Icing Physics: From Fundamentals to Simulation, Testing, Detection, and Protection
Date: 30 March - 3 April 2026
Location: online / on-site: Waterloosesteenweg, 72, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium - near Brussels
About the lecture series
The purpose of this hybrid Lecture Series (online/on-site) is to provide a comprehensive overview of icing physics and its applications in aeronautics and energy systems. The first part of the course will introduce and discuss the fundamental principles of icing physics, emphasizing the link between meteorological conditions, icing mechanisms, and certification requirements.
The second part will cover numerical simulation methods for ice accretion, icing wind tunnel testing, ice detection technologies, and ice protection systems, followed by discussions on icing challenges for UAVs and wind turbines.
This Lecture Series will be delivered by internationally recognized experts and is designed for students, researchers, and industry professionals interested in understanding icing physics and addressing related real-world challenges.
The lecture series director are Professor Serkan Özgen from METU in Türkiye and Dr. Nicolas Coudou from the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics.
Programme
The programme is coming soon.
Fee and Registration
- Deadline for on-site registration: 16 March 2026
- Deadline for online registration: 23 March 2026
- Discount of 10% in case of online participation*
- Discount of 30% for citizens from NATO countries*
* applicable on the price listed below
Early Bird Registration until 30 January 2026
- Undergraduate students: €315
- PhD students: €864
- Staff from recognized universities / research center: €1368
- Staff from commercial organizations: €1728
Late Registration after 30 January 2026
- Undergraduate students: €350
- PhD students: €960
- Staff from recognized universities / research center: €1520
- Staff from commercial organizations: €1920