Our Mission

To provide the next generation of combustion researchers with a comprehensive knowledge in the technical areas of combustion theory, experiment, computation, fundamentals, and applications.

Academic Program

The 2018 session is scheduled for June 24 to June 29, 2018. Participants will select two (one from morning session and one from afternoon session) from the following courses:

Morning Session

• Combustion Theory and Applications in CFD to be delivered by Prof. Heinz Pitsch  of RWTH Aachen University, Germany
• Quantitative Laser Diagnostics for Combustion Chemistry and Propulsion to be delivered by Prof. Ronald K. Hanson of Stanford University, USA

Afternoon Session

• Combustion Chemistry to be delivered by Prof. Michael J. Pilling of University of Leeds, UK
• Internal Combustion Engines
  • Part I: Fundamentals and Performance Metrics delivered by Prof. Rolf. Reitz of University of Wisconsin at Madison
  • Part II: Perspectives of Future Engines and Fuels delivered by Dr. Gautam Kalghatgi of Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
• Advanced Topics in Propulsion 
  • Part I: Unsteady Combustor Processes delivered by Prof. Timothy C. Lieuwen of Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
  • Part II: Combustion of Energetic Materials delivered by Prof. Richard A. Yetter of Pennsylvania State University, USA

First time attendees are encouraged to attend the foundation courses, Combustion Theory and Applications in CFD and Combustion Chemistry. 

Program Dates

Arrival & Orientation/ Welcome Reception

The summer school will begin with an orientation and welcome reception on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 6:30pm. Staff will be available prior to the reception from 1:00-5:00pm for check-in to dormitory rooms. Participants may also arrange for early arrival and check-in on Saturday, June 23, 2018 for additional lodging charge.

Class Schedule

Classes will be held from Monday, June 25, 2018 through Friday, June 29, 2018.

Summer School Celebration Dinner

The summer school will host a celebration dinner for all lecturers and participants Thursday evening June 28.

Departure and Check Out

Dormitory check out is Friday, June 29, 2018. Participates can arrange for late check-out on Saturday, June 30, 2018 for additional lodging cost.