H e l d P r i o r to Th e A d h e s i o n S o c i e t y 2 0 2 1 V i rt u a l A NNU A L M EETIN G This course provides an introduction and overview to a variety of critically important topics in the field of adhesion. Highlighting the significant contributions that surfaces, adhesive chemistry, polymer behavior, and mechanics make to measured adhesion, the course provides strategic insights for bonding success ranging from structural to soft matter adhesion. Participants have gone away with a deeper knowledge that includes practical concepts for understanding and improving adhesion. The course is traditionally offered in conjunction with the Adhesion Society’s Annual Meeting, taking advantage of an outstanding group of instructors that would not otherwise be available in a single course. Each topic is presented by a scientist who is a world leader in that area. This gives the attendees the opportunity to learn from and interact with scientists whose expertise provides a unique view into the history, science, and relevance of their topic. We are continuing this tradition for a virtual offering held the week prior to the virtual Annual Meeting, and encourage you to consider attending for a great overview of key adhesion concepts. The course will include 12 lecture hours with ample Q&A spread over 3 short days.
Past Attendee Comments
“Fantastic course.” “Very interesting course.” “The short course was really interesting and I learned a lot.” “It was a great course.” “I very much appreciated the efforts of all of the instuctors.” “Very good course. I learned a lot. Very enjoyable.” “It was definitely worth coming all the way from [European country].”
PROGRAM Topics (tentative) • Welcome and Introduction – David Dillard, Virginia Tech • Stresses, Strength, and Failure of Adhesive Joints – David Dillard, Virginia Tech • Viscoelastic Properties of Adhesive Materials – David Yarusso, Yarusso Consulting • Designing Adhesives Using the Polymer Parameters – Michael Bortner, Virginia Tech • Surface Energetics and Adhesion – Giles Dillingham, BTG Labs LLC • Structure-Property Relationships of Adhesives – Michael Bortner, Virginia Tech • Types and Classes of Adhesive Design: Synthetic Strategies – Keren Zhang & Tim Long, Virginia Tech
• Fracture Mechanics Applications to Adhesive Bonds – David Dillard, Virginia Tech • Surface Modification and Surface Analysis – Giles Dillingham, BTG Labs LLC • Soft Matter Adhesion – Costantino Creton, ESPCI Paris - Paris • An Overview of Toughening Strategies for Structural Adhesives – Raymond Pearson, Lehigh University
• Introduction to Pressure Sensitive Adhesives – David Yarusso, Yarusso Consulting • Adhesion at the Micro/Nano-Scale: Characterization and Applications – Kevin Turner, University of Pennsylvania
*Course time is 10:00am-3:30pm (eastern)
“Very good course overall. Very useful.”
This short course will be held virtually. **Presentation titles & speakers are subject to change.
Learn more or register at www.adhesionsociety.org under the “Events” tab on the homepage or contact Malinda Armstrong at (301) 986-9700 x1106 or adhesionsociety@ascouncil.org.