Editorial

Dear InterPore colleagues,

First and foremost, we would like to alert you to reports of spoofing emails making their rounds among some members of the community. See the note directly below, and please be wary when opening any email.

On a lighter note, early bird registration has opened, so it is a good time to start making travel arrangements. My wife has been checking out the "Must see in Albuquerque" and making enough plans for a full week of holidays. Well, maybe that would work for a longer stay, but I'll be joining in for all the great science being presented by junior and senior researchers. Also, the Issue 1-2025 of the InterPore Journal has been released! Enjoy reading. 

All the best,

Matthijs de Winter
Editor-in-Chief
InterPore News

Register now for early bird registration!

Registration is now open for in-person and online participation at InterPore2025! Register before Friday, 21 March to qualify for early bird registration fees!

Support Conference Grants for InterPore2025

InterPore2025 is just months away! Help us make it an inclusive event by supporting conference grants for researchers from economically disadvantaged countries.

Our goal: 8 grants (4000 € total)—and we’re already 28% funded! With your support, we can exceed our target and ensure more voices are heard. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.

Thank you for your generosity!

– The InterPore Foundation Board

Course on Pore- and Reservoir-Scale Flow Simulation for Geologic Carbon Storage

Join Sahar Bakhshian from Rice University for an in-depth half-day course on Pore- and Reservoir-Scale Flow Simulation for Geologic Carbon Storage on the Friday immediately following the conference. This course will provide a deep dive into CO₂ trapping mechanisms, multiphase flow modeling, and reservoir simulation, equipping participants with essential tools to assess the security and efficiency of carbon storage. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of cutting-edge carbon storage techniques and reservoir-scale modeling.

Must see in Albuquerque!

InterPore2025 will be in Albuquerque. This week in Must see…!: Museums in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico, is home to a diverse collection of museums that celebrate its rich cultural heritage, artistic tradition, and natural history. Learn more about the city’s culture, science and contemporary art visiting some of its best museums:

• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
• New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
• Albuquerque Museum
• National Hispanic Cultural Center
• Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum
• The Balloon Museum
• Museum of Art and History (Old Town)
• National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Albuquerque’s museums provide an engaging way to explore the city’s unique blend of cultures, history, and innovation. Whether you're an art lover, history buff, or science enthusiast, these museums offer a great starting point for understanding what makes Albuquerque truly special.

Photo Credit: Visit Albuquerque

TESCAN Joins InterPore2025 as Bronze Sponsor and Exhibitor!

We are pleased to welcome TESCAN as a Bronze Sponsor and Exhibitor at InterPore2025! A global leader in electron microscopy and micro-CT solutions, TESCAN provides cutting-edge imaging technology for porous media research.

We thank TESCAN for their support and look forward to their contributions at the conference!

InterPore Medal for Porous Media Research

Prof. Jan Martin Nordbotten

Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, Norway

Professor Jan Nordbotten is well-recognized as one of the leading experts in mathematical modelling and numerical simulation in connection with porous media applications. He earned his degree from the University of Bergen at 21 years old, becoming the youngest ever to obtain a Doctorate degree in Norway. He later became a Full Professor in Applied Mathematics at the age of 27.  He has an extensive record of outreach and service all over the world and has made substantial contributions on relevant fields connected to porous media research.

InterPore and InterPore Foundation congratulate Prof. Nordbotten on this honor and wish him continued success.

Lifetime Achievement Medal

Prof. Jun Yao

School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum
Qingdao, China

Prof. Jun Yao is an outstanding researcher in the field of multiphase flow in oil and gas reservoirs and has made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of porous media science and technology. Prof. .Jun Yao is a professor at the China University of Petroleum (East China).

Prof. Yao played a leading role in establishing and developing the China InterPore Chapter, and this has been a tremendous step forward for the development of InterPore, expanding to new continent and significantly increasing the number of researchers involved in InterPore activities.

InterPore and InterPore Foundation congratulate Prof. Yao on this honor and wish him continued success.

ASCE 8th BIOT Conference on Poromechanics

7-10 October 2025 | University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

The 8th Biot Conference on Poromechanics (BIOT-8) is the premier international event for experts in the mechanics of porous solids. Hosted by Pania Newell, Gennady Gor, and Sanghyun Lee, and co-organized by the Engineering Mechanics Institute at the American Society of Civil Engineers, this conference will explore both traditional and emerging applications of poromechanics.

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