| Coventry University of the U.K. has decided to team up with two institutions in India to share its expertise in hydrogen fuel technology – a clean energy that is key to tackling climate change.
The two Indian institutions are: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG).
The collaborative project has landed a £10,000 grant from the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships – Online, Distant and Digitally Delivered Learning (ODDL) Grant, according to a release from Coventry University.
A new online course from Coventry University focuses on delivering knowledge of hydrogen fuel cells through digital learning and interactive virtual labs.
Dr Sanju Thomas, lecturer in Electrical Engineering who leads the project for Coventry University, said: “We aim to bridge the digital education gap by designing virtual labs, webinars and open educational content focused on hydrogen production, storage, fuel cell design and applications.”
According to him, it contributes to workforce development in the green energy sector by equipping learners with industry-relevant hydrogen skills.”
Dr Thomas has worked alongside fellow Coventry University academics Dr Jayesh Shanthi Bhavan, who co-led on the project, and Dr Maria Tareen, as well as Dr Oliver Curnick from the university’s Research Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth with the centre making its facilities and materials available for the project.
Dr Biju N, Professor in Mechanical Engineering at CUSAT, said: “It is our privilege to associate with Coventry University for this project. Since hydrogen fuel cells are expected to play a crucial role in the future of clean transportation and energy storage, the participants immensely benefit from the course. While hydrogen fuel cells are not yet a mainstream technology, advancements in production, storage and infrastructure are expected to drive their adoption in the coming years.”
Dr P.S Robi, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IITG, said: “This project represents a pivotal effort to strengthen international collaboration between academia and industry stakeholders. By aligning expertise and resources, the project seeks to advance sustainable hydrogen production, transport and fuel cell technologies – laying the foundation for a cleaner, low-carbon future.”
Coventry University Group is a global education group with one clear mission: Creating better futures. Coventry University Group has grown to encompass seven sites in England.
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