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

Register TODAY!

The registration deadline for poster and online presenters is today, Friday, 25 April!

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.

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

InterPore2025 Sponsor - TESCAN

TESCAN has a 30-year history of developing innovative electron microscopy, micro-computed tomography, and related software solutions for customers in research and industry worldwide. TESCAN has a leading position in multi-scale characterization of porous media, from nano- to centimeter scale. TESCAN’s high-end product line includes micro-computed tomography, FIB-SEM and 4D-STEM.

At InterPore, TESCAN puts micro-computed tomography in the spotlight, showing the unique capabilities of the three main products: UniTOM XL, UniTOM HR and DynaTOM. Through dynamic micro-CT and spectral CT, TESCAN adds new dimensions to micro-CT imaging.

TESCAN Dynamic micro-CT solutions are opening new possibilities for uninterrupted in-situ dynamic experiments in a wide range of industries and in academic research. High temporal resolution, continuous and uninterrupted scanning, and specialized 4D software tools bring synchrotron-like capabilities to the lab.

TESCAN UniTOM XL SPECTRAL is the world’s first introduction of full spectral CT in a commercial micro-CT system, and provides unique contrast capabilities and absolute identification of unknown elements through K-edge images. TESCAN Spectral Suite enables user to perform absolute density measurements and determine the atomic number of any point inside a sample.

InterPore2025 Exhibitor - Math2Market

Math2Market - Innovation through Digitalization

Math2Market’s GeoDict software is used worldwide for computer-aided material analysis, design, and optimization. GeoDict digitally determines and predicts material properties on various scales and these results are used for material analysis, design, and optimization.

Our technical and highly competent team offers customer- and application-specific software adaptations, project work, sound scientific support, training, workshops, and innovation conference. We advise and support in all material research, analysis, and development needs for our customers to bring forward material research in a fraction of the time and cost.

Visit Math2Market in Albuquerque in Booth #9!

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

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.

8th Brazil Chapter Conference: Last chance to submit your abstract

11-13 August 2025, Florianópolis-SC, Trindade Campus

Don’t miss the opportunity to present your work at the 8th InterPore Brazil Chapter Conference on Porous Media – 2025. Submit your abstract until 30 April 2025 at 11:59 PM Brasília Time (GMT-3).

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.

Porous Media Tea Time Talks - Session 69