Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

Academic Partners

  • Montanuniversität Leoben – Austria
  • Universidade Federal de São Carlos – Brazil
  • McGill University – Canada
  • Wuhan University of Science and Technology – China
  • ENSCI – Limoges, France
  • Polytech’Orléans – Orleans, France
  • Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg – Germany
  • RWTH – Aachen, Germany
  • Nagoya Institute of Technology – Japan
  • University of Missouri-Rolla – Rolla, USA

Last news

Highlight of FIRE Alumni - Maria Campos - Tata Steel Nederland

My journey in the world of refractories began in the second year of my undergraduate studies, when I joined GEMM, the laboratory of Professor Victor Pandolfelli. That early experience sparked a passion that has guided me for more than ten years and brought me to the other side of the world.

Feb 17, 2026
ECerS Refractory Network Webinar - 9th March - 14:00 PM CET

The ECerS Refractory Network proudly presents its 2nd Webinar organized in connection with the International Women's Day (8th March) :

"Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women in the Ceramic Sector"

ECerS Refractory Network & Women@Refractories

Feb 17, 2026

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