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JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (FRISSBE project)

  1. 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,  e29993. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29993 
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  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 
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
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JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (ZAG affiliation)

  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
  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. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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

  1. 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. 

  2. 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.  

  3. 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.  

  4. 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.  

  5. 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.  
  6. 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).
  7. 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]
  8. 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/
  9. 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/
  10. 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/
  11. 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/
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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

  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Lucherini, A. (2024). Experimentally-established fundamentals of intumescent coatings for structural fire protection. CPD course for the Hydrock Fire Safety Consultants team, UK.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Lucherini, A. (2023). Broader researcher skillsets and building a career in research. ZAG Young Researchers Workshop, ZAG, Slovenia.
  9. 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.
  10. 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”.
  11. 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
  12. Rojas-Alva, U. (2023). Studying the fire behaviour of modified engineered-wood in the cone calorimeter“, University of Primorska, Slovenia
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. Rus, N. (2023). Review of fire safety guidelines for PV systems on roofs. ENBRI Expert Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability”, ZAG, Slovenia
  19. Lucherini, A. (2023). Enjoying and mastering your PhD. Innorenew CoE, Slovenia.
  20. Lucherini, A. (2022). Fire safety and firefighting challenges in tall timber buildings. Slovenian Fire Fighters Association, Ig, Slovenia.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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/
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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. Rus, N., Jomaas, G. (2024) PV guidelines – are the recommendations sufficiently evidence-based?, SFPE Europe
  2. Jomaas, G., Meacham, B. (2023) SFPE Symposium: Join experts and leaders in advancing fire safety and sustainable building design, International Fire Safety Journal
  3. Rus, N. (2023). Pregled smernic za požarno varnost sončnih elektrarn. Požar: strokovna revija za varstvo pred požari, Št. 4.
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. Rojas-Alva, U., Uršič, M., & Jomaas, G. (2023) ”Fire safety of li-ion battery packs for aviation”, SFPE Europe Magazine, 2nd quarter
  7. Jomaas, G. (2022, September). REPowerEU presents big challenges with respect to PV fire safety. International Fire Protection, 2.
  8. Knez, N., Knez, F., & Jomaas, G. (2022, June). Preskušanje požarnih lastnosti fasade – potreba po preskusni metodi. Požar: strokovna revija za varstvo pred požari, 1.
  9. Steemann Kristensen, J., & Jomaas, G. (2022, June). Požarna varnost fotovoltaičnih modulov na strehah. Požar : strokovna revija za varstvo pred požari, 2, 34–39.
  10. Rus, N. (2022). PhD Thesis—Research Work Proposal [Review of PhD Thesis—Research Work Proposal, by G. Jomaas].
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POSTERS

  1. Rus, N. (2023). The need for improved fire safety guidelines for rooftop PV systems. Cutting Edge 2023.
  2. 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.
  3. Rus, N. (2023). Rethinking Fire Safety Measures for Rooftop PV systems​. SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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