energy related).
As with the previous conferences, the bulk of the work is likely to be focused on processing and characterisation studies, as these materials are the subject of numerous fundamental research programs, but it is important to encourage cross-fertilization with modellers and application driven activities ongoing within the testing and design communities, as well as bringing in the “bigger picture” systems-level engineers and managers to introduce them to the capabilities of the materials and share with the researchers their needs.
Program and Poster List
Conference Organization
Conference Chair & Co-Chairs
Dr. Daniel Butts
MACH-20, LLC
Tel: 1-256-251-7275
Dr. Carmen Carney
Air Force Research Laboratory; Materials and Manufacturing Directorate
Tel: +1-937-255-9154
Dr. Carolina Tallon
Virginia Tech; Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Tel: +1-540-231-2506
Dr. Gregory Thompson
University of Alabama; Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Tel: +1-205-348-1589
Dr. Chris Weinberger
Colorado State University Department of Mechanical Engineering
Tel: +1-970-491-1625
Organizing Committee
Dr. Jon Binner (Birmingham University, UK)
Dr. Michael Cinibulk (Air Force Research Lab, USA)
Dr. William Fahrenholtz (Missouri University of Science & Technology, USA)
Dr. Frederic Monteverde (Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics ISTEC, Italy)
Dr. Elizabeth Opila (University of Virginia, USA)
Dr. Diletta Sciti (Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics ISTEC, Italy)
Dr. Eric Wuchina (Naval Surface Warfare Center, USA)
Dr. Yanchun Zhou (Aerospace Research Institute of Materials & Processing Technology, China)
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Jon Binner (University of Birmingham, UK)
Elizabeth Congdon, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)
William Fahrenholtz (Missouri University of Science & Technology, USA)
Frederic Monteverde (CNR Istec – Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, Italy),
Diletta Sciti (CNR Istec – Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, Italy)
Dr. Michael Cinibulk (Air Force Research Lab, USA)
Abstract Submission
Please select a session (and, if you wish, an alternate session) where you believe your work fits best.
- Processing (including all processing steps, scale up issues and novel approaches);
- Environmental response (including thermodynamic considerations, oxidation behaviour, etc);
- Characterization (including thermomechanical properties, subscale testing, etc);
- Modelling (at all levels, from atomistic to processing and property related); and
- Applications (including high-speed flight, propulsion, and energy related).
Workshop participation is limited to government civilian or have an active DoD contract only.
Abstracts (one page maximum) that include specific results and conclusions to allow a scientific assessment of the proposed presentation are invited. Please prepare your abstract according to this template: docx or doc.
Abstracts must be submitted electronically using the template provided here.
Oral abstract submission deadline: Closed
Poster abstract submission deadline: Closed
Late Breaking Posters: April 15, 2022
Abstracts of all presentations will be made available to conference participants prior to the start of the conference.
Note: Only a limited number of oral presentation slots are available and thus all submissions for oral sessions will be considered for both oral and poster presentation.
Awards will be presented to the top student posters.
Workshop
US Government Sponsored Research on Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics Workshop
The “US Government Sponsored Research on Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics” workshop is envisioned to complement the conference, to further answer the following questions in the context of DoD efforts:
* What are the key challenges preventing advancement in technological readiness level (TRL) of UHTCs?
* What are the current efforts to overcome these challenges?
* What new efforts would be valuable to overcome these challenges?
* What resources are key to advancing UHTCs on the TRL scale?
* How do we achieve continuous discussion and collaboration?
* Identify new opportunities for collaboration
Workshop Organizers
Lavina Backman, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, USA
Lisa Rueschhoff, Air Force Research Laboratory, USA
Kris Behler, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, USA
Schedule
08:00 – 10:15 Session 1
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 Session 2
11:30 – 12:45 Poster Session & Working Lunch
12:45 – 14:30 Session 3
14:30 End
Workshop participation is limited to government civilian or the lead PI on an active DoD contract only. The lead PI may designate a stand-in and nominate a second person to be in attendance.
A limited number of poster abstracts will be accepted, with posters displayed during the lunch portion of the workshop on Thursday, June 9th. We encourage participants to submit a poster abstract aligned with the workshop focus listed above. Posters should include topics such as computational or experimental capabilities, current or proposed research highlights, and areas of interest for collaboration. Poster abstracts will be accepted online until April 30, 2022.
Please submit your poster abstract for the workshop HERE.
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2022
Conference Venue
Snowbird Resort is nestled within the Little Cottonwood Canyon, in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains in the state of Utah. This mountain setting offers excellent meeting facilities, dining, accommodations and activities. Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is approximately 29 miles away from Snowbird.
Ground transportation options between Salt Lake International Airport and Snowbird include rental car, taxi (approximately $85-$100 one-way), and shuttle service. See separate information below for Canyon Transportation information.
Conference participants will be housed in The Cliff Lodge that offers three restaurants, two lounges, two swimming pools, four hot tubs and a world class spa.
Shuttle Transportation to Snowbird Resort
For those flying to Salt Lake City, ECI recommends using Canyon Transportation for shuttle transportation to Snowbird which is located 29 miles from the airport. Reservations should be made in advance for the journey which should last between 45 minutes and one hour, depending on weather and traffic. There is no need for an automobile once at Snowbird.
To make a reservation, call 1-800-453-3000 to add it to your lodging reservation information. The cost is $78 round trip. You will need to provide a credit card number for payment at the time of booking. In addition, you will need to provide your flight details (date of arrival and departure, airline name, flight numbers, arrival and departure times).
Arrival at SLC: When conference participants arrive at the SLC airport, they will need to check in at the Canyon Transportation desk, located one level below the baggage claim area. Their names will be on a pre-paid list. Shuttles depart the airport about every half hour.
Departure from Snowbird: You will need to be at the bell desk 5-10 minutes before your scheduled departure time to get your luggage loaded. Shuttles depart Snowbird at least 2.5 hours before the scheduled flight departure. Shuttles depart Snowbird at the top of the hour. For example, if someone’s flight is departing at 10:30 am, their departure time from Snowbird is 8 am. If the flight is departing at 11:15 am, the departure time is still 8 am.
For detailed questions, please check with Craig Buchanan, the Conference Lodging Coordinator at Snowbird. He can be reached at 1-801-947-8232.
Pre/Post Conference Reservation
Conference Fees
All conference fees are inclusive. They include registration, accommodations (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights), all meals, tram ticket, taxes, and gratuities from the reception and dinner on Sunday through lunch on Wednesday. Incidental fees (telephone calls, faxes, spa, laundry, etc.) are billed to your personal account by the hotel.
ALL PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE AND INVITED SPEAKERS) ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER.
The conference fees are:
| Register on or before May 13, 2022 | Register after May 13, 2022 | |
| Participant (single occupancy or sharing room with a guest; guest fee additional) | US $1,980.00 | US $2,180.00 |
| Participant (sharing a room with another participant) | US $1,700.00 | US $1,900.00 |
| Bona fide Graduate Student (sharing a room with another student) (Those in this category must send proof of current status – copy of current Student ID can be faxed to 1-212-514-6030 or emailed to Kathy@engconfintl.org) | US $1,360.00 | US $1,560.00 |
| **Fees for Guest/accompanying person sharing bedroom with single occupancy participant. (A guest badge will be issued and this fee Includes all conference meals) | US $540.00 | US $540.00 |
| Workshop | ||
| Post-Conference Workshop for Participant (The workshop fee includes 1 night of accommodation for Wednesday, June 8, lunch, coffee break, and registration.) | US $475 | US $475 |
If you plan to bring children to the conference, please contact ECI (info@engconfintl.org) for pricing.
Conference Registration
You will need a login name and password to register for ECI conferences through our online system. If you have been a recent participant at an ECI conference or have submitted an online application or request for information about an ECI Conference, you may already have an account with us. If you know your login information, please use it.
If you are not certain if you already have a login and password, please click on automated password retrieval and enter your e-mail address before creating a new account. If we do not have a valid email address on file for you, a pop up window will appear stating that no records were located. Click “OK” and then follow the instructions to create a new account.
If you have any questions or experience any difficulties, please email kathy@engconfintl.org.
Special Notes and Payment Instructions
We suggest that you register as soon as possible to be certain that you will have a hotel room at the conference rate.
All participants are encouraged to register before May 13, 2022. There is a discounted price for registering before this date. Hotel space cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after this date. Your registration is not officially confirmed until we receive payment of the amount due and COVID-19 vaccination proof is verified by ECI staff. ECI reserves the right to cancel your room registration if payment is not received or your vaccination proof is invalid. Your invoice/receipt will automatically be e-mailed upon of receipt of your registration. Should you need a signed receipt, please contact Kathy Chan (kathy@engconfintl.org).
Because of contractual guarantees made with the hotel for room and meal functions, no shows, late arrivals, missed meals and early departures cannot receive fee adjustments. If you have a disability and may require accommodation in order to participate fully in this conference, please indicate this when you register. An ECI representative will contact you to discuss your specific needs. If you have special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian or a food allergy), please make a note on your registration. The chef needs to know this information in advance if we are to accommodate you. ECI will attempt to accommodate special requests such as Kosher or Halal meals, but such meals may not be available at all conference sites. The participant must pay any additional costs for special meal requests to ECI.
Payment must be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and Amex), check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank in U.S. dollars, payable to ENGINEERING CONFERENCES INTERNATIONAL. Checks or money orders in any other currencies are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Payment must be made on the web site except for those who are sending payment by wire transfer or have a purchase order from their company/institution.
WIRE TRANSFER PAYMENT: If you are planning to make payment by wire transfer, please contact ECI for the bank information. You must add $30 to cover ECI bank charges. Please reference your full name and the conference title. Either fax a copy of your bank transfer papers to ECI (Fax: +1-212-514-6030) or email a scanned copy to kathy@engconfintl.org. This is very important – otherwise it is extremely difficult to trace your payment and you may not receive a receipt prior to the conference.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be received by ECI in writing at least 28 days prior to the start of the conference in order for a full refund (less a processing fee) to be considered. The ECI auditors require that refunds for all conference cancellations be processed after the conference so that the necessary back-up information (e.g., hotel list of those in-house) can be attached to the refund request and ECI can verify that the hotel has not charged a cancellation fee.
Cancellation fees:
- Cancellations received more than 28 days prior to the conference start date are subject to a processing fee of 4% of the total fee, plus any direct expenses incurred by ECI.
- Cancellations received 15 – 28 days prior to the conference start date are subject to a $250 cancellation fee plus any direct expenses incurred by ECI.
- Cancellations received 8 – 14 days prior to the conference start date are subject to a $500 cancellation fee plus any direct expenses incurred by ECI.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the conference start date.
- No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather or travel disruptions/cancellations.
Registrations may be transferred without incurring any penalty or cancellation fee.
Denied or delayed visa
If a participant is forced to cancel due to a denied or delayed entry visa, ECI will issue a full refund if ECI has been notified of a potential visa issue at least four weeks prior to the conference start date.
Change of payment method
If an attendee who has already paid the conference fee with a credit card requests that the fee be refunded to that card so that it can be paid in a different manner (e.g., charged to an alternate credit card, or paid via check or bank transfer), a processing fee of 4% of the total fee amount will apply.
Disclaimer
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of ECI to alter the content and timing of the program or the identity of the speakers. In the unfortunate circumstance that an event is cancelled, ECI is not liable for any costs incurred by participants in connection with their attendance.
Smoking is prohibited at ECI conferences and conference functions.
Should you have specific questions regarding your registration, please contact Kathy Chan (Kathy@engconfintl.org).
The Engineering Conferences International conferences calendar and other information can be found on the ECI web site: www.engconfintl.org
Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Iridium: $10,000
- Company logo and link on event website
- Company logo included in sponsor slideshow in meeting room
- Company included on sponsor list in event program
- Company Ad in event program (full page)
Platinum: $8,000
- Company logo and link on event website
- Company logo included in sponsor slideshow in meeting room
- Company included on sponsor list in event program
- Company Ad in event program (full page)
Gold: $6,000
- Company logo and link on event website
- Company logo included in sponsor slideshow in meeting room
- Company included on sponsor list in event program
- Company Ad in event program (full page)
Silver: $2,000
- Company logo and link on event website
- Company logo included in sponsor slideshow in meeting room
- Company included on sponsor list in event program
- Company Ad in event program (half page)
Bronze: $1,000
- Company logo and link on event website
- Company logo included in sponsor slideshow in meeting room
- Company included on sponsor list in event program
- Company Ad in event program (half page)
Student / Young Professional: $1,000+
- Company logo and link on event website
- Company logo included in sponsor slideshow in meeting room
- Company included on sponsor list in event program
- Company Ad in event program (half page)
Kevin Korpics (kevin@engconfintl.org) (+1-212-514-6760) may be contacted for invoicing and other questions. Please make checks payable to:
Engineering Conferences International
Attn: UHTC V
32 Broadway, Suite 314
New York, NY 10004
Payment can also be made via wire transfer or credit card.
You must reference your company name and the conference title “UHTC V” so the contribution can be identified. Thank you in advance.
Please note that none of the sponsor packages include free or discounted registrations for attendees from sponsor companies. Attendees from sponsor companies are required to pay the conference fee as well.
Graduate Student Support
Limited funding is available to support the attendance of graduate students. Students must submit an abstract for a poster submission, a statement indicating why they want to attend and how it would benefit their studies (one page maximum), and a brief CV. Abstracts and application can be submitted here.
General Information about ECI
Engineering Conferences International (ECI) is a not-for-profit, global engineering conferences program, originally established in 1962 that provides opportunities for the exploration of problems and issues of concern to engineers and scientists from many disciplines.
The format of the conference provides morning and late afternoon or evening sessions in which major presentations are made. Poster sessions will be scheduled for evening discussion as well. Available time is included during the afternoons for ad hoc meetings, informal discussions, and/or recreation. This format is designed to enhance rapport among participants and promote dialogue on the development of the meeting. We believe the conferences have been instrumental in generating ideas and disseminating information to a greater extent than is possible through more conventional forums.
All participants are expected both to attend the entire conference and to contribute actively to the discussions. The recording/photographing of lectures and presentations is forbidden. As ECI conferences take place in an informal atmosphere, casual clothing is the usual attire.
Smoking is prohibited at ECI conferences and conference functions.