Editorial

Dear InterPore colleagues,

Earlier this week, I visited a one-day symposium on Pandemic Preparedness-modelling, which ranges from supply change models for medical supply to multi-scale agent based epidemiology and human behavior modelling (to vaccinate: yes or no, for example). I don’t recall any equation shown during that modelling meeting. How much different with our usual InterPore meetings (annual meeting, chapter meetings, courses, webinars, PMTTT… - see all below)!

Perhaps because it was oriented towards policymakers. And one policymaker explained: The minister decides from a single sheet of paper with options A, B and C including explanation. So much for whatever boundary conditions or experimental uncertainties! I reckon there is a very challenging gap between what scientists produce and how in the end policy is decided. But given the global challenges, we must work to close that gap!

All the best,

Matthijs de Winter
Editor-in-Chief
InterPore News

InterPore2026 Survey

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What do our exhibitors have to say about their experience at InterPore2026?

InterPore2026 in Nantes marked our first time attending this conference. As a manufacturer of X-ray tomography equipment, it was a fantastic opportunity to meet the international porous media community. We were able to engage with researchers from a wide range of application fields to gain a better understanding of their needs. The demonstrations and mini-workshops held on our tomograph at the event provided a platform for discussion on a wide range of topics. Thanks for the smooth organization and to all participants. Looking forward to seeing you next year in Brazil! 

- Solène Valton, RX-Solutions

Meet the InterPore2027 Local Organizing Committee

Preparations for InterPore2027 in Rio de Janeiro are well underway, and we are pleased to introduce the Local Organizing Committee (LOC). Led by Márcio Murad (LOC Chair) and Eduardo Abreu (LOC Co-Chair), the committee brings together researchers and professionals from across Brazil who are working to create an outstanding conference experience for the global porous media community.

We thank the entire LOC for their dedication and look forward to welcoming you to Rio in May 2027. For the full committee list and conference updates, visit the InterPore2027 website.

Call for InterPore2027 Minisymposia

Interested in being involved with the minisymposia for InterPore2027? The 2027 Programming Committee is interested in your ideas for new minisymposia proposals, ideas for modifications of current minisymposia topics and content (see 2026 meeting), and minisymposia organizers (could be yourself or other persons).  The call for InterPore2027 minisymposia is now open! Proposals may be submitted until 14 August 2026 to conference2027@interpore.org.

InterPore2029 Call for Bids – Deadline Extended

The deadline for Stage 1 bids to host InterPore2029 has been extended to 30 June 2026.

InterPore2029 is seeking host locations in Australia, Asia, Africa, and Canada.

For details on the bidding process and to download the Stage 1 bid documents, please click on the link below.

Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer

Prof. Lyesse Laloui, from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland, is the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer of 2026. Prof. Laloui presented his lectures twice in May. He went to the University of Cyprus and to the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, in Lithuania. In September, he will be in the Netherlands and Norway.

China Chapter Annual Meeting

The InterPore China Chapter Annual Conference 2026 will be taking place 13–15 July 2026 at Nanjing University Suzhou Campus, China. The deadline for poster submission is 30 June.

Join Us for Our Next Webinar

Why is recharge critical in managed aquifier? How feasible is this with different water sources and how does recharge improves water quality? This and more during the webinar by Jesús Carrera on 23 June.

Last Days to Register: Pore 2-8.2: Salt Cavern Modeling and Simulation

PORE 2-8.2: Salt Cavern Modeling and Simulation (June 2026)

Important Note: All lectures will be offered live via Zoom, and participants are expected to attend all sessions in order to be granted a certificate of attendance. Recordings of the lectures will be provided in most cases within 24 hours after each session.

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Students: 120€ (150€)
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For additional information, please visit our website or contact margaret.dieter@interpore.org.

International CNRS Thematic School “Radiative Transfer in Semi-Transparent Media”

The International Thematic School "Radiative Transfer in Semi-Transparent Media" will be held in Hendaye, France, from 3-9 October 2026. The event offers lectures and practical sessions by international experts, covering fundamental and advanced topics such as gas radiation, Monte Carlo methods, and infrared thermography. The program is designed for PhD students, researchers, and engineers interested in industrial, aerospace, and scientific applications of radiative transfer. Evening seminars will address atmospheric re-entry, high-temperature furnaces, and atmospheric thermal modelling. Registration is limited to 65 participants.

Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecturer

InterPore is pleased to congratulate Bo Guo, Chair of the InterPore Membership Committee, on being selected as the 2027 Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecturer by the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) and The Groundwater Foundation. The Henry Darcy Distinguished Lectureship is a prestigious international award that recognizes outstanding contributions to groundwater science and engineering.

Congratulations to Prof. Lyesse Laloui!

Prof. Lyesse Laloui, the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer 2026, was elected President of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) for the term 2026 to 2030, during the 21st International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in Vienna.
InterPore would like to extend congratulations to Prof. Laloui on this achievement.

Math2Market Academic Innovator Program GeoDict Licenses for Academia

Math2Market presents the GeoDict Academic Innovator Program, offering researchers and students at universities and research institutes access to the full GeoDict simulation platform under special academic pricing and conditions. By combining image analysis, realistic 3D modeling, and simulation, the program helps to accelerate materials research, improve publication quality, and prepare the next generation of digital materials scientists.

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