Course Announcement

We are pleased to announce four courses which will be offered in conjunction with InterPore2025! Registration for the conference courses can be made during conference registration.

• Geochemical reactions in porous media: overview and modeling basics  - Instructors: Sergi Molins & Hang Deng | Sunday, 18 May | Time: 9:00 - 12:00
• Thin porous media and complex fluids: interactions in printing - Instructor: Nicolae Tomozeiu | Sunday, 18 May | Time: 14:00 - 17:00
• Importance and quantification of interfaces in porous media - Instructors: Dorthe Wildenschild & Maša Prodanović  | Friday, 23 May | Time: 9:00 - 12:00
• Pore- and reservoir-scale flow simulation for geologic carbon storage - Instructor: Sahar Bakhshian  | Friday, 23 May | Time: 14:00 - 17:00

Special Issues Planned for InterPore2025 Conference

Have you heard? Two special issues are being planned in conjunction with the upcoming InterPore2025 Annual Meeting in Albuquerque! These issues will provide a unique opportunity to publish cutting-edge research presented during the conference:

1. Advances in Underground Hydrogen Storage. Numerical Modeling, Experiments, Monitoring, and Reservoir Management
   In this special issue, we aim to introduce the latest research advances in several indispensable aspects for better understanding the physics behind and effectively managing UHS processes.
2. Micro-nano scale pore-fracture architecture and fluid dynamics in shale and coal reservoirs (MPAFD)
   This special issue aims to explore the current state of research on the micro-nano scale pore-fracture architecture in shale and coal reservoirs, focusing particularly on the occurrence, migration, and transport mechanisms of fluids within these complex systems. 
    

Both special issues offer InterPore conference participants the chance to showcase their work in prestigious journals while contributing to the advancement of porous media research.

LOC Outing to Bear Ridge Recharge

Join the Local Organizing Committee for a tour of the Bear Canyon Recharge on Friday morning after the conference. The Bear Canyon site is an example of using natural ephemeral washes as a location for focused artificial surface recharge. During the tour, the implications of climate variability on water supply along the Rio Grande will be discussed, along with the historical and current water management practices of the city.

You can sign up for the tour at conference registration. The tour is free, but has a limited number of participants. Additional information on Bear Canyon and the tour can be found on our website.

photo credit: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority 

Must see… in Albuquerque!

InterPore2025 will be in Albuquerque. This week in Must see…!: Rio Grande River: Albuquerque’s Natural Gem- One of the longest rivers in North America, winds its way through Albuquerque, New Mexico, providing both a natural wonder and a cultural hub for the city. Spanning over 1,900 miles, this river has shaped the region’s landscape and culture, offering a range of experiences for visitors to enjoy. The Rio Grande River is more than just a waterway; it’s a living, breathing part of Albuquerque’s identity. It’s a place where nature, adventure, and history intertwine, making it a must-see destination for anyone. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the Southwest’s most iconic landmarks!

Photo Credit: Mark Read Photography

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Kimberly-Clark Lectureship Series winds to a close

Prof. Ruben Juanes, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer of 2024, is finishing off his lecture year!

His last presentations took place at the University of Stuttgart, Germany on January 22nd (picture), and Stanford University, USA on January 30th.

InterPore would like to thank Prof. Juanes for his engagement and dedication this past year. We extend our thank you to all the institutions which have showed such great interest in his lectures.

Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer Series 2025

Prof. Rainer Helmig, from the University of Stuttgart, Germany, is the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer of 2025.

InterPore has received numerous applications to host Prof.Helmig, from Universities and Institutions from all over the globe: from USA, China, Mexico, Switzerland, France, Tunisia, Spain, just to name a few.

Prof Helmig’s first big tour will take place in March/April in China, where he will visit Chongqing University, Tongji University, Tsinghua University, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China University of Petroleum (East China), Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology and the Ocean University of China.

International Science Council – Third ISC General Assembly

Tannaz Pak, InterPore’s International Science Council (ISC) Liaison, was present during the Third ISC General Assembly, which took place on 26 – 28 Jan 2025 in Muscat, Oman. InterPore extends a thank you to Tannaz for being an excellent ambassador and for bringing InterPore to the broader network of international scientific community

Webinar on Arctic soils - recording available!

We would like to thank Prof. Malgorzata Peszynska from Oregon State University for her outstanding and engaging webinar on the complex Arctic environment. She shared valuable insights into her work on mathematical and computational modeling of energy and mass transport, as well as mechanical deformation in Arctic soils.

Rien van Genuchten Early-Career Award of Porous Media for a Green World

Dr. Esuru Rita Okoroafor

Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, USA

Dr. Okoroafor is a highly promising early career researcher who has made significant contributions to the domains of hydrogen storage, geothermal energy, and carbon capture and storage. Her research covers critical areas essential to addressing the challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. Since earning her PhD in Energy Resources Engineering from Stanford University in 2021, Dr. Okoroafor has established her own research group at Texas A&M University, focusing on advancing our understanding of subsurface energy systems.

Dr. Okoroafor’s interdisciplinary approach, combining geochemistry, geomechanics, reservoir engineering, laboratory experiments, and advanced simulation techniques, distinguishes her as a holistic thinker in the energy transition space. In just two years, she has achieved an impressive scholarly record, with numerous high-impact publications and significant research funding. Furthermore, Dr. Okoroafor is a supportive and approachable colleague, dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. She is an inspiring role model, especially for women and underrepresented minorities.

InterPore congratulate Dr. Okoroafor on this honor and wish her continued success.

EAGE ANNUAL 2025

2-5 June, Toulouse, France

The European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) will host its 86th Annual Conference and Exhibition from 2-5 June 2025, in Toulouse, France. Themed "Navigating Change: Geosciences Shaping a Sustainable Transition", the conference will address a wide array of topics including renewable energy solutions, such as Gas & Hydrogen Storage; Geomechanics and Pore Pressure, Flow Simulation for O&G & CCS, among others. Register by 15 March 2025 to take advantage of the early registration fee, and connect with a global community of experts in energy, resources, and infrastructure.

Inulin biopolymer as a novel material for sustainable soil stabilization

Sajjad Deylaghian, Ehsan Nikooee, Ghassem Habibagahi & Thomas Nagel

Around 8 to 10% of global annual CO₂ emission is attributed to cement industry. Although replacing 4 billion tons of cement produced globally and annually by other materials would be a very challenging task, even replacing a small percentage of cement can save emissions as much as annual emission of Latvia.

Our proposed alternative is inulin. Used in drug delivery, given its functional sites, as prebiotic, given its durability in human digestive system, as a matrix for scaffolds used in tissue engineering, given its strength, inulin, favoring lots of agricultural waste sources, had not been tasted/tested in construction technology. 

Corresponding author: Ehsan Nikooee