Dear InterPore Friends,

We’re less than 2 months away from InterPore2022! It would be a good time to make the necessary travel arrangements if you haven’t do so already. Below, you can find some practical information. Also, the scientific program is shaping up nicely. We start this Bulletin with a short introduction of our host: Khalifa University.

All the best,
Matthijs de Winter
Editor-in-Chief
InterPore News

InterPore2022’s hosts

InterPore is deeply grateful to Khalifa University for its offer to host the 2022 InterPore Annual Conference, and thanks to the efficient work of the local organizers, KU has been able to provide an exciting opportunity to develop the porous media network in UAE and the region, even on relatively short notice. KU has a strong connection to the porous medium community, in particular in the field of Petroleum Engineering where it is ranked 21st in the world. This fits very well with the close link between InterPore and the oil and gas industry, locally as well as worldwide.

Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, General Chair, InterPore2022, and Executive Vice-President, Khalifa University, said: “We are delighted to host the InterPore2022 Conference and highlight the latest research outcomes in porous media applications. We believe the gathering of leading experts in porous media will help emphasize the essential role of Abu Dhabi and the UAE in bringing innovations to the oil and gas industry.”

Dr. Mohamed Sassi, Professor & Acting Department Chair, Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University, is the Chair of the InterPore2022 Local Organizing Committee. Dr. Sassi said: “We are excited to host this conference and it will offer an exciting opportunity to engage with the wider scientific community and extend research network and collaboration among stakeholders.”

For more information, please visit the Khalifa University website

Conference program

As we near the conference, the detailed program is coming together and is available for viewing. Parallel oral sessions have been entered and can be seen (and searched) here. Poster sessions will be coming soon – stay posted! Don’t see your presentation listed? Then we don’t have a record of your registration – contact us at conference2022@interpore.org. Abstracts which don’t have a registered speaker by 10 April will be withdrawn from conference program.

InterPore2022 Short Course Registration

Do not miss the opportunity to register for full-day, in-person short courses which will be given by two of the most eminent scientists in the area of the porous media research.

Instructor: Prof. Martin Blunt, Imperial College London, UK
Title: Multiphase Flow in Permeable Media: A Pore-Scale Perspective
Event Date: Sunday, 29 May 2022
Duration: Full-day (09:00 – 17:00 – 1-hour lunch break)
Location: Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Registration Fee: €110 (For InterPore2022 Participants) / €170 (Short course only)

Click here for more information and to register.

Instructor: S. Majid Hassanizadeh, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Title: Capillarity in Porous Media at Different Scales
Event Date: Friday, 03 June 2022
Duration: Full-day (09:00 – 18:00 – 2-hour lunch break)
Location: Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Registration Fee: €110 (For InterPore2022 Participants) / €170 (Short course only)

Click here for more information and to register.

What’s on offer

Joining us in Abu Dhabi? Still on the fence about whether you will attend in person? Look at what Abu Dhabi has to offer!

• White sand and crystal blue beaches, desert sunsets, kayaking through mangrove forests, ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites, architectural landmarks, world-class museums, centuries-old oases, adventure and theme parks, and some of the world’s best shopping malls.
• In addition to the stimulating scientific program, meeting at Khalifa will allow us to finally “rub elbows” again with our porous media peers. Travel to Abu Dhabi is easy! Non-stop flights are available from 115 cities in 64 countries. Airfares for less than 500€ can be found from most European cities. Entry visas are free of charge upon arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport for citizens from over 70 countries. Vaccinated travelers do not need a test to enter and are not required to quarantine.
• Stays at the beautiful and conveniently-located 5-star Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi have been arranged for as low as 90€ per night and at the Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan for as low as 54€ per night! Shuttle service will be offered between both official hotels and the conference venue so you don’t need to worry about the hassle, or the heat, when getting around.

Abu Dhabi Spotlight

The impressive and inspiring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the world’s largest mosques and the only one that captures the unique interactions between Islam and other world cultures. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founder of the UAE, had a very specific vision for this mosque: to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly welcoming and inspirational in its foundation. The mosque’s architects were British, Italian and Emirati, with design ideas borrowed from parts of Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan and Egypt, among other Islamic countries. The end result is a breathtaking, gleaming architectural marvel.

As an in-person participant, you’ll get the chance to visit this spectacular site; prior to the gala dinner on Wednesday, participants will be treated to a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque! Tickets to this event are included with in-person and accompanying guest registrations.

Important Dates

The InterPore2022 Bulletin provides regular updates on the InterPore2022 conference and is part of the InterPore Newsletter mailings.

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