Reflecting the growing interest in linear analysis within the combustion research community, this year’s Symposium on Numerical Combustion in Kyoto, Japan, featured a session specifically on linear analysis of reacting flows for the first time. This session, organized and hosted by Thomas and our colleague Chuhan Wang from Tsinghua University, addressed the unique challenges involved in applying linear analysis to real-world combustion engine flows. Presentations covered diverse topics, from turbulent transport modelling, three-dimensional analysis, and mean-field approaches, to using neural networks for modelling Reynolds stress fluctuations.
Beyond the scientific content, the conference was also a cultural success. Attendees were immersed in Japan’s rich history through cultural programs, making the experience even more memorable. My personal highlights were a meditation session led by a Buddhist monk and an impressive Japanese opera performance at the Gala Dinner.
We extend our sincere thanks to the conference organizers for their outstanding work in blending scientific insight with cultural heritage. Special thanks also to the global contributors to the session on Linear Analysis of Reacting Flows from institutions including the Technical University of Berlin (Germany), Georgia Tech (USA), Technical University of Munich (Germany), Indian Institute of Science (India), and Tsinghua University (China).