Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
As the first hydrogen aviation technologies move up through the technology readiness levels towards commercialisation and adoption, the exciting potential next generation technologies are being forged in the labs at leading universities. Global competition to develop the next big leaps in fuel cells, power electronics and electric motor technologies is heating up, with European and U.S.-based academics leading the charge.
In this panel, leading academics gather to discuss the most exciting research taking place in their own institutions and further afield, and when we can expect major breakthroughs to come to fruition.
Speakers:
Dr. Phil Ansell, Director, Center for Sustainable Aviation, University of Illinois
Professor Chris Brace, Executive Director, IAAPS/University of Bath
Oliver Curnick, Professor of Electrochemical Engineering (Hydrogen Lead), University of Coventry
As the first hydrogen aviation technologies move up through the technology readiness levels towards commercialisation and adoption, the exciting potential next generation technologies are being forged in the labs at leading universities. Global competition to develop the next big leaps in fuel cells, power electronics and electric motor technologies is heating up, with European and U.S.-based academics leading the charge.
In this panel, leading academics gather to discuss the most exciting research taking place in their own institutions and further afield, and when we can expect major breakthroughs to come to fruition.
Speakers:
Dr. Phil Ansell, Director, Center for Sustainable Aviation, University of Illinois
Professor Chris Brace, Executive Director, IAAPS/University of Bath
Oliver Curnick, Professor of Electrochemical Engineering (Hydrogen Lead), University of Coventry
