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International Conference on Materials for Hydrogen Technologies

Join leaders in advancing materials science for the hydrogen economy. Three days of cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration.

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June 03-05, 2026
Hotel Parc Belle-Vue, Luxembourg Add to Calendar

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About HYMAT 2026

Advancing materials science for a sustainable hydrogen future

HYMAT 2026 brings together leading researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to accelerate the development of advanced materials for hydrogen technologies.

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Advanced Photo & Electro Catalysts

Catalysts of charge & light for efficient H₂ production through advanced photocatalysis and electrocatalysis.

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Next-Gen Fuel Cells & End-use Applications

Transforming mobility, industry & power systems with advanced fuel cell technologies and hydrogen applications.

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Smart Materials for Storage, Transport & Safety

Engineering a resilient H₂ infrastructure with intelligent materials for safe storage and transportation.

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Cutting-Edge Characterisation Tools

Unlocking hydrogen material insights through advanced analytical and characterisation techniques.

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AI, Modelling & Design

Digital horizons driving hydrogen innovation through artificial intelligence and computational modeling.

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Skills, Policies & Industrial Strategies

Building a thriving hydrogen ecosystem through workforce development, policy frameworks, and industry roadmaps.

Call for Papers

Share your research with the hydrogen materials community

Submission Guidelines

We invite original research contributions in all areas of materials science related to hydrogen technologies. Participants may apply for either an Oral or Poster presentation. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to assign the final presentation type.

Presentation Format

Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations

Final presentation type assigned by Scientific Committee

Required Information

Title – Concise, informative, and reflective of the work
Contributors – All authors with affiliations; indicate presenting author
Abstract – Maximum 250 words (approximately half a page)

Important Dates

Mar 31, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

Submit your 250-word abstract

April 1, 2026

Acceptance Notification

Review results communicated

Apr 1, 2026

Early Registration Deadline

Register early for best rates

Conference Programme

Three days of keynotes, technical sessions, and networking

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08:00 – 08:45

Registration

Registration & Welcome Reception

Badge collection and welcome reception.

08:45 – 09:00

Session 1 Opening

Welcome Note

Olivier Guillon & Nicolas Boscher · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

Official opening of HYMAT 2026.

09:00 – 09:45

Session 1 Keynote Lecture

Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies: Fast Forward with Theory, Computation, and AI

Michael Eikerling · Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany

AI, theory, and computation for accelerated materials discovery in sustainable energy technologies.

09:45 – 10:00

Session 1 Oral

Unravelling Hydrogen in Metal Cathodes: The Urgent Need to Look At and Beneath the Surface

Matthias Vandichel · University of Limerick, Ireland

AI, Modelling and Design Driving Hydrogen Innovation.

10:00 – 10:15

Session 1 Oral

Escaping the Hydrolysis Trap: An Agentic Workflow for Inverse Design of Durable Photocatalytic Covalent Organic Frameworks

Iman Peivaste · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

AI, Modelling and Design Driving Hydrogen Innovation.

10:15 – 10:30

Session 1 Oral

Data-driven Conductivity Optimization of Benzothiadiazole-Based Thin Films via Oxidative Chemical Vapor Deposition

Jonathan Hadji-Minaglou · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

AI, Modelling and Design Driving Hydrogen Innovation.

10:30 – 11:00

Break

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments.

11:00 – 11:30

Session 2 Invited Lecture

Porous Materials for Hydrogen Production and Energy Applications

Khaled Hassanein · IMDEA Energy, Spain

Engineered materials for hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

11:30 – 11:45

Session 2 Oral

Atomic-scale Engineering of Electrocatalytic Interfaces for Hydrogen Production and Biomass Electro-valorization

Zahra Hagheh Kavousi · Institut Européen des Membranes, France

Engineered materials for hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

11:45 – 12:00

Session 2 Oral

Atomic Layer Deposition of Heterostructure of Tantalum Oxide and Tantalum Nitride on CNTs for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting

Muhammad Awais Khan · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Engineered materials for hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

12:00 – 12:15

Session 2 Oral

Designing Low-cost Porous Membranes for Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysers

David Vidal · KU Leuven, Belgium

Engineered materials for hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

12:15 – 12:30

Session 2 Oral

Advancing AEM Water Electrolysers Beyond Lab-scale Through Materials and Architectural Engineering Toward Short-stack Development for Hydrogen Production

Kaveh Moulaee · Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Italy

Engineered materials for hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.

12:30 – 14:00

Break

Lunch Break

Lunch break.

14:00 – 14:30

Session 3 Invited Lecture

Towards Scalable Hydrogen Storage and Transport: Engineered Redox-Active Iron

Viktor Hacker · Graz University of Technology, Austria

Emerging technologies for hydrogen and energy conversion.

14:30 – 14:45

Session 3 Oral

Asymmetric Co-flow Membraneless Electrolyzer

Mohammad Torkian · Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

Emerging technologies for hydrogen and energy conversion.

14:45 – 15:00

Session 3 Oral

Hydrogen Production from Methane Conversion in Nanosecond-pulsed Plasma Reactor

Fabio Cameli · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Emerging technologies for hydrogen and energy conversion.

15:00 – 15:15

Session 3 Oral

Role of Particle Morphology and Size on Pyrocatalytic Activity of Ba₀.₇Sr₀.₃TiO₃

Sangeeta Mahala · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Emerging technologies for hydrogen and energy conversion.

15:15 – 15:30

Session 3 Oral

Combining Pyro- and Photocatalysis by Using Ferroelectric Materials

Cédric Bamberg · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Emerging technologies for hydrogen and energy conversion.

15:30 – 15:45

Session 3 Oral

Syngas – The Key to a Fossil-free Chemical Industry

Xavier Maka · AC Biode

Emerging technologies for hydrogen and energy conversion.

15:45 – 18:00

Poster Session

Poster Session & Networking Cocktail

Poster Session #1–#26 and networking cocktail.

08:00 – 08:45

Registration

Registration & Coffee

Badge collection and coffee.

08:45 – 09:30

Session 4 Keynote Lecture

Developing Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Devices – From Understanding Charge Carrier Behaviour to Testing Prototypes in the Field

Andreas Kafizas · Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Photoelectrochemical water splitting from materials understanding to larger-area prototypes.

09:30 – 09:45

Session 4 Oral

Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Solar Hydrogen Production Through Cu-substitution in Lanthanum-deficient LaFeO₃ Perovskite Oxide Thin Films

Thomas Gries · Université de Lorraine, France

Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting (PEC-WS).

09:45 – 10:00

Session 4 Oral

Solvent-Free oCVD Growth of Unsubstituted Thiophene–Benzothiadiazole Polymer Thin Films for Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production

Zahra Abdi · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting (PEC-WS).

10:00 – 10:15

Session 4 Oral

Two-dimensional Graphene/g-C₃N₄ In-plane Hybrid Heterostructure for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production

Khaja Mohaideen Kamal · National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia

Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting (PEC-WS).

10:15 – 10:30

Session 4 Oral

Mixed-Phase MoS₂ Quantum Dots for High-Activity Hydrogen Evolution

Bouchra Asbani · University of Picardie Jules Verne, France

Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting (PEC-WS).

10:30 – 11:00

Break

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments.

11:00 – 11:30

Session 5 Invited Lecture

Green Hydrogen Production by Flexible Water Electrolysis

Thijs de Groot · Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Flexible operation challenges in alkaline water electrolysis.

11:30 – 11:45

Session 5 Oral

Electrode Engineering Strategies for Improving Performance in Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis

Hari Gopi Kuppusamy · Université de Lorraine, France

Alkaline Water Electrolysis & Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis.

11:45 – 12:00

Session 5 Oral

Transition Metals for Sustainable Green Hydrogen: Atomic Layer Deposition of Ni-Co Thin Layers to Study the Synergistic Effect Between Transition Metals on Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Electrolyte

Alireza Sharifirad · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Alkaline Water Electrolysis & Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis.

12:00 – 12:15

Session 5 Oral

A New Class of Polymeric Separators for Advanced Alkaline Water Electrolysis

Maarten Cools · KU Leuven, Belgium

Alkaline Water Electrolysis & Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis.

12:15 – 12:30

Session 5 Oral

Dense, Tunable, and Low-cost Membrane for Hydrogen Applications

Pegah Shadmanheidary · KU Leuven, Belgium

Alkaline Water Electrolysis & Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis.

12:30 – 14:00

Break

Lunch Break

Lunch break.

14:00 – 14:30

Session 6 Invited Lecture

Integrated Solar Hydrogen Panels: Technology Challenges and Cost Evaluation

Pascal Buskens · TNO, Netherlands

Integrated photovoltaic-electrocatalytic systems and technoeconomic assessment.

14:30 – 14:45

Session 6 Oral

Hierarchical Engineering of WO₃/BiVO₄ Photoanodes: From Permeable Architectures to ALD-Regulated Interfaces

Haochen Li · University College London, United Kingdom

Fully-Integrated Photovoltaic-Electrocatalytic Systems & Photoelectrocatalytic Systems.

14:45 – 15:00

Session 6 Oral

Oxidative Chemical Vapor Deposition of Benzothiadiazole-Based Polymeric Homojunction for Photoelectrocatalytic Conversion

Sara Lotito · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Fully-Integrated Photovoltaic-Electrocatalytic Systems & Photoelectrocatalytic Systems.

15:00 – 15:15

Session 6 Oral

Dual Photoanode Architecture for Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Beyond TiO₂/BiVO₄ Heterojunction

Ahmed El Hattab · Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Canada

Fully-Integrated Photovoltaic-Electrocatalytic Systems & Photoelectrocatalytic Systems.

15:15 – 15:45

Break

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments.

15:45 – 16:15

Session 7 Invited Lecture

Microstructural-based Mitigation Strategies to Improve Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance

Tom Depover · Ghent University, Belgium

Microstructural design strategies to mitigate hydrogen embrittlement.

16:15 – 16:30

Session 7 Oral

In-situ Backside Electrochemical Hydrogen Charging Cell for Correlative Microscopic Studies of Hydrogen-Materials Interactions at High Resolution

Athira Suresh Kumar · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Cutting-Edge Characterisation Tools and Smart Materials for Hydrogen Storage, Transport & Safety.

16:30 – 16:45

Session 7 Oral

Active GaN Semiconductor Sensor Technology for Robust, Miniaturized, High-Sensitivity Hydrogen Detection for Safety Applications

Karim Bouzid · Institut Lafayette, France

Cutting-Edge Characterisation Tools and Smart Materials for Hydrogen Storage, Transport & Safety.

16:45 – 17:00

Session 7 Oral

Multiaxial Characterisation for Improved Modelling and Design of Ultra-thin SS316L in Hydrogen Technologies

Kevin Raja · University of Luxembourg

Cutting-Edge Characterisation Tools and Smart Materials for Hydrogen Storage, Transport & Safety.

17:00 – 17:30

Break

Break

Short break before departure.

17:30 – 18:30

Transfer

Travel to Remich

Organised transfer for the social event.

18:30 – 23:00

Social Event

Conference Dinner & Poster Awards for Early Stage Researchers

Networking dinner cruise and poster awards.

08:00 – 08:45

Registration

Registration & Coffee

Badge collection and coffee.

08:45 – 09:15

Session 8 Invited Lecture

Production and Characterization of Catalyst Layers in PEM Fuel Cells

Nada Zamel · Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Germany

Catalyst layer production and characterization in PEM fuel cells.

09:15 – 09:30

Session 8 Oral

Insights on HER Activity of Cantor-Based Multi-Principal Element Alloys

Belisa Alcantara Marinho · Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

Next-Gen Fuel Cells & Advanced Materials Synthesis and Integration Processes.

09:30 – 09:45

Session 8 Oral

Assessing sPEEK as a Partially Fluorine-Free Ionomer for PEMFC Electrodes

Edin Kozar · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Next-Gen Fuel Cells & Advanced Materials Synthesis and Integration Processes.

09:45 – 10:00

Session 8 Oral

Pt-free Porphyrin-Based Approach Towards M-N-C-like Single Atom Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Emut Sukma Sejati · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Next-Gen Fuel Cells & Advanced Materials Synthesis and Integration Processes.

10:00 – 10:15

Session 8 Oral

Plasma Activated EB-PVD Pre-coating of Metallic and Composite Bipolar Plates and its Transfer Potential for Hydrogen Technologies

Stefan Saager · Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP, Germany

Next-Gen Fuel Cells & Advanced Materials Synthesis and Integration Processes.

10:15 – 10:30

Session 8 Oral

Atmospheric Plasma Functionalisation of Carbon Fibres for Enhanced Mechanical Performance of Composite Hydrogen Storage Vessels

Jaime Buitrago-Osorio · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Next-Gen Fuel Cells & Advanced Materials Synthesis and Integration Processes.

10:30 – 11:00

Break

Coffee Break

Networking and refreshments.

11:00 – 11:30

Session 9 Invited Lecture

Hydrogen Infrastructure Development in Luxembourg

Jean-François Schneiders · Creos Luxembourg S.A., Luxembourg

Industrial strategies for a thriving hydrogen ecosystem.

11:30 – 11:45

Session 9 Oral

ECHO-WAVE: From Variable Renewables to Predictable Hydrogen – A Hybrid Approach

Sebastian Theissen · Green Power Storage Solutions (GPSS S.A.), Luxembourg

Industrial strategies for a thriving hydrogen ecosystem.

11:45 – 12:00

Session 9 Oral

Technoeconomics of Energy Storage and Transport: The Case of Gas Hydrate Technologies

Ahmed Omran · ClathraEnergies, France

Industrial strategies for a thriving hydrogen ecosystem.

12:00 – 12:15

Session 9 Oral

SCMM#DEMO3: Sustainable Composite Manufacturing for Recyclable Type IV Hydrogen Storage Tanks

Masoud Bodaghi · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Industrial strategies for a thriving hydrogen ecosystem.

12:15 – 12:30

Session 9 Closing

Closing Note

Zahra Abdi, Jonathan Hadji-Minaglou, Muhammad Awais Khan, Edin Kozar, Athira Suresh Kumar, David Ndrio De Carvalho, Iman Peivaste, Alireza Sharifirad & Emut Sukma Sejati · Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Conference closing remarks.

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch

Take-Away Lunch Box

Take-away lunch before the afternoon visit.

14:00 – 18:00

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Featured Speakers

Leading experts in hydrogen materials science

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Dr. Andreas Kafizas

Keynote Speaker

Imperial College London
United Kingdom

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Mr. Jean-François Schneiders

Invited Speaker

CREOS Luxembourg S.A.
Luxembourg

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Dr. Marija Zorić

Invited Speaker

Paul Scherrer Institute
Switzerland

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Prof. Dr. Michael Eikerling

Keynote Speaker

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Germany

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Dr. Nada Zamel

Invited Speaker

Fraunhofer Institute ISE
Germany

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Prof. Dr. Pascal Buskens

Invited Speaker

TNO (Dutch Organisation for Applied Scientific Research)
Netherlands

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Prof. Dr. Thijs de Groot

Invited Speaker

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Netherlands

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Prof. Dr. Tom Depover

Invited Speaker

Ghent University
Belgium

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Prof. Dr. Viktor Hacker

Invited Speaker

Graz University of Technology
Austria

Scientific Committee

Expert panel guiding the conference's scientific excellence

Dr. Nicolas Boscher

Chair

Dr. Samuel Simon Araya

Dr. Hugo Imanol Aramberri Del Vigo

Dr. Salim Belouettar

Dr. Simon Bulou

Dr. Sebastjan Glinsek

Mr. Muhammad Awais Khan

Dr. Ahmed Makradi

Dr. Diego Martinez Martinez

Dr. Santhana Eswara Moorthy

Dr. Amr Nada

Mr. Iman Peivaste

Dr. Petru Lunca Popa

Mr. Alireza Sharifi Rad

Dr. Vincent Roge

Dr. Robin White

Organisation Committee

Dedicated team ensuring a seamless conference experience

Dr. Nicolas Boscher

Chair

Zahra Abdi

David Ndrio De Carvalho

Jonathan Hadji-Minaglou

Muhammad Awais Khan

Edin Kozar

Athira Suresh Kumar

Iman Peivaste

Alireza Sharifi Rad

Emut Sukma Sejati

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Registration Deadlines

Early Bird Rate: Register before April 1, 2026

Late Registration: After April 1, 2026

Venue & Location

Hotel Parc Belle-Vue, Luxembourg City

Hotel Parc Belle-Vue

Address

5, Avenue Marie-Thérèse
L-2132 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

Getting There

From the Airport (40 min): Take the Tram T1 to Stadion or Lycée Bouneweg and get out at Hamilius, then walk for 8 min to the venue
or take Bus 6 and get out at Luxembourg/Centre, Monterey and walk for 8 min to the venue

From the Main Station (15 min): Take the Tram T1 to Airport and get out at Hamilius, then walk for 8 min to the venue
or take Bus 4 to Dommeldange, Parc de l'Europe and get out at Centre, F.D. Roosevelt, then walk for 10 min to the venue

Free public transport throughout Luxembourg

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Accommodation Information

A limited number of rooms have been blocked at special conference rates at Hotel Parc Belle-Vue and Hotel Parc Plaza in Luxembourg, where the conference will take place.

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📍 Address

5 Av. Marie-Thérèse
L-2132 Luxembourg

📞 Contact

Tel.: +352 44 23 23 23 23
Email: reservation@goereshotels.com

💰 Rates (including breakfast buffet)

Single room: €184/night
Double room: €200/night

📅 Availability

Rooms available until 05 May 2026

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Hotel Parc Plaza ⭐⭐⭐ Superior

📍 Address

5 Av. Marie-Thérèse
L-2132 Luxembourg

📞 Contact

Tel.: +352 44 23 23 23 23
Email: reservation@goereshotels.com

💰 Rates (including breakfast buffet)

Single room: €189/night
Double room: €210/night

📅 Availability

Rooms available until 05 May 2026

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📌 Important: Both hotels are located at the same address as the conference venue, providing convenient access to all sessions and activities.

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