Higher Education and Research Collaboration on Hydrogen and Enabling Technologies
PSG-HVL
Higher Education and Research Collaboration on Hydrogen and Enabling Technologies
(HERCHET) Utforsk funded by HK-Dir, Norway sponsored
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"One-day WORKSHOP on
GREEN HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY: Electrolysis, Storage and PEM Fuel Cell Applications"
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​​Date : 19.09.2026 Venue : Admin Block Hall, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
Green hydrogen, made by splitting water using clean solar and wind energy, is key to India's goal of cutting fossil fuel imports and reaching net-zero by 2070. This workshop is organized under Higher Education and Research Collaboration on Hydrogen and Enabling Technologies(HERCHET), an India–Norway collaboration led by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) with Indian partners PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Alagappa University, CSIR, and the University of Madras, funded by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills under the UTFORSK programme. The program features industrial experts from Aatral Innovations Pvt Ltd, Chennai who will demonstrate the principles and applications of electrolysis and fuel cells through hands-on training:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Electrolysis principles and applications
The core technology behind green hydrogen generation
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PEM fuel cell technology
Principles and practical applications of Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells for converting hydrogen back into usable power
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Hydrogen Storage
Safe and efficient storage methods essential for making green hydrogen viable at scale
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Hands-on training
Practical, industry-led sessions delivered by experts from Aatral Innovations Pvt Ltd
SPEAKERS
Prof. N. Muthukumarasamy
Indian Coordinator, HERCHET PROJECT
Dr. Mani Narayanasamy,
Chief Scientific Officer and Director
Aatral Innovations Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Dr.Aristatil Ganesan,
Senior Scientist
Aatral Innovations Pvt Ltd, Chennai
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
09:00 am - 10:00 am​
Registration and Inauguration
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10:45 am - 11:00 am
Tea break & Networking.
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Dr. Mani Narayanasamy - Hydrogen storage techniques and PEM fuel cell applications.
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm​
Demonstration and Hands on training
by Aatral Innovations Team
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Prof. N. Muthukumarasamy -
Clean energy and India's hydrogen roadmap
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11:00 am - 11:45 am​
Dr. Aristatil Ganesan - Electrolysis principles and PEM fuel cell technology.
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm​
Lunch break
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3.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Tea Break and Closing Remarks
Elligibility
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PG students, Research scholars and Faculty members of academic institutions.
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The number of participants is limited to 75 on first cum first serve basis.
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No registration fee. TA/DA/Accommodation will not be provided.
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Refreshments, working lunch, and workshop kit will be provided to all the participants
Organisers
Chief Patrons
Shri L. Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee, PSG & Sons' Charities
Dr. Gunnar Yttri, Rector, HVL, Norway
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Coordinators
Dr. R. Balasundara Prabhu, PSG CT
Dr. S. Prasanna, PSG CT
Patrons
Dr. G.Thilagavathi, Principal (FAC),
PSG CT
Prof. Dhayalan Velauthapillai, HVL, Norway
Organizing Committee PSG CT
Dr. A. Brinda, Dr. P. Kathirvel, Dr. R. Balaji, Dr. P. Puviarasu, Dr. N. Gokilamani, Dr. D. Vasanth Raj,
Dr. B. Uma Maheswari, Dr. S. D. Gopal Ram, Dr. N. Kanimozhi, Dr. J. Paul Praveen, Dr. G. Pavithra
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Convenor
Dr. R. Amuda, PSG CT
Organizing Committee Research Scholars, PSG CT
Ms. J. Noodhana
Ms. G. Gayathiri
Ms. S. Sruti Nanditaa
Organised by
Department of Physics
PSG College of Technology
Peelamedu, Coimbatore – 641 004
Phone: 0422-2572177, 2572477
Contact
The Convenor,
Department of Physics
PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu
Coimbatore – 641 004, Tamil Nadu
Contact No.: +91 9786173209, 9486445490
Email: psghvlworkshop@gmail.com