NTPMI Workshop: Automated Formulation Mindset Workshop
Welcome to the Automated Formulation Mindset Workshop hosted by NTPMI! Join us for an exciting in-person event at the MIF
Date and time
Location
Materials Innovation Factory
51 Oxford Street Liverpool L7 3NY United KingdomAgenda
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration and refreshments
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Introduction to the MIF, NTPMI and the day ahead
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
A Supplier's view- Automated Formulation Equipment
Ian Riley, Managing Director at Labman
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
A stakeholder's view- Formulation Workflow Engineering
Matt Baker, MIF Hub &Automation Programme Lead, Unilever
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
A facilitators view- Formulation Data and Telemetry
Bob Lloyd, Senior Application Technologist at the MIF
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
A machine learning view- Machine learning & AI in Automated Formulation
Dr Tom Whitehead, Head of Machine Learning, Intelligens
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
An RTP view- Working in Automated Formaulation Lab
Oliver Prowse, Technical Support Officer at the MIF
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break and refreshments
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Lab Tour- MIF OAA Formulation Lab
MIF Team
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Q&A
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing remarks
About this event
- Event lasts 6 hours
NTPMI Workshop: Automated Formulation Mindset Workshop
This workshop aims to upskill Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) in the concepts of Automated Formulation by exposing them to World Class practitioners, speakers and the experience of fellow RTPs working in this area, along with a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facilities at the Materials Innovation Factory housed at the University of Liverpool.
Cost: Free of charge. Travel and accommodation for RTPs travelling from outside the Liverpool area will be covered by NTPMI.
Background
In the fast-changing world of automation for material science it is important that RTPs become familiar with increasingly important topics such as Robotics, Machine Learning, Workflow Engineering and Data Handling. This course will equip RTPs to develop a greater understanding of these topics by exposing them to thought leaders in hardware, software and AI as well as hearing from their peers on how the NTPMI programme itself can enhance their future learning and careers. By viewing practical examples of these techniques and equipment in operation, in the Open Access Area Lab of the MIF, it is anticipated that attendees will leave with fresh ideas and knowledge of working solutions for the Materials space and the mindset required to effectively apply these ideas in their respective institutions.
Audience
The workshop is aimed at Research Technical Professionals, or similar who are currently fulfilling this role, working in Materials Formulation anywhere in the UK.
No specific prerequisites are necessary as all materials will be provided but a working knowledge of Materials Chemistry, Formulation and a basic understanding of automation will be useful.
Learning Outcomes
After the course participants should be able to:
- Determine the most appropriate Automated Formulation equipment and their key specifications
- Implement Formulation workflows and understand the processes required in defining them
- Review the data handling requirements of Formulation, including the importance of metadata
- Appreciate the contribution that Machine Learning and AI are making in the area of Automated Formulation
- Recognise the critical support RTPs give to the process of Automated Formulation development
- Network with like-minded peers and professionals