The interdisciplinary Winter School “Hydrogen Meets Carbon: Advanced Pathways for Clean Energy and Carbon Valorization”, organized within the EuroTech Universities Alliance, brings together students and early-career researchers from across Europe to explore innovative solutions in clean energy and carbon valorization. The program features expert lectures from leading scientists and professionals, focusing on topics such as hydrogen production and storage, carbon capture and utilization, and integrated energy systems. In addition to academic input, participants will have the opportunity to visit key industrial sites in the region, gaining practical insights into how advanced technologies are applied in real-world contexts. The Winter School encourages cross-institutional exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of the technological, environmental, and economic aspects of the clean energy transition. It offers a valuable platform for building knowledge, expanding professional networks, and exploring collaborative research opportunities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
What to prepare
For the Hydrogen School, you should bring a short presentation of your current and upcoming research in the form of max. 2 PowerPoint slides and a 3-minute oral presentation. Keep it short and use it to give the other participants a general idea of what you do. Also, bring a DIN A0 poster providing information about your research for the informal knowledge exchange during the poster sessions.
Organisers
- Simon Meilinger, Doctoral Candidate, TUM ([email protected])
Working on pyrolysis of plastic waste and other residues in a pilot-scale rotary kiln reactor for the production of base chemicals. - Jonas Brandstetter, Doctoral Candidate, TUM ([email protected])
Working on plasma-assisted gasification of biomass and waste for the production of synthesis gas. - Sören Ohmstedt, Doctoral Candidate, TUM ([email protected])
Working on the pressurized operation of solid-oxide cells for flexibilization through reversible operation. - Lukas Anthofer, Doctoral Candidate, TUM ([email protected])
Working on synthesis of methanol via CO2-hydrogenation with the focus on the process dynamics of a pilot plant.
Practical information
Date: Monday-Friday, 6-10 October 2025
Location: Technical University of Munich
Costs: Travel, accommodation and participation costs are covered by the participants’ home universities
Application: If you would like to participate, please send an e-mail to Maria Montoiro ([email protected]).
Audience
This summer school is open exclusively to PhD students of EuroTech Universities.
Further information
For further information, please contact the organisers (see above) or Maria Montoiro ([email protected]).
