The Role of International Collaborations in Meeting Net Zero Targets
Please see below for the current provisional programme. Please note that all talk and session times are subject to change.
Wednesday 4 September
- 09:00 – 10:00: Registration
- 10:00 – 10:15: Seminar Opening and Welcome, Dr Mahdi Mohammadpour, Associate Professor, Loughborough University
- 10:15 – 10:35: The role of Hydrogen in Mitigating Climate Change, Professor Upul Wijayantha, Cranfield University
- 10:35 – 10:55: Net Zero Supply Chain: Strategies and Framework, Professor Alok Choudhary, Warwick Manufacturing Group, Warwick University
- 10:55 - 11:15: Refreshment break and Cultural Exhibition of Azerbaijan
- 11:15-11:45: Keynote Address by Mr Elin Suleymanov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the UK
- 11:45-12:05: Hydrogen – a Place Based Approach in Greater Manchester Amer Gaffar, Director of Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University
- 12:05-13:10: Lunch Break and Cultural Exhibition of Azerbaijan
- 13:10 - 13:55: Panel Discussion - Incorporating Advanced Engineering Towards Net Zero Targets, Panel to include Greg Rapson, Alpine F1 Team, and Bob Womersley, JCB. Chaired by Professor Tom Slatter and Dr Nick Morris, Loughborough University
- 13:55 - 14:15: Hydrogen and the Green Economy, Dr Kathryn North, Associate Pro Vice- Chancellor for Climate Change and Net Zero, Loughborough University
- 14:15 - 14:45: Presentation by Professor Dan Parsons, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Loughborough University
- 14:45 - 15:05: Refreshment break and Cultural Exhibition of Azerbaijan
- 15:05 - 15:45: Facilities tour
- 15:45 - 16:00: Conclusion and Closing Remarks, Dr Mahdi Mohammadpour, Associate Professor, Loughborough University