September 24, 2026 (Atlanta, GA) – CAMX – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo recognized its Outstanding Technical Paper Award and Poster Session winners at CAMX 2026 this week in Atlanta, Georgia. Each year, CAMX honors exceptional research from students, engineers, academics, and industry professionals who are helping shape the future of composites innovation. The awards recognize work addressing critical topics across composites and advanced materials research, applications, and manufacturing.
This year’s Outstanding Technical Paper winners are:
Leonardo Cardoso de Oliveira, Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) – Structural Neat-Resin Ribs in High-Pressure Resin Transfer Molding: A Comparative Study of Process Simulation, Manufacturing, and Characterization
Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama – Improving Residual Longitudinal Compressive Strength of CFRP Laminates After Extreme Heat Exposure Using a Nanofibre Z-Threading Strategy
Matthew J. Pech, Lindau Chemicals, Inc. – Highly-Efficient, UV-Activated Curing for Carbon-Fiber Composites
Tsubasa Yamamoto, Shimadzu Corporation – Gigacycle 3-Point Bending Fatigue Test of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Using Ultrasonic Fatigue Testing System
This year’s Poster Session winners are:
1st Place
Joseph Previte Jr. and Dr. Jeffrey Wiggins, The University of Southern Mississippi, School of Polymer Science and Engineering – Intramolecular Crosslinking in Poly(Aryl Ether Ketones) for Complex Carbon-Carbon Composite Matrices
2nd Place
Ramanan Sritharan and Dominic Ristaino, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo – Influence of Carbon Nanotube Geometry and Functionalization on the Filled-Hole Tensile Performance of CNT-Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites
3rd Place
Jonathan Barboza-Zarate, Dr. Myeongjun Ji, Dr. Jaeyun Moon, and Dr. Brendan O’Toole, University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Effect of Disulfide Diamine Isomer Structure on the Cure Kinetics and Thermomechanical Properties of Epoxy-Based Vitrimers
For more information about the CAMX Poster Session and Outstanding Technical Paper Awards, visit thecamx.org/awards.
ABOUT CAMX
CAMX – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo is North America’s largest and most comprehensive composites and advanced materials industry expo and conference program. The event brings together professionals from across the composites and advanced materials communities to discover the latest products, solutions, insights, and technical knowledge shaping the industry. CAMX 2026 was held September 21–24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit thecamx.org for more information.
ABOUT SAMPE
The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) is a global professional member society that provides enhanced educational opportunities by delivering information about new and advanced materials and processing technologies. SAMPE provides professional growth and educational opportunities through live and online conferences, exhibitions, technical forums, and publications. As the only technical society encompassing all fields of materials and processes, SAMPE provides a unique and valuable forum for scientists, engineers, and academics. SAMPE North America is a regional subsidiary of SAMPE serving Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
ABOUT ACMA
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) represents the complete North American supply chain for the fiber reinforced polymer (“FRP”) composites industry. We are manufacturers, material and equipment suppliers, distributors, academia and end users, dedicated to growing the composites market. We serve our members and the industry by promoting the competitive advantage and versatility of composite materials. ACMA offers composites industry educational resources through our Education Hub, CAMX, conferences, webinars, and Certified Composites Technician (CCT®) program. We develop standards and specifications that drive preference for the use of composites in place of traditional materials. We lead advocacy efforts via legislative and regulatory channels to achieve a more viable composites industry. Together, we make composites the sustainable material of preference. Visit acmanet.org for information on membership and initiatives.