Alliance University & IISc Bengaluru Hosted National Workshop on Hydrogen Fuel Technologies and Future Trends

Dr. Yogesh Kumar K, Professor & Research faculty, School of Science, Alliance University, Dr. Priestly Shan, Vice Chancellor, Alliance University, Mr. Abhay G. Chebbi, Pro Chancellor, Alliance University, Mr. Pradip Kumar Pandey, Secretary, The Combustion Institute – Indian Section (CIIS), Dr. Mukul Saxena, Director – CoE in Public Policy , Sustainability & ESG Research, Alliance University and  Dr. Syed Alay Hashim, Director – Centre of Excellence (Propulsion Systems), Alliance School of Applied Engineering.

Organized in collaboration with IISc Bengaluru and under the aegis of The Combustion Institute – Indian Section (CIIS), the event will spotlight India’s transition to hydrogen and the role of academia, industry, and policymakers in advancing clean energy solutions

Bangalore,20th September 2025 :  Alliance University, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and under the aegis of The Combustion Institute – Indian Section (CIIS), hosted a two-day “National Workshop and Panel Discussion on Hydrogen Fuel Technologies and Future Trends” on September 19–20, 2025.

The two-day workshop brought 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 featured:

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 delivered the inaugural keynote on “India’s Hydrogen Policy and Future Trends.” Mr. Abhay G. Chebbi, Pro Chancellor, Alliance University,delivered 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 included 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 also featured 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 attended.

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.

For more info/details, please visit/peruse:

www.alliance.edu.in

www.iisc.ac.in