UL Fire and Combustion Laboratories was founded in 2015 at Case Western Reserve University. Our mission is to support both the scientific community and industry in advancing knowledge of materials and fire dynamics, with the ultimate goal of improving fire safety and saving lives. The 2,200 square feet laboratory contains the following equipment: cone calorimeter, smoke density chamber, micro-combustion calorimeter, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) gas analyzer, Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) tester, analytical balances, fume hoods, various environmental chambers, and high-pressure gas supply systems. Imaging equipment includes infrared (FLIR) cameras, high-definition video camcorders, and SLR digital cameras.
| Hours | Location |
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9am-5pm on Monday-Friday |
10900 Euclid Ave. Glennan 120 |
Prof. Ya-Ting T. Liao - Core Director - yating.liao@case.edu - Glennan 619
Mithun Kumar Debnath - Core Manager - mkd96@case.edu - Glennan 114
Angelika Szakacs - Financial Manager - angelika.szakacs@case.edu
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Ya-Ting T. Liao |
Core Director
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yating.liao@case.edu
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Glennan 619
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| Mithun Kumar Debnath |
Core Manager
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mkd96@case.edu
|
Glennan 114
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| Angelika Szakacs |
Financial Manager
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angelika.szakacs@case.edu
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