About the Powerfuels including Hydrogen Network
The Powerfuels including Hydrogen Network supports the de-risking of powerfuels including hydrogen projects, to address specific and systemic barriers through design, analysis, advanced research, and engineering services.
PFHN has stakeholders across NSW, Australia and globally, making it a nexus for the acceleration of NSW’s industrial translation of mature and emerging P2X technologies. The expertise in this Network will address challenges and promote innovative solutions across clean fuels and chemical value chains.
Our Projects
Opportunity for Developing an e-SAF Value Chain in NSW: Draft for Consultation
A study exploring the potential for establishing a synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) industry in NSW.
Compressor-free high-pressure hydrogen delivery system
This project aims to develop a compressor-free high-pressure hydrogen delivery system based on hydrolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH4).
Our Objectives
Leverage expertise
Consolidate and promote the expertise of the Network by addressing challenges across clean fuels and chemical value chains.
Lead innovation
Act as the conduit for innovation & commercialisation, as well as deployment and adoption of solutions.
Support industry
Promote the scope and applicability of powerfuels in decarbonising a diverse range of industries.
PFHN People

Scientia Prof. Rose Amal (UNSW)
Network Lead
Rose Amal is the Director of the Particles and Catalysis Research Lab (PARTCAT) and a Co-Director for the ARC Industrial Training Centre for the Global Hydrogen Economy (GlobH2E). She is the Network Lead for the Power Fuels including Hydrogen Network for the NSW Decarbonisation Hub. She is the former Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials.
Rose is a Scientia Professor at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. She is recognised as a pioneer and authority in fine particle technology, photocatalysis and functional nanomaterials. Her research spans across specialised photochemistry, material science and nano-research.

Dr Rahman Daiyan
Network Deputy Lead, UNSW Sydney

James Christian
Network Business Manager

Prof. Behdad Moghtaderi
Expert Panel Member, University of Newcastle

Prof. Assaad Masri
Expert Panel Member, University of Sydney

Prof. Paul Zulli
Expert Panel Member, University of Wollongong

Prof. Zhenguo Huang
Expert Panel Member, UTS

Michael Cashen
Expert Panel Member, NSW Dept. of Primary Industries

BJ Kim
Expert Panel Member, Hydrogen & Clean Energy Branch - NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change
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