8:40 AM to 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Ceramic Matrix Composites 2
Session Chairs: Mr Joseph Polk - Created Solutions Inc and Dr Corson Cramer - Oak Ridge National Lab and Dr Zlatomir Apostolov - USAF AFRL
8:40 AM - 9:00 AM
Characterization of Coated Carbon Fiber and Silicon Carbide Zirconium Diboride Matrix Composites Manufactured using High Pressure Polymer Infiltration and Pyrolysis Presenter: Mr Matik Heskin - Missouri S&T Authors: Dr K Chandrashekhara - Missouri University of Science & Technology, Dr Gregory Hilmas - Missouri S&T, Dr Jason Lonergan - Missouri University of Science & Technology, Dr Jeremy Watts - Missouri S&T
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Matrix Processing Additives for Modified Thermal Conductivity of OxOx CMCs Presenter: Mr Wylie Simpson - Axiom Materials Inc Authors: Mr Marc Simpson - 3M Co Advanced Materials, Ms Emily Vargas - Axiom Materials Inc
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
Interply Reinforcement of OxideOxide Ceramic Matrix Composites for Improved Interlaminar Strength Presenter: Mr Wylie Simpson - Axiom Materials Inc Author: Mr Marc Simpson - 3M Co Advanced Materials
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
CTE Engineering at the interface of C-C/CMC/Ceramic assemblies Presenter: Dr Arin Preston - Idaho National Lab Authors: Dr Jorgen Rufner - Idaho National Lab, Mr Konnor Cutts - Idaho National Lab, Mr Bradley Huddleston - Idaho National Lab
