Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Australian Hydrogen Research Network ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ahrn.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Publications](https://ahrn.org.au/ahrn-publications/) - [From Crisis to Cornerstone | Five Decades of the IEA Hydrogen TCP and the Global Energy Transition](https://ahrn.org.au/2025/12/21/from-crisis-to-cornerstone-five-decades-of-the-iea-hydrogen-tcp-and-the-global-energy-transition/) - Click here to view the video produced for the 100th EXCO meeting of the Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program - [December 2025 Newsletter](https://ahrn.org.au/2025/12/19/december-2025-newsletter/) - https://mailchi.mp/ahrn/important-eofy-announcements-from-ahrn-12753470 Download December 2025 Newsletter here - [Dr Michael Pereira, Deakin University, "Rapid Fuel Cell Testing and Development with Australia's First Open-Source Fuel Cell Stack" seminar presentation 29th July 2025](https://ahrn.org.au/2025/07/30/970/) - Click here to download the presentation - [AHRN Town Hall, 24tth June 2025](https://ahrn.org.au/2025/06/26/ahrn-town-hall-24tth-june-2025/) - Click here to download the presentation by Andrew Dicks - [Postdotoral Positions on Electrocatalysis, UNSW Sydney](https://ahrn.org.au/2025/06/11/postdotoral-positions-on-electrocatalysis-unsw-sydney/) - Two exciting postdoctoral positions are available in the UNSW Nanoelectrochemistry Lab led byProfessor Chuan Zhao in the School of Chemistry at UNSW Sydney.We are looking for highly motivated researchers to join our group and work on cutting-edge projects on value-added hydrogne production and CO2 reduction. The research involves.... For more information click here - [Exciting PhD Opportunities in Hydrogen Storage at Curtin University!](https://ahrn.org.au/2025/02/07/exciting-phd-opportunities-in-hydrogen-storage-at-curtin-university/) - Are you ready to be part of groundbreaking research in hydrogen storage? The Hydrogen Storage Research Group (HSRG) at Curtin University is offering two fully funded PhD positions to work on an industry-backed project developing an innovative solution for exporting hydrogen as a powder. This multi-faceted project focuses on electrochemical synthesis of sodium borohydride and its hydrolysis to - [Newsletter Dec 2024](https://ahrn.org.au/2025/01/29/newsletter-dec-2024/) - [MoU signed between the AHRN and HRI Canada](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/11/13/mou-signed-between-the-ahrn-and-hri-canada/) - We are pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the AHRN and the Hydrogen Research Intitute at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), Canada. Key Highlights • MOU signed with Canadian Hydrogen Research Institute (HRI) based at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), Québec, Canada. • Under - [Modelling and simulation of the Stralis Bonanza A36-HE hydrogen-electric aircraft](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/10/16/modelling-and-simulation-of-the-stralis-bonanza-a36-he-hydrogen-electric-aircraft/) - Seminar by Dr Mark Broadmeadow, Stralis Aircraft, August 20th, 2024 - [AHRN Seminar - International Partnerships and Collaborations in hydrogen research - 30 July 2024](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/08/02/ahrn-seminar-international-partnerships-and-collaborations-in-hydrogen-research/) - Dr Andrew Dicks /Presentation on the IEA Hydrogen TCP - [AHRN Seminar Presentations | Hydrogen Production - AHRN Working Group Presentations](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/05/30/ahrn-seminar-hydrogen-production-ahrn-working-group-presentations/) - This seminar was held on the 23rd May 2024. Please see below presentations from the guest speakers: Andrew Dicks, AHRN |Webinar introduction Professor Prasad Kaparaju, Griffith University | Biohydrogen Dr Ema Frery, CSIRO | Natural Hydrogen To register for future events, please visit our Events page. - [AHRN newsletter June 2024](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/06/27/ahrn-newsletter-june-2024/) - Since our last newsletter we have held two online research seminars, made progress with our networking groups and continued worked on the program for our second Australian Hydrogen Research Conference. A plea to everyone – there is only a few days left to register for the conference at the early bird rate to achieve substantial - [AHRN Seminar Presentations | Hydrogen Industry – Hype and Reality](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/05/30/ahrn-seminar-presentations-hydrogen-industry-hype-and-reality/) - This seminar was held on the 7th May 2024. Please see below presentations from the guest speakers: Peter Grubnic, CSIRO | Update of HyResearch Leanne Halliday, LRQA | Hydrogen market overview To register for future events, please visit our Events page. - [Opportunity for Postdoctoral Researchers in Electrochemistry and Chemical Engineering](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/05/24/scholarship-opportunities/) - The University of Sydney are seeking to appoint 2 x Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemistry and Chemical Engineering Research to work within research groups led by Prof. Antonio Tricoli and Dr. Fengwang Li in the Faculty of Engineering. The team has advanced research on electrocatalyst design, electrochemistry, electrolyser engineering, and green hydrogen production. You will be - [AHRN newsletter April 2024](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/04/26/ahrn-newsletter-april-2024/) - In a busy start to the year AHRN has been focused on organising our second Australian Hydrogen Research Conference, improving governance and developing a valuable and sustainable program of activities. Hard work behind the scenes continues to support and build a robust future, and initiatives are slowly emerging. This year CSIRO will help to underwrite - [ARENA Media Release](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/04/10/arena-media-release-10-april-2024/) - On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) todayannounced it has awarded $59.1 million in funding across 21 research projects to support research anddevelopment (R&D) and commercialisation activities covering renewable hydrogen and low emissionsiron & steel. Read the full media release - [Curtin University Media Release](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/04/10/curtin-university-media-release-10-april-2024/) - Hydrogen project wins multi-million-dollar grant to help shift to clean energy A Curtin University project which could significantly help the global shift to clean energy and see Perth become a hydrogen production hub, has been awarded $5 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Read the full media release - [AHRN newsletter January 2024](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/03/12/ahrn-newsletter-january-2024/) - Happy new year to all AHRN members, partners and stakeholders! Last year was an amazing year for the AHRN, beginning with the first ever Hydrogen Research Conference in Canberra in February 2023. This was a huge success by many measures and gave the network confidence to establish ourselves as an independent non-profit company on July - [Australia's critical hydrogen research questions](https://ahrn.org.au/2024/02/05/australias-critical-hydrogen-research-questions/) - This report was produced based on panel discussions and attendee feedback from the AHRC 2023. Australia's critical hydrogen research questions FINALDownload - [AHRN newsletter April 2022](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-april-2022/) - AHRN-Newsletter-April-2022Download - [AHRN newsletter May 2022](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-may-2022/) - AHRN-Newsletter-May-2022Download - [AHRN newsletter June 2022](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-june-2022/) - AHRN-Newsletter-June-2022Download - [AHRN newsletter August 2022](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-august-2022/) - AHRN-Newsletter-August-2022Download - [AHRN newsletter May 2023](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-may-2023/) - AHRN Newsletter May 2023Download - [AHRN newsletter September 2022](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-september-2022/) - AHRN-Newsletter-September-2022Download - [AHRN newsletter December 2022](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-december-2022-newsletter/) - AHRN-December-2022-NewsletterDownload - [AHRN newsletter September 2023](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-september-2023/) - AHRN newsletter September 2023[21]Download - [AHRN newsletter July 2023](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-july-2023/) - AHRN newsletter July 2023[80]-compressedDownload - [AHRN newsletter March 2023](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/ahrn-newsletter-march-2023/) - AHRN newsletter March 2023Download - [Status Report 2023](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/status-report-2023/) - Status Report 2023 final updateDownload - [Electrolysis Status paper](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/electrolysis-status-paper/) - Electrolysis Status paper AHRNDownload - [Hydrogen Research Development and Innovation; Global priorities in support of clean hydrogen industry development](https://ahrn.org.au/2023/10/18/hydrogen-research-development-and-innovation-global-priorities-in-support-of-clean-hydrogen-industry-development/) - View Publication (external site) ## Pages - [Home](https://ahrn.org.au/) - Welcome to the home of the AHRN, the Australian Hydrogen Research Network. The organisation was established in 2021 and incorporated as a non-profit public company in 2023. The AHRN is the community of researchers and interested stakeholders supporting the emerging hydrogen industry in Australia. - [IEA Hydrogen TCP](https://ahrn.org.au/iea-hydrogen-tcp/) - IEA Hydrogen TCP Link to download form to apply for funds to attend IEA meetings > Foundation Partners Next Previous - [Meet the Team](https://ahrn.org.au/meet-the-team/) - Meet the Team Board of Directors Dr Andrew Dicks Chief Executive Officer Andrew's extensive career spans both industry and academia, encompassing diverse energy projects with a focus on innovation and tackling emerging industry challenges. With 12 international patents to his name, his technological breakthroughs have found their way into commercial fuel cell systems. Andrew's journey - [Membership](https://ahrn.org.au/membership-copy/) - Membership Become a member of the AHRN today to understand and take part in research supporting the hydrogen industry. Members can recover the annual cost of membership by attending the Australian Hydrogen Research Conference at reduced registration rates. Other benefits include: Keep up to date with newsletters and R&D announcements such as grant applications Free - [Events](https://ahrn.org.au/events/) - [Membership temp](https://ahrn.org.au/membership-temp/) - Membership Why not join now? We welcome you to apply to become members of the AHRN by completing the application form below. The following membership categories are available: Student Membership - $50.00 (AUD) Students at tertiary institutions undertaking studies that relate to the hydrogen or energy industry Associate membership - $150.00 (AUD) Associate members are engaged - [AHRC](https://ahrn.org.au/ahrc/) - Australian Hydrogen Research Conferences Australian Hydrogen Research Conference | 16-19 February, 2026 Following the successful second Australian Hydrogen Research Conference, held in Perth 4-6 September 2024, we are pleased to announce that the next conference will be held at the Sofitel, Melbourne, in February 2026. 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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 - [Australian Hydrogen Research Conference 2026](https://ahrn.org.au/event/australian-hydrogen-research-conference-2026/) - https://ahrc2026.org.au - [Rapid Fuel Cell Testing and Development with Australia's First Open-Source Fuel Cell Stack - Dr Michaeo Pereira, Deakin University](https://ahrn.org.au/event/rapid-fuel-cell-testing-and-development-with-australias-first-open-source-fuel-cell-stack-dr-michaeo-pereira-deakin-university/) - 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 - [“Photons to molecules” a discussion of photoelectrochemistry.](https://ahrn.org.au/event/photons-to-molecules-a-discussion-of-photoelectrochemistry/) - 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 - [AHRN Town Hall Seminar](https://ahrn.org.au/event/ahrn-town-hall-seminar/) - 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 - [Public Safety Assurance in the Energy Transition](https://ahrn.org.au/event/public-safety-assurance-in-the-energy-transition/) - 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, - [AHRN Seminar - The role of catalysts materials in hydrogen technologies](https://ahrn.org.au/event/ahrn-seminar-the-role-of-catalysts-materials-in-hydrogen-technologies/) - 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. - [International Hydrogen Research Partnerships Update](https://ahrn.org.au/event/international-hydrogen-research-partnerships-update/) - 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 - [AHRN Seminar - Modelling and simulation of the Stralis Bonanza A36-HE hydrogen-electric aircraft](https://ahrn.org.au/event/ahrn-seminar-modelling-and-simulation-of-the-stralis-bonanza-a36-he-hydrogen-electric-aircraft-dr-mark-broadmeadow-stralis-aircraft/) - Presentation by Dr Mark Broadmeadow, Stralis Aircraft, Brisbane The application of research in the development of hydrogen-fuellled aircraft Click here to register - [Australian Hydrogen Research Conference on 4-6 September,2024](https://ahrn.org.au/event/australian-hydrogen-research-conference-on-4-6-september2024/) - Full Registration Offer $1800 available for a limited time! Join the Australian Hydrogen Research community this September in Perth. The Conference will provide you with a dynamic program including high level plenary overviews of research in the field, along with specialised keynote presentations, parallel invited speaker sessions, discussion panels and poster sessions. Register and pay - [AHRN Seminar | Hydrogen Industry - Hype and Reality](https://ahrn.org.au/event/ahrn-seminar-hydrogen-industry-hype-and-reality/) - Speakers Leanne Halliday LRQA Leanne is a chartered chemical engineer with 20 years’ experience in the energy sector and works on global accounts associated with hydrogen. Leanne has design, commissioning, project management and sales management experience across the UK, Asian and Australian markets. She has worked for LRQA for over 10 years, focusing her experience - [AHRN Seminar | Hydrogen Production - AHRN Working Group Presentations](https://ahrn.org.au/event/ahrn-seminar-hydrogen-production-ahrn-working-group-presentations/) - Speakers Dr Ema Frery CSIRO Dr Emanuelle Frery is a senior research scientist leading a research team in the Energy Resources Program. Her team focus on natural hydrogen systems and CCS with a multidisciplinary approach, from the lab to the field. She acquired a worldwide academic expertise in structural geology with a PhD thesis on - [Panel discussion on outcomes from COP28 and the role of Australian R&D](https://ahrn.org.au/event/outcomes-from-cop28-and-the-role-of-australian-rd/) - Join in a discussion with Prof Iain MacGill (UNSW Centre for Energy and Environments), Paul Hodgson (Executive Director Regional Futures - Energy Transitions, CQ University | Chair, Queensland Manufacturing Institute), Dr Amy Philbrook (Hydrogen Lead, Arup Australia) and Prof Michael Goodsite (Pro-Vice Chancellor Energy Futures, University of Adelaide). Click here to - [AUSTRALIAN HYDROGEN RESEARCH CONFERENCE (AHRC)](https://ahrn.org.au/event/autralian-hydrogen-research-conference-ahrc/) - Inaugural AHRC 2023 Highlights The inaugural Australian Hydrogen Research Conference (AHRC) was a fantastic event that brought together 326 delegates from universities, industry, government and other stakeholders. Held at the Australian National University in Canberra, the conference was opened by Jenny McAllister, the Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy in the Albanese Labor Government, - [THE FUTURE OF HYDROGEN RESEARCH: EARLY-MID CAREER RESEARCH SHOWCASE](https://ahrn.org.au/event/344/) - The future of hydrogen research: Early-mid career research showcase Australian Hydrogen Research Network Seminar About this event: From disruptive technology for hydrogen production to innovative methods for understanding the materials impact of hydrogen use, this showcase will demonstrate the range of hydrogen research being undertaken in the Newcastle and Hunter Region. Hosted by Dr Jessica ## Categories - [Uncategorised](https://ahrn.org.au/category/uncategorised/) - [Newsletters](https://ahrn.org.au/category/newsletters/) - [Publication](https://ahrn.org.au/category/publication/) ## Event Categories - [Hydrogen Research](https://ahrn.org.au/events-calendar/category/hydrogen-research/)