The AI-Driven
Hydrogen Technology
Innovation Center
Hydro*studio
is a flagship research initiative established under the InnoCORE program, dedicated to redefining how hydrogen technologies are discovered, designed, and scaled. By deeply integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with hydrogen science and engineering, hydro*studio aims to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable hydrogen economy. At its foundation, hydro*studio is built around a simple idea: hydrogen innovation must be systemic, not fragmented. Rather than treating materials, devices, and processes separately, hydro*studio connects them through AI, enabling faster learning, better decisions, and real-world impact.
Three Hydrogen Cores
hydro*studio organizes hydrogen technology into three tightly connected core domains, covering the full hydrogen lifecycle.
two AI modules
Supporting the Hydrogen Cores What differentiates hydro*studio is its dual AI architecture, designed to support all three hydrogen cores.
why hydro*studio
By integrating three hydrogen cores with two AI modules, hydro*studio establishes a new model for hydrogen innovation—one that is faster, smarter, and scalable. Beyond research, hydro*studio also serves as a training ground for next-generation researchers fluent in both AI and hydrogen technologies, laying the foundation for long-term leadership in clean energy.
Hydrogen Production
The first core focuses on producing clean hydrogen more efficiently and economically. hydro*studio develops advanced water electrolysis, solar-driven, and power-free hydrogen production technologies, aiming to drastically reduce energy input and push green hydrogen toward cost parity with fossil-based hydrogen.
HydrogenStorage&Transportation
Hydrogen must be stored and transported safely to become practical. hydro*studio explores innovative hydrogen carriers—especially ammonia-based and carbon-free routes—that enable low-energy storage, long-distance transport, and efficient hydrogen release. These approaches move beyond conventional high- temperature and high-pressure methods.
Hydrogen Utilization
The final core converts hydrogen into real value. hydro*studio develops hydrogen-based fuel synthesis and chemical conversion technologies, including sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and high-value carbon products, enabling hydrogen to directly support decarbonization in industry and transportation.
materials AI
Materials AI accelerates the discovery and optimization of catalysts, electrodes, membranes, and functional materials. Using self-driving laboratories, AI autonomously designs experiments, executes them with robotics, learns from the results, and iteratively improves—dramatically shortening the traditional trial- and-error cycle.
process AI
Process AI extends intelligence from materials to systems. By combining digital twins, process simulation, and reinforcement learning, AI designs and optimizes full hydrogen processes, simultaneously evaluating efficiency, carbon footprint, and cost. This enables system-level innovation rather than isolated material improvements.