Coventry University Partners with Indian Institutions to Advance Hydrogen Education
Key Ideas
- Coventry University collaborates with Indian institutions, CUSAT and IITG, on a hydrogen education project funded by the British Council.
- The project aims to bridge the digital education gap by offering online courses and virtual labs on hydrogen fuel cells.
- Industry involvement will enhance technical knowledge and provide students with skills for the future green economy.
- The initiative aligns with UK-India 2030 Roadmap, national hydrogen missions, and aims to advance sustainable hydrogen technologies.
Coventry University has teamed up with Indian institutions, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), for a project focused on advancing education about hydrogen fuel cells. The collaboration received a £10,000 grant from the British Council's Going Global Partnerships fund. This initiative is geared towards leveraging hydrogen fuel cells to promote clean energy use and achieve net zero targets. The online course developed by Coventry University will share expertise on hydrogen fuel cells using digital learning tools and interactive virtual labs.
Dr. Sanju Thomas, leading the project for Coventry University, highlighted the goal of narrowing the digital education gap through the creation of virtual labs, webinars, and open educational content specifically concentrated on hydrogen production, storage, fuel cell design, and applications. The partnership with industry stakeholders aims to not only enhance technical knowledge but also equip students with practical skills to thrive in the transitioning green energy sector.
Dr. Biju N from CUSAT emphasized the importance of hydrogen fuel cells in the future of clean transportation and energy storage. While not yet mainstream, advancements in production, storage, and infrastructure are expected to drive the adoption of hydrogen fuel cells in the near future. The project, by linking academia and industry, seeks to bolster international collaboration and pave the way for sustainable hydrogen production, transport, and fuel cell technologies.
Dr. P.S Robi from IITG echoed the sentiment of strengthening collaboration between academia and industry to advance sustainable hydrogen technologies, setting the stage for a cleaner, low-carbon future. This initiative is aligned with the UK–India 2030 Roadmap, reflecting a concerted effort towards workforce development in the green energy sector and the promotion of hydrogen-related skills among learners.