Promoting Hydrogen Safety in Educational Curriculum: Insights from Graphic Era Seminar
Key Ideas
- Experts at Graphic Era emphasize the need to integrate hydrogen safety into educational programs for better understanding and preparation.
- Dr. Chitra Rajagopal stresses the importance of developing safety plans during hydrogen production design stages and utilizing tools like big data for safety.
- The seminar addresses problems and solutions related to hydrogen production, risk management, transportation, and advocates for research in various related areas.
- The event, organized in collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education, aims to promote awareness and training on hydrogen safety among professionals and students.
A seminar on Safe Hydrogen Economy was recently held at Graphic Era Deemed University in Dehradun, India. Dr. Chitra Rajagopal from IIT Delhi highlighted the necessity of incorporating hydrogen safety into educational curricula. She emphasized the importance of creating safety plans early in the hydrogen production process and utilizing tools like big data. Dr. Rajagopal also stressed the significance of training the new generation on hydrogen safety to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The seminar discussed issues and solutions in hydrogen production, risk management, and transportation through case studies. Dr. Rajagopal called for research in areas like data analytics, electronics detectors, life cycle analysis, safety analysis, green energy, and biomass for hydrogen. The event, organized in collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education, aimed to raise awareness and provide training on hydrogen safety. Attendees included Vice Chancellor Dr. Narpinder Singh, Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Santosh S Saraf, Dean Dr. Mangeram, Director Dr. BS Negi, Dr. Rajesh P Verma, HODs of various departments, teachers, PhD scholars, and students.