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The Combustion Institute
Quarterly newsletter for the advancement of combustion science
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Vol. 10, No. 2 - April 2025 |
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Update from the CI Office |
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Greetings! 2025 is in full swing and so is the CI office. We are happy to report that our first foray into full meeting management was a success. We thank the organizers (and attendees) of the 14th US National Combustion Meeting for trusting us to act as conference organizers for their meeting in March. The meeting was a huge success, hosting ~500 attendees and 340 presentations, in addition to inspiring speakers and excellent pre-meeting workshops. The CI office continues to hone our conference organizing skills and are ready to assist members and sections whenever needed.
We are also excited with the progress of Volume 41 of the
Proceedings of The Combustion Institute, to be published in 2025. The organizers of the Regional Combustion Meetings and the
PROCI Editors have devoted themselves to producing an exceptional inaugural issue of our “odd-year” (or
PROCI-oy) volume. More information is available in the CI Announcements section of this newsletter.
This is truly a time of expansion and growth for the CI. We have many goals for the coming year, including growing our support and services to our sections, establishing an active media and outreach committee, and preparing for the enhancements of the 2026 Symposium.
As always, your success is our success. Please let us know of your events, meetings, achievements, etc., we would love to spread you news and support our members and sections in anyway possible.
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-Renny Tassari
Executive Administrator
The Combustion Institute
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Including calls for papers and nominations, CI awards, highlights of past events, and more
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The Combustion Institute Fellows Class of 2025 Elected
The Combustion Institute is pleased to announce the 2025 class of Fellows of The Combustion Institute. As dedicated members of the international combustion community, these 20 elected Fellows are recognized by their peers as distinguished for outstanding contributions to combustion, whether they be in research or in applications. Read more here.
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NSF Funding Opportunities in Fire Science Innovations Through Research and Education (FIRE)
The Combustion Institute is excited to share National Science Foundation (NSF) funding opportunities in Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE).
Focus areas include:
- Next Generation Coupled Fire Models (FIRE-MODEL)
- Enhancing Capacity for Fire Resilience in the Wildland-Urban Interface (FIRE-WUI)
- Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) Networks (FIRE-NET)
Full proposals for 2025 are due by 20 June 2025. You can learn more here.
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Application Deadline for Hosting 2026 CI Summer-School Programs
Universities, Combustion Institute Sections, and other qualified organizations are encouraged to submit a proposal to host a Combustion Institute-Summer School Program. The deadline for proposals to host a 2026 CI-SS program is 31 May 2025. Any questions should be directed to office@combustioninstitute.org. Read more here.
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Highlights from the 14th U.S. National Combustion Meeting (USNCM)
The 14th U.S. National Combustion Meeting (USNCM) was held from 16-19 March 2025 at The Westin Copley Place Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Drawing nearly 500 attendees, the meeting featured a Technical Program spearheaded by Program Chair Prof. Wenting Sun (Georgia Institute of Technology), with Dr. Paul Papas (RTX) serving as Host Committee Chair. Read more here.
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40th ISOC Distinguished Paper Awards (DPAs) Announced
The Combustion Institute is honored to announce the complete list of Distinguished Papers from the 40th International Symposium –
Emphasizing Energy Transition, hosted by the Italy section in Milan. These papers will be available for free download on Science Direct through the end of 2025, and each paper will be featured in a series designed to highlight and celebrate the DPAs.We appreciate the continued support of Elsevier in this effort to make these papers accessible to all our members. To read about the awardees, and to view the video presentation of these papers (where available), visit here.
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2023 Distinguished Paper Award (DPA) in the Spray, Droplet, and Supercritical Combustion Colloquium
Congratulations to Hao Zhao, Chao Yan, Guohui Song, Ziyu Wang, and Yiguang Ju for winning the DPA in the Spray, Droplet, and Supercritical Combustion colloquium. The investigation for their paper titled, “Studies of low and intermediate temperature oxidation of propane up to 100 atm in a supercritical-pressure jet-stirred reactor,” stemmed from the belief that kinetic experiments and theoretical computations at high pressures above 100 atm are highly needed for investigating the supercritical combustion chemistry in practical high-pressure engine systems. Read more here.
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2023 Distinguished Paper Award (DPA) in the Detonation, Explosion, and Supersonic Combustion Colloquium
Congratulations to Mark D. Frederick, Rohan M. Gejji, Joseph E. Shepherd, and Carson D. Slabaugh for winning the DPA in the Detonation, Explosion, and Supersonic Combustion colloquium. Research for their paper, “Statistical analysis of detonation wave structure," involved a quantitative analysis of simultaneous schlieren and broadband chemiluminescence images of hydrocarbon fueled detonations. Read more here.
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Announcing the Annual Publication of
The Proceedings of The Combustion Institute (PROCI)
In an effort spearheaded by CI Vice President (President-Elect) Assaad Masri, Professor of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Sydney, and approved by the Board of The Combustion Institute in July 2024, the CI will commence the publication of
PROCI-oy (odd-year) starting in 2025. The added volume will continue in subsequent odd-years alternating with the even years in which the International Symposium on Combustion is held. Read more here.
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Follow the President of The Combustion Institute on LinkedIn!
Prof. Hai Wang, President of The Combustion Institute, recently created a LinkedIn page in his role as President of the Board of Directors. We encourage you to follow the account for updates and insights from Prof. Wang!
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Attending a Combustion Event or Meeting? Send in your photos!
As the year rolls on, so do a wide variety of combustion-related events and meetings around the world. We encourage those in attendance at these various meetings and events to send their photos and videos to us at office@combustioninstitute.org.
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Check in on Our Job Opportunities Page
The CI website's job opportunities page is consistently updated with a wealth of opportunities for members of the combustion community. If you are seeking employment, take a look. If you have a position to fill, let us know, we are happy to help.
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Assembling a list of upcoming CI and CI-affiliated events
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47th Annual Meeting of the Italian Section (ASICI)
The 47th Meeting of the ASICI will be held in Pisa, Italy at Centro Congressi Le Benedettinie, Università di Pisa on 12-15 May 2025. The conference will focus on combustion research and net-zero emission technologies, featuring plenary lectures, parallel sessions, poster sessions, and a Women in Combustion networking event. Read more here.
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2025 Canadian Section of the Combustion Institute Spring Technical Meeting
The 2025 Spring Technical Meeting of the Canadian Section will be held at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta from 12-15 May 2025. Read more here.
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15th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion (ASPACC)
The 15th ASPACC will be held on 18-22 May 2025 at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. It will be hosted by the Singapore Section of The Combustion Institute. With the theme of “build a zero-carbon and sustainable future”, the ASPACC will feature a comprehensive technical program, reflecting the significant growth and evolving scope of combustion research in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more here.
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13th Mediterranean Combustion Symposium (MCS)
The 13th MCS will be held from 1-5 June 2025 in Corfu, Greece, and will feature a technical program of research and presentations, as well as a social program that includes a welcome reception, tour of Corfu and the Old Fortress, a gala dinner, and more. Learn more here.
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13th International Conference on Chemical Kinetics (ICCK)
The 13th ICCK will be held from 8-13 June 2025 in Tahoe City, CA, United States. The conference will concentrate on the multifaceted role of chemical kinetics as an enabling discipline. Read more here.
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IFRF Conference 2025
On 17-19 June 2025, the International Flame Research Foundation will hold its first full, in-person conference since 2018. The conference will be held in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Learn more here.
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Princeton-Combustion Institute Summer School on Combustion and the Environment
The Princeton-Combustion Institute Summer School on Combustion and the Environment will be held at Princeton University from June 22-27 2025. The mission of the program is, "To provide the next generation of combustion researchers with a comprehensive knowledge in the technical areas of combustion theory, experiment, computation, fundamentals, and applications." Read more here.
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2025 Tsinghua-Princeton-Combustion Institute Summer School on Combustion
The mission of this year's Tsinghua-Princeton-Combustion Institute Summer School, slated for 6-12 July 2025, is to provide the next generation of combustion researchers, engineers and technologists with comprehensive fundamental knowledge of the fluid mechanics and chemical kinetics of reacting flows, for application in issues related to energy and the environment. Learn more here.
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10th International Combustion Institute-Winter School
The 10th International Combustion Institute-Winter School (10th CI-WS) will be held from 21-25 July 2025 at the University of Campinas in São Paulo, Brazil. The primary goal of the Winter School is to equip graduate and undergraduate students from Latin America and worldwide with in-depth knowledge of combustion science and energy technologies. Read more here.
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International Symposium on Combustion
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Providing updates about the upcoming International Symposium on Combustion
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The 41st International Symposium on Combustion (ISOC) will be held in Kyoto, Japan from 26-31 July 2026). We are happy to report that the planning process for the 41st ISOC is well underway. While there will be a few changes, The Combustion Institute believes this will make the submission, registration, and publication processes easier for registrants. Among these changes are the planned use of Microsoft CMT for paper submissions and the contracting of a new software company, CVENT, to facilitate a more streamlined meeting experience, both online and onsite. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Update on the 41st International Symposium on Combustion
The Program Co-Chairs (PCCs) and Local Host Team (LHT) are actively working on plans for an outstanding Symposium. The 41st ISOC PCCs, Professors Osamu Fujita and Venkat Raman, have released the Call for Papers for the 41st International Symposium. The Call contains a complete description of the Symposium themes and colloquia, as well as details about the submission and evaluation processes.
The LHT, led by Prof. Kaoru Maruta (Tohoku University, Japan) has the pleasure of planning the Symposuim in the award winning Kyoto Conference Center. Designed by Japanese architect Sachio Otani in 1963, the building is a geometric megastructure of exposed, reinforced concrete that reflects Japanese culture and nature while incorporating the sophistication and practicality of modern architrecture. Otani's design bested 195 entries in a competition to develop the structure.
More information about the convention center and the history and beauty of Kyoto will be shared over the coming months on the CI's social media.
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Reviewer Information
While the 41st Symposium will differ from the previous review process for symposium submissions, those papers submitted for potential publication in
PROCI will utilize the Elsevier Editorial Manager (EM) program. Therefore, it is crucial that the reviewer database in EM is up-to-date and complete. Now is the perfect time to confirm that your information is correct in EM, including your email address, areas of expertise, and keywords. If you have any questions or need any assistance, contact the CI office at, office@combustioninstitute.org.
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42nd International Symposium on Combustion Site Announced
The Combustion Institute Board of Directors is excited to announce the site of the 42nd International Symposium on Combustion (ISOC). After careful consideration and invaluable assistance from the Site Selection Advisory Committee, led by Chair, Henry Curran, the 42nd ISOC will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more here.
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Highlighting combustion resources and the accomplishments of CI members
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Domingo and Vervisch Contribute to
Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Combustion
CI members Pascale Domingo and Luc Vervisch served as editors for the new book,
Numerical Modeling of Turbulent Combustion. The book "provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the specificities involved in numerical simulation of gaseous turbulent reactive flows and flames, including their most current applications." Learn more here. |
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O'Connor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
USA Eastern States Section Administrator and CI member Jacqueline O'Connor was presented the Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching. The award recognizes "excellence in teaching and student support among tenured faculty who have been employed full time for at least five years with undergraduate teaching as a major portion of their duties." Read more here. |
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Hasse Elected a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
CI Board of Directors member Christian Hasse was named a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Read more here. |
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Sugden Prize Awarded by Great Britain Section of The Combustion Institute
The Great Britain Section of The Combustion Institute awarded the Sugden Prize to CI members James Massey, Nedunchezhian Swaminathan, as well as CI Fellow and former
Combustion and Flame editor Kenneth Bray. The award recognizes the most significant United Kingdom contribution to combustion research in a given year. Read more here. |
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Lieuwen Named Georgia Tech's Executive Vice President for Research
CI member Tim Lieuwen has been named Georgia Institute of Technology's new Executive Vice President for Research. He previously served in this role in an interim capacity starting in September 2024. Learn more here. |
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Farooq Elected as a 2025 Optica Fellow
CI member Aamir Farooq was elected as an Optica 2025 Fellow! This prestigious recognition honors his contributions to mid-infrared laser-based sensors and their applications in chemistry and environmental research. Read more here. |
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ASME Recognizes Combustion Institute Members with Various Awards
Last year, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recognized several CI members with awards:
- Robert Wagner, Associate Laboratory Director for the Energy Science and Technology Directorate at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, received the George Westinghouse Gold Medal. Wagner was given this honor in recognition of his work to advance state-of-the-art clean power generation systems through research on combustion, fuel technologies and controls. Read more here.
- David Robert Noble, Senior Program Manager at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), received the George Westinghouse Silver Medal. Noble was given this honor in recognition of his achievement in the power field of mechanical engineering. Read more here.
- William A. Sirignano, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, received the Spirit of St. Louis Medal. Dr. Sirignano was recognized for pioneering and impactful research in rocket engine combustion dynamics, atomization, and spray; for the development of innovative concepts for propulsion and power; and for outstanding educational leadership and professional service. Read more here.
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Have Combustion News to Share?
We welcome news about advancements in combustion research and major scientific awards bestowed upon members of our international community. To have your news featured, complete this Google form or contact the CI office at office@combustioninstitute.org.
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The Combustion Institute honors the accomplishments of the late scientific leaders who have made significant contributions for the advancement of many diverse communities around the world. We offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Daniel E. Rosner and Dr. Robert John Santoro. |
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Learn more about upcoming events hosted by CI Sections and other affiliated organizations. |
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The CI's Instagram highlights significant achievements and events within our international combustion community. |
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The CI lists combustion job opportunities from industry, universities, governments, and other organizations. |
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