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The American Society for Composites invites submissions of original research and application-oriented papers for presentation at its upcoming conference. This event will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss state-of-the-art advances in composite materials science, engineering, and technology.\u00a0<\/p>

Authors are invited to submit a\u00a0conveying a summary of approach and key results, highlighting original research, development, or application of composite materials.<\/p>

Abstract\/Paper Timeline<\/b><\/p>

  • Abstract Submission Open: 1 January 2026<\/li>
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 March 2026<\/li>
  • Notification of Acceptance: 31 March 2026<\/li>
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 1 June 2026<\/li>
  • Notification of Paper Acceptance: 10 July 2026<\/li>
  • Conference: 28-30 September 2026<\/li><\/ul>

    Topics of Interest\/Tracks<\/strong><\/h2>
    • We invite submission in all areas of composites including.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
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      1. Analysis and Testing (AT)\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>
      Division chair: Joseph Schaefer \u2013 Boeing Co<\/span><\/h5>

      Focus: understanding composite behavior through modeling, simulation, and experimentation.<\/span><\/p>

      Topics include: Structural analysis and multiscale modeling of deformation, damage, and failure; Computational mechanics and data-driven prediction of composite response; Experimental methods for mechanical, thermal, and electrical property characterization; Validation of numerical models through coordinated testing; Benchmarking of constitutive models and test standards for composite materials<\/span><\/p>

      Special Session<\/b><\/p><\/td>

      Session Chairs<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Dynamic Impact Response<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      KT Tan (University of Akron)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Recent advances in testing of composites<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Nelson de Carvalho (University of Utah)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Emerging characterization test methods for composites<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Nelson de Carvalho (University of Utah)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Structural Analysis R&D Application\/Program(s)<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Rebecca Cutting (Boeing Co)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Integrated Computational and Materials Engineering (ICME) for composites<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Marianna Maiaru (Columbia), Gregory Odegard (Michigan Technological University)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

      2. Durability and Damage Tolerance (DDT)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>

      Division chair: Paul Davidson, University of Texas at Arlington<\/span><\/h4>

      Focus: long-term performance, life prediction, and structural integrity of composites.<\/span><\/p>

      Topic areas: Fatigue, creep, and environmental degradation in composites. Damage initiation, progression, and residual strength assessment. Non-destructive inspection (NDI) and structural health monitoring (SHM). Repair, refurbishment, and certification of damaged composite structures. Life-cycle modeling and probabilistic approaches to durability<\/span><\/p>
      Special Session<\/b><\/td>Session Chairs<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
      NDI Methods and Analysis: Ultrasonic<\/span><\/td>Margherita Caprioti (San Diego State University), John Wertz (Air Force Research Lab)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      NDI Methods and Analysis: Thermography<\/span><\/td>Suhasini Gururaja (Auburn University)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Damage, Creep and Fatigue: Testing and Analysis<\/span><\/td>Shiyao Lin (University of Texas at Arlington)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Damage tolerance: Design and Certification<\/span><\/td>Mark Flores (ES3 Inc)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Material State Estimation<\/span><\/td>Rassel Raihan (University of Texas at Arlington)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Effects of Defects<\/span><\/td>Scott Stapelton (University of Massachusetts – Lowell)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Structural health monitoring (SHM)<\/span><\/td>John Wertz (Air Force Research Lab)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Environmental degradation in composites<\/span><\/td>Rassel Raihan (University of Texas at Arlington)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Damage and durability in extreme environments<\/span><\/td>Paul Davidson (University of Texas at Arlington)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      AI enabled damage Durability and Damage Tolerance Testing and Analyses<\/span><\/td>Shiyao Lin (University of Texas at Arlington)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

      3. Emerging Composite Technologies (ECT)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>

      ECT Division chair: Justin T Massey – Office of Naval Research<\/span><\/h4>

      Focus: next-generation materials, multifunctionality, and intelligent systems.<\/span><\/p>

      Topics include: Next generation materials: Nanocomposites, matrices, reinforcements, and sandwich materials. Multi-functional materials, structures, and Smart Composites. Sustainable and Bio-inspired Composites and Architectures. Composites for extreme environments: high temperature, cryogenic, radiation, or extreme loading. Digital-twin frameworks and AI-enabled process\u2013structure\u2013property integration.<\/span><\/p>
      Special Session<\/b><\/td>Session Chairs<\/b><\/td><\/tr>
      Next generation materials: Nanocomposites, matrices, reinforcements, and sandwich materials<\/span><\/td>Easir Papon (University of Alabama), Xiawa Wu (Penn State), Alejandra Castellanos (University of Texas at El Paso)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Smart composite materials, and structures<\/span><\/td>Anamika Prasad (Florida International University), Karmran A Khan (Khalifa University)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Sustainable and Bio-inspired Composites and Architectures<\/span><\/td>Michael Bozlar (University of Texas at Arlington), Anamika Prasad (Florida International University), Samsur Akm Rahman (City University of New York)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Composites for extreme environments: high temperature, cryogenic, radiation, or extreme loading<\/span><\/td>Samit Roy (University of Alabama), Samsur Akm Rahman (City University of New York), Aaditya Suratkar (Univeristy of Augsburg)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Digital-twin frameworks and AI-enabled process\u2013structure\u2013property integration<\/span><\/td>Xin Liu (University of Texas at Arlington)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Multifunctional Composites<\/span><\/td>Mrinal Saha (University of Oklahoma), <\/span>Mithil Kamble<\/span> (Exxon Mobile)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Architected Composites<\/span><\/td>Pavana Prabhakar (University of Wisconsin-Madison)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Advancing Composites R&D and Education Using Generative AI and LLM<\/span><\/td>Wenbin Yu (Purdue University), Dianyun Zhang (Purdue University)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
      Recycling of Composites<\/span><\/td>Alejandra Castellanos (University of Texas at El Paso)<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

      4. Design and Manufacturing (DM)<\/b><\/h3>

      Division chair: Aniruddh Vashisht, University of Washington<\/span><\/h4>

      Focus: innovation in composite fabrication, process optimization, and design integration.<\/span><\/p>

      Topics include: Automated fiber placement (AFP) and tow-steered laminates. Additive manufacturing of polymer, metal, and hybrid composites. Hybrid joining and multi-material integration techniques. In-situ process monitoring and closed-loop control for quality assurance. Performance-driven design optimization and lightweighting strategies<\/span><\/p>

      Special Session<\/b><\/p><\/td>

      Session Chairs<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Automated fiber placement (AFP) and tow-steered laminates<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Avin Vijay (University of Washington)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Additive manufacturing of polymer, metal, and hybrid composites<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Maksud Rahman (University of Huston), <\/span>Mostafa Yourdkhani (Arizona State University)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      High-rate manufacturing for composites<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Mithil Kamble<\/span> (Exxon Mobile)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      In-situ process monitoring and closed-loop control for quality assurance<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Oleksandr Kravchenko (Old Dominion University)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Performance-driven design optimization and lightweighting strategies<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Behrad Koohbor (Rowan University)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Machine learning guided design and manufacturing<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Subramani Sockalingam (University of South Carolina)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      Joining and bonding of aerospace composite structures<\/span><\/p><\/td>

      Tomohiro Yokozeki (University of Tokyo)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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