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Innovation in Hydrogen Research and Sustainability is a group founded and led by Dr. Ashwath Pazhani aims to Advance sustainable materials and manufacturing innovation through industry informed research, education, and global collaboration, empowering communities to transform industries and society.

Portfolio

Research Portfolio

Advanced Materials research for liquid hydrogen storage tanks.

Energy Efficient Advanced Manufacturing for sustainable and Eco-friendly Materials.

Cryogenic testing and validations of the composites for hydrogen storage.

Energy Efficient hydrogen distribution, storage carriers, infrastructure and energy transition

Composite fracture mechanics, solid mechanics modelling, composite hydrogen embrittlement.

Graphene Nano composites and materials modelling and Digital Twins.

Metal hydride materials for hydrogen storage and thermal management

AI Driven materials, GenAI manufacturing, Hydrogen Storage, NetZero

Projects

All our projects are complaint with the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) drafted by the UN

No poverty (SDG 1)
Zero hunger (SDG 2)
Good health and well-being (SDG 3)
Quality education (SDG 4)
Gender equality (SDG 5)
Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7)
Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9)
Reduced inequalities (SDG 10)
Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11)
Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12)
Climate action (SDG 13)
Life below water (SDG 14)
Life on land (SDG 15)
Peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16)
Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17).

Development of an Energy Efficient Technology for Accelerated Additive Manufacturing Processes – Proof of concept development TRL 3-5

Innovative Environmentally Friendly Materials and Manufacturing for Sustainable Energy: Hydrogen Production, Storage, Transfer and In-situ Testing

Innovation is sustainable composite research- Investigating Graphene Reinforced MMCs for liquid hydrogen storage tanks in aerospace and aviation

Team

Our Team

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Dr. Ashwath P

Coventry University

Dr Dirk Honecker

Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI

Dr. M Anthony Xavior

VIT University

Dr. Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu

Heriot-Watt University

Prof. Dmitry Eskin

Brunel University

Prof. Oliver Curnick

Coventry University

Dr Andre Batako

Liverpool John Moores University

Activities

Vision: To pioneer sustainable, high-performance materials and advanced manufacturing solutions for a NetZero future.

Mission: To drive innovation in materials and manufacturing, fostering industry-academia collaboration for sustainable, energy-efficient, and high-impact technological advancements.

Partnerships