Sustainable Coatings and Encapsulation - Fundamentals of Films and Microcapsules

Sustainable Coatings and Encapsulation: Fundamentals of Films and Microcapsules is a proposed continuation and expansion of the highly successful Microencapsulation short course delivered between 2012 and 2023.

This updated course provides a strong foundation in coating and encapsulation science and technology, with a clear and timely emphasis on the development of more sustainable solutions across these application areas. Participants will gain both fundamental understanding and practical insight into how sustainability considerations are shaping current and future practice.

The course features expert-led presentations from leading professionals in industry and academia, complemented by practical laboratory demonstrations. Delivered over 3.5 days, the course is structured into three parts, with the second day dedicated to sustainability themes that act as a bridge between the coatings/films and encapsulation topics.

To accommodate different interests and professional needs, participants may choose from the following attendance options:

 – Days 1–2: For those primarily interested in coatings and films
–  Days 2–4: For those primarily interested in encapsulation
 – Full course: For participants wishing to engage with the complete programme

Depending on which days are attended, delegates will:

• Understand the scientific and engineering principles underpinning the development of coatings and/or encapsulation methods.

• Explore methods used in industry and academia, including both pre-sustainability approaches and recent developments focused on more sustainable solutions.

• Examine the principles driving truly sustainable solutions, including life cycle analysis of targeted products and emerging regulations.

• Develop skills in making and characterising coatings/films and microcapsules, both in the laboratory and at scale.

This course is suitable for industrial scientists and engineers working in formulation and product development, as well as those in related roles such as quality control, manufacturing, process development or technical marketing, where an understanding of coatings, encapsulation and sustainability is valuable.

The course will also be of interest to academic scientists and engineers who wish to gain insight into current industrial challenges and opportunities, particularly those arising from the increasing emphasis on sustainability and the evolving regulatory landscape.

No prior knowledge of coatings or encapsulation is required. While a degree-level qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline is recommended, the course is equally suited to participants with a relevant vocational qualification combined with practical industrial experience.

Programme under development  **Coming soon**

Course Director
Dr Olivier Cayre, University of Leeds

Invited Speakers
Professor Steven Abbott, TCNF & University of Leeds
Professor Andrew Bayly, University of Leeds
Ian Harrison, Givaudan   
David Palmer, Micropore
Dr Nicole Hondow, University of Leeds
Clare Walker, Holiferm
Lynette Holland, Xampla
Professor Zhibing Zhang, University of Birmingham 
Unilever – speakers to be confirmed

Course fee: £TBC (VAT exempt)

Fees include:

• cost of tuition

• course materials

• lunches

• light refreshments

• course dinner on Tuesday evening

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Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Detailed directions (including the exact location for the course registration and presentation room) will be sent out with the delegate joining instructions.

How to find us

The nearest public car park is Woodhouse Lane (multi storey) at LS1 3HQ. The car park is open 24 hours. Charges apply, please click here for information and location details. Please note this car park is a fifteen minute walk to/ from our building and delegates should allow ample time to park and register for the course. 

There is also limited on-street parking in the vicinity of the University.

Travel

International delegates travelling to the UK may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Be sure to apply in advance of your travel date. For further details, visit the UK government website.

Please note that accommodation and evening meals are not included in the course fee (except the course dinner, included for all delegates attending day two – Tuesday). Delegates are welcome to make their own accommodation arrangements if required, and a list of recommended hotels close to the University will be provided with the course joining instructions.

We look forward to welcoming delegates to Leeds.

Helen Forsyth – Course Coordinator

CPD Conference and Events Unit
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences 
University of Leeds,
Leeds
LS2 9JT

T: 0113 343 2494

E: cpd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk

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