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Powder Flow 2026

Bridging Fundamentals to Industrial Application

Friday 11th September 2026 | Burlington House, RSC, London

Powders are fundamental to countless modern industries, from pharmaceuticals and batteries to additive manufacturing and chemicals. Understanding and controlling their flow is essential for ensuring product quality and manufacturing efficiency. Powder Flow 2026 is a premier one-day workshop dedicated to fostering the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge, addressing key challenges, and highlighting state-of-the-art developments in powder flow. The program will explore advances in measurement, characterization, and modelling to improve our ability to predict and control powder behaviour. Join leading scientists, engineers, and industry experts for a day of learning, discussion, and networking.

Call for Abstracts

We invite contributions for oral and poster presentations that align with the workshop themes. Share your research, case studies, and innovative solutions with an engaged community of peers.   Submission Deadline: 30th June 2026.  Submit your abstract to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Key Themes

  • Theme 1: Measurement & Characterisation
    • Latest techniques and instrumentation for powder flow analysis.
    • Understanding powder flow and their unique challenges.
  • Theme 2: Modelling & Simulation
    • State-of-the-art computational models for predicting powder flow.
    • Linking material characterisation to bulk flow properties.
  • Theme 3: Industrial Applications & Control
    • Addressing real-world challenges in diverse sectors.
    • Strategies for robust powder handling and process optimisation.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is essential for scientists, engineers, and technologists working with powders across diverse sectors, including:

  • Pharmaceuticals & Solid Dosage Formulations
  • Battery Manufacturing
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
  • Fine Chemicals & Catalysts
  • Metallurgy & Bulk Solids Handling
  • Academia & Research Institutions

Featuring Insights from Leading Experts (Confirmed  Speakers)

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

  • AI-Driven Powder Characterisation for Predicting Powder Flowability. Prof. Mojtaba Ghadiri (University of Leeds), 
  • TBC. Prof. Mike Bradley (University of Greenwich)
  • Powder flow and spreading in additive manufacturing. Dr. Ali Hassanpour (University of Leeds)
  • Powder flow for dry processing of 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)

 

 

Organised by:

  • The Formulation Science & Technology Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • The Particle Technology Subject Group of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

Organising Committee

  • Prof. Charley Wu (RSC Formulation Science & Technology Group, University of Surrey)
  • Prof. Jonathan Seville (IChemE Particle Technology Group, University of Birmingham)