17 Feb 2025|Noida | Amity University, Noida
Amity University inks MoU with University of Oulu, Finland to foster Research Partnership to propel breakthroughs in the Hydrogen Sector
A delegation from the University of Oulu, Finland visited Amity University Noida with the aim to foster strong research partnership by leveraging collective expertise, resources, and innovations to propel breakthroughs in the Hydrogen Sector. The delegation comprised of Professor Marko Huttula, Head of Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit, Ms. Katja Nieminen, Head of International Affairs, Professor Matti Silveri, Lead of Superconducting Quantum Simulations and Quantum Information Group, and Mr. Marianne Kinnula, Associate Professor Human-Computer Interaction Research Unit, amongst others.
On this occasion, an MoU was signed between Amity University and University of Oulu, Finland, with the aim to identify the potential collaboration opportunities in the Hydrogen Value Chain. Dr. Marco Huttula, Head of NANOMO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Finland, averred, “Our research areas include Green Transition and Circular Economy, Biodiverse Arctic, Digital Water Systems, Global Resilience Hydrogen Future and Sustainability, Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, amongst others. University of Oulu offers courses on energy, technology and systems, sustainable development and many other related areas. Amity University and University of Oulu can collaborate in Research and Leadership on Hydrogen Value Chain through double degree initiatives, joint projects and funding, and signing different MoUs to support joint objectives.”
Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor Amity University Uttar Pradesh, stated, “Hydrogen is emerging as a key driver of the global clean energy transition, therefore, a mission-mode collaboration with top Universities of the world and industries is essential to accelerate cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and real-world applications. “The National Hydrogen Mission, launched in January 2023 is a government initiative to establish India as a global leader in green hydrogen production, use, and export and it will create a sizable market for green hydrogen production and associated technologies. We are excited to partner with University of Oulu which is a research driven University like Amity and together we will achieve significant innovations in the Hydrogen Sector.”
Deliberating upon the collaboration opportunities between Amity and University of Oulu, Ms. Katja Stephenson, Head of International Affairs, University of Oulu, Finland, said, “We look forward to collaborating with Amity University for creating a Hydrogen Research Hub and Centre of Excellence, fostering student exchange, and broadening research and education collaboration to other disciplines.”
Sharing the proposed objectives for MNRE Centre of Excellence, and the initiatives under ‘Amity Hydrogen Mission’, Dr. W Selvamurthy, President ASTIF, said, “The Centre of Excellence will enable the performance evaluation and development of large-scale Photocatalytic Reactor for Solar-driven green Hydrogen Production, Wastewater Hydrogen Production Systems, development of advanced electrode materials, cost effective membranes for industrial level hydrogen production via electrolyzer technologies and the establishment of pilot-scale green hydrogen plant, as per the industrial standards and processes.”
On this occasion, Dr. A K Singh, Sr. Vice President, Amity Foundation for Science Technology and Innovation Alliance presented an overview of the R&D Ecosystem and International Landscape of Amity University and Dr. Sunita Rattan, Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology, presented Amity’s research contribution focusing on the ‘Hydrogen Sector’.