UL Research Institutes will play an active role in advancing combustion and energy‑system safety science at the 2026 Spring Technical Meeting of the Central States Section of The Combustion Institute, held May 17–19 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Representing ULRI, Electrochemical Safety research scientists Ramki Murugesan, Ph.D., and Byoungchul Kwon, Ph.D., will share new findings that address critical challenges in hydrogen combustion and lithium‑ion battery safety.
On May 18, Ramki will present, “Toward Understanding Detonation Formation in Hydrogen–Natural Gas Fuel Blends,” at 11:10 a.m. EDT, followed by his role as chair of the Detonations III session on May 19 at 11:15 a.m. EDT.
Byoungchul will deliver a talk on “Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Suppression Tests,” on May 19 at 9:55 a.m. EDT, highlighting experimental insights into suppression performance during battery failure events.
Their participation reflects the organization’s commitment to advancing scientific understanding of energy storage and energy generation technologies that support a safer, more resilient energy transition.
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