Dear InterPore friends,

The end of August is near, which means InterPore2020 is about to start! The organizers are obviously thrilled to see that everything is working out well, as Manish Kumar told us before. And all eventgoers are obviously thrilled to see the latest developments in porous media science. One more week and the party starts!

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

Dear InterPore friends,

The summer in The Netherlands is very warm these weeks. I am fortunate to spend a little bit of time close to the beach (and on it, of course!). It does give a sense of tranquility. Meanwhile, InterPore is also coming forward with two refreshing news items: Our new website is launched and we have become member of the ISC.

Dear InterPore friends,

Only a few weeks left before InterPore2020 starts! Exciting for everyone and perhaps a little bit nerve-wracking for those running the show from behind the curtains! Meanwhile, the block program has become available, and you (if you are a presenter) will soon be notified of the time and date of your Q&A session.

Moreover, we asked invited speakers to create graphical abstracts representing their talks. Please have a look! It is fascinating to see the scope of “Porous Media Research”.

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The summer holidays have arrived or are approaching fast for the northern hemisphere. For many it may not be summer holidays as usual. Nevertheless, I hope everyone finds some place and time to relax and get your mind off of things.

Our InterPore community is rich with beautiful science. Read about microscale chemical gradients, bacteria being in different places in our solar systems, 4D synchrotron of imbibition and advanced modeling of charged species. The InterPore community goes online: a new webinar series in initiated by young researchers (Porous Media TTT) reaching out to you to discuss their latest scientific achievements. And if you’re not near Stuttgart, Germany, you can still join their lectures.

I have the privilege to be part of the organization committee for InterPore2020. As an organization, we do not have experience with organizing online conferences; however, some in our community do. Manish Kumar shares his experience organizing an online conference and reflects on its success. We’re partnering with professionals to make sure that all the technical aspects are covered properly. Meanwhile, Alberto Guadagnini and I are calling for your help with the social side of online conferencing.

Exciting news from the executive board! As previously mentioned in a Flashnews, our annual InterPore conference will continue this year as an online-only conference. More information can be found below and will be announced through the regular channels in the upcoming weeks. Despite lockdowns, social distancing and restricted lab access, science does continue. Two fascinating papers are highlighted in today’s Newsletter. And don’t forget to check the research positions, either for yourself or for someone near to you.

Since the news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak surfaced, we have been monitoring the situation and have been considering different options. Although the situation is improving in many countries, currently there is too much uncertainty regarding the restrictions that will still be in place in September. We are committed to hosting InterPore2020 and have decided that holding an online-only conference this year is in the best interest of all our participants.

Being active in the InterPore community opens up doors across the world. Whether you’re a young researcher starting a career or a ‘seasoned’ researcher looking to expand your field of applications, it usually starts with having a strong network. With the InterPore elections coming up this fall, here is your chance to strengthen your network.