
Join us for a Hydrogen Symposium at the Colorado School of Mines on Monday and Tuesday, April 7-8, 2025. Hear from high level industry and national lab researchers on the current landscape for hydrogen production, storage and utilization as well as the impact of hydrogen on energy infrastructure. Speakers and panels will address all phases of hydrogen innovation—Geologic Hydrogen, Storage & Transport, Combustion & End Utilization, Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers. Plus research spotlights on cutting edge work being done in these areas!
Check out the confirmed speakers below!
Hydrogen Symposium Details
Monday, April 7, 2025
11:15 am – 5:00PM MT – Day 1 Sessions
Grand Ballrooms, Ben H. Parker Student Center, 1516 Maple Street, Golden, CO 80401 (Google Map & G-5 on the map linked below; circled in red)
5-7:00 pm MT – Networking Reception
Atrium of the CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering, on campus, 1523 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401 (Google Map & G-7 on the map linked below; outlined in a purple rectangle)
Reception Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Dibble, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley
“The Long-Awaited Hydrogen-Fueled Engine with Greater Efficiency Than Fuel Cells May Debut at the End of the World”
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
8:30 am – 11:30 am MT – Day 2 Sessions
Grand Ballrooms, Ben H. Parker Student Center 1516 Maple Street, Golden, CO 80401, (Google Map & G-5 on the map linked below; circled in red)
Confirmed Speakers & Bios
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Dr. Parisa Bazazi
Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
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Dr. Bryan Blackburn
Vice President of Electrochemical Module Development, Utility Global

Dr. John Bradford
Vice-President for Global Initiatives and Professor, Geophysics, Colorado School of Mines
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Dr. Robert Braun
University Distinguished Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines and Director, Mines/NREL Advanced Energy Systems Program
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Dr. Zachary Buck
Research Physicist, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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Dr. Lawrence Cho
Assistant Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
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Dr. Walter Copan
Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, Colorado School of Mines
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Brian DeBruine
Director and Founder, Colorado Hydrogen Network
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Dr. Robert Dibble
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
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Dr. Paul C. Johnson
17th President and Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
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Ken Lee
Principal Engineer, Welding Technology Group, DNV

Dr. Yaoguo Li
Professor, Geophysics, Colorado School of Mines

Dr. Travis McLing
Directorate Fellow Chief Geologist, Idaho National Laboratory
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Zainub Noor
Director, Technology and Innovation, Halliburton Labs
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Dr. Bryan Pivovar
Senior Research Fellow, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
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Dr. Dongchun (Mary) Qiao
Principal Engineer, ABS
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Dr. Rajavasanth Rajasegar
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines

Dr. Chris San Marchi
Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories
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Dr. Aleš Srna
Principal Member of Technical Staff, Combustion Research Facility, Sandia National Laboratories
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Dr. Neal Sullivan
Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Director, Colorado Fuel Cell Center, Colorado School of Mines
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Allen Toweill
Hydrogen Delivery Manager, Innovation, Chevron Technical Center
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Dr. Colin Wolden
William K. Coors Distinguished Chair and Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines

Dr. Douglas Wicks
Geologic Hydrogen Enthusiast

Dr. Mengli Zhang
Research Assistant Professor, Geophysics, Colorado School of Mines
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