Scope of the summer school
JESS primarily targets an audience of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. Yet the topical content of JESS is tailored to the needs of a diverse audience: newcomers to the field, experienced students, and young professionals working in fields related to fuel cells, electrolyzers, hydrogen, and batteries.
The main aim is to provide a broad introduction to the technologies on the technical and scientific level. Construction, functionality, materials and challenges will be addressed from a basis in one of the following technologies of choice f the attendant.
- High-temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers with a focus on solid oxide cells
- Low-temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers with a focus on PEM cells and alkaline cells
- Batteries
The three tracks do not require previous experience in the field, but some extent of a technical background either from education or experience is recommended.
Beside the three tracks above, a fourth track is offered:
- Hydrogen safety (Not offered in 2025 due to lack of registrations)
This was originally part of a follow-up week with advanced classes. Today it is offered in parallel to the three introductory tracks. (Not in 2025)
All teachers are active researchers at the forefront of the topics they teach, and the format with a limited group of people all staying at the same hotel at which the courses are held, makes for networking and good discussions during the stay. Refer to the menu point Lecturers for details.