MIXING18 brings together four distinguished keynote speakers from academia and industry. Their lectures will address important developments in experimental methods, multiphase-flow modelling, mixing technology and industrial applications.
Explore the keynote presentations and meet the experts helping to shape the future of mixing science and technology.
 | Federico Alberini Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering Bridging Academic and Industrial Perspectives Through the MIXING of Experimental Techniques and Methodologies for Complex-System Characterization Monday, 31 August 2026 Federico Alberini is Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at the University of Bologna. His research focuses on experimental techniques for the characterisation of mixing processes, complex fluids and multiphase systems. His keynote lecture will explore how complementary experimental methodologies can connect fundamental academic research with practical industrial challenges. View presentation in the programme |
 | Ning YangProfessor Mesoscale Modeling of Multiphase Flows in Stirred Tanks and Rotor-Stator DevicesMonday, 31 August 2026 Ning Yang is Professor at the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His work focuses on multiphase-flow modelling, mesoscale structures and computational approaches for process-engineering applications. His keynote will examine the complex interactions between different scales in stirred tanks and rotor-stator devices and their importance for reliable process modelling and design. View presentation in the programme |
 | Gül Özcan-TaşkınProfessor Keynote LectureTuesday, 1 September 2026 Gül Özcan-Taşkın is Professor at Loughborough University and an internationally recognised specialist in mixing and process engineering. Her research connects fundamental understanding of mixing processes with the development, scale-up and industrial application of mixing equipment and technologies. View presentation in the programme |
 | Michael SchlüterProfessor Keynote LectureWednesday, 2 September 2026 Michael Schlüter is Professor at Hamburg University of Technology. His research covers multiphase flows, transport phenomena, reactor engineering and the development of innovative process technologies. His work combines detailed scientific analysis with practical engineering applications, with particular attention to efficient and sustainable process design. View presentation in the programme |