Meeting of the Spanish Section of The Combustion Institute

SEIC 2026

Combustion science for sustainable energy and mobility

17–18November 2026
ValenciaSpain · Universitat Politècnica de València

Topics

Contributions are welcome across the full spectrum of combustion science.

  • Laminar flames
  • Turbulent combustion
  • Combustion diagnostics
  • Reaction kinetics & reduced mechanisms
  • Pollutant formation & control
  • Heterogeneous combustion & pyrolysis
  • Stationary combustion systems & environmental impact
  • Engine, gas turbine & spray combustion
  • Fire & explosions
  • CO2 capture processes & novel concepts
  • Other combustion processes

Call for papers

Researchers are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations and work-in-progress posters.

  1. 15 Sep 2026Submission opensThe portal opens for oral and work-in-progress abstract submissions.
  2. 16 Oct 2026Extended abstracts dueDeadline for full extended abstracts for oral presentation.
  3. 23 Oct 2026Work-in-progress abstracts dueDeadline for short work-in-progress poster abstracts.

Submission

The meeting is open to contributions by combustion scientists from any country. Please, fill in the following form to submit your short abstracts. Abstracts, posters and presentations should be in English.

Time constraints may result in a limit of only one oral contribution per registration. If this is the case, you will be notified, and additional contributions may be presented as posters.

PDF files of presentation slides and posters can be optionally shared electronically with all participants in the meeting electronic proceedings.

Oral presentations

The slots are 15 min long. The presentation time is 10 to 12 minutes, with about 3 additional minutes for questions and speaker rotation. This time will be strictly enforced.

Posters

The poster panel size is 1200mm (width) x 1900mm (height). We recommend preparing the posters in A0 size. You need to bring your printed poster.

Committees

Scientific Committee

  • Prof César Dopazo (Presidente SEIC)
  • Prof Carmen Jiménez (CIEMAT)
  • Prof M. Uxue Alzueta (UNIZAR)
  • Prof Javier Ballester (UNIZAR)
  • Prof Pedro L. García Ybarra (UNED)
  • Prof Francisco Higuera (UPM)
  • Dr Vadim Kourdioumov (CIEMAT)
  • Dr Mariano Lázaro Urrutia (UNICAN)
  • Dr Daniel Mira (BSC)
  • Prof Miriam Reyes (UVA)
  • Prof Antonio L. Sánchez (UCSD)
  • Prof Mario Sánchez Sanz (UC3M)

Local Organizer Committee

  • Prof Antonio García (CMT UPV)
  • Prof José María García (CMT UPV)
  • Prof Ricardo Novella (CMT UPV)
  • Prof Francisco Tinaut (CMT UPV)

Registration

All participants who wish to attend the scientific sessions and the social events are required to register. If you have submitted an abstract, at least one of the co-authors must be registered.

Registration will open on October 1st 2026.

225 €Early-bird registrationBefore Oct 31st
275 €Regular registrationFrom Nov 1st

Venue & information

Venue

Universitat Politècnica de València
Valencia, Spain

Dates

17–18 November 2026

Hosted by

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

Campus map of Ciudad Politécnica de la Innovación (CPI), showing Salón de Actos in building 8E, access G

Accommodation

Here is a list of recommended hotels at reasonable prices and within easy reach of the conference venue.