Editorial

Be aware that the InterPore2025 deadline for poster and online presenters is today and the hotel discount until 28 April!

Todays Newsletter features a big ‘thank you' to the people who’ve established our InterPore Journal. And they have all transited to the Journal’s board, so their great contributions continue. If you’re interested in the more formal work for the Society, please find the Council notes below.

We have a nice report of the KC Lecturer 2025 Rainer Helmig from Spain, inspirational for inviting the Lecturer 2026 Lyesse Laloui, back-to-back webinars and more!

All the best,

Matthijs de Winter
Editor-in-Chief
InterPore News

Conference Courses

It’s not too late to join one of our conference courses! Whether it’s Sergi’s course on Geochemical reactions in porous media: overview and modeling basics or Sahar’s course on Pore- and reservoir-scale flow simulation for geologic carbon storage, space is available in all 4 conference courses.

Contact margaret.dieter@interpore.org if you would like to add a conference course to your existing registration.

Hotel Update

Discount

Discounted rates are available at the Hotel Albuquerque Old Town until 28 April.

Availability Update

• Only a limited number of rooms remain available at the group rate.
• Please note that no rooms are available for Sunday, May 18 at the group rate.
• If the group code is not accepted during booking, it means that the group block is sold out for your selected dates.
• Visit our Accommodation & Arrival into ABQ page for alternative accommodation options

Share your hotel room and save!

To help interested participants coordinate and share hotel rooms, we have set up a Room-Sharing Coordination Sheet on Google Docs. If you're looking for a roommate to split costs, you can add your details and connect with other attendees.

Must See in Albuquerque...!

This week in Must see…!: Discover Historic Old Town Albuquerque

Conveniently located just a short walk from Hotel Albuquerque (the location of InterPore2025) is Albuquerque’s Old Town, a vibrant hub that dates back to 1706. The heart of the city, Old Town is known for its charming adobe buildings, narrow streets, and picturesque plazas that reflect a blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences.

Photo credit: Visit Albuquerque (ABQ tourism dept.)

Old Town Walking Tour & Networking Night

Tuesday, 20 May, 19:00 - 21:00

Join us for a 30-minute guided walking tour of Old Town Albuquerque, organized by the Local Organizing Committee. Step back in time as you stroll through historic adobe buildings, charming plazas, and hidden courtyards, all while learning about the city's rich cultural heritage. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, network with fellow attendees, and experience the vibrant history of New Mexico’s oldest district.

Immediately following the walking tour, we'll head to the Sawmill Market, conveniently located directly across from the Hotel Albuquerque, for a night of socializing and fun.

This event is free and open to all attendees of InterPore2025.

Photo credit: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0

Thank You to the Publication Committee

The InterPore Publication Committee was established to guide and support the society’s publishing activities, with a particular focus on launching and shaping the InterPore Journal. With the successful launch of our own society journal, the mission of the Publication Committee has come to a natural conclusion.

As the mission of the Publication Committee comes to an end, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for your dedication and service. Your contributions have been instrumental in supporting the Committee’s key work around the InterPore Journal. I deeply appreciate your time, expertise, and commitment.

Members of the Publication Committee:

• Nima Shokri - Chair
• Helge Hellevang
• Philippe Coussot
• Ran Holtzman
• Sahar Bakhshian

Since the Journal’s launch in the summer of 2023, all members—apart from myself—have continued their service as part of the InterPore Journal’s Committee on Publication Ethics. 

With warm regards,
Nima Shokri
Former Chair, InterPore Publication Committee
Editor-in-Chief, InterPore Journal

Council's Corner

On 10 March 2025, the InterPore Council met under the chairmanship of Peyman Mostaghimi. The meeting addressed a broad range of topics including the InterPore Foundation, financial matters, investment strategy, strategic planning, future conference locations, and advocacy initiatives.

Please find the notes through the link below (pdf).

The next Council meeting is scheduled for May 2025 in Albuquerque, with hybrid attendance options available.

- Monica Riva, on behalf of the InterPore Council

Members: Azita Ahmadi-Senichault, Veerle Cnudde, Majid Hassanizadeh, Vahid Joekar-Niasar, Benoit Noetinger, Mohammad Nooraiepour, Dominik Obrist, Maša Prodanović, Michel Quintard, Monica Riva, Marie Elisabeth Rognes, Karsten Thompson, Moran Wang, Peyman Mostaghimi

Kimberly-Clark Lectureship - report from Spain

On 23 April, Prof. Rainer Helmig was in Barcelona, Spain, to present his lecture “From the Brain to Water Uptake of Roots to Fuel Cells:  - Porous Media are "Almost" Everywhere” at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC). The lecture was very well received by the institute’s broad audience and was described by the hosts as a “day full of inspiring discussions”. InterPore thanks Prof. Helmig for his continued dedication to this lectureship and to the hosts, especially Dr. Silvia De Simone, for their gracious hospitality.

Kimberly-Clark Lectureship: Prof. Lyesse Laloui

Prof. Lyesse Laloui, from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland, is the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer of 2026.

As the winner of this year’s distinguished award, Prof. Lyesse Laloui will be giving one of his two lectures at selected institutions. Hosts may select one of two options:

• Lecture 1: Tailoring Soil Properties through Bio-Geo-Chemical Engineering
• Lecture 2: Carbon Dioxide Injection into Deep Aquifers: a Geomechanical Perspective

For detailed information about the lectures, please visit Prof. Laloui’s page.

If your university/institution is interested in hosting Prof. Laloui, please fill out the application form on our website until 31 December 2025.

Announcing the InterPore Rosette Recipients – 2025

InterPore is proud to present the InterPore Rosette to eight exceptional individuals whose outstanding contributions have greatly supported and advanced our community. This honor is awarded to recognize significant efforts in support of InterPore activities—whether over many years or during intense periods such as conference planning.

2025 InterPore Rosette Honorees (in alphabetical order):

• Maartje Boon
• Richmond Cohen
• Yaniv Edery
• Maryam Hojati
• Daniel Lizama
• Alex Rinehart
• Hari Viswanathan
• Hongkyu Yoon

We are deeply grateful for the dedication, initiative, and energy of these individuals. Their efforts exemplify the spirit of collaboration and excellence that defines the InterPore community.

Upcoming Webinar

Wettability Control of Multiphase Flow in Porous Media

Join us on 6 May at 16:00 CEST as Benzhong (Robin) Zhao, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University, presents a webinar on the topic of "Wettability Control of Multiphase Flow in Porous Media".

Professional Development with ISC

The International Science Council (ISC) invites us for professional development opportunity through InterPore’s membership: The ISC Media and Communications Training Programme.

Please find the full invitation here (pdf). For more information, please contact Tannaz Pak T.Pak@tees.ac.uk.

Check out the Events at InterPore

Click here for the InterPore Events calendar.