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60 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2022 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE Best Technical Papers at IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Selected e best technical conference papers of IPC APEX EXPO 2022 have been selected. Voted on by members of the IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Technical Program Committee (TPC), the paper authors were recognized during show opening remarks on Tuesday, January 25. "e TPC is absolutely focused on providing highest quality content to the technical con- ference," said Matt Kelly, IPC chief technolo- gist. "is commitment to quality is reflected in this year's selection of Best of Conference, NextGen, and Best Student Research papers. We extend our congratulations to all the award winners." Taking top honors in the Best of Conference category, the winning papers are: • "Analysis of a Dynamic Flexed Flat Cable Harness" by Bhanu Sood, Ph.D., NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. His co- authors are Mary E. Wusk, Eric Burke, Dave Dawicke, George Slenski, NASA Langley Research Center; and Stephen Lebair, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. • "Microvia Reliability Testing Utilizing D-Cou- pons to Understand Best Design Practice" by Kevin Kusiak, Lockheed Martin. • "A Critical Analysis of CAF Testing— Temperature, Humidity, and the Reality of Field Performance" by Kevin Knadle, TTM Technologies, Inc. e NextGen best paper is awarded to: • "Bio-based Encapsulation Resins: Good for the Environment, Good for Your Environment" by Beth Turner, Electrolube. Selected for the Student Research award, the best paper is: • "Reliability and IMC Layer Evolution of Homogenous Lead-Free Solder Joints During Thermal Cycling" by Mohamed El Amine Belhadi, Ph.D. Candidate, Auburn University. His co-authors are Xin Wei, Palash Vyas, Rong Zhao, Sa'd Hamasha, Haneen Ali, Jeff Suhling, Pradeep Lall, Bar- ton C. Prorok, all with Auburn University. Bhanu Sood Kevin Kusiak