International Multiphase Flow Technology Forum (IMFTF-2026)
- Date
- Monday 27 - Friday 31 July, 2026
3 rd International Multiphase Flow Technology Forum
(IMFTF2026)
27th to 31st July 2026, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
** Main conference program from 28-30 July. Specialised training workshops will be arranged for Monday July 27th and facilities tours for Friday July 31st **
Background
Multiphase flows are of high relevance in many industrial processes. Research in multiphase flows encompasses various scientific and engineering disciplines, different technological contexts, a spectrum of different scales and a multitude of different analytical and experimental approaches. To have a better understanding of multiphase flows and to establish reliable computational models, experimental and computational techniques are of high relevance. The International Multiphase Flow Technology Forum (IMFTF) aims to help exchange knowledge and share experiences within the international community.
Organization
International Multiphase Flow Technology Forum (IMFTF); Leeds Institute of Fluid Dynamics, University of Leeds; China University of Petroleum; Xi’an Jiaotong University; Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics
Chairs
Dr. Timothy Hunter, Deputy Director - Leeds Institute of Fluid Dynamics, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Professor Liejin Guo, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Prof. Raffaella Ocone, IChemE President, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Call for Papers
On behalf of the organising committee, we warmly welcome you to participate in the 3rd International Multiphase Flow Technology Forum (IMFTF2026), to be held 27-31 July, 2026 at the University of Leeds, UK. IMFTF2026 will focus on the following topics (including but not limited to):
- Fundamental research and new developments in Computational Fluid Dynamics for Multiphase Flows; including Bubbly and Droplet Flows, Particle-laden Flows, Turbulence in Multiphase Flows. (CFD)
- New developments in experimental approaches for multiphase flow measurement. (EXP)
- Industrial applications in Reactive Multiphase Flows, Granular Media, Fluidisation, Flotation Cavitation, Nucleation, Mixing, Collision, Agglomeration and Breakup, and related process systems. (IND)
- Multiphase flows in energy conversion systems, inc. fossil fuels and renewable energy and multi-energy complimentary systems. (ENEG)
- New developments in measurements or simulations combining machine learning (ML) and AI. (MLAI)
Oral presentation and poster submissions will be invited to submit to a journal Special Issues (SI) related to the conference, in the Elsevier journals Engineering, Particuology and Chemical Engineering Research and Design as well as the MPDI journal Fluids.
Abstract submissions are now closed.
Plenary and Keynote Speakers (Preliminary list – more TBC)
- Prof Liejin Guo, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences & Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (plenary)
- Prof Xiaotao Bi, The University of British Columbia, Canada (plenary)
- Prof Rachel Smith, University of Sheffield, U.K. (plenary)
- Prof Niels Deen, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands (plenary)
- Prof Yansong Shen, University of New South Wales, Australia (plenary)
- Prof Kit Windows-Mule, University of Birmingham, U.K.
- Prof Alberto Di Renzo, University of Calabria, Italy
- Prof Kamelia Boodhoo, Newcastle University, U.K.
- Prof Bona Lu, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
- Prof Zhipeng Wu, Manchester University, U.K.
- Prof Dr Sepideh Khodaparast, University of Leeds, U.K.
International Scientific Committee
• Liejin, Guo (Xi’an Jiaotong University, China)
• Abd Rashid Abd Aziz (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS,Malaysia)
• Bofeng, Bai (Xi’an Jiaotong University, China)
• Timothy Hunter (University of Leeds, UK)
• Sepideh Khodaparast (University of Leeds, UK)
• Bona Lu (Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China)
• Shuji Matsusaka (Kyoto University, Japan)
• Yuichi Murai (Hokkaido University, Japan)
• Mark Read (University of Birmingham, UK)
• Cem Sarica (The University of Tulsa, USA)
• Yansong Shen (University of New South Wales, Australia)
• Alberto Di Renzo (University of Calabria, Unical, Italy)
• Marco Da Silva (Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria)
• Henrik Ström (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden)
• Jian Su (Federal University of Rio Janeiro, Brazil)
• Masahiro Takei (Chiba University, Japan)
• Takuya Tsuji (Osaka University, Japan)
• Haigang Wang (Beihang University, China)
• Wei Yan (Technical University of Denmark, Denmark)
• Yong Yan (University of Kent, UK)
• Wuqiang Yang (University of Manchester, UK)
• Jun Yao (China University of Petroleum, China)
• Kit Windows-Yule (University of Birmingham, UK)
• Jianfu Zhao (Institute of Mechanics, CAS, China)
Important Dates (exact dates TBC)
- Notification of abstract acceptance: 20th March, 2026
- Early bird registration deadline: 31st March, 2026
- Conference: July 27-31, 2026
Registration Costs (for main conference, including poster event on Tuesday July 28th):
- Students/IMFTF members - Early Bird Rate (Until March 31st): £350 + Conference Dinner (Wed. July 29th): £65
- Regular attendee - Early Bird Rate (Until March 31st): £450 + Conference Dinner (Wed. July 29th): £65
- Students - Normal Rate: £450 + Conference Dinner (Wed. July 29th): £65
- Regular attendee - Normal Rate: £600 + Conference Dinner (Wed. July 29th): £65
Please read the Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy prior to registering.
Hotels
A wide selection of hotels and accommodation is available in Leeds city centre, within walking distance to the University. We have collated a few suggestions here
Sponsors
Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics
Fluids: an Open Access Journal by MDPI (Sponsor of the IMFTF AWARD for 600 CHF (568 GPB))
Contact Information
Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics (LIFD) (t: +44 (0)113 343 5449, e: [email protected]. Conference chair, Timothy Hunter (+44(0)113 343 2790，[email protected]).