Join us in June for the new specialized course "PORE 2-1: Upscaling Theories and Multiscale modeling of flow and reactive transport in porous media" which will be lectured by Michel Quintard, CNRS Research Director Emeritus at the Institute of Fluid Mechanics in Toulouse, France.

This four-day course provides a systematic introduction to the major modeling frameworks used in porous media transport analysis. Rather than treating these approaches in isolation, we emphasize the connections and hierarchies between them, helping students develop the insight needed to select appropriate models for specific applications. The “logo” figure of the lectures offers a visual roadmap through this diverse modeling landscape. Mathematical foundations are developed through core transport problems: single-phase flow, heat transfer, and reactive transport. Throughout the course, examples and case studies are drawn from diverse fields—chemical and reservoir engineering, nuclear reactor and waste management, subsurface hydrology, bioengineering, and materials science—illustrating how the same fundamental principles apply across applications. By the end of this course, students will be equipped to navigate the modeling landscape confidently and make informed choices when confronting real-world transport problems in porous media.

The course will take place on the following dates from 8:00-11:00 am Central European Summer Time: June 19th, 22nd, 24th, & 26th.