InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM researchers participated in the 14th Wdzydzeanum Conference on Fluid–Solid Interaction, held from 30 August to 3 September 2026 in the Wdzydze Landscape Park, Poland.

The annual conference brought together researchers and innovators working on the modelling, testing and application of phenomena at the fluid–solid interface. Its broad scientific programme covered topics including combustion processes, renewable energy sources, flow through porous materials, catalytic combustion, filtration, fuel cells, turbine component cooling, energy storage systems and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Researchers from InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM contributed to the scientific programme through three presentations.

Dr. Anna Sandak delivered a keynote lecture titled “Living Interfaces: Fluid–Solid Interactions in Engineered Living Materials”, highlighting the emerging role of bio-based and living materials in fluid–solid interaction research.

Dr. Jakub Sandak presented a keynote lecture, “Wetting of Wood Surface”, addressing fundamental aspects of wood–liquid interactions relevant to material performance and durability.

Richard Acquah gave an oral presentation entitled “Wind-Driven Rain Modelling and Fluid–Structure Interaction for Service Life Prediction and Aesthetic Colour Change of Timber Façades”, focusing on the impact of environmental exposure on timber façades.

Participation in the 14th Wdzydzeanum Conference underscored InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM’s ongoing commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research and contributing to global discussions on sustainable materials and technologies.

Cover photo: 14th Wdzydzeanum Conference on Fluid-Solid Interaction