Australian Hydrogen Research Network

International Hydrogen Research Partnerships Update
2024-11-25 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online
You are invited to the next AHRN online hydrogen seminar featuring presentations and discussion with:

Dr Andrew Dicks, CEO AHRN/ Griffith University
Dr Liezl Schoeman, Team Leader/ Senior Research Scientist CSIRO
Dr Changlong Wang, Research Associate at Monash University
Dr Patrick Hartley, Leader, CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission
Assoc Prof Stuart Walsh, Monash University

The seminar will provide an update following the the International Energy Agency Hydrogen TCP Executive Committee 5-6th November meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We will also have an update of the recent International Delegation to the Netherlands led by Dr Patrick Hartley.

AHRN Seminar - The role of catalysts materials in hydrogen technologies
2024-12-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join us 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. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with professionals in the industry. Register now to secure your spot!

Public Safety Assurance in the Energy Transition
2025-05-06 10:30 | Online
Public safety assurance in the energy transition requires effective management of sociotechnical risk. This session, based on the outputs of RP2.3-08, introduces the SOTEC Framework – social, organizational, technical, epistemic and cultural sources of risk to explain what sociotechnical risks are, and how they might best be managed.
Past technology transition failures such as Chernobyl, Challenger, Titan, the pink bats insulation scheme and California’s energy policy have lessons for the energy transition that can be drawn out using SOTEC.
Speakers: Prof Jan Hayes, RMIT Prof Sarah Maslen, University of Canberra
Panel: Michael Malavazos, South Australian Government and Craig Clarke, APA Group
This event is being organised in association with the Future Fuels Cooperative Resarch Centre and is open to everyone.

AHRN Town Hall Seminar
2025-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Tuesday 24th June at 2pm AEST

Join us for this online open meeting for an update on the Hydrogen Industry in Australia and to hear our plans for the next half year
The revision of Australia’s National Hydrogen Strategy towards the end of 2024 provided more clarity on areas where Australia should focus its industry development. Aligning more emphasis on the development of green hydrogen projects with hard-to-abate sectors in the drive for decarbonisation is easy to justify. On the other hand, has the cutback in funding for large-scale projects, that we have seen in recent months, meant that interest in hydrogen energy is declining, or are we simply reassessing our priorities? And what should researchers be working on as a priority for Australia? Here is your chance to ask questions on the role of research for the hydrogen industry in Australia.
Speakers:

Dr Andrew Dicks, CEO, AHRN – Hydrogen Research Collaboration in Australia
Dr Fiona Simon, CEO, Australian Hydrogen Council – Current status of the Australian Hydrogen Industry

Facilitator:

Dr Patrick Hartley, Leader Hydrogen Industry Mission, CSIRO

“Photons to molecules” a discussion of photoelectrochemistry.
2025-07-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Greg Metha uses light sources from lasers to synchrotrons, across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, investigating a range of molecular phenomena to discover new molecules and explore their properties. He heads the Metal Cluster Laboratory, which focuses on the exploration of the physical and chemical properties of sub-nanometre-sized metallic particles underpinned by advanced computational modelling, the advancement of novel catalysts based on metal clusters, and building novel apparatus and instrumentation, including pioneering work developing photocatalytic reactors that operate under concentrated solar radiation. This work has led to the establishment of the company Sparc Hydrogen, for which he continues as the lead researcher.

Rapid Fuel Cell Testing and Development with Australia's First Open-Source Fuel Cell Stack - Dr Michaeo Pereira, Deakin University
2025-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Hydrogen fuel cells will play an important role in transport and remote and back-up power industries to help Australia achieve its 2050 net-zero emissions target. Despite this important contribution, a notable gap exists in Australia’s domestic capacity for design and manufacturing of hydrogen fuel cells. This presentation will detail our ongoing work to address this challenge, focusing on the establishment of an Australian-first facility for fuel cell development. This facility aims to enable the prototyping, assembly and testing of industry-relevant-scale fuel cell systems. A key part of this work is the development and implementation of Australia’s first open-source fuel cell stack, which significantly accelerates our rapid testing and development methodologies. This open-source approach fosters collaborative research to enhance fuel cel lperformance and drives innovative solutions for fuel cell design and manufacturing, ultimately optimizing these technologies for Australia’s unique requirements. Our big aim is that this work will enhance research translation and build sovereign capability in renewable energy technology production, mitigating reliance on imports and reducing supply chain vulnerabilities. The work leverages the expertise and facilities at Deakin University’s Hycel Technology Hub, Institute for Frontier Materials and School of Engineering.

30th September at 2pm AHRN Seminar: Dr Carol Bond
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
“Women in Hydrogen: Building an Inclusive Clean Energy Future”
Dr Carol Bond is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University and a social scientist specialising in energy transitions. Through Future Fuels CRC, she explored diversity, equity, and inclusion in hydrogen and pipeline sectors, driving research that builds inclusive workforces, community trust, and equitable pathways in Australia’s emerging hydrogen economy.
Hydrogen offers Australia a unique opportunity to lead in clean energy while setting new standards for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Drawing on her research with the Future Fuels CRC and Australian pipeline sector, Dr Carol Bond explores how lessons learned from traditional energy industries can shape a more inclusive hydrogen workforce from the ground up.
This presentation highlights:

The current state of gender diversity in energy and pipeline sectors
Barriers and opportunities for women in the emerging hydrogen economy
Proven DEI strategies that can be embedded early in hydrogen project planning
Practical steps for organisations to attract, retain, and empower women in hydrogen careers

Australian Hydrogen Research Conference 2026
2026-02-16 08:30 - 2026-02-19 17:00
https://ahrc2026.org.au
