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Masdar Institute of Science of Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, on Monday announced that it is organizing a two-day course in electrochemical engineering focused on ‘Batteries and Fuel Cells’ for members of the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program.
The course, to be led by Dr Saif AlMheiri, Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, will be held from July 20-21 at the Masdar Institute campus. The workshop aims to increase the awareness of YFEL members on contemporary issues and research opportunities in the sustainability related issue of energy storage.
With an introduction to electrochemical engineering, the course sessions will cover thermodynamics, kinetics and characterization methods of fuel cells, as well as the definition and principles, technology and characteristics of batteries. In addition to a hands-on tutorial on fuel cells, a dedicated session on mobile and grid-scale energy storage will also be part of the course.
Dr Lamya N Fawwaz, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs, Masdar Institute, said: “The two-day course is part of our endeavor to equip YFEL members with technical expertise in sustainable energy-related areas. Energy storage plays a key role in the advancement of clean and sustainable energy, and as future energy industry leaders, the YFEL members will require in-depth knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in these sectors. We believe this course will help train them to become leaders and innovators in energy.â€
According to independent research and advisory firm Lux Research, the global energy storage market could reach US$50 billion by 2020 driven by demand in consumer electronics, transportation and stationary storage. The two-day course will educate YFEL members in this fast-expanding industry. YFEL member Abrar Mohamed, a Civil and Transportation Engineer working with Abu Dhabi Ports Company, believes the course was her starting point to be creative and come up with unique solutions to overcome challenges experienced by most of the construction projects.