InterPore Newsletter 2024 (18) featuring the 61st edition of the PMTTT and more
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Issue #18, 17 September 2024
Content
- Issues with the InterPore Website
- InterPore2025
- InterPore Foundation Announces Board of Directors Reorganization
- InterPore Elections
- Kimberly-Clark Lectureship
- InterPore Journal
- Chapter News
- InterPore Academy
- New Chair for Early Career Award Committee
- Call for Award Nominees: Young Researchers
- InterPore In Journals
- InterPore Calendar
- Imprint
Dear InterPore colleagues,
A scientific understanding of something a little bit complicated as the influence of variable pumping rates for drinking water production from groundwater on microbial safety aspects is one thing. Yet another thing is explaining it to policy makers, which is particularly challenging when lots of unknowns are in play. In strong contrast with some political perception in the Netherlands lately, science isn’t for free, even though many in academia also use their free time to continue working on their scientific work…
…which can result in a nice publication (InJournals), Chapter meetings (Iran and Spain coming up), the Kimberly-Clark lecturer traveling around, ongoing preparations of InterPore2025, work done within the InterPore community, and already the 61st edition of the Porous Media Tea Time Talk!
All the best,
Matthijs de Winter
Editor-in-Chief
InterPore News
Issues with the InterPore Website
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Invited speaker
In anticipation of InterPore2025, we’re introducing the invited speakers in today’s and forthcoming Newsletters and Bulletins. This week: Linda Luquot
Linda Luquot
CNRS-Géosciences Montpellier, France
Title: Reactive transport processes in porous rock sample: role of local heterogeneities
Linda Luquot (CNRS researcher at Geosciences Montpellier) has a Ph.D. in Geosciences after training in physics and chemistry. She has developed her research on reactive transport processes in porous and fractured media applied to geoscience topics such as CO2 geological storage, seawater intrusion, geothermic, managed aquifer recharge and karstic networks formation.
This study presents laboratory experiments involving the percolation of reactive fluids through rock samples. The primary objective is to elucidate the role of local heterogeneities in governing reaction rates, the type of reactions occurring, their spatial localization, and the resultant impacts on structural and hydrodynamic properties. Key findings from these experiments reveal that local variations in fluid velocity significantly influence the… continue reading
EquiPore
After the success of the 1st EquiPore Happy Hour at InterPore 2024 in Qingdao, we are looking forward to welcoming new members to join our ad-hoc committee.
EquiPore is an InterPore initiative to facilitate the exchange of professional experiences beyond research through bottom-up actions by its members.
We are currently preparing actions:
- platform for communication amongst underrepresented groups within InterPore to support equality and equity in porous media research
- share best-practice on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
- meetings & training on DEI-related topics
- community wellbeing survey
- mentorship / reverse mentorship
- [space for your action!]
For those who could not attend our Happy Hour at InterPore 2024, we would still value your input!
Please feel free to share your thoughts on the following questions:
- What do you want EquiPore to be about?
- What actions would you like to realize?
We are looking forward to welcoming you in the committee and receiving your input.
E-mail us: equipore@interpore.org.
Must see…. in Albuquerque!
InterPore2025 will be in Albuquerque. This week’s cultural highlight: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
As the crisp autumn air settles over the desert landscape, Albuquerque transforms into a kaleidoscope of color, drawing thousands from around the world to witness the breathtaking Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Held annually in early October, this iconic event is not only a celebration of hot air ballooning but also a vibrant display of community spirit and cultural pride. The Balloon Fiesta, which first launched in 1972 with just 13 balloons, has grown into the world’s largest ballooning event. This year’s fiesta will see over 600 balloons grace the skies, filling the horizon with a mesmerizing array of colors and patterns over nine days, offering an unforgettable experience that attracts more than 100,000 spectators. One of the main attractions is the “Mass Ascension,” where hundreds of balloons take off simultaneously, creating a stunning visual spectacle. Another crowd favorite is the “Glowdeo,” where balloons are tethered to the ground and illuminated at night, casting a magical glow over the park. Beyond the vibrant displays, the Balloon Fiesta is a testament to Albuquerque’s community spirit and cultural heritage. Local artisans, performers, and food vendors contribute to the festive atmosphere, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Whether you’re a ballooning enthusiast, a cultural aficionado, or simply looking for a unique experience, the Fiesta offers a captivating blend of excitement, beauty, and community. Don’t miss your chance to witness this spectacular celebration of flight and color!
InterPore Foundation Announces Board of Directors Reorganization
The InterPore Foundation is pleased to announce the reorganization of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Steffen Berg, formerly serving as Chair, will now take on the role of Treasurer, while Andrew Baker, previously Vice-Chair, has been appointed as the new Chair. Afshin Goharzadeh transitions from his role as Fundraising Officer to Vice-Chair. The Foundation also welcomes several new members to the Board. Hannelore Derluyn will serve as Secretary, Anne Hansen takes on the role of Communications Officer, and Kamaljit Singh assumes the position of Fundraising Officer. Yongfei Yang was secretary and will continue in his current position as Communications Officer.
These changes reflect the Foundation’s commitment to continued growth and support of research and collaboration in the field of porous media. The InterPore Foundation looks forward to the continued success of its efforts under this dynamic and capable leadership team.
InterPore Elections
InterPore Elections are coming up from 1 – 30 November 2024! As a reminder, all current InterPore members will be eligible to vote during this period.
In the meantime, now is a good time to visit our My InterPore Page to ensure your membership is active for 2024. For any questions, please reach out to us.
Kimberly-Clark Lectureship
Prof. Ruben Juanes, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, is the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer of 2024, he continues to present his lectures in universities and organisations all over the world.
His next scheduled presentations are: McMaster University, Canada (26 September), Technical University of Valencia and 5th Annual meeting and Porous Media Workshop of the Spanish Chapter, Spain (18 November), and IDAEA-CSIC (Instituto de Diagnóstico Ambiental y Estudios del Agua), Spain (20 November).
InterPore Journal
Have you checked out the InterPore Journal yet? If not, you can view the current issue here.
We also invite you to consider submitting your next work to the InterPore Journal. Your participation and support are crucial to the success of this society journal and our collective advancement in porous media science and technology.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our community!
Chapter News
Iran Chapter Conference
The Iran InterPore Chapter will host the First Iran Conference on Porous Media from 24-25 September 2024. The conference will take place at the School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran. The topics will include diverse applications of porous media in: geosciences, energy, medicine, biology and environmental engineering, and industry.
Visit the conference webpage for more details and to register.
Spanish Chapter
Registration for the 5th annual meeting of the InterPore Spanish Chapter is open. The meeting will take place in Valencia on 18 November 2024. More information can be found on our conference website. Registration (deadline 31 October) can be done via this form.
New Chair for Early Career Award Committee
We wish to thank Rien van Genuchten for his time and commitment to InterPore over the past years, joining the Rien van Genuchten Early Career Award For Porous Media Research focusing on a Green World Award Sub-Committee from its start in 2020.
We also wish to express special thanks to Betty-May Pontedeiro whose generous donations have made this award possible from its beginnings in 2020 through 2029.
InterPore is stronger thanks to their dedication and support for early-career researchers working to advance research for a greener future.
We are pleased to welcome Rien’s successor, Lauren E. Beckingham. Lauren is the W. Allen and Martha Reed Endowed Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Prior to joining Auburn, she was a Geochemical Postdoctoral Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Her expertise and interests are in environmental geochemistry, flow, and transport in subsurface energy systems. Much of her work has focused on understanding mineral reaction rates/reactive surface area and permeability evolution with implications for geologic CO2 storage and underground H2 storage.
Call for Award Nominees: Young Researchers
The InterPore PoreLab Award for Young Researchers is given to a young researcher in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field of porous media from a fundamental point of view. The research may be theoretical, computational, or experimental.
The awardee will receive a grant of 1,000€ towards participation at InterPore2025 and will be offered to spend up to 60 days with the PoreLab in Norway.
Details on the requirements and nomination process can be found on our website.
Nomination deadline is 15 November 2024. Please nominate a worthy recipient!
Previous winners of the PoreLab Award for Young Researchers
Effects of dynamic capillarity on the shear strength of sandy soils during transient two-phase flow: Insights from non-equilibrium triaxial simulations
Alireza Daman Shokouh, Ehsan Nikooee, Ghassem Habibagahi, S. Majid Hassanizadeh
One of the intricacies of two-phase flow in porous media is dynamic capillarity, whose effects on fluid flow have already been extensively studied. However, its impact on mechanical behavior is still unclear. One might expect that a change in the hydraulic state would alter the mechanical responses intuitively, but the question is whether the magnitude of these potential alterations is large enough to be worth considering in models and calculations. We addressed this question through numerical simulations. In short, the answer is yes. If you’d like to learn more, our latest publication explores this topic in greater depth.
Vadose Zone Journal, Volume 23, Issue 4 (2024)
Corresponding Author: Ehsan Nikooee
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Date
2024 Partner Society Events
18-19 September 2024
30 Sept – 3 Oct 2024
25th CMWR, Tuscon, Arizona, USA
4-7 November 2024
GET2024, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Date
InterPore Events
24-25 September 2024
First Iran Conference on Porous Media
18 November 2024
5th Annual meeting and Porous Media Workshop of the Spanish Chapter, Valencia, Spain
29-31 January 2025
Date
Future InterPore Events
18 – 23 May 2025
The 17th InterPore Annual Meeting (Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA)
17 – 22 May 2026
The 18th InterPore Annual Meeting (Nantes, France)
Imprint
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Editors
- Matthijs de Winter (Editor in Chief)
- Leslie Jakobs (Managing Editor)
- Lars Bilke (Production Officer)
- Lynn Schreyer (Assistant Editor, Research Spotlights)
- Serveh Kamrava (Assistant Editor, Social Media)
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