Federation for International Refractory Research and Education
FIRE is a World-Wide Network of Academic and Industrial Partners Active in the Fields of Refractories
Read moreFIRE Goals
FIRE goal is to enhance the global reach of refractory sciences through international study programmes and student exchanges. By bringing together leading academic and industrial institutions, FIRE aims to combine cutting-edge research with high-quality education. FIRE also bridge the gap between academia and industry to meet the evolving demands of refractory education and research, ensuring a skilled and qualified workforce for the future.
Industrial Partners
Academic Partners
Resources & Support
Sponsor international studies and research activities in the field of refractories.
Funding used by FIRE to sponsor projects is obtained through membership fees, and is supplemented by Granting Agencies fostering international exchanges and synergies.
Research & Education
Support academic education by promoting student exchanges and generating double (multiple) degree programs organized by two or more universities.
FIRE’s function is to stimulate and reinforce the higher education system in refractory materials engineering in order to fulfill the cultural educational and research related needs of the Refractory Industry.
Community & Partners
Pool the expertise, the experience and the willingness of the worwide most competent persons,institutions and companies in the field of refractories.
FIRE’s is the vehicle to carry forward the Refractory Industry in a cooperative and consolidated effort that will benefit each individual member involved (academics and producers).
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Highlight of the members of the Board of Directors - Victor Carlos Pandolfelli
My journey with FIRE began in 2003, together with Prof. Michel Rigaud and other academic and industrial colleagues. In 2005, our first official meeting in Limoges, France, transformed this vision into reality. From the beginning, FIRE was founded on a strong belief in cooperation between universities and industry towards a better education. Its strength has always come from working across institutional, cultural, and national borders.
Highlight of the members of the Board of Directors - Christos C. Aneziris
As the world navigates climate and energy transitions, strong partnerships between industry and academia are more important than ever. In the refractory field, sustainability means not only developing materials for high-temperature applications, but also ensuring the sustainable processing of these materials.
