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ECR Forum

Day 2

A dedicated day for Early Career Researchers to connect, collaborate, and develop within the UK hydrogen research community.
 
The ECR Forum will explore careers in hydrogen research beyond individual projects, focusing on collaboration, professional development, and the challenges facing Early Career Researchers today. Sessions will include interactive discussions, peer networking, career-focused activities, and opportunities to help shape the future direction of the UK-HyRES network.

Welcome & Introduction (09:00 - 09:40)

  • – 09Refreshments – Attendee sign-in, tea & coffee on arrival.
  • – 09 – Welcome from Dr Sibimol Luke, UK-HyRES ECR Chair, UCL

Career Development (09:40 - 11:10)

  • 09:40 – 10:10 Icebreaker – Led by Dr Shiqi Huang, Assistant Professor, University of Bath.
  • 10:10 – 10:50 Career Progress Development Talk – Led by Dr James Courtney, GW-SHIFT Co-I and Theme Lead (Production) & Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Swansea University

Career Insights (10:50 - 11:55)

  • 10:50 – 11:10 Refreshment Break
  • 11:10 – 11:55 Career Journey Sharing – Presented by Dr Stefania Esposito, Associate Professor, Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath.

Research Brainstorm & Networking (11:55 - 13:10)

  • 11:55 – 12:40 Research Brainstorm
  • 12:40 – 13:10 Lunch & Networking

Discussion & Closing (13:10 - 14:00)

  • 13:10 – 14:00 Discussion: ECR Challenges and Feedback
  • 14:00 – 14:00 Event Closes

Meet the Day 2 Speakers

Dr James Courtney

 

GW-SHIFT Co-I and Theme Lead (Production) & Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, Swansea University

Dr Stefania Esposito

 

Associate Professor, Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath

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