The Fuel Cells GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
Meeting ambitious emission-reduction targets by 2050 will require the rapid deployment of hydrogen technologies such as fuel cells and electrolyzers, particularly in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like heavy-duty transportation and manufacturing. The 2026 Fuel Cell GRS will feature sessions on advances in next-generation materials (catalysts, ionomers), advanced diagnostics, modeling techniques, and state-of-the-art characterization methods for low-temperature fuel cell technologies. In particular, discussions will highlight the at-scale application of next-generation materials with optimized electrode morphologies and interfaces. Special emphasis will be placed on bridging fundamental research with industrial applications to enable large-scale deployment, while also exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence in fuel cell science and the emerging potential of geological hydrogen, including opportunities and challenges for integration with fuel cells.
By fostering collaboration and dialogue among early-career scientists, the Fuel Cell GRS provides a valuable platform to build lasting connections and prepare for deeper engagement at the Fuel Cell GRC.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by April 19, 2026. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
