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Understanding Powder Characterization: Workshop on Techniques and Applications (IL)

Join us for this powder characterization workshop designed to provide both industrial scientists and academic researchers the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to analyze all types of powdered materials. Powder characterization plays a key role in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, materials science and beyond. This workshop offers the opportunity to explore the details of powder behavior, providing practical insights and hands-on experience using latest Anton Paar instruments.

Key Takeaways: 
  • Fundamentals of powder properties and key parameters influencing powder behavior, such as particle size, shape, and surface area
  • Techniques to investigate powder flow, cohesion, and packing properties
  • Advanced analytical techniques including laser diffraction, dynamic image analysis, and X-ray diffraction
  • Hands-on sessions to analyze powder samples and interpret results under the guidance of Anton Paar’s team of scientists
  • Case studies and applications of powder characterization in diverse industries to optimize processes, enhance product quality, and drive innovation
  • Networking opportunities
Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for scientists, engineers, and technologists who want to deepen their understanding of powder properties or explore the latest advancements in the field.

Workshop delivery

The workshop will be delivered live by our scientists and application specialists. Lunches and coffee breaks are provided as curtesy by Anton Paar USA. 

 

John Raia, Mr. Yousif Saleh, Mr. Max Gruber (English)

Venue: Vernon Hills, United States, Anton Paar USA Central Office Vernon Hills
Number of participants: 20
Costs: Free of charge
End of registration: 25-Feb-2025

Contact person and registration:
Mary Franck
Tel.: 8045501051302
mary.franck[at]anton-paar.com

John Raia

John Raia graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He specializes in rheology, with a strong focus on powder rheology, integrating techniques like particle sizing, zeta potential, and morphology to deepen insights into material behavior.

As an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, he supports industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, providing training and technical expertise to help users understand how materials flow and interact. Known for making complex concepts accessible, he excels at connecting classical rheology to practical applications.

Yousif Saleh

Yousif Saleh is the application engineer for the particle and materials characterization at the Anton Paar Central Regional Office in Vernon Hills, IL. He specializes in advanced characterization techniques such as laser diffraction, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, dynamic image analysis, BET analysis, and pore size characterization. He has graduated from Lake Forest College with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Computer Science. 

Max Gruber

Max Gruber serves as the Technical Sales Representative for the x-ray structure characterization division at Anton Paar USA, specializing in x-ray diffraction (XRD) and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) instrumentation. In this role, Max supports researchers and industry professionals by providing advanced solutions for materials characterization. Before joining Anton Paar, Max was an Engineering Research Associate at the American Dental Association, where he spent seven years leading laboratory investigations into the properties and performance of dental materials and devices. Max holds a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.