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