The Global Collaborative Research and Education Center for Integrated Flow Science (IFS-GCORE) will conduct research based on the academic foundation of integrated flow science for its deployment in diverse application fields, including green nanotechnology and fuel ammonia. We will promote international joint research and education with overseas centers and aim to become an alliance-type international base that creates social impact.
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2026.05.14
Prof. Samuel L. Manzello’s (Energy Dynamics Laboratory) research on Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) fires was featured on the Tohoku University website.Prof. Samuel L. Manzello’s (Energy Dynamics Laboratory) research on Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) fires was featured on the Tohoku University website.Tohoku University Researcher Fuels the Global Drive for Better Large Outdoor Fire ModellingPublication Details:Title: The 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Disaster in Ofunato City, JapanAuthors: Sayaka Suzuki and Samuel L. ManzelloJournal: Fire TechnologyDOI: 10.1007/s10694-026-01884-5Title: Prediction of […] -
2026.05.12
The online submission site for ICFD2026, our international conference, is now open.The online submission site for our international conference is now open.ICFD2026 https://www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp/icfd/2026/ Along with this, the official conference website has been renewed.The new website is also optimized for mobile devices, making it easier to access conference information, important dates, and submission guidelines.※The conference website can be accessed via the “ICFD2026” button on the top page.ICFDhttps://www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp/icfd/ -
2026.04.16
【Press Release】Supercomputer Simulation Predicts Time-Resolved Porosity in Die CastingAluminum die-cast components are widely used in automotive and precision machinery applications due to their combination of low weight and structural strength. However, internal defects known as porosity – voids formed by entrapped air during casting – remain a persistent challenge. These defects are difficult to detect through external inspection and can compromise mechanical integrity […] -
2026.04.01
Professor Takehiko Sato Appointed as New Director of the Institute of Fluid Science (April 1, 2026)Professor Takehiko Sato assumed the position of Director of the Institute of Fluid Science on April 1. A message from the new Director has been published on our website.Please click here to read the Director’s message.Director Takehiko Sato -
2026.03.13
Mr. Jiun-Shian Lee (Biological Nanoscale Reactive Flow Laboratory, D3) has received the “Excellent Presentation Award” at the 27th Spring Meeting of the Institute of Electrostatics Japan (2026/3/9).Mr. Jiun-Shian Lee (Biological Nanoscale Reactive Flow Laboratory, D3) has received the “Excellent Presentation Award” at the 27th Spring Meeting of the Institute of Electrostatics Japan.Title: Charging Performance of High-speed Nanodroplet Impinging on Metal PlatesRelated Links: The 27th Spring Meeting of the Institute of Electrostatics Japan (in Japanese)Biological Nanoscale Reactive Flow LaboratorySato & Liu Lab. […] -
2026.03.12
【Extended Deadline】IFS Environment and Energy Cluster Seminar “Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Disasters: Is Japan Prepared?” (March 19, 2026)WUI fires are increasing worldwide, and firebrand showers are a major cause of home ignition and community destruction. In 2024, ISO published the first international standard for generating firebrands in laboratory settings. This lecture introduces the firebrand problem, outlines the development process of the ISO firebrand generator, presents recent experiments on Japanese vegetation from the Ofunato […] -
2026.03.04
Special Lectures and Japan-Taiwan Collaboration Workshop on Integrated Flow Science (March 23, 2026)We are pleased to announce that the Special Lectures and Japan-Taiwan Collaboration Workshop on Integrated Flow Science will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026.■ Date & Time: March 23, 2026 (Mon) 10:00–16:45■ Venue: Lecture Room, 5th Floor, Building 2, Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University■ Format: Session 1 (Special Lectures): Hybrid (On-site & Online) Sessions 2–3 […] -
2026.02.06
Prof. Samuel L. Manzello’s (Energy Dynamics Laboratory) research on Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) fires was featured on the Tohoku University website.The research activities of Visiting Professor Samuel L. Manzello (Energy Dynamics Laboratory), focusing on fires in the Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI)—areas where forests and urban environments meet—were cited in a report published by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) in November 2025. His work and its international impact were subsequently featured on Tohoku University’s website.From Japan […] -
2026.02.04
【Press Release】”DIVE” into Hydrogen Storage Materials Discovery with AI AgentsDeveloping new materials can involve a dizzying amount of trial and error for different configurations and elements. It is no wonder that artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen a surge of popularity in energy materials research for its potential to streamline this time-consuming process. However, fully autonomous workflows that connect high-precision experimental knowledge to the discovery […]
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