In the last six months, theIntroduction of Fire Dynamics course at the State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), welcomed distinguished international scholars, further strengthening its global academic exchange.

On 15 November 2024, Professor Ruggiero Lovreglio from Massey University visited USTC to participate in the mid-term demonstration of the fire experiment. His engagement provided valuable insights and deepened students' understanding of fire experiments. On 22 November, Professor Guillermo Rein from Imperial College London delivered an online lecture on smouldering fires, offering students a first-hand perspective on cutting-edge research in fire dynamics. From 5 to 14 December 2024, Senior Lecturer Ricky Carvel from the University of Edinburgh conducted two weeks of in-person teaching. His interactive lectures and clear explanations provided students with a more structured understanding of fire dynamics. His visit further strengthened the collaboration between USTC and the University of Edinburgh in the field of fire science.

                Prof Guillermo Reinanswering questions from students                     Dr Ricky Carvel’s in-person teaching

Due to the increasing international influence of the course, Professor Yu Wang, the lead instructor of Introduction to Fire Dynamics, was invited to deliver guest lectures at multiple institutions beyond mainland China. On 11th  December, 2024, he was invited to teach undergraduate fire engineering students at Central Police University, Taiwan. On 23rd December, 2024, he delivered a lecture to students in the Fire Engineering Department at the International College of Engineering and Management (ICEM), University of Central Lancashire, Oman. These invitations followed his guest lectures at Ghent University, Belgium, in November 2023, as part of the International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE) programme, reaffirming USTC’s leadership in fire safety education and showcasing the excellence of its young faculty members.

Group photo of Prof Yu Wang and Prof Ruggiero Lovreglio with students