News Articles
May 14, 2025
Kyle Toth Named New AIST Safety and Health Committee Chair
Congratulations to CIVS Senior Research Engineer Kyle Toth on being selected to become the new AIST Safety and Health Committee Chair.
May 8, 2025
CIVS Hazard Recognition Project Featured in Iron & Steel Technology
CIVS project “Hazard Recognition Scenario Builder for On-Site Customizable Virtual Training” was featured in the May Issue of Iron & Steel Technology. The technical paper was published in the category of Digitalization Applications.
May 8, 2025
H2 Flameless Burner Test at Linde Tonawanda Facility for DOE H2RF Project
On May 1, The DOE H2RF project team gathered at the Linde Engineering Americas – Tonawanda facility in New York to observe a firing test of the flameless burner.
April 15, 2025
Dr. Sara Hornby Delivers Award-Winning AIST Elliott Lecture at CIVS
On April 8, CIVS had the honor of hosting Dr. Sara Hornby for a Distinguished Speaker Seminar, attended by PNW and CIVS staff, students, and industry collaborators. The event drew an audience of approximately 150 people to hear Dr. Hornby’s informative and impactful lecture. Dr. Hornby, the 2024 recipient of the AIST John F. Elliott Lecture Award, delivered a presentation titled “The Clean Steel Revolution.”
April 28, 2025
CIVS Testimonial: Dr. Sara Hornby
What a learning experience my year as the Elliott Lecturer has been, and my trip to Purdue University NW Campus (PNW) in Hammond IN the 8th April exceeded expectations in many ways. I am very grateful for the mutual sharing opportunity this visit presented and ratification from some steel industry collaborators who were present at my Clean Steel Revolution Lecture.
April 22, 2025
33 CIVS Students Showcased at PNW Days of Discovery and Received PNW Grants
On Thursday, April 17, 33 CIVS research students and senior design students participated in poster presentations to showcase their projects during the 2025 PNW Day of Discovery in Alumni Hall. CIVS showcased 17 graduate research posters and 7 senior design posters.
April 16, 2025
AIST Executive Director Ron Ashburn Delivered SMSVC Dinner Keynote
On April 9, Ron Ashburn, the Executive Director of the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST), delivered the keynote address at the SMSVC Semi-Annual Meeting dinner. His presentation, titled “The Iron and Steel Roadmap,” offered a comprehensive overview of the industry's current trajectory and future developments. The talk was both informative and insightful, resonating strongly with the audience and sparking a thoughtful and engaging discussion.
April 23, 2025
CIVS Students and Staff Attend AIST Midwest Chapter Dinner Meetings
CIVS students and staff attended AIST Midwest Chapter Dinners January-April. Over 20 students attended the dinners to network with industry professionals and hear important Keynote presentations.
February 19, 2025
Dr. Tyamo Okosun Awardee of Purdue’s Researcher Recognition Program
Congratulations to CIVS Associate Director for Research, Dr. Tyamo Okosun, for being an awardee of Purdue University's Researcher Recognition Program for Fiscal Year 2025.
February 18, 2025
CIVS Graduate Research Assistant, Xipeng Guo, Successfully Passes Ph.D. Dissertation Exam
Congratulations to CIVS Graduate Research Assistant, Xipeng Guo, on successfully passing his Ph.D. dissertation exam on February 5 at Purdue University West Lafayette.
