MIC & Marine Corrosion: Industry Training Course

Early Bird Fee (ends April 30):

Students – 200 Euro

Industry Professionals – 250 Euro

Regular Fee (from May 1^st to August 17, where registrations will close)

Students – 250 Euro

Industry Professionals – 350 Euro

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

100% refund, if requested on or before 30th April.

50% refund, if requested between 1st May and 17th July.

No refunds will be issued after 17th July.

Registration will close on 17th August.

The Carlow Training School is designed as an intensive two-day technical workshop focusing on Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) and related corrosion management strategies. This program brings together leading experts to provide participants with both theoretical foundations and practical insights into corrosion processes, assessment methods, and integration of microbiological data for informed decision-making.

The training will cover:

Fundamentals of MIC and corrosion of metals
Corrosion management practices and standards
Case studies from industrial and marine environments
Sampling theory and data interpretation
Advanced integration of microbiological evidence with engineering approaches

By combining lectures, interactive workshops, and real-world case discussions, the program aims to strengthen technical competencies in corrosion control and microbial analysis. This initiative supports knowledge transfer between academia and industry, fostering innovation and best practices in infrastructure.

The technical topics for the two-day program:

Day 1 (Thursday):

What is MIC? (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion)
Introduction to corrosion of metals
Corrosion management and MIC assessment
Standards workshop

Day 2 (Friday):

Case studies: corrosion management and marine corrosion
Theory of sampling (short version)
Integration of microbiological data with other lines of evidence
Wrap-up and evaluation (including quiz and certificate)

Benefits for the participants of the training course:

Comprehensive course materials – printed version for easy reference
The latest CRC Press book on Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) – included as part of your learning resources
Engaging lectures and interactive sessions covering MIC fundamentals and practical applications
Hands-on case studies and real-world examples to deepen your understanding
Access to digital resources and supplementary reading materials for continued learning
Refreshments during breaks on both days
Two full lunches during the program
Networking BBQ dinner one evening

Staff

Local Organizer:

David Culliton, PhD

Trainers:

Andre Abilio

Anette Alsted Rasmussen, PhD

Judit Knisz, PhD

Torben Lund Skovhus, PhD

Julian Wharton, PhD

The Training Course is supported by EFC (Event No. 548).