Mini-courses

 

In addition to the scientific program, the conference will feature a series of 1-hour short courses provided by our partners and collaborators. These sessions offer a great opportunity to learn about advanced techniques, methodologies, and applications in porous media research.

 

TESCAN

Beyond 3D - dynamic and spectral CT in porous media research

Michiel Krols

 

Micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT) has evolved into a powerful, non-destructive tool for three-dimensional characterization across life sciences, materials research, geoscience, and industrial applications. Recent advances in detector technology, in situ experimentation, and spectral imaging have expanded its capabilities beyond structural visualization to enable quantitative analysis of composition, phase distribution, and dynamic processes. This presentation provides an overview of how high-speed dynamic Micro-CT and spectral techniques can be applied across the diverse fields of porous media research.

 

Zeiss

XRM Applied to Advanced Materials Characterization: Phase Segmentation and Quantification Using ZEISS Mineralogic 3D

Renato Contessotto

 

One-hour mini course presenting X-ray Microscopy (XRM) techniques applied to mineral determination and phase discrimination using ZEISS Mineralogic 3D software. The course will cover 3D mineralogical analysis workflows and expand on additional applications of the technique, highlighting strategies for structural characterization, phase identification, and non-destructive analysis of complex materials.

Tennessine / Math2Market
Digital Rock Physics: Workflows with GeoDict

 

Digital Rock Physics (DRP) has matured into a quantitative, image-based framework for deriving petrophysical properties directly from rock plug scans, utilizing pore-scale physics solvers. For experienced practitioners, the key question is no longer if DRP works, but how to rigorously integrate it into existing core analysis and reservoir workflows. This workshop focuses on DRP applications using GeoDict, with emphasis on multiscale imaging integration (µCT–CT), robust segmentation strategies, and the numerical simulation of single- and multiphase flow. We will address critical aspects such as representativity, uncertainty quantification, and validation against laboratory SCAL measurements. Through hands-on examples, participants will explore how DRP can be used to investigate wettability effects, relative permeability, and pore-scale displacement mechanisms in complex systems such as carbonates and tight formations. The session will also highlight how digital experiments enable systematic sensitivity studies and scenario testing beyond laboratory constraints. Designed for an intermediate to expert audience, this workshop aims to bridge pore-scale modeling with practical decision-making, providing a critical perspective on where DRP delivers reliable, actionable insights.