Materials Workshop | Retrospect and Prospect in Functional Polymers, Composites, and Adhesives – Honoring Prof. José Miguel Martín Martínez
Materials Workshop | Retrospect and Prospect in Functional Polymers, Composites, and Adhesives – Honoring Prof. José Miguel Martín Martínez
5 June 2026
Adhesion science, Polymers, Composites, Adhesives, Interfaces, Surface characterisation, corrosion
Welcome from the Chair
Adhesion involves surface interactions and interfaces/interphases that are relevant for improving or disturbing the joining of different materials, making it relevant to corrosion, the welding and joining of materials with adhesives, the durability and performance of composites, and coatings, among other areas.
Honoring my retirement from Academia, Materials presents this webinar, which examines the role of adhesion in the optimization and performance of formulated composites and adhesives, wettability, corrosion, structural bonding, and polyurethanes, and beyond. All speakers are internationally well-reputed and were invited by me due to their direct impact and influence on my scientific career as a result of their outstanding research approaches.
Date: 5 June 2026
Session I: 9:00 am–12:25 pm CEST | 3:00 pm–6:25 pm CST (Asia) | 5:00 pm–8:25 pm AEST
Session II: 2:00 pm–5:30 pm CEST | 8:00 pm–11:30 pm CST (Asia) | 8:00 am–11:30 am EDT
Workshop ID: 852 5391 8634
Workshop Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Event Chair
Adhesion and Adhesives Laboratory, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Prof. Dr. José Miguel Martín-Martínez graduated in Chemistry from the University of Granada (Spain) in 1978 and obtained his first PhD in Sciences there in 1981, followed by a second PhD in Medicine from the Catholic University of Valencia in 2013. He joined the University of Alicante in 1981, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in 1984 and Full Professor in 1993. He has held several international research appointments, including positions at CNRS in Marseille, Penn State University, the University of Amsterdam, and Virginia Tech, and served as a National Expert in the Materials unit of the European Commission in Brussels. In 1990, he founded the Adhesion and Adhesives Laboratory at the University of Alicante, which has become a leading center for research in adhesion science. He has published more than 500 articles, supervised 60 Master’s and 51 PhD theses, authored 56 books and book chapters, and presented over 600 conference papers worldwide. Prof. Martín-Martínez is a member of several leading scientific societies and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Associate Editor of Rubber Chemistry and Technology, and on the editorial boards of multiple international journals. He has received numerous awards and distinctions, including the Robert L. Patrick Fellowship (2013), the IMPULSO First Prize for Novel Research Ideas (2016), the FUNDEUN Prize for Novel Enterprise Ideas (2017), and the SBR Excellence Award (2018). His expertise spans adhesion science and polymer materials, including rubber and polyurethane adhesives, surface treatment of polymers and composites, sealants and coatings, nanocomposites, hybrid materials, polymer interfaces, smart and self-healing materials, and biomaterials, with applications across both industrial and biomedical fields.
Speakers — Session I (9:00 am–12:15 pm CEST)
In Situ Chemical Structure Analysis of Cured Glue-Line of Aqueous Vinyl Polymer Isocyanate Adhesive Using FT-NIR Technique
Sustainable Carbon Quantum Dots as Corrosion Inhibitors for Carbon Steel in Acid Pickling Media
Department of Materials Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
Friction Stir Welding and Processing of Metals and Alloys
Prediction of Stress Evolution and Damage Characteristics in E-Potting Structures Under Cyclic Thermal Environments
Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
Adhesive Bonding and Fracture Behavior of 3D-Printed Architected Interfaces
Marco Alfano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at University of Waterloo. His research covers the mechanics of solids and layered structures, such as composite materials and adhesive bonded joints. The interplay between manufacturing and structural performance is a highlight of Marco’s recent research work, which enjoys an even balance between analytical, computational and experimental methods in fracture mechanics. Marco is an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives (Elsevier), the Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology (Taylor and Francis) and Materials (MDPI).
Enriched Polylactic Acid Biomaterials for the Prevention of Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation
Formaciones Adhesivas, Tarragona, Spain,
Spanish Association of Glue and Adhesive Manufacturers (ASEFCA), Madrid, Spain
The Benefits of Adhesives in Our Society: The Invisible Science Behind Everyday Life
Speakers — Session II (2:00 pm–5:15 pm CEST)
AceMarga, Minnesota, USA
Evaluating Work of Adhesion by Peeling Liquids from Solid Surfaces Using a Wilhelmy Tensiometer
Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Where Adhesion Science Meets Heritage Conservation: Celebrating A Legacy of Necessary Synergies
Institute for Research in Materials Science and Technology (INTEMA), Faculty of Engineering, National University of Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Copolymers and Blends Based on Castor Oil-Waterborne Polyurethanes
Laboratory for Polymer Research (LIPOL), University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
Modulation of Adhesive Properties in Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersions
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
Rheology As a Predictive Tool in Industrial Adhesive Development
Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
Functional Polyurethane Coatings: From Self-Healing to Fire Resistance
Registration
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Programme (Session I)—9:00 am–12:25 pm CEST
| Speaker | Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in CST Asia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. José Miguel Martín Martínez | Chair Introduction | 09:00–09:10 | 15:00–15:10 |
| Prof. Dr. Akio Takemura | In Situ Chemical Structure Analysis of Cured Glue-Line of Aqueous Vinyl Polymer Isocyanate Adhesive Using FT-NIR Technique | 09:10–09:30 | 15:10–15:30 |
| Q&A | 09:30–09:35 | 15:30–15:35 | |
| Prof. Dr. Lei Guo | Sustainable Carbon Quantum Dots as Corrosion Inhibitors for Carbon Steel in Acid Pickling Media | 09:35–09:55 | 15:35–15:55 |
| Q&A | 09:55–10:00 | 15:55–16:00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Akbar Heidarzadeh | Friction Stir Welding and Processing of Metals and Alloys | 10:00–10:20 | 16:00–16:20 |
| Q&A | 10:20–10:25 | 16:20–16:25 | |
| Dr. Han Xiao | Prediction of Stress Evolution and Damage Characteristics in E-Potting Structures Under Cyclic Thermal Environments | 10:25–10:45 | 16:25–16:45 |
| Q&A | 10:45–10:50 | 16:45–16:50 | |
| Dr. Marco Alfano | Adhesive Bonding and Fracture Behavior of 3D-Printed Architected Interfaces | 10:50–11:10 | 16:50–17:10 |
| Q&A | 11:10–11:15 | 17:10–17:15 | |
| Dr. María Luisa González-Martín | Enriched Polylactic Acid Biomaterials for the Prevention of Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation | 11:15–11:35 | 17:15–17:35 |
| Q&A | 11:35–11:40 | 17:35–17:40 | |
| Mr. Sergio López | The Benefits of Adhesives in Our Society: The Invisible Science Behind Everyday Life | 11:40–12:00 | 17:40–18:00 |
| Q&A | 12:00–12:05 | 18:00–18:05 | |
| Joint Q&A Session | 12:05–12:20 | 18:05–18:20 | |
| Prof. Dr. José Miguel Martín Martínez | Concluding Remarks for Session I | 12:20–12:25 | 18:20–18:25 |
| Break | 12:25–14:00 | 18:25–20:00 |
Program (Session II)—2:00 pm–5:30 pm CEST
| Speaker | Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in CST (Asia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Back & Session II Opening | 2:00–2:05 p.m. | 8:00–8:05 p.m. | |
| Dr. Chuck Extrand | Evaluating Work of Adhesion by Peeling Liquids from Solid Surfaces Using a Wilhelmy Tensiometer | 2:05–2:25 p.m. | 8:05–8:25 p.m. |
| Q&A | 2:25–2:30 p.m. | 8:25–8:30 p.m. | |
| Prof. Dr. Susana Martín Rey | Where Adhesion Science Meets Heritage Conservation: Celebrating A Legacy of Necessary Synergies | 2:30–2:50 p.m. | 8:30–8:50 p.m. |
| Q&A | 2:50–2:55 p.m. | 8:50–8:55 p.m. | |
| Prof. Dr. Mirta I. Aranguren | Copolymers and Blends Based on Castor Oil-Waterborne Polyurethanes | 2:55–3:15 p.m. | 8:55–9:15 p.m. |
| Q&A | 3:15–3:20 p.m. | 9:15–9:20 p.m. | |
| Dr. Luis F. Giraldo | Modulation of Adhesive Properties in Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersions | 3:20–3:40 p.m. | 9:20–9:40 p.m. |
| Q&A | 3:40–3:45 p.m. | 9:40–9:45 p.m. | |
| Dr. Erika Jardim | Rheology As a Predictive Tool in Industrial Adhesive Development | 3:45–4:05 p.m. | 9:45–10:05 p.m. |
| Q&A | 4:05–4:10 p.m. | 10:05–10:10 p.m. | |
| Prof. Dr. Lourdes Irusta | Functional Polyurethane Coatings: From Self-Healing to Fire Resistance | 4:10–4:30 p.m. | 10:10–10:30 p.m. |
| Q&A | 4:30–4:35 p.m. | 10:30–10:35 p.m. | |
| Prof. Dr. José Miguel Martín Martínez | My Contributions to the Adhesion of Materials | 4:35–4:55 p.m. | 10:35–10:55 p.m. |
| Q&A | 4:55–5:00 p.m. | 10:55–11:00 p.m. | |
| Joint Q&A Session with All Speakers | 5:00–5:15 p.m. | 11:00–11:15 p.m. | |
| Special Farewell Tribute: Celebrating Prof. Dr. José Miguel Martín Martínez's Retirement | 5:15–5:25 p.m. | 11:15–11:25 p.m. | |
| Conclusion of Webinar | 5:25–5:30 p.m. | 11:25–11:30 p.m. |
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