Centre of Hydrogen Energy

Research Centre

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

CURRENT RESEARCH

What We Do

Vision

To be a leading institute for R & D and innovation in H2 related technologies

Mission

To develop and deploy H2 related technologies into the market with the relevant human capital.

Production

Storage

Utilization

Safety

Simulation

Production

  • Photoelectrochemical
  • Dry reforming of methane
  • Gasification
  • Bioconversion

Storage

    • Liquid organic H₂ carrier
    • Pressurized H₂ storage
    • Adsorption

Utilization

    • Fuel cells
    • SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells)
    • Catalysis
    • Electrolyzer
    • Batteries
    • Sensors

Safety

        • Piping systems
        • Explosion prevention
        • Risk assessment
        • Energy management

Simulation & Modelling

    • Process System
    • Product Design & Prototyping
    • Environment Simulation for Life Cycle Assessment

FACT & HISTORY

The establishment of CHE

Research on Hydrogen &
Fuel Cell in UTM was started under the MEMBRANE RESEARCH UNIT (MRU), led by Prof. Dr. Hamdani Saidi since 1997

Sept 2009 the 1ˢᵗ journey started with the appointment of the Director, Prof Dr Arshad Ahmad

The merger of two research groups: Process Control and Safety Group merged with Fuel Cell Research Group

June 2013, the research group officially formed as INSTITUTE OF HYDROGEN ECONOMY (IHE)

The IHE was rebranded to Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE) with the merging of two other centres : CEES and OTEC to form INSTITUTE OF FUTURE ENERGY (IFE)

Feb 2015, the establishment of Research Institute, INSTITUTE OF FUTURE ENERGY (IFE)

UPCOMING EVENTS

9th International Conference on Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology (ICFCHT) 2025

The 9th International Conference on Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology (ICFCHT) 2025, themed ‘ Hydrogen: Path to a Carbon-Free Future,’ is a pivotal event hosted by the Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE) – Institute of Future Energy. This conference aims to bring together experts, researchers, and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions and advancements in fuel cell and hydrogen technology, driving the global transition towards sustainable energy.

CHE News

Stay up-to-date to our posts!

We're Here To Help!

Office

Johor Bahru
​Level 2, Block N29,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor

Kuala Lumpur
Block L,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra,
54100 Kuala Lumpur

Hours

Johor Bahru                                      Sunday – Wednesday: 8am – 5pm
Thursday: 8am – 3.30pm

Kuala Lumpur                                      Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

Call Us

+607 553 5809 (JB)                              +603 2615 4598 (KL)                            

UTM Open Day