February 2026 Technical Meeting

Registration: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/2040375

Program:
1:00 PM Introduction and Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair, STLE Philadelphia Section
1:30 PM – Gavin Duckworth, President and Co-Founder, Novel Reliable Technologies; “Low-Temperature Peformance of Base Oils and Evolution of Re-Refined Base Oils in Controlling Wax Formation.”
2:00 PM – Mateus da Silva Cardoso, Graduate Student, University of Pennsylvania; “Toward High Performance Greases by Incorporating Tribofilm-Forming Zirconia Nanocrystals.”
2:15 PM – Break
2:25 PM – Dr. Osman Sayginer, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Temple University; “Mechatronics Lab as an Interdisciplinary Research Hub at Temple University.”
2:40 PM – Neil Canter, Principal, Chemical Solutions; “The Art of Networking: A Personal Perspective.” Commercial Marketing Forum Presentation

Student Poster Session – 11:30 AM  – 1:15 PM; Topics TBA

Registration Details: https://buytickets.at/philadelphiastle/2040375
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT Through MONDAY 2/16/2026: Lecture and buffet style lunch: $40 ($20 students, retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER MONDAY 2/16/2026: Lecture and buffet style lunch: $45 ($20 students, retirees and unemployed colleagues)
Lecture only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)
We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund
Philadelphia Section members are asked to list Philadelphia as their section when they renew their STLE Memberships.
DAY-OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 2/19/2026 UNTIL 12 PM