- August 25, 2023
- Posted by: lbilke
- Category: Interpore Newsletter
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Dear InterPore colleagues, The ISC published a report entitled “Flipping the Science Model”(pdf) in which collaboration instead of competition is promoted. “Solutions through solidarity, sustainability and science” is the motto for the 77th UN General Assembly, in relation to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDG). I always have this cynical voice in the back of my head, about member states waging wars, running espionage activities, being overrun by populism… And yet, the only way forward is through solidarity and through collaborations. And that is, of course, exactly what InterPore stands for, and many other associations as well. Sharing knowledge, for example, is critical. In that light, the InterPore Academy launches the “Study Plan in Porous Media”, making classes from international experts available to everyone. We’ve got the Chapter meetings, the KC Lecturer, the InterPore Journal, and InterPore2024 coming up. So, I do believe we work hard to do the right thing. Very important, and also very enjoyable! All the best, Matthijs de Winter
Preparations are underway for InterPore2024, the 16th Annual InterPore Meeting to be held 13-16 May 2024 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Qingdao, China. Call for MS Organizers Abstract Submission Plenary SpeakersThe list of plenary speakers has been finalized and includes:
![]() Your Next Submission?Now that our very own Society Journal has been launched, we hope to receive plenty of submissions from the InterPore community. To help us with our planning, we would be grateful if you could take a moment to let us know if you are planning on submitting one of your ongoing research and findings to the InterPore Journal? To complete this short poll, please click here. If you are still undecided or need more information, we would love to hear from you and to know what would help you in your decision of where to submit. Just send an email to the Editor-in-Chief Nima Shokri or to the Managing Editor Laura Lenz. As previously mentioned, we plan on publishing the following types of articles (more information can also be found here):
There will be a minimal article processing charge (APC) for all published articles. This charge will range from no cost to a maximum amount of €1000, depending on type of paper and whether the corresponding author is an institutional member of InterPore. An APC waiver fund will be set up for authors from LMI countries as well as those who may lack the funds needed; 20% of all fully paid APCs will also be directed into this fund. For more information, please see here.
Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer 2024 Apply now to request to host the 2024 InterPore Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer at your institute. Please visit our website for further information on how to apply. Hosts may select one of two lecture options:
An abstract of both lectures and a short biography of Prof. Juanes can be found on our website.
German Chapter Meeting The conference provides a national forum for interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration of experts from numerous German research institutions, universities, and industry. The topics of the conference therefore deal with all issues of porous media research, from experiment to theory and from science to industrial application. Registration will be open through 3 September. See here for more information. WAIC Chapter Meeting For the first edition of its annual meeting, WAIC invites researchers and industry professionals to submit abstracts from now until 15 September. This symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations among researchers, engineers, and industry stakeholders to address the pressing challenges associated with mining activities in Africa, particularly the critical issue of mining waste management. Abstract submission deadline 15 September Visit the WAIC Meeting & Symposium page to learn more and submit your abstract. BeNeLux Chapter Meeting The InterPore BeNeLux chapter meeting has the focus on Porous Media in Computational Biology and Soft Tissues and aims to bring together researchers, experts, and clinicians from diverse disciplines to explore the fascinating intersection of porous media, computational biology, and soft tissues. This meeting will provide a platform for sharing the latest advancements, innovative techniques, and cutting-edge research in these fields. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to advance our understanding of biological systems and their interaction with porous materials, thereby unlocking new possibilities for medical applications, tissue engineering, and computational modelling. Click here for more details. Northeast-Midwest US InterPore Chapter Stay tuned for more details!
InterPore Study PlanIntroducing the Study Plan in Porous Media (SP-PM) from the InterPore AcademyThe InterPore Academy has now launched its first systematic and comprehensive Study Plan in Porous Media (SP-PM), as the first available organic professional development opportunity for students, scientists and practitioners focused on the modeling, design, optimization, and analysis of engineered and natural porous structures. The study plan includes online/in-person (non-graded) classes on porous media theory, numerical and data-driven methods and experimental techniques targeted to porous media applications. Each course will include frontal lectures for 12/14 hours (plus additional resources made available at the lecturer’s discretion). The courses will be taught at the graduate level, by renowned experts in their respective fields. The vision of the InterPore Academy Porous Media Study Plan is (i) to build the foundational and specialized knowledge needed to quantitatively study porous media in a variety of different applications, (ii) to connect the attendees directly with lecturers across different institutions and continents, and (iii) to continue fostering and building our vibrant and diverse PM community. Foundational Courses will include:
We look forward to your participation! A list of courses and lectures can be found here (pdf).
Webinar by Inga Berre Duration: 1 hour More details will follow soon!
Call for 2024 Rien van Genuchten Early Career Award Nominations The award consists of a certificate and a conference grant of €1,500 for participation in the next InterPore Conference. Details on the requirements and nomination process can be found on our website. Nomination deadline is 01 November 2023. Please nominate a worthy recipient!
The deep arbitrary polynomial chaos neural network or how Deep Artificial Neural Networks could benefit from data-driven homogeneous chaos theorySergey Oladyshkin, Timothy Praditia, Ilja Kroeker, Farid Mohammadi, Wolfgang Nowak, Sebastian Otte Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are widely used in mathematical computing and physical modeling. Deep Artificial Neural Networks are popular but rely on Gaussian distribution of neural signals, which may not be true in various applications. To address this, we propose Deep arbitrary polynomial chaos neural networks, integrating homogeneous chaos theory into modern neural networks, allowing adaptive data-driven multi-variate orthonormal representations and capturing high-order neural effects. Benchmarking, including multiphase flow of carbon dioxide in porous media, shows that this novel concept outperforms conventional networks, promising better learning of complex phenomena. Further development is needed to address various porous media challenges. Neural Networks 166, 85-104 (2023) Minkowski functional evaluation of representative elementary volume of rock microtomography images at multiple resolutionsSaeid Sadeghnejad, Marcel Reinhardt, Frieder Enzmann, Pit Arnold, Bianca Brandstätter, Holger Ott, Fabian Wilde, Sarah Hupfer, Thorsten Schäfer, Michael Kersten Although the representative elementary volume (REV) analysis for hydraulic properties is straightforward, it is computationally expensive. This study estimated hydraulic pore-scale properties during REV evaluations by Minkowski functionals. One carbonate and two sandstone samples were scanned at multiple resolutions by both laboratory and synchrotron tomography (DESY). After reaching the REV for porosity, the REV for the Minkowski integrals (mean and total curvature) agreed well with the permeability REV for large-volume image sizes. We also showed that the properties obtained from the rebinned images differ entirely from that of actual scans at the same resolution. Advances in Water Resources 179, 104501 (2023) InterPore Members can promote their publications to the community via the InterPore InJournals Section of the Newsletter. If you wish to do so, please submit your publication highlight to newsletter@InterPore.org. Clearly indicate which of the authors is an InterPore member (or the institute with an Institutional Membership). Note that we will not review the entries nor does InterPore endorse the published work. Furthermore, we publish on a “submitted first, published first” basis. The highlighted publication should be no older than 6 months (available online). The highlight should be short (max 100 words) and contain an illustration. Please note that we offer this opportunity exclusively to InterPore members. If you would like to become a member, please have a look here.
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