UK InterPore Chapter

9th Annual Conference on Porous Media

InterPore UK Chapter
Conference 2026

1 – 2 September 2026 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK Invited · Oral · Poster Presentations

About the Conference

A platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange addressing challenges in porous media science and engineering.

We invite researchers from the UK InterPore community to share theoretical, computational, and experimental advances in understanding complex processes in porous systems, with applications spanning energy transition, environmental sustainability, advanced materials, and biological systems.

Interdisciplinary contributions spanning multiple themes are encouraged.

Conference Themes

Six interconnected themes spanning the breadth of porous media research.

Energy Transition & Geoenergy

CO2 and hydrogen storage, Geothermal, Caprock integrity, Monitoring and coupled THMC processes

Multiphase Flow & Interfacial

Capillarity, Wettability, Multiphase flow, Instabilities, Displacement regimes

Reactive & Environmental Systems

PFAS and emerging contaminants, Biochar, Remediation, Soil-plant systems, Reactive transport

Engineering & Manufacturing

Porous electrodes, Electrochemical systems, Fuel cells, Structure-property performance

Biological & Soft Systems

Bio-inspired porous materials, Microneedles, Hydrogels, Tissue scaffolds

Uncertainty & Decision Support

Ensemble forecasting, Uncertainty, Bayesian modelling, Data assimilation, Risk-informed decision

Special Event

Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lecturer

Prof. Lyesse Laloui

EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

“Carbon dioxide injection into deep aquifers: a geomechanical perspective”

Key Dates

1
25 May 2026

Abstract Submission Opens

2
27 June 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

3
18 July 2026

Abstract Acceptance

4
8 Aug 2026

Registration Deadline

Registration

All Students

TBC

Academic & Research Professionals

TBC

Non-Academic Professionals

TBC

Further Information

UK InterPore Chapter

uk_chapter@interpore.org

UK InterPore Chapter SET-IT Centre Heriot-Watt University