Dear Friends,
Spring is coming, and with that, I would like to warmly welcome Kristin, our new Projects & Innovation Manager. I met Kristin a few days ago at our Hydrogen Europe Research premises. I am happy to see a high level of competence combined with solid motivation.
In March, we improved our offices, moving to the third floor in Avenue MArnix 23. We now have a separate office entrance and a more functional space.
Continuing with the welcomes, and you can find more details inside the newsletter, I would like to warmly welcome our new member EURECAT, a research center from Catalonia!
The most important event of the month was the EPHyC conference. First of all, I'm thankful to the BeHyfe team for the wonderful support to the organization of the event and its management through incredible attention to many details. Everything was perfect and well organized. It was a pleasure for me to attend, at least in the initial part. All the events had a particular feeling, being organized with the support of PhD students, for PhD students, managing their presentations, chairing the sessions, and socializing together in informal events. They were bringing on the stage their research results and competencies, with a multidisciplinary approach - from advanced materials to technologies, to economic and business assessment, to future scenarios, alongside the whole value chain of hydrogen technologies.
We will continue this event in the upcoming years, together with hosting partners who can support us similarly to this year's event. We have a high interest from the industry sector (that could sponsor the event), and ... we have already found a host for 2025! EPHyC 2025 will take place in a cross-border location, between Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia, with initial interest and support from the University of Trieste. Thank you for supporting this!
With this, I end with a mention of the Hydrogen Week 2024. We are preparing something special this year for our participation and your involvement. Please, stay tuned! More information will come soon!
Kind regards,
Luigi Crema
President, Hydrogen Europe Research
HYDROGEN EUROPE RESEARCH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
European PHD Hydrogen Conference, 20-22 March 2024, Ghent, Belgium
The European PHD Hydrogen Conference (EPHyC) in Ghent was a huge success!
The event was participated by 175 PHDs doing their research in 87 different knowledge institutions spread across 19 European countries. Most of these knowledge institutions were Hydrogen Europe Research members!
Organised by PHDs for PHDs, the conference brought together some of the brightest minds in the field of hydrogen research, providing a platform to exchange groundbreaking ideas and explore innovative solutions to global energy challenges.
The PHDs were split into groups during the three-day event according to their research topic. They presented their ideas to each other in breakout rooms, exchanging knowledge and sharing best practices.
On day two, an industry day allowed participants to get acquainted with many competitive companies working in the hydrogen sector in Belgium. During the poster session, PHDs showcased their research findings; this session encouraged informal discussions and networking among attendees.
Many social events were organized, such as a boat tour of Ghent’s canals, a guided tour of the city, drinks at the City Hall, and a conference dinner, to create a sense of community and build a platform for future cooperation and partnerships that will hopefully last beyond the conference walls.
On day three, Hydrogen Europe Research organized a workshop on the topic of skills and education in hydrogen. Participants discussed skills needs in the hydrogen sector and brainstormed in smaller groups strategies on how to train the workforce which will be needed to meet the ambitious EU targets.
As Hydrogen Europe Research, we were proud to have co-organised this event. The conference was essential for nurturing talent, fostering collaboration, discovering potential interdisciplinary connections, promoting innovation and advancing knowledge in the hydrogen sector.
For this reason, we are excited to share that as of 2025, EPHyC will become a recurrent event! Due to the overwhelming success and positive feedback from our inaugural conference, we are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated second edition in early 2025!
Stay tuned for more updates on dates and locations in the upcoming months! In the meantime, be sure to spread the word and share the excitement with your colleagues, peers, and networks!
We can't wait to welcome you to the European PHD Hydrogen Conference 2025!
Follow EPHyC on LinkedIn to see many amazing pictures and read testimonials from participants in the 2024 edition!
Meeting with Provincial Councillor for Economic Affairs, Energy and Mobility, Sebastian Schuschnig
On 19 January 2024, the Austrian Provincial Councillor for Economic Affairs, Energy and Mobility, Sebastian Schuschnig, met with Luigi Crema, Hydrogen Europe Research President, to discuss the clean energy transition and especially hydrogen-related activities going on in the Carinthia region.
Mr. Schuschnig was very interested in Europe’s climate neutrality ambitions in general as well as the main areas of activity of Hydrogen Europe Research.
Welcome to our new Projects and Innovation Manager!
We are delighted to introduce you to our new Projects and Innovation Manager, Kristin Schreyer. Kristin will oversee some projects and the outcomes of the Low TRL Research Working Group.
Here are a few words from her:
“I am Kristin and I am excited to be the new Hydrogen Europe Research’s Projects and Innovation Manager! Currently, I am finishing my master’s degree in environmental sciences at the Fraunhofer UMSICHT, focusing on water treatment technologies for electrolysis. Before moving to Brussels, I have lived in France, Germany, China and New Zealand while working in the fields of energy efficiency, solar-powered water treatment, and sustainable water provision for communities and agriculture. I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming weeks and months and starting to work on exciting projects together!”
We are excited about the fresh perspectives and ideas that Kristin will bring to our team!
CLEAN HYDROGEN PARTNERSHIP UPDATES
In total for the 2023 Call for proposals, the Clean Hydrogen Partnership has funded projects amounting to 178M€. These 31 new projects will continue the efforts on hydrogen R&I technology development across the whole EU.
These projects will, amongst others, cover innovative electrolysis technologies, large-scale hydrogen storage, liquid hydrogen refueling stations, multi-MW fuel cells for maritime applications, a Hydrogen Academy and two Strategic Research Challenges. More information can be found here.
Internally, activities surrounding the development of the Annual Work Plan 2025 have started within Hydrogen Europe Research. Should you be interested in participating in the elaboration of the next Annual Work Plan, do not hesitate to get in touch with our Innovation Manager, Louis Mazurkiewicz, l.mazurkiewicz@hydrogeneuroperesearch.eu!
NEWS FROM EUROPE
DAAD Green Hydrogen: a new call for applications is now open!
Since 1925, the DAAD has since become one of the most important funding organisations in the world for the international exchange of students and researchers.
A new call for applications is now open! Funding is available to incoming and outgoing master's students, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, for short and long-term study and research stays, master’s theses, and internships in Germany and in a considerable number of partner countries. The call for applications for master’s students will run until April 10, 2024. Doctoral students and postdocs can apply at any time. You can find the relevant forms here.
MEMBERS’ NEWS
WELCOME TO HYDROGEN EUROPE RESEARCH NEW MEMBERS!
We welcome new members interested in joining the European research and innovation ecosystem focused on hydrogen! If you are not part of the Hydrogen Europe Research membership, and you would like to have more information on how to join us, contact us at secretariat@hydrogeneuroperesearch.eu!
Click here to discover more about our membership criteria.
Eurecat
Eurecat is the leading Technology Centre in Catalonia (Spain) and the second largest private research organization in Southern Europe. Eurecat counts 761 professionals (25 % PhD) to manage a turnover of 62M€ and a customer portfolio of over 2.000 companies.
Eurecat has participated in 170 H2020 and Horizon Europe projects, 38 coordinated by Eurecat.
Eurecat has participated in 170 H2020 and Horizon Europe projects, 38 coordinated by Eurecat. In addition to this wide experience at the European level, Eurecat is also a strong player in the various R&D programmes sponsored by the Spanish and Catalan administrations, with more than 200 ongoing projects. Technology transfer is also an essential activity in Eurecat, with 181 patents and 9 technology-based companies (eight in Spain and one in Latin America) started up from the centre.
DON'T MISS THE NEXT EVENTS!
· The Spring Summer School JESS 2024, 5-11 May 2024, Greece
The 21st edition of the Joint European Summer School – JESS2024 - will again take place close to the beautiful city of Athens on the coast of the Aegean Sea. It will provide six high-level modules on selected topics in fuel cell, electrolyser, battery and related technologies. JESS addresses newcomers to the field, graduate students, and young professionals working at the forefront of electrical energy and hydrogen technologies.
An early bird discount is still being offered until 31 March! Please register by 31 July 2024 to secure your place in the School!
You can find more information here.
International Webinar “Living on Hydrogen” - 2024 - Microbial Influence on Hydrogen Underground Storage, 7 May 2024
With great success and attendance of many from academia, industry and governmental institutes, the “Living on Hydrogen” webinar will continue in 2024. More and more data and knowledge are now obtained by researchers around the world on the topic of hydrogen underground storage in general, and specifically the role of microbes. This free online seminar is aimed towards cross-disciplinary scientists, operators and industry members, interested in understanding microbial risks and working on this fascinating topic.
If you want to hear and discuss the latest results please register here! You will receive the Zoom link one week before the event.
All scientific fields will be considered, but your work should have implications for microbiology.
8th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress (IHTEC-2024), May 12-15, 2024 in Diyarbakir, Turkiye
The 8th International Hydrogen Technologies Congress (IHTEC-2024) will be held between May 12-15, 2024 in Diyarbakir, Turkiye, an ancient cultural metropolis that connects the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf and the Black Sea to Mesopotamia. IHTEC-2024 is a multi-disciplinary international conference hosted by Dicle University and coordinated by National Hydrogen Association, Türkiye.
The congress will cover a broad range of topics related to hydrogen technologies, including, among others, hydrogen economy, hydrogen infrastructure, hydrogen management, safety, production, and transformation. The conference will concentrate on a variety of hydrogen-related technologies and will include both inspiring technical programs as well as enjoyable social events. The technical part of the IHTEC-2024 will include sessions where keynote and general speakers will deliver talks on their work and research in hydrogen energy. The social events will include a welcome reception, a gala dinner, and an organized tour of historical places.
Morocco Energy Week, 11-13 June 2024, Morocco
We are delighted to announce that Hydrogen Europe Research is supporting the Morocco Energy Week, co-organised by MASEN on 11-13 June!
Over +300 attendees will gather under the same roof for the launch of this premier event set to invest in Morocco’s Solar, Wind and Green Hydrogen current and upcoming projects, business opportunities, technical showcases and roundtable discussions. The Morocco Energy Week Summit & Exhibition is the official platform of the country’s Green Energy sector, with 1:1 access to decision-makers and investors involved in one of the most promising energy hubs in the region.
Members of Hydrogen Europe Research can claim an exclusive 10% discount for the official platform for the Green Energy sector in the country!
5th International Symposium on Catalysis for Clean Energy and Sustainable Chemistry, 21-23 July 2024, Bilbao, Spain
The Organizing Committee cordially invites you to submit your abstract for oral or poster presentation to the 5th International Symposium on Catalysis for Clean Energy and Sustainable Chemistry to be held in Bilbao, Spain, from 21 to 23 July 2024!
Click on the Author Area of the official website of the Symposium, log in and read the submission rules before submitting an abstract. The Scientific Committee will award the Best Oral Talk and Best Poster.
Selected communications will be published in a special issue in Catalysis Today.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER!
Do you want to know more about Hydrogen Europe Research news and activities? Please confirm that you are still happy to hear from us!
Give your consent here!
