Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The program focuses on introducing new energy trends, specifically from carbon capture to the hydrogen economy. It is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms behind global warming, the role of anthropogenic activities, and the importance of reducing CO2 emissions.

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the mechanism of global warming, the role of anthropogenic activities in its rise, and why CO2 is the main target.
2. Explain the working principles of different technologies for reducing CO2 emissions and atmospheric CO2 reduction, with a focus on the hydrogen economy.
3. Analyze and evaluate renewable and low CO2 emission alternative energy technologies and utilization options.
4. Introduce the general technological and engineering challenges ahead for establishing a hydrogen economy.
5. Connect the ideas in this module to give informed opinions on zero-carbon future pathways.

Program Details

• Date: To be confirmed
• Fees: S$850.00 (before GST)
• Mode of Delivery: Online
• Duration: 7 hours

Target Audience

The program is designed for professionals from energy-related industries.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) preferred. Other disciplines will also be considered.
• Work experience in related industries.

Speakers

Prof Dan Zhao

Dan Zhao obtained his Ph.D. degree in Inorganic Chemistry under the supervision of Prof. Hong-Cai Joe Zhou at Texas A&M University in 2010. After finishing his postdoctoral training at Argonne National Laboratory, he joined the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at National University of Singapore in July 2012 as an Assistant Professor, and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in July 2018. His research interests include advanced porous materials and hybrid membranes with applications in clean energy and environmental sustainability.

Prof Wang Lei

Prof Wang's laboratory focuses on developing catalytic processes that can store clean energies (i.e., solar, wind, etc.) into the form of chemical fuels with high energy densities, as well as the reverse processes that can efficiently extract the clean energy out of these chemical fuels. These technologies aim to help change the energy landscape and contribute to carbon emission reduction.

Attendance and Funding

Learners must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding. Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation. Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components.