International Public Lecture : The Hydrogen Puzzle “Solving Energy Storage Through Materials Innovation”

Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), will host an International Public Lecture featuring Prof. Dr. Ankur Jain, Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy & Storage, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, India.

The lecture, entitled “The Hydrogen Puzzle: Solving Energy Storage Through Materials Innovation,” will discuss the critical role of advanced materials in addressing challenges related to hydrogen production, storage, and utilization as a sustainable energy carrier. As the global transition toward clean energy accelerates, hydrogen technology has emerged as one of the most promising solutions for long-term energy storage and decarbonization.

The session will be moderated by Dr. Zulkarnain Jalil, S.Si., M.Si., Department of Physics, FMIPA USK, and is expected to provide valuable insights for students, researchers, academics, and professionals interested in renewable energy technologies and materials science.

The event will take place on:

Date: 22 June 2026
Time: 08:30 – 12:00 WIB
Venue: Senate Meeting Room, FMIPA Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on cutting-edge research and innovations shaping the future of hydrogen-based energy systems. A free e-certificate will be provided for attendees.

The Department of Physics FMIPA USK warmly invites the academic community and the public to join this international lecture and gain insights into one of the most important energy challenges of the 21st century.