AHRN Seminar - The role of catalysts materials in hydrogen technologies

Join this AHRN seminar online to explore The role of catalysts materials in hydrogen technologies. This event will delve into the crucial role catalysts play in advancing hydrogen technologies. Our expert speakers will discuss the latest developments and innovations in this field.

Whether you're an established researcher, a student eager to learn, or simply curious about the potential of hydrogen technologies, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainable energy solutions.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday 10th December

• Time: 2pm AEST

• Location: Online

Speakers:

• Dr Sarb Giddey (CSIRO Clayton) - Electrocatalyst Materials for Electrolytic Energy Conversion Technologies.

Dr Sarb Giddey is Senior Principal Research Scientist and currently Group Leader in the Energy Technologies Program at CSIRO. With over 20 years of research and development experience in hydrogen-related technologies, Dr. Giddey's contributions have been instrumental in advancing renewable fuels production, utilization, and battery recycling technologies. As the leader of a dynamic group with diverse expertise, he drives ground-breaking R&D initiatives to enhance energy conversion efficiencies and promote the economic viability of emerging zero-emission technologies. Dr. Giddey's pivotal role in the development of CSIRO's Electrolyser and fuel cell technologies has been instrumental in the establishment of the prestigious Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems (CHES) in Melbourne. His visionary approach to technology commercialization has led to the successful spin-off of two companies (Endua - https://www.endua.com/ and Hadean Energy - https://hadeanenergy.com.au/) in the electrolysis (hydrogen production) space, involving various industrial and commercial partners. Beyond his research endeavours, Dr. Giddey is a recognized authority in the hydrogen and fuel cell sector and sits on the Standards Australia committee, contributing to the adaptation of industry standards in this domain. His immense knowledge and expertise have been shared with the scientific community through over 80 refereed publications, book chapters, and several patents granted and provisional applications. The impact of his research is evident, with over 7000 citations to his name, underlining the far-reaching influence of his work.

• Dr Alex Ilyushechkin, (CSIRO Pullenvale) – Ammonia Cracking Catalyst Development

Dr Alexander Ilyushechkin is a senior research scientist working at CSIRO Energy since 2004. His area of expertise is material science and high-temperature material processing. Within the CSIRO Energy research program, he has conducted a number of projects on coal and biomass gasification and hydrogen utilization. His research interests include materials interaction with hydrogen, materials synthesis for various applications and materials processing at industrial conditions.

• Dr Lauchlan Carter (CSIRO Pullenvale) - The role of Pd catalytic layers for hydrogen permeation membrane technologies

Dr Lachlan Carter is a Research Scientist in the Energy Technologies Program at CSIRO. His background and research interests include, electrochemistry, material science and interfacial science. His current area of research focuses on coatings to promote or inhibit ‘sorption of hydrogen in industrially relevant materials.

Upon completing his doctorate at the University of New South Wales he began work as a research and development scientist involved in the application of catalytic combustion of hydrogen as an industrial heat source. After working in this field, he went on to join the Hydrogen and Gasification Materials group within CSIRO Energies Technologies as a Postdoctoral Fellow. During his Fellowship, Dr Carter worked on projects relating to, metal membrane technology for pure hydrogen production, and hydrogen embrittlement with respect to utilisation of hydrogen for industrial applications.

Upon completion of his Fellowship in 2024, Dr Carter remained with CSIRO as a Research Scientist to expand his area of research and continue to investigate material interactions with hydrogen at the interface.

• Tan Hong Wei (Tanaka Precious Metals) – Tanaka catalyst materials

Hong Wei is currently a Senior Sales Executive at TANAKA Precious Metals Singapore, specializing in precious metals product sales for diverse industries. Having earned a BSc. in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore, he seamlessly transitioned to TANAKA in 2021. Guided by his dynamic and innovative perspective, he currently drives initiatives in expanding TANAKA's presence in the hydrogen fuel cell sector.