Federation for International Refractory Research and Education

Board of Directors

Chris Parr

Chris Parr

Imerys - France

Chair of FIRE

Christos Aneziris

Christos Aneziris

TU Freiberg - Germany

Alexander Leitner

Alexander Leitner

RHI Magnesita - Austria

Victor Carlos Pandolfelli

Victor Carlos Pandolfelli

Universidade Federal de São Carlos - Brazil

Lionel Rebouillat

Lionel Rebouillat

Canada

Last news

Highlight of FIRE Academic Members - Montanuniversität Leoben

Dietmar Gruber, Chair of Ceramics: "We are proud to be a founding member of FIRE, as FIRE unites Academia and Industry in refractories to accelerate global collaboration. From student exchanges to partnerships, we help people and ideas grow".

May 27, 2026
Highlight of FIRE Industrial Members - Alfran

José María Domínguez, President of Grupo Aldomer: « We drive innovation in refractory engineering through applied knowledge and technical excellence»

May 19, 2026

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