Executive Leadership Forum October 20–23, 2025 | Detroit, Michigan Featuring Industry, Academia & Government Perspectives MONDAY, OCTOBER | : – : A.M. | HUNTINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | DETROIT, MI ASM President Navin Manjooran has launched this groundbreaking NEW executive leadership forum at IMAT 2025—bringing together leaders from industry, academia, and government to shape the future of materials science, engineering, and technology. This forum showcases how these sectors drive innovation, shape policy, and accelerate research and commercialization through strategic collaboration. What to Expect: • Insights into cutting-edge materials advancements and real-world applications • Perspectives on sustainability, commercialization, and workforce development • Deep dives into policy, funding, and global innovation trends • Strategies for fostering collaboration across sectors MODERATORS DR. DAVID GOTTHOLD PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORY (PNNL) STRATEGIC ADVISOR MODERATING: GOVERNMENT • Strategic Advisor with extensive experience in federal research strategy and technology transition • Focused on materials innovation DR. ZI-KUI LIU, FASM THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOROTHY PATE ENRIGHT PROFESSOR IN MSE MODERATING: ACADEMIA • Leading expert in computational materials science and design • Founding director of the NSF Center for Computational Materials Design • Coined the term ‘Materials Genome®’; past ASM International President RENEE PARENTE ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD) DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT ENGINEERING MODERATING: INDUSTRY • Leads strategic initiatives and workforce development programs • President of ASM’s Electronic Device Failure Analysis Society DR. NAVIN MANJOORAN PH.D., MBA, C. ENG., FASM, FACERS, FIIM, FIEI, FIMMM, FIIE, FAEM, HOF-VTAEE CHAIRMAN, SOLVE PRESIDENT & CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ASM INTERNATIONAL A global leader in materials science, energy, and healthcare innovation, Dr. Manjooran has held executive roles at Siemens AG and contributed to major win-win collaborations worldwide. He holds advanced degrees in engineering and business from institutions including Virginia Tech, the University of Florida, University of Chicago, and Harvard. With more than 200 publications/presentations, 12 books, and 12 patents/disclosures, he has received over 100 prestigious awards and been named a Fellow of 7 global professional societies. He has served on multiple boards, including Virginia Tech, University of Chicago, and MIT Energy Initiative. He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of Virginia Tech- The Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence, for his sustained impact in engineering and leadership. Out of more than 80,000 living alumni of college of engineering, he is one of only 190 individuals to receive this pinnacle honor. CHAIR
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