Powder Flow 2026

Key Themes

Theme 1: Measurement and Characterisation Latest techniques and instrumentation for powder flow analysis. Understanding powder flow and their unique challenges.

Theme 2: Modelling and Simulation State-of-the-art computational models for predicting powder flow. Linking material characterisation to bulk flow properties.

Theme 3: Industrial Applications and Control Addressing real-world challenges in diverse sectors. Strategies for robust powder handling and process optimisation.

The workshop will feature presentations from internationally recognised experts, including:

AI-DrivenPowderCharacterisation for PredictingPowderFlowability.Prof. Mojtaba Ghadiri(University of Leeds),

Introducing a Novel Classification System for Powders, to better inform Characterisation and Design for Reliable Flow.Prof.Mike Bradley(University of Greenwich)

Powderflowand spreading in additive manufacturing.Dr. Ali Hassanpour(University of Leeds)

Powder flow for dry processingof lithium-ion battery electrodes. Prof Rachel Smith (University of Sheffield)

From particles to powders - piecing together the big picture of Powder Flow characterisation.Dr. Amalia Thomas(Malvern Panalytical Limited) 

Powder flow in continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing.Prof. Charley Wu(University of Surrey)

Small Particles and Big Data: Harnessing Advanced Modelling and 18 Years of Data to UnderstandFlow(John Gamble,Bristol Myers Squibb)

as well as oral and poster presentation from researchers working on powder flows