The researchers from the Eastern Michigan University have been awarded for their contributions to advanced and sustainable UV-curable coatings.
The faculty-student research team from the Coatings Research Institute of the Eastern Michigan University (U.S.A.) has been honoured with the Special University Award
by RadTech International North America for its contributions to the advancement of novel and sustainable UV-curable coatings.
“This is another example of academic excellence in the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. Dr. Mannari is a global lead researcher in polymers and coating and continues to bring innovation and discoveries in this important field,” has commented Mohamad Qatu, the dean of the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, that oversaw the research.
RadTech is an international non-profit trade association with more than 500 members worldwide dedicated to advancing ultraviolet and electron beam (UV+EB) curing technologies. Its mission is to promote the safe use and development of UV+EB processes that will allow to save energy, eliminate pollution and ensure greater productivity and higher yields.
Neda Hayeri (left) with professor Vijay Mannari (right).At the Big Ideas for UV +EB Conference that took place in San Diego, the professor Vijay Mannari – director of the Coatings Research Institute – and the Ph.D. student Neda Hayeri received the award for developing a new generation of ultraviolet-cure coatings and films that provide corrosion protection properties for the automotive sector and many other industrial applications.
The new technology has already been patented (US Patent – 11,414,524, Aug 16, 2022) and the research group is currently working on its application as advanced material for additive manufacturing.
“Receiving this award means a lot to me, as it recognizes the outstanding contribution of the EMU faculty-student team. Aside from the award, this marks our innovation capabilities in 3D printing materials, a rapidly emerging advanced materials space,” has concluded Mannari.