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🎓 FIRE Alumni Spotlight | From Bricks to Breakthroughs My journey with refractories started at ENSIL-ENSCI Limoges, where the FIRE - Federation for International Refractory Research & Education program opened the door to international research. What seemed like simple bricks revealed a world of complexity and innovation. With the guidance of Professor Marc Huger, I joined Seoul National University (South Korea), collaborating with Professor Prof. In-Ho Jung on refractory thermodynamics. This experience fueled my passion and led me to a PhD within the CESAREF network at the Institute of Mineral Engineering / Institut für Gesteinshüttenkunde (GHI) - RWTH Aachen University, alongside Calderys. Through CESAREF, I became part of a global community shaping the future of refractories. For students exploring their path: The FIRE program offers more than research—it’s a chance to discover, connect, and grow in an international setting. If you’re curious, take the leap! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e94ykmyt #Refractories #Ceramics #MaterialsScience #FIREnetwork #CareerGrowth #InternationalCollaboration