Navigating uncertainty: using blind predictions to improve hydrogen risk assessment

Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier with the potential to revolutionise our energy future. However, beyond its industrial applications, we are navigating unchartered waters. How do we safely produce, distribute, and use hydrogen when we have limited 'real-world' experience to guide us?

We can't eliminate the unknowns, but we can get better at predicting risks. That's where blind predictions come in. Before running the actual experiments, scientists use these predictions to test how well our models can forecast what might happen.

In this talk, PhD candidate Efthymia Derempouka will explore how blind predictions can reveal the level of agreement among hydrogen safety experts and help us understand how reliable our current models are. This approach not only sharpens our ability to assess hydrogen risks but also pushes the boundaries of what we know about hydrogen safety.

The event will last approximately 45 minutes, with light refreshments of coffee/tea and biscuits provided (feel free to bring your own cup!). Everyone is welcome!