In The Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, Tom Alzer's study "Towards predicting Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition in Smooth Channels“ by using highly resolved LES is available online now.

Novelty and significance statement: There are few attempts to predict Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition (DDT) in smooth channels using 3D simulation, and almost no meaningful comparison to experimental evidence. We attempt to fill this gap and present a modelling strategy that constitutes significant progress in modelling DDT.

We are delighted to share that Professor Morhi recently met the Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and First Lady Elke Büdenbender during their visit to Dorsten. She had the opportunity to briefly introduce the Dorsten Breast Cancer Aid Sponsor Run, a community initiative she founded that has seen remarkable growth over the past four years and continues to raise awareness and support for those affected by breast cancer. 

We congratulate Professor Mohri on this wonderful recognition of her commitment to the community.

Research Data Management (RDM) remains an important focus for our team, and we continue to make steady progress in strengthening good research data practices. A recent milestone was the successful organization of the Data Champion Award by our RDM Manager, Sheeba Babuswamy, in collaboration with the University's Research Data Services (RDS) team as a pilot initiative, the award celebrates and promotes excellence in research data management.

Together with Dr. Stephanie Rehwald and Dr. Anna Köhler, we had the pleasure of presenting this year's Data Champion Award to Luis Felipe, recognizing commitment to good data management.