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University of Minnesota Rheological Measurements Short Course Application to Polymers, Suspensions and Processing Directed by Chris Macosko June 8-13, 2008 ABOUT THE COURSE Rheological Measurements is an intensive short course designed to give practicing engineers and chemists an understanding of rheology fundamentals, principles of measurement, and applications to problem solving. Hands-on experience with commercial rheometers is provided. Emphasis is on optimal instrumental techniques, data reduction and interpretation, and case study applications. Included are: polymer solutions and melts, dispersions (suspensions), gels, foods, colloids, crosslinking systems, biomedical, microfluidic, and process flow applications. Faculty and staff work closely with students throughout the course. Main lectures are coordinated with Macosko's textbook Rheology: Principles, Measurements and Applications; the textbook and extensive course notes are provided. Small-group laboratory sessions give students practical experience in making rheological measurements and build confidence in understanding results. The course ends Thursday evening, with optional time available Friday for informal discussion or for laboratory tutorials and tests (students may bring a sample for analysis). The course fee is $2000. The academic discount fee, for individuals attending from universities (current faculty, staff, or student affiliation with an academic institution is required), is $1200. After May 19, a $100 late registration fee applies to everyone. A refund, less a $50 cancellation fee is made if a registration is cancelled by June 2, 2008. Enrollment is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. LECTURERS Christopher W. Macosko, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, is Director of the Rheological Measurements Short Course. He has aided development of several commercial rheometers and numerous test methods, and currently conducts research in polymer-polymer blends, nanocomposites, and the rheology of reacting systems. He has received awards from AIChE and SPE, and the 2004 Bingham Medal of the Society of Rheology. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Victor Barocas, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, studies the mechanics of biological materials and biofluids. Of particular interest are collagen gels, hierarchical tissues, and fluid-solid interactions in biomedical systems. Frank S. Bates, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Head of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, has research interests in polymer-polymer thermodynamics and dynamics that include studies of block copolymers and polymer mixtures. He received the John H. Dillon Medal (1989) and the Polymer Physics Prize (1997) from the American Physical Society, and the David Turnbull Lectureship Award (2004) from the Materials Research Society. Bates was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2002. David Giles, Research Associate, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, is Director of the Polymer Characterization Facility (of which the Rheology Lab is a major part) where he trains and assists graduate students and industrial clients in their research. Satish Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, studies transport and interfacial phenomena involving rheologically complex materials such as polymer solutions, polymer gels, and surfactant films. Current research includes polymer dynamics in nano- and microfluidic systems, flow and deformation of viscoelastic materials, and the fluid mechanics of printing technologies. Tim Lodge, Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Lloyd H. Reyerson Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, conducts research on the structure and dynamics of polymeric liquids, especially copolymers and blends. He is Editor of Macromolecules. He was awarded the 2004 Polymer Physics Prize of the American Physical Society. David Morse, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, studies the statistical mechanics polymer fluids. Much of his recent work has focused on the viscoelasticity of rigid-backbone polymer solutions. GUEST LECTURERS Sumana Chakrabarti, Ph.D., is a Research Director for Food Science Australia & CSIRO in Western Australia (based in Perth), establishing a new research center for research programs on wheat and other foods. She was previously a program leader of food and dough rheology, in General Mills as well as Kraft, Inc. Peter Van Puyvelde, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, K. U. Leuven, Belgium. His research focuses on flow-induced structures in polymers induced by processing with a current major interest in flow-induced crystallization. He uses rheological, rheo-optical, light and X-ray scattering techniques. Jan Vermant, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, K. U. Leuven, Belgium. His research focuses on bulk and interfacial rheology and relations to flow-induced structures in complex fluids and complex interfaces, particularly colloidal dispersions. He uses rheological and rheo-optical methods, light and X-ray scattering, and advanced microscopy techniques applied to flowing systems. He received a Dupont Young Faculty Award (2002) and the FWO Exxon-Mobil European Chemical Science and Engineering Award (2007). COURSE OUTLINE
Sunday June 8, 2008 LABORATORY SESSIONS An important aspect of the course is the small group lab experience. The lab sessions provide an environment in which the students are exposed to various types of rheometers and measurement techniques. LAB TOPICS
Steady shear with normal force measurements INSTRUMENTS OF VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS Instrument manufacturers are well represented and bring state-of-the-art instruments for evaluation. ADDITIONAL LAB TIME Students may bring a sample to run tests with the various instruments available during the course. These tests can best be run during the optional Friday appointments. Other times during the course may be possible. If you have any special requirements or want to bring a sample, please contact David Giles at 612-625-0880 or at giles@cems.umn.edu before the course begins. REGISTRATION AND FEES The course fee is $2000. The academic discount fee, for individuals attending from universities (current faculty, staff, or student affiliation with an academic institution is required), is $1200. After May 19, a $100 late registration fee applies to everyone. A refund, less a $50 cancellation fee is made if a registration is cancelled by June 2, 2008. The University reserves the right to cancel the course if necessary, in which case a full refund will be made.
LOCATION AND ACCOMODATIONS
The course is held on the East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis Minnesota, in the laboratories and classrooms of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (Amundson Hall, 421 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis MN 55455) and also in other classrooms close by. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. |
