Home - Australian Hydrogen Researcher Network

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.

Third Australian Hydrogen Research Conference, February 16-19 2026, Melbourne

Thanks to all who attended the conference in Melbourne, the organising committee and the PCO Waldron Smith. This was a great team effort to bring off a well-run event that showcased the best in hydrogen research in Australia. A big shout out also to our plenary speakers and others who visited Australia for the event. Once feedback has been received we will produce a short report on this website for the conference for all AHRN members and to help plan our future events.

!! Wanted Hydrogen Champions!!

Do you want to help shape Australia’s hydrogen and clean energy future?
We’re on the lookout for motivated volunteers to join our growing community.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Passionate students, researchers, professionals, and industry supporters who want to build skills, expand networks, and make an impact.

ROLES AVAILABLE You don’t need to do everything — just bring your skills and enthusiasm!

Networking Group Members Website & Online Portal Support

Help connect researchers, industry, and government Assist with updates and improvements
(WordPress experience welcome)

Website & Online Portal Support Online Seminar Support
Assist with updates and improvements Help deliver and coordinate webinars and virtual events

(WordPress experience welcome)

State-Based Representatives In-Person Workshops & Events
Be the local face of our organisation in your State or Territory Support planning and delivery of seminars and site visits

Newsletter Contributors
Share updates, opportunities, and community news

WHY VOLUNTEER? Build your CV and professional profile Grow your national network Gain real-world experience in the hydrogen sector Help your career (PhD students and early-career researchers) Help strengthen Australia’s clean energy ecosystem

Join the Queensland Hydrogen Working Group

On 17th October 2025, the AHRN hosted a seminar exploring the status of hydrogen industry and research in Queensland. A report on the workshop can be downloaded here.

One of the outcomes was an agreement to set up a working group to continue the discussions on the role of research in the developing hydrogen and claen energy industrries and conduct similar exercises in other states. I you are interested in joining the working group in Queensland, please contact Dr Andrew Dicks (a.dicks@ahrn.org.au).

IEA Hydrogen TCP Annual Report for 2024

The AHRN is Australia's representative on the International Energy Agency Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program (TCP). The 2024 Annual Report encompasses the entire program, including tasks in which Australian researchers are involved. The current status of hydrogen projects in Australia is also shared with IEA participants through this report which can be downloaded here.

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.

International Research Delegations and Fellowships

During 2022-24 the AHRN provided an opportunity for delegations for Australian researchers to learn more about hydrogen activities in other countries. In 2022, research delegations went to Germany, France, Japan, UK and the USA. During 2023-4, delegations visited Singapore, Republic of Korea, India. the Netherlands and China. These visits led to funding of 35 research fellows to partner with researchers overseas. Further detao;s of the delegations an dfellowshipas are available online here.