The Shen Lab at UNSW hosted Professor Hiroshi Nogami, a leading expert in material processing modelling, who shared his influential research on hydrogen injection and engaged in discussions on sustainable innovations in ironmaking.
The Shen Lab of ProMO at UNSW had the honor today of hosting Professor Hiroshi Nogami, a globally notable expert in material processing modelling. Professor Nogami's work has deeply influenced the iron and steelmaking industry, particularly in advancing sustainable practices through the modelling of hydrogen injection. His visit provided our lab members with a unique opportunity to engage directly with a leading expert whose contributions have shaped the understanding of transport phenomena and reaction dynamics in ironmaking processes.
Professor Nogami began his visit with a presentation, in which he shared an overview of his extensive research. particularly his early work of modelling hydrogen injection and its impact in blast furnaces, which laid the groundwork for many of today’s advancements in simulating and optimizing blast furnace operations. In addition, he offered insights into transport phenomena in packed beds, which are essential to refining industrial processes involving heat and mass transfer in particulate materials.
In the afternoon, Professor Nogami participated in a discussion session with our lab members, covering a range of pressing topics in ironmaking technology. From the challenges of integrating hydrogen as a reductant to the practicalities of balancing efficiency with carbon reduction goals, the session was filled with productive exchanges that highlighted the potential pathways for future innovation in blast furnace operations. His perspective reinforced the importance of research that bridges theoretical modeling with industrial application, as well as the critical role that sustainable technologies play in the future of ironmaking.