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JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (FRISSBE project)

2025

  1. Yu, W., Yang, L., Wang, X., Lai, D., Jomaas, G., Liew, K.M., Ju, X., 2025. Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Fire Behavior of Double-Glass Building Integrated Photovoltaic Modules with PVB Interlayers. Energy 139726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.139726

  2. Rus N., Lucherini A., Jomaas G., Derikvand D., (2025) Fire Safety of Timber Buildings – The Case of Photovoltaic Systems. BioResources, 20(2), 2468–2471.

  3. Rojas-Alva U., Mancini, L., Mauko Pranjić, A., Marini, E., Bozzini, B., (2025) On thermal safety characteristics of rechargeable alkaline batteries based on zinc and manganese dioxide. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 2025 May 11:107175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2025.107175
  4. Song, L. Zhou, Z., Ju, X., Wang, B., Rojas-Alva, U., Zhou X., Yang, L., (2025) Experimental study on thermal runaway characteristics and fire hazards of lithium-ion batteries in semi-confined space of transportation. Journal of Energy Storage, Volume 128, 117220, ISSN 2352-152X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.117220.
  5. Gašper Pečnik, J., Marrot, L., Mikuljan, M., Langella, T., Schwarzkopf., (2025) Preliminary assessment of alkali-resistant flax based meshes for reinforcing cementitious composites. Sustainable Materials and Technologies. Volume 45,
    e01541. ISSN 2214-9937https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01541
  6. Put, F., Jovanović, B., Symoens, E., Lucherini, A., Merci, B., Van Coile, R., (2025) High-Intensity Fast-Response Electric Radiant Panel (HIFREP) to Impose Fire Equivalent Heat Fluxes on Building Elements with Enhanced Thermal Boundary Conditions Accuracy. Fire Technol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-025-01758-2
  7. Lucherini, A., Šejnová Pitelková, D., Mózer, V. (2025). Estimating the effective char depth in structural timber elements exposed to natural fires, considering the heating and cooling phase. Engineering Structures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.119255 

2024

  1. Jovanović, B., Caspeele, R., Reynders, E., Lombaert, G., Put, F., Lucherini, A., Van Coile, R. (2024) Experimental investigation on the effect of natural fire exposure on the post-fire behavior of reinforced concrete beams using electric radiant panel. Structural Concrete. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202400550 
  2. Put, F., Lucherini, A., Van Coile, R., Merci, B. (2024) CFD-based analysis of deviations between thermocouple measurements and local gas temperatures during the cooling phase of compartment fires. Fire Safety Journal. 104276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2024.104276  
  3. Zouari M., Hribernik S., Marrot L., Tzolov M., DeVallance D.B. (2024) Manganese dioxide-coated biocarbon for integrated adsorption-photocatalytic degradation of formaldehyde in indoor conditions, Heliyon. 10, 9, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379711224001899  e29993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29993 
  4. Zouari M., Marrot L., DeVallance D.B. (2024) Functional biocarbon-based coatings for wood protection and indoor air depollution, Building and Environment. 261, 111716. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111716
  5. Han, L., Schwarzkopf, M., Gašper Pečnik, J., Rojas Alva, W. U., Lucherini, A., Kutnar, A., Sandberg, D. (2024) Exploratory study on the bending performance of thermo-hydro-mechanically densified Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.) at elevated temperatures. Wood Material Science & Engineering. 829-832  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17480272.2024.2350685 
  6. Put, F., Lucherini, A., Merci, B., Van Coile, R. (2024). Model uncertainty in a parametric fire curve approach: A stochastic correction factor for the compartment fire load density. Fire Safety Technology, 104113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2024.104113
  7. Lucherini, A., Jovanović, B., Torero, J. L., Van Coile, R., Merci, B. (2024). Thermal characterisation of the cooling phase of post-flashover compartment fires. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Vol. 199, 108933. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2024.108933
  8. Lucherini, A., Silva, D. D. (2024). Modelling intumescent coatings for the fire protection of structural systems: a review. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-10-2023-0038
  9. Zhao, J., Zhang, Q., Hu, Z., Kang, R., Jomaas, G., Yang, R. (2024). Thin-layer boilover of large-scale diesel pool fires at sub-atmospheric pressure. Fuel, 360, 130482. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130482 

2023

  1. Seweryn, A., Lucherini, A., Franssen, J.M. (2023). An Experimental Apparatus for Bench-Scale Fire Testing Using Electrical Heating Pads. Fire Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-023-01514-4
  2. Lucherini, A., Torero, J.L. (2023). Defining the fire decay and the cooling phase of post-flashover compartment fires. Fire Safety Journal, 141, 103965. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.103965
  3. Zhao, J.; Li, X.; Hu, Z.; Kang, R.; Jomaas, G. (2023). Experimental study of the burning behavior and key parameters of gasoline pool fires with different ullage heights. Fire Safety Journal, 103912. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2023.103912
  4. Zouari, M.; Marrot, L.; DeVallance, D. B. (2023) Effect of Demineralization and Ball Milling Treatments on the Properties of Arundo Donax and Olive Stone-Derived Biochar. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-04968-9.
  5. Marrot, L.; Zouari, M.; Schwarzkopf, M.; DeVallance, D. B. (2023) Sustainable Biocarbon/Tung Oil Coatings with Hydrophobic and UV-Shielding Properties for Outdoor Wood Substrates. Progress in Organic Coatings, 177, 107428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2023.107428.
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JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (ZAG affiliation)

2026

  1. M. Veit, H. Johra, N. Rask, S. M. Roesgaard, and R. L. Jensen, ‘Experimental investigations of internal macro-scale convection in the loose-fill wood fiber insulation layer of a full-scale wall element’, Energy and Buildings, vol. 350, p. 116646, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.116646.

2024

  1. Unobe, I. D., Lucherini, A., Ni, S., Gernay, T., Chaudhary, R., Van Coile, R. (2024). State of the Art Methodologies for the Estimation of Fire Costs in Buildings to Support Cost–Benefit Analysis. Fire Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-024-01561-5

2023

  1. Mastouri, A., Azadfallah, M., Kamboj, G., Rezaei, F., Tarmian, A., Efhamisisi, D., Mahmoudkia, M., Esposito Corcione, C. (2023).  Kinetic studies on photo-degradation of thermally-treated spruce wood during natural weathering: Surface performance, lignin and cellulose crystallinity. Construction and Building Materials. Volume 392, 131923. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.131923.
  2. Van Coile, R., Lucherini, A., Chaudhary, R.K., Ni, S., Unobe, D., Gernay, T. (2023) Cost-benefit analysis in fire safety engineering: State-of-the-art and reference methodology. Safety Science, 168, 106326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2023.106326 
  3. Gernay, T., Ni, S., Unobe, D., Lucherini, A., Chaudhary, R., & Van Coile, R. (2023). Cost–Benefit Analysis of Fire Protection in Buildings: Application of a Present Net Value Approach. Fire Technology, 1-31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-023-01419-2
  4. Manes, M., Sauca, A., El Houssami, M., Andersson, P., McIntyre, C., Campbell, R., Rush, D., Hoffmann, A., Wagner, P., Sokolov, S., Leene, M., Kobes, M., Oberhagemann, D., Rupp, N., Jomaas, G., Grone, F., Guillaume E. (2023). Closing data gaps and paving the way for pan-European Fire Safety Efforts. Part II - terminology of fire statistical variables.  Fire Technology. 1969-2000. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10694-023-01408-5 
  5. Manes, M., El Houssami, M., Campbell, R., Sauca, A., Rush, D., Hofmann, A.,  Andersson, P., Wagner, P., Sokolov, S., Veeneklaas, J., Kobes, M., Oberhagemann, D., Rupp, N.,  Jomaas, G., Grone, F., van Hees, P., Guillaume E. (2023) Closing data gaps and paving the way for pan-European Fire Safety Efforts. Part 1 - overview of current practices for fire statistics. Fire Technology. 1925-1968. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10694-023-01415-6
  6. Olson, S. L.; Ruff, G. A.; Ferkul, P. V.; Owens, J. C.; Easton, J.; Liao, Y.-T.; T’ien, J. S.; Toth, B.; Jomaas, G.; Fernandez-Pello, C.; Legros, G.; Guibaud, A.; Fujita, O.; Smirnov, N.; Urban, D. L. (2023). The effect of duct size, sample size, and fuel composition on concurrent flame spread over large cellulose samples in microgravity. Combustion and Flame, 248, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.combustflame.2022.112559
  7. Lucherini, A., Hidalgo, J.P., Torero, J.L., & Maluk, C. (2023). “Numerical heat transfer model for swelling intumescent coatings during heating”. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 184, 107922. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2022.107922
  8. Zouari M., Stanciu S. G., Jakes J., Marrot L., Fiorentis E., Stanciu G. A., DeVallance D.B.(2023)  Investigations on the topography and micro-mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol thin-film composites reinforced with hardwood biocarbon particles, Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 27, 5533-5540. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.10.217
  9. Zouari M.; Marrot L.; DeVallance, DB. (2023) Evaluation of properties and formaldehyde removal efficiency of biocarbon prepared at variable pyrolytic temperatures. Frontiers in Environmental Science. 11:1252926. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1252926

2022

  1. Liu, Z. G., Li, X. Y., & Jomaas, G. (2022). Effects of governmental data governance on urban fire risk: A city-wide analysis in China. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 78, 103138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2022.103138
  2. Rojas-Alva, U., Møller-Poulsen, F., Man, S. L., Creamer, C., Hanna, D., & Jomaas, G. (2022). Flame spread behaviour of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membranes in 1 g and µg environments. Combustion and Flame, 240, 112009. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.COMBUSTFLAME.2022.112009
  3. Alimzhanova, M., Spearpoint, M., & Jomaas, G. (2022). Fire safety assessment of sprinkler systems for car parks using the J-value methodology. Fire Safety Journal, 129, 103565. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FIRESAF.2022.103565
  4. Rojas-Alva, U., & Jomaas, G. (2022). A historical overview of experimental solid combustion research in microgravity. Acta Astronautica, 194, 363–375. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ACTAASTRO.2022.01.037
  5. Kristensen, J. S., Jacobs, B., & Jomaas, G. (2022). Experimental Study of the Fire Dynamics in a Semi-enclosure Formed by Photovoltaic (PV) Installations on Flat Roof Constructions. Fire Technology, 58(4), 2017–2054. https://doi.org/10.1007/S10694-022-01228-Z/FIGURES/14
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CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

2025

  1. Veit, M., Lucherini, A., Verstockt, S., Merci, B. (2025) Video enhancement for increased spatio-temporal resolution in thermal videos: demonstration on an alcohol pool fire. Proceedings of the 13th Mediterranean Combustion Symposium (MCS-13), Corfu, Greece, 2025.

  2. Traina, G., Rojas-Alva, U., Jug, A., Cancelliere, P., Lucherini, A. (2025) Correlating cone calorimeter and SBI fire test results for ETICS with a range of material combinations. 16th International Conference and Exhibition on Fire Science and Engineering (Interflam), Royal Holloway College, London, UK, Volume I, 552-561, 2025.

  3. Ostapska, K., Íñiguez-González, G., Wasilewski, K., Denstad, D., Pelczynski, P., Llana, D.F., Zalegowski, K., Pazlar, T., Lucherini, A. (2025) Field and laboratory testing of 170-year-old timber specimens: case study of a wharf in Trondheim, Norway. 7th International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures (SHATIS’25), 108-118, Zagreb, Croatia, 2025.

  4. Lucherini A., Adikey, R., Jomaas, G., Torero, J.L., (2025) Principles for the fire performance of external wall systems. Journal of Physics Conference Series, 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS), Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG), Ljubljana, Slovenia.

  5. Lucherini A., Marrot, L., Blumauer, U., Rojas-Alva, U., (2025) Proceedings of the 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS2025). Journal of Physics Conference Series, 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS), Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG), Ljubljana, Slovenia.

  6. Lucherini, A., Mózer, V., (2025). Investigating the thermal penetration in structural timber elements exposed to natural fires. World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025, 14th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025 (WCTE 2025) 22/06/2025 - 26/06/2025 Brisbane, Australia. https://doi.org/10.52202/080513-0450

  7. Jovanović, B., Lucherini, A., Van Coile, R., (2025). Reliability-based assessment of the zero-strength layer in timber structural members exposed to fire. 14th International Conference on Structural Safety and reliability - ICOSSAR'25

2024

  1. Veit, M., Lucherini, A., Maragkos, G., Merci, B. (2024). Predicting the total wall time of CFD simulations of single-compartment fires. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Volume 2885, 4th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science 09/10/2024 - 11/10/2024 Barcelona, Spain. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2885/1/012100

  2. Put, F., Jovanović, B., Symoens, E., Lucherini, A., Merci B., Van Coile, R. (2024). High-Intensity Fast-Response Electric radiant Panel (HIFREP) for increased accuracy on thermal boundary conditions during fire testing. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Volume 2885, 4th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science 09/10/2024 - 11/10/2024 Barcelona, Spain. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2885/1/012105

  3. Kodrič, A., Lucherini, A., Manes, M., Turk, J., Hausmeister, A., Knez, F., Jomaas, G., Malovrh Rebec K., Torero, J., Rojas-Alva, W.U. (2024). Evaluation of Different Fire Scenarios in School Classroom, Considering the Impact on Global Warming Potential. 7th International Conference on Technologies & Business Models for Circular Economy. Portorož, Slovenia

  4. Han, L., Rojas Alva, W. U., Schwarzkopf, M., Gašper Pečnik, J., Sandberg, D., Jomaas, G., Kutnar, A., (2024). An Innovative Engineered Wood Product Made from Densified Wood with Enhanced Fire Performance. 10th International Conference on Wood & Fire Safety 2024. Strbske Pleso, Slovakia.

  5. Jovanović, B., Caspeele, R., Reynders, E., Lombaert, G., Put, F., Lucherini, A., Van Coile R., (2024). Assessment of burnout performance of a concrete beam using a novel electric radiant panel. 13th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF), University of Coimbra, Portugal. 

  6. Put, F., Lucherini, A., Van Coile, R., Merci, R., (2024). CFD-based analysis of thermocouple measurements in the fire decay and cooling phases in relation to the adiabatic surface temperature. 13th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF), University of Coimbra, Portugal.  

  7. Charlier, M., Lucherini, A., (2024). Delivering sustainable buildings: implications and challenges for structural fire engineering. 13th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF), University of Coimbra, Portugal.  

  8. Lucherini, A., Peng, M., Gernay, T., Ni, S., Unobe, D., Chaudhary, R., Van Coile, R., (2024). Application of cost-benefit analysis methodology for fire safety measures in structural fire engineering. 13th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF), University of Coimbra, Portugal.  

  9. Lucherini, A., Merci, B., Van Coile, R., (2024). Comparing various methods for estimating the fire decay and the cooling phase in structural fire engineering. 13th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF), University of Coimbra, Portugal.  

2023

  1. Blumauer, U., Lucherini, A., Krzan, M., (2023). Fire resistance test of a 6 m timber composite beam (SLO). Proceedings of the 44th Assembly of the Slovenian Society of Building Constructors (SDGK).
  2. Tesovnik, A., Horvat, B., Žibret, L., Knez, N., Marrot, L., Ducman, V., Alkali activation of waste refractory materials. V: Kuzmić, N., (ur.), et al. 15th Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School Students’ Conference, 31st May - 2nd June 2023, Kamnik, Slovenia : Book of abstracts. Ljubljana: Jožef Stefan Institute: Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, 2023. Str. 54, ilustr. http://ipssc.mps.si/auxiliary_material/BoA%20IPSSC%202023.pdf. [COBISS. SI-ID 158351875]
  3. Rus, N. (2023). The need for improved fire safety guidelines for rooftop PV systems. Cutting-Edge Conference 2023, Ljubljana, Slovenia. http://www.cutting-edge.si/
  4. Lucherini, A., Šejnová Pitelková, D., & Mozer, V. (2023). Predicting the effective char depth in timber elements exposed to natural fires, including the cooling phase. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Oslo, Norway. https://doi.org/10.52202/069179-0226 https://wcte2023.org/

2022

  1. Seweryn, A., Lucherini, A., & Franssen, J.M. (2022). An apparatus for applying fire-like heat flux to bench-scale samples. 12th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF), 611-622, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China. https://www.sif2022.org/
  2. Lucherini, A., Rojas-Alva, U., Knez, F., & Jomaas, G. (2022) Towards a sustainable built environment based on fire-safe design with timber and wooden products. Woodrise 2022, Portorož, Slovenia. https://woodrise2022.eu/
  3. Rojas-Alva, U., Lucherini, A., Jomaas, G. & Knez, F. (2022) Towards a fire-safe sustainable built environment – what should we measure to assess it? Nordic Fire & Safety Days, Lund, Sweden. https://www.ri.se/en/nfsd
  4. Manes, M., Jomaas, G., Rush, D., & Messerschmidt, B. (2021). What is the role played by fire statistics? Challenges and benefits in their application towards improved fire safety. 12th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science and Technology (AOSFST 2021), The University of Queensland, Australia. https://doi.org/10.14264/07DE9B8
  5. Rojas-Alva, U., Lucherini, A., Jomaas, G., & Knez, F. (2022). ‪Towards a fire-safe sustainable built environment–what should we measure to assess it?. Nordic Fire & Safety Days, Lund, Sweeden. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1657152/FULLTEXT01.pdf#page=24
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SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS

2025

  1. Marrot, L. (2025) Mixing concrete and plants: a new trend?: course within the subject "Functional, advanced and sustainable materials" in the Master's degree in Engineering in sustainable infrastructure and construction at the School of Engineering of Gipuzkoa, University of the Basque Country, November 17th 2025 .
  2. Lucherini A. (2025). Timber structures, fire decay and cooling phase of post-flashover fires. Ghent University, Belgium.
  3. Lucherini A. (2025). Fire safety of facades: does testing ensure fire safety? Mind the EPBD Harmonization Gap! New fire risks from electrification and renovation of buildings. Brussels, Belgium.
  4. Lucherini A. (2025). ZAG, the FRISSBE Department, and our research towards a Fire-safe Sustainable Built Environment. CTU in Prague, Czech Republic.
  5. Lucherini A. (2025). Science Communication Workshop. CTU in Prague, Czech Republic.
  6. Lucherini A. (2025). Current advances into understanding the fire performance of BIPV modular units. 3FiRES Final Workshop, University of Trieste, Italy.
  7. Lucherini A. (2025). Principles for the fire performance of external wall systems. 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS), Ljubljana, Slovenia.
  8. Jug, A., (2025) Challenges of the modern Tecnologies in the Field of Fire Prtection. Conference on Fire Protection of Buildings.
  9. Jug, A., (2025) Overview of Fire Regulations in Slovenia. Conference on Fire Protection of Buildings.
  10. Lucherini, A., (2025) Towards Understanding Structural Timber Behaviour During the Fire Decay and Cooling Phases of Post-Flashover Fire. University of Queensland. 
  11. Lucherini, A., (2025) Investigation of Thermal Penetration in Wood Components Exposed to Natural Fires. World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025.
  12. Rus, N., (2025) Experimental approaches to improving the fire safety of rooftop solar power plants. 11th Slovene Photovoltaic Conference
  13. Jomaas, G., (2025) Fire Safety Research Needs for a Sustainable Built Environment.  University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
  14. Veit, M., (2025) Video enhancement for increased spatio-temporal resolution in thermal videos: demonstration on an alcohol pool fire. 3th Mediterranean Combustion Symposium
  15. Lucherini, A., (2025) Fundamentals of intumescent coatings for the design of fire-safe structures. Scotland IFE Branch CPD Seminar.
  16. Jomaas, G., (2025) Setting the Scene: How the Green Transition Impacts Fire Safety. C4E Central & Eastern European Energy Efficiency Forum.
  17. Rus, N., (2025) Fire Safety of Buildings with Rooftop PV systems. BTÍ Annual Symposium Brunaþing 2025. 
  18. Lucherini, A. (2025) Understanding the effectiveness of intumescent coatings for fire-safe structures through advanced fire testing. CoaST Annual Event 2025. 
  19. Jug, A., (2025) New Risks in the Field of Fire Protection and Corresponding Legislative Challenges. Montenegro Security Association Conference
  20. Rus. N., (2025) Improving Fire Safety on Roofs through PV System Experiments. European Conference and Exhibition on Fire Safety Engineering
  21. Rojas-Alva, U. (2025) A Comprehensive Evaluation of Fire Incident Scenarios in Secondary Schools in England to Develop a Framework for the Environmental Analysis of Fire Safety Solutions in the Built Environment. European Conference and Exhibition on Fire Safety Engineering
  22. Lucherini, A., (2025) Coperture piane: come progettare in sicurezza con il fotovoltaico. ROCKWOOL Italy Webinar
  23. Jug A. (2025) The Importance of Evidence-Based Regulations. IMFSE Fire Safety Engineering Day
  24. Rus, N., (2025) Požarna varnost sončnih elektrarn. 140th Symposium of the Society of Safety Engineers of Ljubljana
  25. Jomaas, G., (2025) Sustainability research - how does FRISSBE approach it?. FRIC Seminar om Brannsikkerhet og Bærekraft. 
  26. Lucherini, A. (2025) Structural fire safety of timber structures. University of Ghent
  27. Lucherini, A., (2025) Enhanced capacity building through the FRISSBE ecosystem: A researcher’s perspective. FRISSBE: Better Together – Advancing Research in Slovenia and Beyond through Institutional Collaboration.

2024

  1. Simakovs, K., (2024) A test journey to decrease PV fire risks. Baltic Fire Safety Technology Forum 2024 
  2. Han, L., (2024) Bending Performance of Thermo-hydro-mecanically Treated Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) at Elevated Temperature. 11th European Conference on Wood Modification (ECWM 11).
  3. Rojas-Alva, U. (2024). Keynote speech: Challenges of electrification for residential buildings. Energietransitie Seminar, Nieeuwegein, Netherlands. Verenigde Brandveiligheid Experts (VBE) by Netherlands Institute of Public Safety (NIPV).
  4. Rus, N., (2024) Solar cells: Solutions for fire risk reduction of rooftop PV systems. The Energy Transition Safety Forum.
  5. Jug, A., (2024) Material Behaviour at Ambient and Elevated Temperatures. Posvet Gasilske zveze Ljubljana
  6. Rus, N., (2024) Smernica o požarni varnosti fotonapetostnih sistemov na ravnih strehah.  Posvet Gasilske zveze Ljubljana
  7. Lucherini, A., (2024) Methods to determine material properties; Reaction to Fire; Fire Resistance. Material Behaviour at Ambient and Elevated Temperatures.
  8. Marrot, L., (2024) Potential of hemp biocarbon in construction. 1st international conference on innovative use of hemp in construction sector (IIHC).
  9. Rojas-Alva, U., (2024) A comprehensive evaluation of fire incident scenarios in secondary schools in England to develop a framework for the environmental analysis of fire safety solutions in the built environment. 13th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Science & Technology 
  10. Rojas-Alva, U., (2024) Institution of Fire Engineers - Republic of Ireland Branch - Annual Conference 2024.
  11. Jomaas, G., (2024) Fire safety recommendations for reduced fire risk of PV systems on roofs. Institution of Fire Engineers - Republic of Ireland Branch - Annual Conference 2024
  12. Veit, M., (2024) Predicting the total wall-time of CFD simulations of single-compartment fires. 4th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science.
  13. Jug, A., (2024) Fire Protection of Solar Panels: Experiences, Guidelines, and Regulations from Slovenia. Vatrodojava i zaštita od požara.
  14. Jug, A., (2024) Požarna varnost sončnih elektrarn. Priporočila za montažo sončnih elektrarn na strehe objektov, posvet Sekcije kleparjev krovcev pri OZS.
  15. Marrot, L., (2024) Biobased flame-retardant coating for wooden façades. InnoRenew CoE International Conference 2024.
  16. Jug, A., (2024) Firefighting in Photovoltaic Power Plants. Gašenje požara fotonaponskih elektrana
  17. Lucherini, A., (2024) Comparing various methods for stimating the fire decay and the cooling phase in structural fire engineering. 13th International Conference on Structures in Fire (SiF)
  18. Rus, N., (2024) Vpliv konfiguracije sončne elektrarne na širjenje požara na strehi. Symposium on occupational, process and fire safety.
  19. Lucherini, A., (2024) From small fires for an A to big fires for societal impact. SFPE 5 Under 35 Award – “Ignite” Talk.
  20. Marrot, L., (2024). Challenges linked to the use of biobased materials in construction. The Summer School in New York City.
  21. Jomaas, G., Veit, M., (2024). Smart Control of Dynamic Façades. Light and human-centric buildings in the digital age.
  22. Jug, A., (2024) Phased approach to Fire testing of Façade systems. Fire Safety Façades.
  23. Lucherini, A., (2024). Emerging Hazards and Fire Safety Challenges in the moder Sustainable Built Environment. Exchange of Experts and 16th International Congress on Fire and Science. 
  24. Jomaas, G., (2024) Car Park Fire Safety. Exchange of Experts and 16th International Congress on Fire and Science.
  25. Jomaas, G., (2024) Mitigating Fire Risks in Connection with the EU’s Green Deal Ambitions. ENBRI High Level Summit.
  26. Rus, N., Jug, A., Jomaas, G., (2024). PV Fire Safety on Roofs - The Need for a Guideline AND Fire Dynamics and Explosion Risks of Li-ion Batteries AND How do science and education systems tackle fire safety challenges connected to new technologies in buildings?. The 4th EU Fire Safety Day International Conference
  27. Rus, N., (2024) How far along is solarization in SE Europe, and will we be able to use the sun?. SEENERGY 2024 Conference.
  28. Lucherini, A., (2025) Timber Structures and Fire Safety: Possibilities and Limitations – Research insights. SFPE IMFSE Student Chapter Webinar: Timber Structures and Fire Safety.
  29. Rojas-Alva, U., (2024) The Safety Challenges of Lithium-Ion Battery Technology: Can We Address Them? Slovenian Automotive Development Conference (GREMO)
  30. Han, L., (2024) An Innovative Engineered Wood Product Made from Densified Wood with Enhanced Fire Performance – State-of-the-Art. 10th International Conference on Wood & Fire Safety 2024
  31. Jomaas, G., (2024) Are emerging Sustainable Technologies Fire Safe?. Chief Fire Officers Association Conference 2024 Igniting the Future: Cultivating Sustainable Transformation in the Fire Services
  32. Jug, A., (2024) FRISSBE department and the ZAG fire laboratory capabilities. FRISSBE Showcases Fire Safety Research at FEHRL Meeting.
  33. Jomaas, G., (2024) Fire Safety Guideline for Building Applied Photovoltaic Systems on Flat Roofs. Successful Webinar Explores Fire Risks in Building Applied Photovoltaic Systems (BAPV).
  34. Jomaas, G., (2024) Fire Safety Considerations for PV Systems on roofs. Exploring Fire Safety for PV Systems on Roofs.
  35. Bluemauer, U., Lucherini, A., Kržan, M. (2024) Fire resistance test of 4-m long composite timber girders. The 8th ASFE International Conference on the Applications of Structural Fire Engineering
  36. Lucherini, A. (2024). Compartment fire dynamics for performance-based fire safety engineering, with special focus on the fire decay and the cooling phase. 1st Level Master in Fire Safety Engineering, University of Bolzano, Italy.
  37. Lucherini, A. (2024). Experimentally-established fundamentals of intumescent coatings for structural fire protection. CPD course for the Hydrock Fire Safety Consultants team, UK.

2023

  1. Lucherini, A. (2023). Recent advances, challenges and applications for the fire safety of mass timber structures. 7th Rothoblaas Mass Timber International Seminar, Cortaccia, Bolzano, Italy.
  2. Lucherini, A. (2023). Defining the fire decay and the cooling phase of post-flashover compartment fires. 14th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science (IAFSS), Tsukuba, Japan.
  3. Lucherini, A. (2023). Fire safety design of structural systems – An introduction to the mechanical properties of construction materials at elevated temperatures. University of Primorska, Slovenia.
  4. Lucherini, A. (2023). Broader researcher skillsets and building a career in research. ZAG Young Researchers Workshop, ZAG, Slovenia.
  5. Lucherini, A. (2023). Analysis and numerical simulations of multi-compartment fire tests for the fire safety in healthcare facilities. Seminar “Fire takes no vacation: Engineering Methods for Fire Safety Design”, Slovenian Fire Fighters Association, ZAG, Slovenia.
  6. Lucherini, A. (2023). The European FRISSBE project in Slovenia and research focused on fire safety of photovoltaic systems (ITA). Webinar “Fire risk in photovoltaic systems. The TS 82-89 and photovoltaic roofs”.
  7. Rojas-Alva, U. (2023). Fire safety across several fields and in the built environment: why is a complex problem that needs a holistic approach, University of Liverpool, UK
  8. Rojas-Alva, U. (2023). Studying the fire behaviour of modified engineered-wood in the cone calorimeter“, University of Primorska, Slovenia
  9. Rojas-Alva, U. (2023). Emerging fire hazards due to Lithium-ion battery systems and Applications in Slovenia. ENBRI Expert Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability”, ZAG, Slovenia
  10. Rojas-Alva, U. (2023). Rus, N., Jug, A., & Jamero, G. (2023). Is Slovenia prepared for emerging fire hazards due to Lithium-ion battery technology?. Exchange of Experts (EoE) and 15th International Congress on Fire Safety & Science (FSS), Arnhem, Netherlands
  11. Lucherini, A. (2023). Predicting the effective char depth in timber elements exposed to natural fires, including the cooling phase. World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE), Oslo, Norway.
  12. Lucherini, A. (2023). Fire safety aspects of timber structures and tall timber buildings. Exchange of Experts (EoE), Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV), Arnhem, Netherlands.
  13. Lucherini, A. (2023). Recent advances and challenges in ensuring the fire safety of mass timber buildings. ENBRI Expert Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability”, ZAG, Slovenia
  14. Rus, N. (2023). Review of fire safety guidelines for PV systems on roofs. ENBRI Expert Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability”, ZAG, Slovenia
  15. Lucherini, A. (2023). Enjoying and mastering your PhD. Innorenew CoE, Slovenia.

2022

  1. Lucherini, A. (2022). Fire safety and firefighting challenges in tall timber buildings. Slovenian Fire Fighters Association, Ig, Slovenia.
  2. Lucherini, A. (2022) Structural fire safety challenges in timber buildings, Safety and Prevention 2022 Conference and Expo, Ljubljana, Slovenia. https://www.frissbe.eu/news/participation-at-safety-and-prevention-2022-conference-and-expo
  3. Rojas-Alva, U. (2022) Managing fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in the built environment, Safety and Prevention 2022 Conference and Expo, Ljubljana, Slovenia. https://www.frissbe.eu/news/participation-at-safety-and-prevention-2022-conference-and-expo
  4. Jomaas, G. (2022). Fire safety of PV modules on roofs, 10th International Seminar on Fire and Explosion Hazards (ISFEH10), Oslo, Norway. https://www.frissbe.eu/news/frissbe-at-the-international-seminar-in-oslo
  5. Jomaas, G. (2022). PV Fire Research – Needs and opportunities associated with REPowerEU, Fire takes no vacation, Ig, Slovenia. https://www.szpv.si/dogodki/seminar-zag-szpv/
  6. Lucherini, A. (2022). Fire safety and sustainability: is timber the solution? FRISSBE Kick-Off Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability at a crossroads: how do we find a joint way forward?”, ZAG Fire Laboratory, Logatec, Slovenia. https://www.frissbe.eu/events/past-events/fire-safety-sustainability-at-a-crossroads-how-do-we-find-a-joint-way-forward
  7. Rojas-Alva, U. (2022). What is the 'currency' of fire in terms of sustainability calculations? FRISSBE Kick-Off Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability at a crossroads: how do we find a joint way forward?”, ZAG Fire Laboratory, Logatec, Slovenia. https://www.frissbe.eu/events/past-events/fire-safety-sustainability-at-a-crossroads-how-do-we-find-a-joint-way-forward
  8. Jomaas, G. (2022). REpowerEU - PV on all buildings, but the fire safety is not addressed: FRISSBE Kick-Off Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability at a crossroads: how do we find a joint way forward?”, ZAG Fire Laboratory, Logatec, Slovenia. https://www.frissbe.eu/events/past-events/fire-safety-sustainability-at-a-crossroads-how-do-we-find-a-joint-way-forward
  9. Lucherini, A. (2022). Characterizing the fire decay phase of natural fires in post-flashover compartments. CrossFire – Advanced Structural Fire Engineering at Intersections among Disciplines, Lake Como School of Advanced Studies, Italy. https://www.frissbe.eu/news/14th-international-congress-on-fire-safety-science-fss
  10. Lucherini, A. (2022). Analysis and numerical simulations of multi-compartment fire tests for the fire safety of healthcare facilities. 14th International Congress Fire Safety & Science, Arnhem, Netherlands. https://www.frissbe.eu/news/crossfire-summer-school
  11. Lucherini, A. (2022). Mechanical properties of construction materials at elevated temperatures. CIVE233 course “Structural engineering in the built environment 2”, University of Liverpool, UK. https://www.frissbe.eu/news/guest-lecture-at-the-university-of-liverpool
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OTHER PUBLICATIONS

  1. Bedon, C., Lucherini, A., Stochino, F., (2025) Fire Safety Engineering - Measures, Policies, and Applications

  2. Spearpoint, M., Husted, B.P., Both, K., Lucherini, A., Santamaria, S., Weghorst, R. (2025) “Deconstructing fire data”. Fire Risk Management, Fire Protection Association (FPA).

  3. Wiesner, F., Brandon, D., Lucherini, A., Palma, P., (2025) Structural fire behaviour. In: Fink, G., Jockwer, R., Cabrero, J.M., “Holistic Design of Taller Timber Buildings”, Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering, Springer, ISBN: 978-3-032-02098-7, 288–299, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_22

  4. Pope, I., Čolić, A., Karannagodage, C., Awadallah, A.A.A., Lucherini, A. (2025) Compartment Fire Dynamics in Taller Timber Buildings: Guidance for Performance-Based Fire Safety Engineering.  In: Fink, G., Jockwer, R., Cabrero, J.M., “Holistic Design of Taller Timber Buildings”, Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering, Springer, ISBN: 978-3-032-02098-7, 272–287, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-02098-7_21

  5. Veit, M., Lucherini, A., Jomaas, G., Merci, B. (2025). Measuring thermal image quality for fire service applications. Fire Protection Research Foundation.

  6. Lucherini, A., Bedon C. (2024) Understanding the failure mechanisms of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) under different thermal and mechanical conditions. First-year 3FiRES Booklet. Workshop and network updates about Research on BIPV Photovoltaic Façades for Fire Spread Mechanisms, Structural Failures and Resilience Improvement Methodologies, 60-67. https://www.openstarts.units.it/handle/10077/36718 

  7. Lucherini, A., Rus, N., Jomaas, G. (2024) 2024 ITB-FRISSBE Summer School on Fire Fundamentals for Performance-Based Fire Safety Design. POŽAR, 30(3), 43-44.
  8. Lucherini, A., Racięga, B., Węgrzyński, W., Jomaas, G. (2024) 2024 ITB-FRISSBE Summer School on Fire Fundamentals for Performance Based Fire Safety Design. SFPE Europe. Issue 35, Feature 4. 
  9. Spearpoint, M., Both, K., Santamaría, S., Lucherini, A., Husted, B.P., Weghorst, R. (2024) The importance of data in fire safety engineering. SFPE Europe. Issue 35, Feature 2 
  10. Rus, N., Jomaas, G. (2024) PV guidelines – are the recommendations sufficiently evidence-based?, SFPE Europe
  11. Jomaas, G., Meacham, B. (2023) SFPE Symposium: Join experts and leaders in advancing fire safety and sustainable building design, International Fire Safety Journal
  12. Rus, N. (2023). Pregled smernic za požarno varnost sončnih elektrarn. Požar: strokovna revija za varstvo pred požari, Št. 4.
  13. Rus, N., Jomaas, G., Jug, A. (2023) Poleg dimnikov strešne požare netijo tudi sončne elektrarne, Gradnja in bivanje, ISSN 2232-3821 (okt. 2023, str. 26-29)
  14. Rojas-Alva, U., Uršič, M., Rus, N., Mancini, L., Mauko Pranjič, A., Marini, E., Bozzini, B. (2023) Polnilni alkalni akumulatorji kot varnejša alternativa litij-ionskim akumulatorjem, Požar : strokovna revija za varstvo pred požari. - ISSN 1318-7651 (Letn. 29, št. 3, sep. 2023, str. 15-20)
  15. Rojas-Alva, U., Uršič, M., & Jomaas, G. (2023) ”Fire safety of li-ion battery packs for aviation”, SFPE Europe Magazine, 2nd quarter
  16. Jomaas, G. (2022, September). REPowerEU presents big challenges with respect to PV fire safety. International Fire Protection, 2.
  17. Knez, N., Knez, F., & Jomaas, G. (2022, June). Preskušanje požarnih lastnosti fasade – potreba po preskusni metodi. Požar: strokovna revija za varstvo pred požari, 1.
  18. Steemann Kristensen, J., & Jomaas, G. (2022, June). Požarna varnost fotovoltaičnih modulov na strehah. Požar : strokovna revija za varstvo pred požari, 2, 34–39.
  19. Rus, N. (2022). PhD Thesis—Research Work Proposal [Review of PhD Thesis—Research Work Proposal, by G. Jomaas].
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POSTERS

  1. Simakovs, K., Jurov, A., Brito y García, J., Jomaas, G., Rus, N., (2025) Improved fire safety for PV systems on roofs. 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  2. Košiček, M., Pazlar, T., Capuder, M., Azinović, B., Blumauer, U., Jomaas, G., Lucherini, A,, (2025) Experimental investigation on the fire behaviour of reclaimed timber with different species and degradation levels. 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  3. Rojas-Alva, U., Lucherini, A., Jomaas, G., Jug, A., (2025) Investigating the Failure mechanisms of ETICS facades with flammable insulation (EPS). 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  4. Han, L., Rojas-Alva, U., Lucherini, A., Kutnar, A., (2025) Creep deformation of thermo-hydro-mechanically densified wood at elevated temperatures. 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  5. Rojas-Alva, U., Han, L., Kutnar, A., (2025) Fire behaviour of thermo-hydro-mechanically densified black poplar (Populus nigra L.). 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  6. Marrot, L., Rojas-Alva, U., Uršič, M., Gašper Pečnik, J., Sivrikaya, H. (2025) Improving fire performance of wooden construction materials through charring and sustainable biobased fire-retardant processes. 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  7. Kudryashov, V., Negash, H.K., Suwarna, C.J., Labhiri, H.A., Mustafvi, J.B., Lucherini, A. (2025). From cellulosic to synthetic: 100 years of change in residential fire load and fire dynamics. 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  8. Kudryashov, V., Panasik, A. (2025). Extended application of fire resistance test results for large horizontal rectangular ventilation ducts: numerical and experimental insights. 5th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science (ESFSS 2025), 3–5 September 2025.
  9. Veit, M., (2025). Measuring Thermal Image Quality for Fire Service Applications. The National Fire Protection Association Conference & Expo.
  10. Veit, M., Lucherini, A., Jomaas, G., Merci, B., (2024) Spatio-Temporal enhancement of small-scale pool fires. ITB/FRISSBE Summer School
  11. Rus, N., Jomaas, G., Simakovs, K. (2024) Optimizing Fire Safety of rooftop PV Systems via Performance-based design. 2024 Summer School  Fire Fundamentals for Performance-Based Fire Safety Design
  12. Rojas-Alva, W. U., Manes, M., Torero Cullen, J., Lucherini, A., Kodrič, A., Turk, J., Hausmeister A., Knez, F., Jomaas, G., Malovrh Rebec, K. (2024) FIEERCE - A Framework for the Estimation of the Environmental Impact of Fires in the Built Environment. 4th European Symposium on Fire Safety Science 2024
  13. Marrot, L., Zouari, M., Knez N., Rojas-Alva, U., Jomaas, G. (2023) Biochar based flame-retardant coating for wooden façades. European Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering.
  14. Rus, N. (2023). The need for improved fire safety guidelines for rooftop PV systems. Cutting Edge 2023.
  15. Veit, M., Jomaas, G., Merci, B., Lucherini, A. (2023). Automated parameter variation in Fire Dynamics Simulator using Python. SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design.
  16. Rus, N. (2023). Rethinking Fire Safety Measures for Rooftop PV systems​. SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design.
  17. Veit, M., Jomaas, G., Merci, B., Lucherini, A. (2023). Automated parameter variation in Fire Dynamics Simulator using Python. 14th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science.
  18. Knez, F., Uršič, M., Knez, N., Peeters, K., Franko, M., Zidar, P. (2023). Use of the modified controlled atmosphere cone calorimeter for the assessment of fire effluents generated by burning building materials in underventilated conditions. SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design.
  19. Han, L., Rojas-Alva, U., Mikuljan, M., Schwarzkopf, M., Primožič, L., Knez, N., Jomaas, G., Kutnar, A. (2023). Innovative engineered wood products made from thermo-hydro-mechanical densified wood with enhanced physical, mechanical and fire performance. SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design.
  20. Cilenti, I., Jomaas, G., Lucherini, A. (2023). Characterization and modelling of the fire dynamics in timber compartments​. SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design.
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