Dresden: Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced that its Research and Innovation Centre for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D) will co-host the international symposium ‘2D Materials in Action: Energy Technologies’ on 20th-21st October 2025 in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics (MPI) and the Technical University of Dresden (TUD) in Dresden, Germany.
According to Emirates News Agency, the two-day, invitation-only event is set to connect scientists, industry leaders, start-ups, and policymakers globally, including representatives from the UAE, Europe, and Asia. The symposium will focus on exploring the latest research and discussing commercialisation pathways while examining opportunities for real-world applications in next-generation batteries, solar cells, hydrogen storage, and lightweight composites for mobility.
The event will feature interactive sessions aimed at exploring breakthroughs in 2D materials research and applications. It will also work towards forging collaborations across academia, industry, and start-ups, strategising implementation for real-world energy challenges, and contributing to sustainability by advancing affordable and clean energy solutions.
Prof. Hassan Arafat, RIC2D’s Senior Director, commented on the timely nature of the symposium, highlighting the rising global energy demand and the urgent need for affordable, clean, and sustainable solutions. He emphasized the potential of 2D materials to enhance energy storage, conversion, transport, and hydrogen technologies, supporting efforts to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal on Affordable and Clean Energy.
Prof. Xinliang Feng from the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and Technical University of Dresden noted that the symposium offers an opportunity to unite leading minds from academia, industry, and start-ups to accelerate the transition of 2D materials from laboratory research to practical applications in energy and mobility technologies. He stressed the importance of combining scientific excellence with industrial perspectives to identify pathways for scalable production and sustainable energy solutions.
Speakers from Khalifa University, including Professor Lourdes Vega, Director of the Research and Innovation Centre on CO2 and Hydrogen (RICH), and Dr. Ammar Nayfeh, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will discuss the university’s contributions to hydrogen technologies, sustainable energy systems, and advanced material applications.