The memorial service will be held on September 19 at 11 AM at the Saint-Anne Church, 8, Saint-Alliance Square, Brussels, Belgium.

Charles played an important role in fusion research, both in Europe and worldwide.

He was prominent in plasma focus research. He was a program leader at Frascati until late 1970s. He has served as a leader of the European Fusion Program for more than 15 years until he retired in the mid 1990s. He was a strong and efficient supporter of the ITER program.

Fusion researchers worldwide mourn his passing.