Federation for International Refractory Research and Education
2025
Highlight of FIRE Alumni - Otávio Henrique Borges - Doctoral Student at Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brasil
I began my journey in refractory materials in 2017, when I started my Master’s degree at GEMM (Materials Microstructure Engineering Group), under the supervision of Prof. Victor Pandolfelli. From that moment on, and with the continuous support of the FIRE network, my interest in this challenging and fascinating field of refractory ceramics has only grown stronger.
Presentation of FIRE Academic members: Wuhan University of Science and Technology
WUST is committed to pioneering refractory innovation and nurturing global talent for a sustainable and intelligent high-temperature industry future.
Presentation of FIRE Industrial members: Tata Steel Nederland
Celebrating Our Journey with FIRE: Advancing Refractory Innovation Through Global Collaboration
9th International Postgraduate Seminar on Refractories - Program available!
The program of the 9th International Postgraduate Seminar on Refractories which will take place online from October 16th to 17th, 2025 is now available - Attendance to this event is free!
Presentation of FIRE Industrial members: ELKEM
Reflecting on 16 Years with FIRE: A Journey of Collaboration, Talent, and Innovation!
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2026 FIRE Student Photo Competition dedicated to high-temperature resistant materials
If you are a student or recent graduate (up to 5 years after graduation), we invite you to submit a photo showing a material being able to withstand the power of FIRE. Both refractory and another high temperature resistant material qualify. Whether it is from a lab or industrial environment, we would love to see what amazes you.
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.
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