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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.
Refractories are the foundation of modern industry, supporting steelmaking, energy, aerospace, and other advanced manufacturing sectors. At Wuhan University of Science and Technology, we have spent decades building one of China’s leading hubs for refractory research and talent development.
Since joining the FIRE Network in 2010, our international collaborations in education and research have expanded significantly. Together with FIRE’s university and industry partners, we have launched meaningful joint projects and established key platforms such as the Joint International Research Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy.
Through long-term exchanges and cooperation, we have advanced the field and built enduring friendships. As the refractory and metallurgical industries move toward a low-carbon and intelligent future, we look forward to continuing this journey with our FIRE partners and contributing to global innovation and sustainable development.
Yawei Li
Full-Professor
State Key Laboratory of Advanced Refractories
Wuhan University of Science and Technology
China
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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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