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Thermal Analysis Workshop (TX)

Join this three-day, in-person workshop focused on a practical and application-focused introduction to Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) characterization for both research and quality control environments.

Days 1 and 2 will focus on Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, offering an overview of essential DMA testing principles in both shear and tensile modes. Through a balance of classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory sessions, participants will build a strong foundation in viscoelastic behavior, instrument configurations, and best practices for data analysis and interpretation to ensure repeatable, reliable results. The content is suitable for new DMA users as well as experienced practitioners seeking a refresher or deeper understanding.

Day 3 shifts to Differential Scanning Calorimetry, emphasizing practical, real-world application of DSC for polymer characterization. Participants will learn how to identify and interpret key thermal transitions, such as glass transition, melting, crystallization, and curing behavior, and how these measurements support material qualification, process control, and batch-to-batch consistency. The session highlights experimental best practices, method selection, and strategies to minimize variability, reinforced through industrial and academic case studies.

Key takeaways:

  • Understanding of various configurations for dynamic mechanical analysis
  • Data interpretation and analysis for both shear and tensile measurements
  • Design DSC experiments that directly support research and process questions
  • Strengthen understanding of structure–property to guide formulation and development
  • Enable faster, more confident go/no‑go decisions in QC and product release
  • Detect degradation, incomplete cure, or variability before downstream failure

Who should attend:

This workshop is designed for new and experienced DMA users seeking to reinforce core principles and techniques, as well as, for both newcomers and experienced DSC users looking to strengthen method selection, interpretation, and decision confidence.

Workshop format:

This workshop will be delivered live by Anton Paar specialists. Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided. 

Please select the day(s) you would like to attend: 

Day 1 and 2: Applied Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)

Mr. James P. Eickhoff Jr. (Langues: English)

Day 3: Applied Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Dr. Andre Levchenko (Langues: English)

Lieu: Houston, Texas, United States, Anton Paar USA Southern Regional Headquarters Houston
Nombre de participants: 16
Coûts: Free of charge
Fin de l'inscription: 21 avr. 2026

Personne à contacter et inscription:
Mary Franck
Tél.: 8045501051302
mary.franck[at]anton-paar.com

James P. Eickhoff Jr.

James Eickhoff is the principal application engineer for the rheology division as a member of the Advanced Technical Support Center at Anton Paar USA. He has over 20 years of theoretical and experimental rheology training, including the last 17 years with Anton Paar having guided current and prospective customers on the use of rheological techniques in their industrial and academic research. James earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and Clemson University, respectively.

Andre Levchenko

Dr. Andre A. Levchenko is an expert in thermal analysis and calorimetry with extensive experience spanning polymers, organic–inorganic composites, inorganic materials, and nanophases. He holds a Ph.D. in condensed matter physics and completed advanced training in polymer materials science, complemented by research appointments at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research and the University of California, Davis. His career includes work at the Peter A. Rock Thermochemistry Laboratory at UC Davis, where he contributed to pioneering research in high‑temperature calorimetry. Dr. Levchenko has authored more than 30 peer‑reviewed publications, holds four patents, and brings over a decade of experience in application science and engineering roles. He has previously served as a Thermal Analysis Specialist at TA Instruments and most recently as an R&D Engineer with BiSN in Houston. He currently manages the Thermal Analysis product line at Anton Paar as a Territory Sales Manager.