August, 2016 | The Combustion Institute

Robert J. Kee, 2016 Recipient of the Bernard Lewis Gold Medal

Aug 29, 2016 | International Symposium on Combustion

In this first installment of a seven-part series of articles, The Combustion Institute recognizes combustion scientists who were honored with medals and awards during the 36th International Symposium on Combustion. Robert J. Kee is the 2016 recipient of the Bernard...

CI Member Scientists Discover Blue Whirl Flame Phenomenon

Aug 25, 2016 | Advancements in Combustion

A team of researchers at the A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, United States, have discovered a new flame phenomenon. The blue whirl is a type of fire whirl (fire tornado) that could lead to beneficial new approaches in reduced carbon...

In Memoriam: Kenneth Kuan-Yun Kuo

Aug 9, 2016 | CI News and Announcements

Professor Emeritus Kenneth Kuan-Yun Kuo, founder of the High Pressure Combustion Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University, United States, passed away on 31 July 2016 at the age of 76. A longtime member of The Combustion Institute, Kuo’s work in high-pressure...

Board of Directors Election Results

Aug 1, 2016 | CI News and Announcements

Members of The Combustion Institute Tellers’ Committee and President Katharina Kohse-Höinghaus have validated the 2016 Board of Directors elections results. From a slate of 10 candidates, five directors were elected by the membership, including two of the four...