Agenda
UPitt Infrastructure Sensor Collaboration (UPISC) 2023 Workshop
*See 9/08 Workshop Presentation Materials Linked To Activites Under Day Two*
Day 1 By Invitation Only:
(Organizers, Steering Committee, Invited Speakers)
Date: November 7, 2023
Location: Energy Innovation Center Pittsburgh
(eicpittsburgh.org)
The first day of the UPISCW will be an information exchange between organizers at NETL,
University of Pittsburgh, and workshop steering committee members as well as an opportunity for
invited speakers and panelists to prepare for the meeting on the subsequent date. City of
Pittsburgh and other regional stakeholders will also be invited for a discussion on infrastructure
sensing and digital twin needs within the local area surrounding the University of Pittsburgh.
Time | Activity |
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Innovation Hall | Steering Committee and Conference Organizers Only |
1:00 p.m. | Welcome Remarks |
1:05 p.m. | Workshop Planning Updates and Discussion |
1:30 p.m. | Status Update of UPISC – Action Items and Progress Including Seed Funding |
2:30 p.m. | Coffee Break and Networking Break |
3:00 p.m. | Pittsburgh Public Sector Infrastructure Sensing Needs and Roadmapping (Invited) |
Covestro Room | Steering Committee, Conference Organizers, and Invited Speakers / Panelists |
4:00 p.m. | Overview of Workshop and Final Preparation |
4:15 p.m. | Adjourn |
4:15 – 6:00 p.m | Networking Social Hour and Light Refreshments |
Open Workshop:
(All Registered Attendees)
Date: November 8, 2023
Location: Energy Innovation Center Pittsburgh
(eicpittsburgh.org), DLC Bright Space
All events of the open workshop day will be held in the DLC Bright Space Room
The open workshop program will include all registered attendees.
Morning Agenda
Time | Activity |
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8:00 AM | Welcome Remarks and Introduction to the Workshop (Objective, Scope, Steering Committee) |
8:10 AM | University and NETL Speaker Introduction |
8:15 AM | UPitt and NETL Speakers – Sensing Collaborations and UPISC
• 10-min Presentation – Dr. Mike Holland, Science Policy and Research Development , Dr. David Vorp, Sr. Associate Dean for Research & Facilities , University of Pittsburgh • 10-min Presentation – Dr. Bryan Morreale, Executive Director , National Energy Technology Laboratory |
8:35 AM | Update on UPISC and Progress on Prioritized Action Items From Workshop #1
• 10-min Presentation – Dr. Paul Ohodnicki, RK Mellon Faculty Fellow in Energy , University of Pittsburgh • 10-min Q&A |
8:50 AM | Keynote Industry Speaker #1 |
8:55 AM | Topic One – Keynote – The National Academies Perspective on Infrastructure and Sensing
• 20-min Presentation – Dr. Cameron Oskvig, Director Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment , National Academy of Sciences • 10-min Q&A |
9:25 AM | Workshop Logistics – Day One, Morning |
9:25 AM | Break |
9:40 AM | Topic Two Speaker Introduction |
9:45 AM | Topic Two – Invited – Standardization of Sensing, Data, and Analytics Across Infrastructure Segments
• 20-min Presentation – Dr. David Krohn, Managing Partner , IEEE Fiber Optic Sensor Standards, P2067 • 10-min Q&A |
10:15 AM | Topic Three Speaker Introduction |
10:20 AM | Topic Three – Sensor Device Technologies Progress Updates (Optical, Passive Wireless, etc.)
• 15-min Presentation (NETL) - Dr. Ruishu Wright, Research Scientist / Technical Portfolio Lead , National Energy Technology Laboratory • 15-min Presentation (Pitt) - Dr. Paul Ohodnicki, RK Mellon Faculty Fellow in Energy , University of Pittsburgh • 10-min Q&A |
11:00 AM | Panel on Sensing Opportunities and Needs in H2 Infrastructure (Dr. Wright, Moderator)
Industry, University and National Lab Perspective • 5-min Panelist 1 (DOE Program) – Evan Frye, Physical Scientist , US Department of Energy Headquarters • 5-min Panelist 2 (National Lab and H2 Hubs) – Dr. William Buttner, Senior Engineer , National Renewable Energy Lab • 5-min Panelist 3 (NETL Technology) – Dr. Nate Weiland , National Energy Technology Lab • 5-min Panelist 4 (Industry) – Dr. Chris Moore, Technical Program Manager , GTI Energy • 5-min Panelist 5 (Industry) – Dr. Troy Demmer, CPO, Cofounder , Gecko Robotics • 35-min Moderated Q&A |
12:00 PM | Logistical Announcements / Lunch / Networking Break |