Research

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

Rojas-Alva, U. (2023). Studying the fire behaviour of modified engineered-wood in the cone calorimeter“, University of Primorska, Slovenia

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

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

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.

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.

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

Rus, N. (2023). Review of fire safety guidelines for PV systems on roofs. ENBRI Expert Workshop “Fire safety and sustainability”, ZAG, Slovenia

Lucherini, A. (2023). Enjoying and mastering your PhD. Innorenew CoE, Slovenia.

Lucherini, A. (2022). Fire safety and firefighting challenges in tall timber buildings. Slovenian Fire Fighters Association, Ig, Slovenia.

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rojas-Alva, U., Uršič, M., & Jomaas, G. (2023) ”Fire safety of li-ion battery packs for aviation”, SFPE Europe Magazine, 2nd quarter

Jomaas, G. (2022, September). REPowerEU presents big challenges with respect to PV fire safety. International Fire Protection, 2.

Knez, N., Knez, F., & Jomaas, G. (2022, June). Preskušanje požarnih lastnosti fasade – potreba po preskusni metodi. Požar, Strokovna Revija Za Varstvo Pred Požari, 1.

Steemann Kristensen, J., & Jomaas, G. (2022, June). Požarna varnost fotovoltaičnih modulov na strehah. Požar, Strokovna Revija Za Varstvo Pred Požari, 2, 34–39.

Rus, N. (2022). PhD Thesis—Research Work Proposal [Review of PhD Thesis—Research Work Proposal, by G. Jomaas].