Scientific Advisor of India Praises Hydrogen Research and Infrastructure at Brunel During Inspection
Brunel University London Leads the Way in Hydrogen Research
Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, India's Principal Scientific Advisor, recently visited Brunel University London and was impressed by the institution's commitment to hydrogen research and development. On May 2, 2023, he toured the university's facilities, including an engine lab where he observed a new nano-bubbles generator, a cutting-edge innovation in hydrogen research.
During his visit, Prof Sood was given a warm welcome and had the opportunity to discuss hydrogen research, training, and applications with Dr Xinyan Wang. They focused on the transition from diesel to hydrogen, particularly for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and marine applications.
Brunel University London is at the forefront of hydrogen research, with a strong focus on developing clean hydrogen engines for HGVs and marine applications. The university is part of a multimillion-pound initiative to build clean hydrogen engines, signaling a significant commitment to advancing hydrogen propulsion technologies.
Their Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc program emphasizes hydrogen as a fuel and other low-carbon technologies, providing students with interdisciplinary learning and practical research opportunities that encompass computational modeling and laboratory experiments related to emerging low-carbon solutions.
Brunel's research includes studying hydrogen combustion specifically for decarbonizing HGVs, illustrating a targeted approach to hydrogen use in transportation sectors critical for reducing emissions. Moreover, Brunel collaborates with Advanced Innovative Engineering (AIE), a UK leader in rotary internal combustion engines, on projects aiming to create advanced rotary engines powered by biofuels and hydrogen. This partnership covers industries including marine and heavy transportation, highlighting Brunel’s role in pushing innovative hydrogen rotary engine technologies for HGV and marine applications.
The university's unique approach to hydrogen research, training, and applications was highlighted during Prof Sood's visit. In response, he endorsed Brunel University London's ongoing commitment to working with Indian researchers in hydrogen and other technologies.
In addition, the Vice-Chancellor of Brunel University London expressed interest in enhancing engagement with India. A new space is being planned to facilitate an MSc in Hydrogen Engineering to meet the demand from those already working in the energy sector.
The visit to Brunel University London highlighted the exciting work in the field of energy transition, particularly green hydrogen. Prof Sood expressed admiration for the hydrogen research work at Brunel University London, further emphasizing the institution's leading role in the development of clean energy technologies.
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The visit of India's Principal Scientific Advisor highlighted Brunel University London's leading role in the development of clean energy technologies, specifically in the field of green hydrogen. As part of a multimillion-pound initiative, Brunel University London is developing clean hydrogen engines for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and marine applications, showcasing their commitment to advancing hydrogen propulsion technologies. The university's unique approach includes studying hydrogen combustion, focusing on decarbonizing HGVs, and collaborating with Advanced Innovative Engineering (AIE) on innovative hydrogen rotary engine technologies. The Vice-Chancellor expressed interest in enhancing engagement with India, leading to plans for a new MSc in Hydrogen Engineering to meet the demand from those already working in the energy sector.
