Conference Description
The Fuel Cells GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
Meeting ambitious emission-reduction targets by 2050 will require the rapid deployment of hydrogen technologies such as fuel cells and electrolyzers, particularly in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like heavy-duty transportation and manufacturing. The 2026 Fuel Cell GRS will feature sessions on advances in next-generation materials (catalysts, ionomers), advanced diagnostics, modeling techniques, and state-of-the-art characterization methods for low-temperature fuel cell technologies. In particular, discussions will highlight the at-scale application of next-generation materials with optimized electrode morphologies and interfaces. Special emphasis will be placed on bridging fundamental research with industrial applications to enable large-scale deployment, while also exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence in fuel cell science and the emerging potential of geological hydrogen, including opportunities and challenges for integration with fuel cells.
By fostering collaboration and dialogue among early-career scientists, the Fuel Cell GRS provides a valuable platform to build lasting connections and prepare for deeper engagement at the Fuel Cell GRC.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by May 26, 2026. Please check back for updates.
