Today, H2CAT and CELEST successfully organized an online workshop to explore potential research collaborations in the hydrogen sector. The event aimed to facilitate connections between researchers from both ecosystems and to develop joint project proposals for the ongoing Clean Hydrogen Partnership Calls 2025.
The session commenced with welcoming remarks from Miquel Anglada (H2CAT) and Dr. Stephan Hensel (CELEST), followed by an introduction to the 2025 Clean Hydrogen Partnership Calls by Anglada.
Throughout the event, experts from both organizations presented cutting-edge hydrogen technologies, including:
- Dr. Carlos García, Unit of Chemical Technologies, Technology Center EURECAT, “Hydrogen Capacities of EURECAT”
- Dr. Lluis Soler, CER-H2, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC-NEMEN), “3D Printing catalyst for ammonia cracking”
- Dr. Ludwig Jörissen, Research Department Electrochemical Fundamentals, Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden Württemberg – „Overview ZSW“
- Priv.-Doz. Dr.-Ing. Caroline Willich, Institute for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ulm University – “Institute for Energy Conversion and Storage at Ulm University”
- Dr. Jelena Radjenovic, Catalan Water Research Institute (ICRA), “Next-generation technologies for water treatment and resource recovery”
- Professor Dr.-Ing. Robert Güttel, Institute of Chemical Engineering, Ulm University – “Chemical conversion of H2”
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniel Banuti, Institute for Thermal Energy Technology and Safety, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – “Hydrogen Technology Center HYKA at KIT”
- Prof. Dr. Sven Rau, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry I, Ulm University, “Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation with catalyst repair”
- Prof. Dr. Britta Nestler, Institute for Applied Materials – Microstructure Modelling and Simulation, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – “Modeling and simulation of hydrogen diffusion and the associated chemical expansion AND Prediction of the resulting degradation due to crack propagation, data-driven prediction of crack distribution and crack frequency depending on processing conditions and material characteristics”
Participants engaged in breakout sessions to discuss potential joint proposals, consortium formations, and next steps for collaboration. The workshop concluded with a feedback session and a roadmap for future cooperation.
This initiative strengthens synergies between Catalonia and Baden Württemberg research institutions, fostering innovation in hydrogen technologies. H2CAT and CELEST remain committed to advancing clean hydrogen solutions and securing funding through European partnerships.
For more details on the Clean Hydrogen Partnership Calls, visit Clean Hydrogen JU
