As nations bind together to tackle global climate change, one of the urgent needs is the energy sector’s transition from being fossil-fuel reliant to embracing sustainable carbon-free solutions. Through a multi-national collaboration, this course aims to introduce a redefined perspective of fuel utilisation for the power and transportation sectors, placing emphasis on alternative fuels derived from renewable resources that are essential contributors to the goals of carbon neutrality. Some of the low or zero-carbon fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels and emerging low carbon fuels adaptable to current or new energy systems will be explored in the context of production, utilisation, economics and sustainability. The impacts of future fuels on the environment, resource availability and social well-being need to be holistically considered and supported by diverse solutions, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals of Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) and other related SDGs as put forth by the United Nations. From this course, the students will grasp the broad concept of alternative fuel production, application and challenges faced in moving towards a net zero-carbon society.   

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Describe the roles of alternative fuels for power and transportation sectors in the context of carbon neutrality in China and relate to the sustainable development goals.
2. Describe the production process, potential application and limitations of alternative fuels in the context of power and transportation sectors.
3. Assess the impact of alternative fuel usage on the local resources, society and nation in alignment of the sustainable development goals

Each student will receive an E-certificate from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The credits (2) are transferable depending on the credit arrangements policy of the student’s university.

Teaching mode: Synchronous

Type: Online lecture + Group discussion + Group project

1. Attendance: 20%
2. Assignments: 40%
3. Group Presentation: 40%

1. Full-time undergraduate students of all disciplines from universities around the world are welcome.
2. Participants are required to attain a passing mark of ≥60, attend 70% of the course live online (including the final day presentation) to be eligible for the graduating E-certificate.
3. Refer to the detailed schedule attached to ensure your availability for the course before registering.
4. Limited slots are available. Participants will receive a confirmation email if the registration is successful.

Contact Day(s) and Time(s): Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu, 16:00-19:00 (UTC+8) Click here to view World Clock Meeting Planner

Agustin Valera-Medina: ValeraMedinaA1@cardiff.ac.uk

Ng Jo-Han: J.Ng@soton.ac.uk

Chong Cheng Tung: ctchong@sjtu.edu.cn