Federation for International Refractory Research and Education
FIRE Certificate Programs
Fire Master’s Certificate
The Fire Master’s certificate will be granted to students who complete the FIRE Honor Master program and fulfill the requirements set by their base institution for obtaining a Master’s degree.
Coursework Requirements: At least two courses equivalent to a total of 6 credits must be credited from another FIRE institution.
Research Requirements: The thesis must demonstrate familiarity with previous work from different FIRE campuses. Guidelines and deadlines are set by the student’s base institution.
Study Abroad: Candidates must study for at least one session at another FIRE institution.
Program Evaluation: The study program must be evaluated by at least two FIRE faculty members from different campuses.
Fire Doctoral Certificate
The Fire Doctoral certificate will be granted to students who complete the FIRE Honor Ph.D. program and fulfill the requirements for obtaining a Ph.D. degree at their base institution.
Coursework Requirements: At least two courses equivalent to 6 credits must be credited from another FIRE institution.
Research Requirements: Two sessions (6-12 months) must be spent at a foreign institution recognized by FIRE.
Eligibility: Students with a Master’s degree from an approved institution pursuing a Ph.D. at a FIRE institution are eligible.
Thesis Requirements: The thesis must meet the base institution's standards and reflect the contributions made during the time spent abroad.
Examiners: The list of examiners must include at least one FIRE faculty member from a different FIRE institution.
Ad Hoc Program Certificate
The Ad Hoc Program certificate is for applicants who seek specialized training in refractory engineering.
Eligibility: Applicants must be recommended by FIRE members. These programs are typically aimed at experienced employees from refractory companies or post-doctoral fellows from FIRE institutions.
Program Details: The application, including courses and research training, must be approved by all involved institutions.
Program Purpose: These programs are designed to provide international exposure and collaboration in education and research.
Certificate: A FIRE certificate will be granted, although it is not equivalent to an academic diploma.
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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.
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