Symposiums

Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cell

Chaired by: Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi, Prof. Luca Montorsi & Prof. Vassilis Stathopoulos As the global energy transition accelerates, hydrogen has emerged as a cornerstone of future clean energy systems, offering a versatile pathway for decarbonising power generation, transportation, and industrial processes. This symposium will provide a dedicated platform to explore the latest advances in […]

Geothermal Energy Symposium

July 22nd 2026

Symposium on Improving Competitiveness of Geothermal Energy, 22nd July 2026: Geothermal energy is the only renewable energy source that is available 24/7, all year around, and in principle anywhere on the planet. It is a baseload supply, has low CO2 emissions, and geothermal power stations have small footprints. Despite these advantages, geothermal has only a […]

StreamSTEP

Symposium on: Streamlining the optimisation of Sustainable Thermal Energy systems and Prototype technologies in process industries  The European process industries play a vital role in achieving climate neutrality by 2050, currently responsible for 20% of greenhouse gas emissions and 25% of final energy consumption in Europe. A significant portion (66%) of industrial energy use is […]

Bio based bio inspired and bio derived – the impact of biology in material development

Symposium Chairman Prof. Lorna Anguilano Symposium Description The quest to Net Zero, sustainability and resilience is more and more creating a bridge between biology and material science. Bio-inspiration for novel engineering solutions, bio-derived chemicals, bio-processing is growing exponentially to tackle a variety of sectors, from chemicals to pharmaceuticals to construction. The use of algae, enzymes, […]

BP’s Symposium on: Decarbonising the Oil and Gas Industry

As part of bp’s commitment to sustainability—anchored in strong principles that guide our operations and support our ambitions to get to net zero, improve people’s lives, and care for our planet—bp is hosting this symposium in close collaboration with key societal stakeholders, including academia and industry. This initiative underscores bp’s dedication to fostering meaningful dialogue […]

BP’s Presentations During SEEP 2025

SEEP 2025 has concluded but you can now catch many of the fantastic presentations here by clicking on the PDF links below: Bruce Price – Engineering Our Sustainable Future Driving Progress, Delivering Value Bruce Price – Keynote Speech Andy Best – Decarbonising Upstream Oil & Gas Gio Cristofoli – The Future of Energy is Engineered […]

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES: EFFICIENCY DRIVING THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Moderators: Francesco Baldi, Miriam Benedetti, Biagio Di Pietra, Alessandro Lorenzo Palma, Paolo Sdringola The special session is dedicated to innovative methodologies and applications aimed at improving energy efficiency in residential buildings and industrial processes. Research and industrial experiences highlighting the impact of energy efficiency in promoting sustainable energy in both environments are particularly welcome. The […]

Battery Thermal Management for Electric Vehicles

This Special Session focuses on recent advances in battery thermal management systems (BTMS) for electric vehicles, addressing the crucial role of temperature control in ensuring safety, performance, and durability. Topics include innovative cooling and heating strategies, phase-change materials, advanced thermal modeling, and integrated control approaches. Contributions are also encouraged on system design optimization, coupling with […]

Driving the Transition: Innovations in Sustainable Mobility

This session explores emerging solutions for decarbonizing transportation, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, smart mobility systems, and sustainable fuels. Contributions will focus on technology development, infrastructure challenges, and life-cycle sustainability of mobility pathways. Prof. Benjamin Pla Moreno Scholar Google Profile Prof. Lorenzo Bartolucci Scholar Google Profile

Master Planning of Energy Systems

Dedicated to system-level approaches for energy planning, this symposium discusses modeling, optimization, and integration of multi-energy systems across urban, regional, and industrial scales. Emphasis is placed on policy, resilience, and the coupling of energy infrastructures to achieve sustainability goals. Prof. Stefano Mazzoni Google Scholar Profile

Hydrogen and Energy Storage: Enablers of the Clean Transition

This symposium highlights the critical role of hydrogen technologies and energy storage systems in achieving net-zero targets. Topics include hydrogen production, storage, and utilization, as well as electrochemical, thermal, and hybrid storage technologies enabling grid flexibility and decarbonization. Moderators Prof. Stefano Cordiner Google Scholar Profile Prof. Vesselin K. Krastev Google Scholar Profile