The Power of Rheology: From Fundamental Theory to Practical Applications

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Greg Kamykowski Ph.D.

Principal Application Scientist
Waters Materials Sciences Division (Formerly TA Instruments)

Greg Kamykowski, Ph.D., is a Senior Rheology Applications Scientist at Waters Materials Sciences (formerly Waters TA Instruments), covering the US West region. He holds a BS in chemistry from Loyola University of Chicago and a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he studied under the well-known rheologist Professor John Ferry. He has published numerous articles, presented at various conferences and meetings, and is active in the Society of Plastics Engineers, the Society of Rheology, and ASTM.

Thursday, September 24
9:00 am - 3:00 pm MDT


Virtual or In-Person

University of Alberta
Natural Resources Engineering Facility,Markin/CNRL
9105 116 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2W2
Room: NREF-5-102
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Why do some materials flow easily while others resist deformation? How can rheology help solve processing challenges, improve product performance, and accelerate innovation?

Join us for an engaging introduction to the principles of rheology, where you'll learn how to utilize it for understanding, optimizing, and troubleshooting material behavior. Through practical examples spanning polymers, hydrogels, paints, coatings, food, energy, mining, and advanced materials, you'll gain insights that can be applied directly to R&D, manufacturing, quality control, and development of novel materials.

Whether you're new to rheology or looking to strengthen your understanding, this session will provide a solid foundation in key concepts and rheometric measurements used across a wide range of industries.

What You Will Learn:


  • Why rheology matters and how it impacts real-world products and processes
  • The fundamentals of viscosity, viscoelasticity, yield stress, modulus, and flow behavior
  • How to choose the right rheological test for your application
  • Best practices for interpreting rheological data
  • How rheology supports innovation, troubleshooting, process optimization, and quality assurance

This session will be held in-person at the University of Alberta and virtually via Microsoft Teams. In-person attendance is limited to 40 participants and includes an exclusive live rheometer demonstration, networking opportunities with experts and peers, and complimentary continental breakfast and lunch. Register early to secure your seat!

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