R. Frimpong , J.Z. Hilt. Integration of Magnetic Nanoparticles into Temperature Responsive Hydrogel Systems. Particles 2006, Orlando, FL, May 13-16, 2006.

J.Z. Hilt . Intelligent Hydrogels in Micro- and Nanodevices. Air Force Research Laboratory, MLBP , Wright Patterson AFB, OH, February 10 th, 2006. (invited)

M.A. Bell , J.Z. Hilt, D. Kryscio, P.M. Sathe, M. Jay. Spreadability Assessment of Topical Formulations by the Vane Method. 2005 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition, Nashville , TN , November 6-10, 2005.

J.Z. Hilt . Nanoscale Synthesis and Characterization of Biomaterials. 2005 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Topical Conference on Biomedical Applications of Nanotechnology (Bionanotechnology): Tutorial Session I , Cincinnati, OH, October 30 - November 4, 2005. (invited)

R. Frimpong , J.Z. Hilt. Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetically Responsive Hydrogel Composites. 2005 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, October 31 – November 4, 2005.

D. Kryscio , M. Jay, J.Z. Hilt. Rheological Methods for the Bioequivalence Determination of Pharmaceutical Topical Formulations. 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, October 31 – November 4, 2005.

R. Frimpong , J.Z. Hilt. Temperature Response Analysis of Magnetically Responsive Hydrogel Composites. 2005 Eastern Regional Chemical Engineering Graduate Symposium, Morgantown, WV, September 16 – 18, 2005.

J.Z. Hilt . Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Bioinspired Nanomaterials. ACS 79th Colloid and Surface Science Symposium, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, June 12-15, 2005.(invited)

J.Z. Hilt. Micro- and Nanoscale Application of Intelligent Polymers in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices. University of Louisville, Chemical Engineering Department Seminar, Louisville, KY, January 28, 2005. (invited)

J.Z. Hilt . Micro- and Nanotechnology in Medicine. 2004 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Advances in Biomaterials, Bionanotechnology, Biomimetic Systems and Tissue Engineering: Tutorial Session I, Austin, TX, November 7-12, 2004. (invited)

J.Z. Hilt , M.E. Byrne, and N.A. Peppas. Biomimetic Polymers in Drug Delivery and Sensing Applications: Effect of Network Molecular Structure on Recognition Properties. 2004 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, November 7-12, 2004.

J.Z. Hilt. Micro- and Nanotechnologies: Innovations in Medicine. University of Kentucky, Paducah, AIChE Student Chapter Seminar, Paducah, KY, September 21, 2004. (invited)

J.Z. Hilt, M.E. Byrne, and N.A. Peppas. Novel Biomimetic Polymer Networks with Tailored Recognition Properties: Functional Components in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices. Research, Technologies, and Applications in BIODEFENSE, Washington , D.C. , August 18-19, 2004.