Welcome to Combustion Technology
The Combustion Technology Division of the Engler-Bunte-Institut comprises of the Chair for Combustion Technology and the Chair for Simulation of Reacting Thermo-Fluid Systems. The division pursues research on reacting flows from gaseous, liquid and solid fuels by means of various measurement methods and numerical modelling approaches. The research center for fire protection technology is part of the Chair for Combustion Technology and deals with research and development work in the field of preventive fire protection.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dimosthenis Trimis holds the Chair for Combustion Technology. The Chair for Simulation of Reacting Thermo-Fluid Systems is held by Prof. Dr. Oliver T. Stein.
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Researchers from EBI-VBT and EBI-TFS regularly attend international conferences to present their latest research findings and exchange ideas with colleagues from around the world. These events provide an opportunity not only to present their own results, but also to engage in scientific dialogue, gain new perspectives and inspiration for their research and share experiences and insights.
On this page, we offer insights into our conference visits and share the latest news, special awards and other highlights from our research groups.
We are delighted to host the 2nd Early Stage Combustion Researcher (ESCR) Workshop at Engler-Bunte-Institute in February 2027! We look forward to welcoming early-career researchers from academia and industry for two days of exciting research, lively discussions, and networking.
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Researchers from EBI-VBT and EBI-TFS were represented with numerous contributions at the 41st International Symposium on Combustion in Kyoto, Japan.
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Fabian Hagen was awarded the Bernard Lewis Fellowship at this year’s 41st International Symposium on Combustion in Kyoto, Japan. The biennial award of The Combustion Institute has been presented since 1996 and recognizes excellent research in combustion by young scientists.
Researchers from EBI-VBT and EBI-TFS presented three scientific contributions at the 4th Conference on the Metal-enabled Cycle of Renewable Energy (MeCRE) in Orléans, France.
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The Gesellschaft der Freunde des Engler-Bunte-Instituts am KIT e.V. annually awards the Engler-Bunte Institute Prize for outstanding master’s theses in the fields of process engineering, energy, and water. The prize recognizes work distinguished by exceptional commitment, creativity, and methodological excellence.
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