Seminar
Hydrogen Adoption Across Industries: Materials Challenges and Engineering Solutions
Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK
September 30, 2025
As industries transition to a hydrogen economy, fatigue and durability present significant engineering challenges across production, storage, transportation and end-use applications. This seminar, hosted by Cranfield University under the aegis of the Engineering Structural Integrity Society (EIS) and to be held on September 30, 2025, will explore the multifaceted nature of hydrogen adoption, examining fatigue because of mechanical, thermal and pressure cycles, as well as the pervasive issue of permeation. Experts will discuss critical topics such as hydrogen embrittlement, the challenges of testing and validation, and the infrastructure hurdles facing key sectors. Through a cross-industry perspective, we will highlight current barriers and explore innovative solutions to ensure the long-term reliability and viability of hydrogen technologies.
The flyer for this event is available here.
The seminar organiser is offering a 20% discount for FESI members to attend.
The following speakers and presentations for this seminar are confirmed as:
Francesco Fanicchia
Senior Lecturer in High Temperature Surface Engineering, Cranfield University
Slowing the unstoppable: can we really avoid hydrogen entering materials?
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Vicki Wilkes
Commercial Director, Darvick
Developing and validating test machines for hydrogen applications: enabling safe, reliable testing across sectors and supply chains
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Louise Gale
Materials Specialist, Rolls-Royce
Materials challenges for hydrogen in aerospace
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Khurram Amjad
Senior Mechanical Engineer, UK Atomic Energy Authority
Cryo-mechanical testing for hydrogen adoption: challenges in fusion and aerospace
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Richard Doyle
Principal Engineer – Materials, JCB Power Systems
Hydrogen fuelled internal combustion engines for the machinery and equipment sector
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Charlie Hutchings
Materials Engineer, Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Design methodology for hydrogen pressure systems
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Alfredo Zafra
Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Engineering Science, Oxford University
Understanding hydrogen embrittlement: from lab-scale insights to real-world applications
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FESI Members are entitled to a 25% discount.
For details on how to register, please refer to the organiser’s website.
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