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. We foster excellence in hydrogen-related research through an ongoing program of seminars and knowledge-sharing activities. By providing thought leadership, advocacy, and research tools, the AHRN offers its members domestic networking opportunities as well as access to international collaborations.
Upcoming Events
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AHRC2026 Request for Quote - PCO
The Australian Hydrogen Research Conference is the pre-eminent conference for hydrogen researchers to share their latest research, and foster collaboration to support the Australian hydrogen industry and our national decarbonisation goals.
The next Australian Hydrogen Research Conference will be in February 2026 in Melbourne. Representatives from CSIRO and Monash University have formed an organising committee under the auspices of the AHRN board, and we are now inviting Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) to tender their services to organise and manage the event.
The Request for Quote documentation outlines our requirements. Tender submissions must be received by 9am AEDT on 17 February 2025 to be considered.
AHRN members, please feel free to share this information with any PCOs you have worked with.
AHRC2024 Outcome report
The second Australian Hydrogen Research Conference (AHRC2024) was held from 4th to 6th September 2024 in Perth, Western Australia. A short report on the conference can be downloaded here: AHRC2024report.
Open PhD position: Development of Efficient Magnetocaloric Materials for Hydrogen Liquefaction
A fully funded PhD position (AUD 34K) is available in the School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia starting in January 2025. The project focuses on the development of magnetocaloric materials for hydrogen liquefaction. This cutting-edge research aims to enhance the efficiency of hydrogen liquefaction processes, a crucial step in the future of clean energy. More information is available here.
International Research Fellowships
The International Hydrogen Research Fellowship Program supports research in areas of critical national importance, by providing the opportunity for early to mid-career researchers in Australia to partner with researchers overseas.
All fellowship spaces are now filled for the Program reaching our target of 35 fellows doing research in world class labs overseas.
International Research Delegations
The International Collaboration for Hydrogen Research led delegations for Australia's researchers to learn more about hydrogen activities in other countries. In 2022, research delegations went to Germany, France, Japan, UK and the USA. During 2023, delegations visited Singapore, Republic of Korea and India. Further delegations are being planned later in 2024. Read more about these delegations.
Grant Funding for Collaborative Projects (IEA Hydrogen TCP)
Funding is available for researchers to take part in IEA Hydrogen TCP tasks. Click here for further information.
Forthcoming hydrogen conferences and events
2025
January 21-22: The Second Future Hydrogen Congress Australia, Sydney
February 3-5: The third New Zealand Hydrogen Symposium, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
April 3-7: Positioning Hydrogen Conference, Melbourne
May 22-24: World Hydrogen Summit, Rotterdam, Netherlands
April 9-10: Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition, Sydney International Convention Centre
July17-18: Connecting Green Hydrogen APAC, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
July 22-24: National Hydrogen Masterclass, Engineers Australia, Brisbane
October 23-25: Hydrogen Technology Expo, Hamburg Mess & Congress, Germany
October 29-30: All Energy Australia, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
November 21-22; Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit 2025, ICC Sydney
AHRN Seminar Presentations | 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 […]
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 […]
Opportunity for Postdoctoral Researchers in Electrochemistry and Chemical Engineering
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. […]
Foundation Partners
Location
PO Box 6011, BROOKWATER, QLD 4300
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