Alliance
University, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science
(IISc), Bengaluru, and under the aegis of The Combustion Institute – Indian
Section (CIIS), is set to host a two-day National Workshop and Panel Discussion
on Hydrogen Fuel Technologies and Future Trends on September 19–20, 2025.
The
two-day workshop will bring together industry experts, academic researchers,
policymakers, and students to explore the evolving role of hydrogen as a clean
energy source. Special focus will be on its applications in Internal Combustion
(IC) Engines, Gas Turbine Engines, and emerging propulsion systems, with
in-depth discussions on hydrogen integration, safety protocols, and the role of
AI/ML in hydrogen engine design.
The
inaugural session will feature Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, as
the Chief Guest; Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR &
Secretary, DSIR, as Guest of Honour; and Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat,
Chairman, CIIS and Hon’ble Member, NITI Aayog, who will deliver the inaugural
keynote on “India’s Hydrogen Policy and Future Trends.” Mr.
Abhay G. Chebbi, Pro Chancellor, Alliance University, will deliver the
welcome address.
This
workshop is one of India’s most focused and multidisciplinary forums on
hydrogen technologies and will spotlight technological advancements,
sector-specific challenges, and collaborative opportunities across academia,
government, and industry. Sessions will include topics such as hydrogen
utilization in transportation, aerospace, energy production, and safety
systems, along with its role in rockets and rotating detonation engines.
The
workshop will also feature speakers and participants from IIT Bombay,
National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), CSIR, and leading academic
institutions. More than 100 delegates including researchers, doctoral
students, industry professionals, and policy leaders are expected to attend.
In a
press conference announcing the workshop, the following remarks were shared: Mr Pradip Kumar Pandey,
Secretary, The Combustion Institute Indian Section (CIIS), said:.
At present, green hydrogen costs nearly twice as much as grey or brown
hydrogen. However, as we continue to invest in research and development, the
cost will gradually come down. The goal is to make green hydrogen as affordable
as conventional alternatives. Currently, the global cost of clean hydrogen is
around ten US dollars per kilogram. The international target is to reduce that
to just one dollar per kilogram.
This
can only be achieved through collaboration between researchers, policymakers,
institutions, and industry.
He
added, Alliance University has adopted a village where we are implementing
hydrogen-based solutions. They are also working to raise funds from both
industry and government sources to build this into a model project. Eventually,
as they develop safer storage methods, clean hydrogen can also be used in
transportation and other sectors, making clean energy more accessible and cost
effective.”
Mr
Abhay G Chebbi, Pro Chancellor, Alliance University, remarked: “Our
country possesses an enormous level of potential when it comes to clean energy
innovation and sustainability. However, it is primarily technology, not policy,
that presents the biggest hurdle. While the policy framework is steadily
evolving in the right direction, we must focus our efforts on accelerating
indigenous technological development and adoption.
Bridging
the gap between research and real-world application is critical. We need
stronger collaborations between academia, industry, and government to overcome
technical challenges and translate our scientific strengths into scalable and
impactful solutions. India has the talent and ambition. Now we must invest in
the tools and platforms that will help us lead the global clean energy transition.”
Dr
Priestly B Shan, Vice Chancellor, Alliance University, remarked: “One
of the key opportunities in India’s hydrogen transition is its potential to
create large scale employment. The National Green Hydrogen Mission estimates
six lakh new jobs by 2030. Through workshops like this, we aim to build
awareness and develop the skilled workforce needed to meet that demand.
We
are also recommending the creation of hydrogen hubs that integrate local skill
development, making employment an integral part of the hydrogen ecosystem. As
adoption scales, hydrogen will transform energy systems, infrastructure, and
supply chains. Technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine
learning will play a key role in research and optimization.
The
two-day workshop promises to be a significant platform for dialogue, knowledge
exchange, and collaboration in the field of hydrogen fuel technologies. By
bringing together leading minds from academia, industry, and government, the
event aims to shape a national agenda for sustainable energy innovation and
position India as a global leader in the hydrogen economy.
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