Invited Speakers for the 2009 Technical Program

Symposium on Cleantech Energy Conversion, Storage and Related Processes
Cleantech is a category of technologies that reduce humankind’s impact on the environment. The field is of global social and commercial importance. Because of the high cost of fossil-based fuel, limited non-renewable energy sources and the limited capacity of the ecosystem for greenhouse gases and nuclear waste, sustainability is an important target for the future. The lack of availability of clean water and clean air has made living conditions difficult in many parts of the world.  This has created a strong environment for commercial investment in Cleantech.

Based on the urgency of this subject and given a general interest in vacuum and related processes and technologies, this is a key topic for SVC. It addresses the SVC community concerning the specific areas of interest related to photovoltaics, smart materials, large-area deposition, energy storage, air and water purification, energy efficient coatings, and easily recyclable products.

Invited Speakers
Hulya Demiryont
Eclipse Energy Systems, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL
Title of Abstract: Emissivity Modulating Electrochromic Device

Dieter Schmid
Centrofilm Photovoltaics AG, Blaubeuren, Germany
Title of Abstract: A Turnkey Approach for CIGS Thin Film Photovoltaic Production

Greg Smestad
Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, San Jose, CA
Title of Abstract: Basic Economics of Photovoltaics for Vacuum Coaters

Michael D. McGehee
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Title of Abstract: An Update on the Center for Advanced Molecular Photovoltaics

Yang Yang
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Title of Abstract: Modification of Nanomorphology in Polymer: Fullerene Blends-Route Towards High Efficiency Polymer Solar Cells

Hot Topic Session on High Power Impulse Sputtering (HIPIMS)
High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HIPIMS) is one of the fastest developing technologies for physical vapor deposition and substrate pre-treatment. Innovations in power supply design, process control, and dedicated plasma diagnostics equipment, have been driving the technology forward into optical coatings and sensor devices, and new applications for hard coatings resistant to wear, high temperature oxidation, and corrosion.  At the same time, new science is emerging both from a plasma physics point of view as well as in materials synthesis.  This session provides a forum to discuss all aspects of this technology.

Invited Speaker
Jürgen Weichart
OC Oerlikon Systems, Balzers, Principality of Liechtenstein
Title of Abstract: PVD Processes in High Aspect Ratio Features by HIPIMS

Joint Session on Atmospheric Plasma Technologies
Cold atmospheric plasma has many potential applications in coating, surface treatment, cleaning and activation, sterilization and decontamination. Atmospheric plasma technologies are industrially attractive because of their simplified architecture and fast throughput compared to low pressure techniques. This Joint session forms a platform to inspire attendees from both industry and research and to make contacts with potential end-users of the technology.

Invited Speaker
Daphne Pappas
U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Title of Abstract: Chemical and Morphological Study of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Treated Fibers and Polymer Films

Optical Coating
These sessions will focus on optical coating design strategies, with several of the invited speakers discussing diverse ways in which practitioners approach design problems.  Guidelines on various approaches to challenging optical designs, including typical “pitfalls” associated with innovative designs, will also be discussed.

Invited Speakers
Erwin Kessels
Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Title of Abstract: In Situ Spectroscopic Ellipsometry for Atomic Layer Deposition

Alexander Tikhonravov
Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Title of Abstract: Modern State of Art in Design and Monitoring of Optical Coatings

Stephane Larouche
Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC
Title of Abstract: Recent Advances in the Design of Optical Filters with Arbitrary Intermediate Refractive Indices

Uwe Schallenberg
mso jena Mikroschichtoptik GmbH, Jena, Germany
Title of Abstract: Using Different Thin-Film Design Software for Different Requirements

Vacuum Processes and Coatings for Health Care Applications
Coatings and surface treatments have long played an important role in health care.  The past few years have seen a dramatic transition from the traditional uses of vacuum technology for medical devices, such as ion implantation of prosthetics, to exciting new applications like microfluidics for drug delivery.

Invited Speaker
Gaby Gotzmann
Fraunhofer-Institute FEP, Dresden, Germany
Title of Abstract: Sterilisation of Surgical Instruments Using Mini Electron Accelerators

Tribological and Decorative Coating
This session will include presentations on the present status and new developments in the area of coatings that improve the tribological performance of cutting and forming tools, and automotive and aerospace components. New tool coating systems for machining applications in difficult-to-machine work piece materials are topics of high interest. This session attracts high quality industrial talks that are application-oriented and where users speak about the possibilities of coatings leading to an overall solution of wear problems in specific applications. Peripheral techniques leading to the overall solution may also be addressed.

Invited Speakers
Ali Erdemir
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
Title of Abstract: Novel Design Approaches to the Development of Multifunctional Nanocomposite Coatings for Demanding Engine Applications

Lucy Davies
Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL
Title of Abstract: How Substrate Constraints Affect the Performance of Thin Film Coatings Under Dynamic Impact Loading

Tim Hosenfeldt
Schaeffler KG, Herzongenaurach, Germany
Title of Abstract: Friction Reduction in Modern Combustion Engines Using New Triondur^® Coatings

Vacuum Web Coating
Depositing on webs continues to be a very important aspect of the vacuum coating industry as companies work to develop new technologies and to reduce cost and weight, while improving flexibility and functionality.  The invited presentations set the stage for a strong web lineup covering a wide range of subjects.

Invited Speakers
Mark R. Hodgson
Dupont Teijin Films, UK Ltd., Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Title of Abstract: Polyester Substrates and Vacuum Deposition: Process Optimisation for Improved Product Performance

David Field
NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals Corp., Fort Saskatchewan, Canada
Title of Abstract: Sputtering Synthesis of Antimicrobial Materials and Associated Process Optimization Approaches to Remain Competitive in Global Markets

Donald J. McClure
3M Corporate Research, St. Paul, MN
Title of Abstract: Roll-to-Roll Fabrication of Flexible Active Matrix Display Backplanes and Integrated Circuits Based on a ZnO Semiconductor

Jochen Lauterbach
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Title of Abstract: Polymer Nanofilms from a Topochemical Deposition/Polymerization Process

Plasma Processing
The Plasma Processing session will cover topics advancing our ability to properly control material processing via plasma-based techniques.  These include research in the areas of plasma physics, plasma chemistry and the mechanisms of plasma-surface interactions studied through both modeling and experimental efforts.

Invited Speakers
Erik Neyts
University of Antwerp, Antwerp-Wilrijk, Belgium
Title of Abstract: Modeling the Plasma Growth of Carbon Nanostructured Materials

Nicholas Braithwaite
The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Title of Abstract: Electrical Probes for Monitoring Electron Density, Ion Flux and Film Properties in Deposition Plasmas

Jeon G. Han
Center for Advanced Plasma Surface Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea
Title of Abstract: Novel Control of Surface Energy for Functional Metallization by Integrated Diagnostics of Processing Plasma

Emerging Technologies
This session provides an opportunity to learn more about new technologies and future trends in surface processing and coating, particularly as they enable or are used for novel applications or unconventional implementations and applications.

Invited Speaker
Peter Martin
Columbia Basin Thin Film Solutions, LLC, Kennewick, WA
Title of Abstract: Photocatalytic Thin Films for Biomedical Applications

Large Area Coating
These sessions will include invited presentations in technology, products, and market areas that are of interest to the Large Area Coating community.  Other presentations in the session will be focusing on areas that will complement and extend topics of invited talks in both the traditional products and processes for large area applications and in the Cleantech Symposium where the focus is on energy generation, storage and conversion.

Invited Speakers
Richard Blacker
Guardian Industries Corporation, Carlton, MI
Title of Abstract: Energy Saving Glass Solutions

Ed Wegener
AGC Flat Glass NA, Alpharetta, GA
Title of Abstract: Solar Energy Products and Strategies for Glass Companies

Process Modeling and Control
Control in vacuum processing is the foundation for sustainable success in today’s competitive coating industry. Applications of modeling tools used in research and development that provide a bridge to implementing control methodologies in production, are of particular interest.  Since process modeling and control are ubiquitous throughout all thin film processes, this session will provide a forum to share experiences and solutions with a diverse range of professionals throughout the industry, universities and government labs.

Invited Speaker
Colin Wolden
Department of Chemical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Title of Abstract: Fundamental Understanding of Pulsed PECVD Through Diagnostics and Modeling

Abstracts are being accepted through March 1, 2009 for the following sessions:
    Heureka! Post-Deadline Recent Developments Session
    Poster Presentations
    Vendor Innovators Showcase and Live Product Demonstrations

Abstract Submission Guidelines