Workshop on Phase Field Modelling and Applications in Earth Sciences Successfully Held at Ruhr-Universität Bochum
A workshop on Phase Field Modelling and Applications in the Earth Sciences was successfully held at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany, from February 3 to February 7, 2025. The event provided an excellent opportunity for researchers and students to explore advanced computational techniques for simulating complex geological and geochemical processes.
Prof. Ingo Steinbach was giving a lecture. Photographed on 04.02.2025.
The workshop was led by Prof. Ingo Steinbach, a pioneer in Phase Field methods, along with his team from the Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS). Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the theoretical foundations and practical applications of Phase Field modelling, gaining valuable insights into its role in Earth sciences.
Course coffee break. Photographed on 06.02.2025.
This workshop was part of the collaborative Research Unit (FOR 2881) and was jointly organized by the universities of Bochum and Hannover. Researchers working on diffusion, reaction kinetics, and phase transformations in Earth materials benefited greatly from the knowledge shared during the sessions.
On the evening of February 7, I had dinner with Prof. Sumit Chakraborty, the leader of our research group, exchanging inspiring ideas.
As a member of this research group, I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to be exposed to cutting-edge knowledge in this field. The workshop not only covered the theoretical foundations but also demonstrated the practical computational applications of phase field simulations in solving complex geological and geochemical problems. This advanced approach holds great potential for future applications in Earth sciences, particularly in studying diffusion, reaction kinetics, and phase transformations in planetary materials.
Given its relevance and growing importance, phase field modelling should be continuously studied and explored to further integrate it into Earth science research. The workshop has provided an excellent foundation, and I look forward to seeing how these techniques evolve and contribute to future discoveries in our field.
Members of FOR 2881 research unit