This preliminary agenda indicates the session titles and outlines the accepted oral presentations within each session. The final agenda will include presentation times and additional presentations following the selection of the John Bacha student award winner.

Sunday, 6 September 
Registration Open
Opening Welcome Reception
  
Monday, 7 September 
Welcome and Introduction by Enrico Lodrigueza, Conference Chairman
Keynote Presentation
Chevron Award of Excellence in Honor of John D. Bacha
SESSION 1.1
Fuel Production - Synthetic Fuels
A Producer-Oriented Review of SAF Pathways: Processes and Fuel Properties
presented by Ole Frej Alkilde,Topsoe A/S
Investigating the Influence of Material Composition on Filamentous Carbon Growth During Hydrocarbon Thermal Cracking
presented by Christopher Bruening, University of Dayton Research Institute
 
Flexiforming: A Cost-Effective Pathway for Oil Refiners to Enter the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
presented by Denis Pchelintsev, Universal Fuel Technologies Inc.
 
Application of ASTM Process Control Criteria to Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Aviation Fuel (SAF)
presented by Mark Rumizen, AIRCO
Point of Use Manufacturing of High-Performance Fuels
presented by Oscar Ruiz, CycloKinetics
Methanol to Jet and Future Synthetic Blend Component Pathway Considerations
presented by Dan Kadlecek, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering
SBC and SATF Requirements Beyond Product Specifications
presented by Jesse Vilja, Neste
SESSION 1.2
Fuel Production - UL Aviation Gasoline
G100UL: The Path to Fleetwide Unleaded Avgas Adoption
presented by 
Tim Roehl, GAMI
Global Transition to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline
presented by Chris D'Acosta, Swift Fuels, LLC
Next Generation CFR F4 Supercharge Rating Engine Technology for ASTM D909
presented by Ricky Archer, CFR Engines Inc.
SESSION 1.3
Fuel Production & Distribution - Quality Control
Understanding Real World Contaminations in Aircraft, Ships and Fuel Installations
presented by David Evans, Defence Science and Technology Group
Effect of Refinery Process Additive on Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Stability
presented by Enrico Lodrigueza, Phillips 66
Impact of Contaminants and Additives on Clay Treatment Effectiveness and Thermal Oxidative Deposition in Aviation Turbine Fuels
presented by Krege Christison, Chevron
Restoring Off-Spec Distillate Fuels through Targeted Additive Treatments and Mechanical Separations
presented by Sai Reddy Pinappu, Baker Hughes
From Particle Counting to Contamination Intelligence: Inline High-Resolution Dynamic Imaging Monitoring of Fuels
presented by Colin Dalton, JM Canty
PEAK - A Step Towards Real Time Continuous Fuel Quality Measurements
presented by Alan Fougere, D-2 Incorporated
Demonstration of a “Smart Sensor” for On-Line Aviation Fuel Monitoring
presented by Hasan Mashni, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Aviation Fuel Problems and Solutions - A New Comprehensive Resource for the Aviation Fuel Community
presented by Moshe Rabaev, Moshe Rabaev Consulting
Poster Session and Exhibitor Reception
Session Chair: Enrico Lodrigueza
  
Tuesday, 8 September
SESSION 2.1
Microbial Contamination/Monitoring
Sampling for Microbiological Contamination Testing
presented by Frederick Passman, Biodeterioration Control Assoicates, Inc.
Assessment of the Susceptibility of Semi-Synthetic Jet Fuel and Synthetic Blending Components (SBCs) to Microbial Growth
presented by 
Gareth Williams, ECHA Microbiology Ltd.
A Risk-Based Approach to Determining Microbiological Testing Intervals and Appropriate Remedial Actions for Aviation Fuel Tanks
presented by 
Graham Hill, ECHA Microbiology Ltd.
A Novel Rapid Lateral Flow Test for the Quantitative Detection of Microbial Contamination in Liquid Fuels
presented by 
Jay Patel, Conidia Biosciences
SESSION 2.2
Analytical Technique & Development
Follow Up on the Impact of Sampling Container on Fuel Additive, Trace Organic, and Trace Metals Concentrations During Shipping and Storage
presented by Amanda Cahill, University of Dayton Research Institute
The Use of GCxGC for the Analysis of Modern Synthetic Fuels: Applications and Limitations
presented by 
Thomas Groeger, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Characterizing Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Analytical Challenges and Opportunities Using GC×GC-VUV
presented by Max Jennerwein, ASG Analytik-Service AG
Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel – Accurate Prediction at Low (below 35) Indicated Cetane Numbers (ICN) to Avoid Lean Blow Out (LBO)
presented by Ian Mylrea, Stanhope-Seta
Updates Regarding a Portable Probe-Based Astm D8148 System for Rating Fuels Cleanliness, Clarity, and Haziness
presented by Ranzy Morgan, Choice Analytical Inc.
Aromatics and Simulated Distillation of Jet Fuel by the Newly Revised GCVUV ASTM D8267
presented by Dan Wispinski, VUV Analytics
Selective Extraction and GC×GC-TOFMS Speciation of Sulfur-Containing Compounds in Jet Fuel
presented by Carlie Anderson, University of Dayton Research Institute
GCxGC Retention Time Studies: Advancing Chromatographic Information Content
presented by William Steinecker, University of Dayton Research Institute
Understanding the Chemical Behavior of Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) Degradation Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)
presented by Thomas Loegel, US Naval Research Laboratory
SESSION 2.3
Fuel Production - Coprocessing
Pretreatment of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil to Enhance Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
presented by John Hemmings, Devaltec
Application of Radiocarbon Testing in Bio-Carbon Content Determination of Municipal Solid Waste Fuel: Future Potential of Waste Tire Pyrolysis Oil as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
presented by 
Runtian Xia, SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing
The Evolving Landscape of Co-Processing in Fuel Production
presented by 
Amanda Graves. ExxonMobil
Panel Discussion: Coprocessing
Moderator: Dan Kadlecek, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering

Panelists (additional names to be added once confirmed):
Clarisse Doucet, TotalEnergies Aviation
Krege Christison, Chevron
Evening on Own
  
Wednesday, 9 September
SESSION 3.1
Road Fuels
From Diesel to Methanol: Redefining Lubricity Measurement for Future Marine Fuels
presented by Richard Dale, Innospec
The Potential of Constant Volume Combustion Chamber (CVCC) Instruments for Rating the Research and Motor Octane Number of Gasoline
presented by David Gardiner, CFR Engines Canada ULC
Diesel Fuel Cold Filter Blocking
presented by 
Ian Mylrea, Stanhope-Seta
CRC Project CM-137-21: Alternative to Tetraethyl Lead for Rating Octane Numbers Greater Than 100
presented by 
Beth Raney-Pablo, Coordinating Research Council (CRC)
Performance Evaluation of Additivated HVO Blends Under Field-Relevant Conditions
presented by 
Marcella Frauscher, AC2T research GmbH
SESSION 3.2
Additives
Towards 100% Sustainable Formulations: Investigating the Technical Viability of Bio-Based Additives for Renewable Fuels
presented by Marina Chirita, Repsol, SA
Non-Nitrogen Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenger
presented by Omer Gul, Nalco Water, An Ecolab Co.
Innovative Cold Flow Additive Solutions for Reliable Renewable Diesel Transport
presented by 
Matthew Barnes, Baker Hughes
Session 3.3
Analytical Technique - Materials Compatibility
Material Compatibility Evaluation: Reassessing ASTM D4054 Tests and Reference Fuel Requirements
presented by Jinxia Fu, The Second Research Institute of CAAC
Measurements and Predictions for Nitrile Rubber O-Ring Compatibility with Jet Fuel Hydrocarbons
presented by Conor Faulhaber, Washington State University
Session 3.4
Optimization/Modeling (Part 1)
 
Fuel Design for Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Concepts, Methodological Levels, and Application Examples
presented by Uwe Bauder, DLR
Analysis of 100% Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel Compositional Solution Space Sensitivity to Proposed Property Constraints
presented by Alexander Kelly, Washington State University
World Jet Fuel Survey Modeling: Development, Use, and Implications
presented by Zachary West, UDRI
Conventional and Synthetic Jet Fuel Properties at Engine Relevant Conditions
presented by Robert McCormick, National Laboratory of the Rockies
Session 3.5
Optimization/Performance
Impact of the Composition of Sustainable Aviation Fuels on Combustion Instabilities
presented by Pierre-Alexandre Barré, Laboratoire EM2C, CNRS, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay
Experimental Characterization of Aircraft Propulsion Performance and Emissions for Different Blends of JP-8 and HEFA-SPK Fuels
presented by Miguel Hermanns, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Multiscale Test and Evaluation of Alternative Rocket Fuels
presented by Matthew Billingsley, Air Force Research Laboratory
IASH Awards Dinner
  
Thursday, 10 September 
SESSION 4.1
Optimization/Modeling (Part 2)
Construction of Molecular Dynamics-Based Datasets for Thermal Conductivity of Pure and Mixed Hydrocarbon Systems Within the Aviation Fuel Range
presented by 
Khalifa Aminu, University of Sheffield
Delving into the Complexity of HVOs and Renewable Diesels
presented by 
James Barker, Innospec Ltd
Isomeric Effects beyond Primary Specifications
presented by Stephan Ruoff, German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Development of Report Templates for ASTM D4054 Stage 1 OEM Reviews with ASTM D4054 Gap Analysis
presented by Stephen Dooley, Trinity College Dublin
Aviation Fuel Hydrocarbon Density and Permittivity Dataset Across the Aircraft Flight Temperature Range: Molecular Dynamics, Experiment, and QSPR Correlation
presented by Syarir Akram Bin Jamaluddin, The University of Sheffield
Modelling of Fossil and Alternative Jet Fuel Properties
presented by N'Guessan Joachim Krou, ONERA
SESSION 4.2
Stability
Fuel Quality and Operational Performance of Renewable Diesel–biodiesel Blends in Heating Systems
presented by Ryan Kerr, NORA
Reference Fluid for Validation of Jet Fuel Thermal Stability (JFTOT) Measurement
presented by Indresh Mathur, Haltermann Solutions, Monument Renewables & Fuels
A Comparative Framework for Heteroatomic Species in Aviation Fuels and Their Surface Deposition Behaviour
presented by Ehsan Alborzi, The University of Sheffield
The Propensity for Fuel Filter Blocking Arising from Long Term Stored Fuel Used for Emergency Back Up Systems
presented by Carl Atkinson, EDF Energy
Insights into Chemical Composition of Turbocharger Deposits Using Advanced Surface Analysis
presented by James Barker, Innospec Ltd
Stability of Radicals Derived from Oxygen-Containing Compounds Detected in Thermally Unstable Jet Fuels
presented by Gloria Bazargan, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
Enhancing Fuel Oil Stability Management Using Predictive Compatibility Modeling and Additives
presented by Sai Reddy Pinappu, Baker Hughes
The Relationship Between Chemical Composition of VLSFOs and Long-Term Stability Properties of VLSFOs
presented by Sara Rezaee, Viswa Group
Investigation of Diesel Storage Stability Focused on Nitrogen-Containing Compounds by Using Mass Spectrometry
presented by 
Mark Romanczyk, US Naval Research Laboratory
Investigation of Sudden Sludge Formation in Oil Producing Well
presented by Abdulrazag Shebli, PRC
Closing Plenary Session