Increasing carbon emissions pose an existential threat to life on Earth. To mitigate this threat, it is crucial to develop technologies that can effectively reduce CO₂ emissions by providing viable, near-term solutions. This requires thinking beyond traditional paradigms and adopting a multilevel perspective that fosters learning, experimentation, and breakthroughs in the energy technology landscape. By cultivating an environment conducive to innovation, disruptive changes are anticipated, paving the way for a desirable and sustainable energy transition.
IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi is leading this effort by convening experts from both industry and academia for a three-day intensive workshop focused on the future of carbon resources. The workshop will offer a multidisciplinary platform for researchers and professionals to explore cutting-edge advancements in decarbonization strategies, with a particular focus on molecular, process, and systems-level innovations.
In addition to addressing key aspects of carbon capture, the workshop will highlight sustainability and circular economy principles by exploring the reutilization of captured carbon to create value-added products such as fuels, chemicals, and materials. Advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), will also be examined as transformative tools to optimize material discovery, enhance process efficiency, and enable systems-level integration. Through these discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into how these technologies can work together to develop scalable and sustainable solutions for decarbonization.