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Technical Program

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Day 1 - April 22, 2024

Start Time                              End Time  
5:30 PM 7:30 PM Registration and Welcome Reception

Location: Abele Library


Day 2 - April 23, 2024

Start Time               End Time General Session Location: Trumbauer Grand Ballroom
8:00 AM 8:45 AM Registration (open all day) 
8:45 AM 9:00 AM

Conference Introduction

Conference Chairs:

Samiul Amin - University of Miami

Kelly Dobos - University of Cincinnati

9:00 AM

10:15 AM

Session 1 - Cross-Industry Innovation in Formulated Products

Session Chair: Samiul Amin - University of Miami
9:00 AM 9:25 AM How Responsible Supply Chain Plays a Role in Sustainable Ingredient Design

Samatha Winterburn - Inolex, Inc.
9:25 AM 9:50 AM Shifting Behaviors for Laboratory Sustainability

Cristalle Ruiz - My Green Lab
9:50 AM 10:15 AM Training the Next Generation of Microbiologists: Collaboration is Key

Michael Loewenstein - Q Labs LLC 
10:15 AM

10:45 AM

Break
10:45 AM

12:00 PM

Session 2 - Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Production

Session Chair: James Gilchrist - Lehigh University
10:45 AM 11:10 AM Predicting the thermodynamics of formulations via machine learning-enhanced theoretical tools 

Thomas Gartner - Lehigh University
11:10 AM 11:35 AM Holographic Characterization of Biodegradable Poly Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid (PLGA) Microbeads for Applications in Cosmetics

Laura Philips - Spheryx, Inc.
11:35 AM 12:00 PM Effects of Additives on the Flow Behavior of Lamellar-Structured Concentrated Surfactant Solutions

Parth Kelkar - Purdue University
12:00 PM 1:15 PM Lunch
1:15 PM 2:55 PM Session 3 - Regulations, Safety, & Compliance

Session Chair: Seher Ozkan - Ashland
1:15 PM

1:40 PM

Why Microbiological Contaminations are the Largest Cause of Cosmetic Recalls, and How to Avoid One

Geoff Waby - Obelis USA

1:40 PM

2:05 PM Analytical Techniques for Sustainability Compliance – Application in Fragrance Encapsulation

Xue Li - International Flavors and Fragrances
2:05 PM 2:30 PM Cleaning and Microbial Control within Cosmetic, Consumer Products, and Topical Drug Manufacturing Facilities

Paul Lopolito - STERIS
2:30 PM 2:55 PM MoCRA Explained: Understanding New FDA Cosmetic Regulations

Jaclyn Bellomo - Registrar Corp
2:55 PM 3:25 PM Break
3:25 PM 4:40 PM Session 4 - Novel Materials in Hair Care

Session Chair: Kelly Dobos - University of Cincinnati

3:25 PM

3:50 PM Designing Functional Polysaccharides for Formulated Personal Care Products

Lyndsay Leal - Dow Chemical
3:50 PM 4:15 PM A Naturally Great Hair Day: A Sustainable Alternative to Quaternary Compounds

Sarah de Szalay - GATTEFOSSÉ USA
4:15 PM 4:40 PM Maizecare™ Clarity Polymer (Hydrolyzed Corn Starch): Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Styling Polymers

Kinjal Joshi - Dow Chemical
4:40 PM

4:45 PM

Day 2 Closing Remarks

Day 3 - April 24, 2024

Start Time               End Time  
8:00 AM 8:45 AM Registration (open all day)                                                                                                                                                                
8:45 AM 9:00 AM Morning Introduction
9:00 AM

9:45 AM

Keynote PresentationMicrofluidics to Macro Impact: Manufacturing Marvels

Daeyeon Lee - University of Pennsylvania 
9:45 AM

10:35 AM

Session 5 - Sustainability in Home Care

Session Chair: Seher Ozkan - Ashland
9:45 AM 10:10 AM

Energy Saving Solutions for Home Care Products

Surya Kamin - Ashland

10:10 AM 10:35 AM

Carboxymethyl Dextran As Biodegradable Dispersants for Automatic Dishwashing Detergents

Ligeng Yin - Dow Chemical

10:35 AM

11:00 AM

Break
11:00 AM

12:15 PM

Session 6 - Novel Materials in Skin Care

Session Chair: Kelly Dobos - University of Cincinnati
11:00 AM 11:25 AM

Alpha-Tocopherol Microcapsules Added with Moringa Oleifera Supercritical CO2 Extract As a Release System for Transdermal Applications

Júlia Kessler - University of Porto

11:25 AM 11:50 AM

Sustainable Products for Skin Care and Cosmetics

Wendy Xu - Dow Chemical

11:50 AM 12:15 PM

Biobased Glycolic Acid Is a Suitable One-to-One Replacement for Synthetic Glycolic Acid in Skincare Formulated Products

Aiden Curry, Kylie Sahloff - Good Molecules, LLC

12:15 PM 12:30 PM Closing Remarks from Conference Chairs
12:30 PM 2:30 PM Lunch & Networking Time