University of Galway
The University of Galway, ranked among the top 350 universities globally (THE and QS World Rankings 2026), is a research-driven institution in the West of Ireland. It is an internationally recognised public research university with strong expertise in hydrogen and sustainable energy research. Its mission integrates high-quality education with leading basic and applied research aimed at addressing global energy, climate, and sustainability challenges. The University has established significant strengths in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization, with research spanning materials science, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, renewable energy systems, and environmental science. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and close partnerships with industry, government, and international research networks, the University of Galway plays a key role in advancing hydrogen technologies and supporting their translation into real-world applications. This work contributes to the development of clean energy solutions and supports Ireland’s and Europe’s long-term decarbonisation and energy transition strategies.