Victoria Chapter
Hydrogen Society of Australia has assembled experts from Victoria to foster the local and national development of the hydrogen technology, infrastructure, and knowledge.
If you would like to become a part of the HSA Victoria chapter please contact: Cedric Pierson at contact@hydrogensociety.org.au
Victoria Chapter Committee Members
Dr Melinda Krebsz
VIC Chapter Chair
Research fellow, The Australian National University
Dr. Melinda Krebsz is a Hydrogen energy specialist and currently working as a Research Fellow in The Australian National University, Melbourne, Victoria. She has a broad background in green ammonia and hydrogen production and currently working in hydrogen storage. She is a co-author of 34 research articles and 4 book chapters. She has worked in both academic and industrial research groups in Austria, France, Germany, Hungary and Australia. Melinda is an active member of the renewable energy community and organizing networking events and conferences in the renewable energy sector.
Dr. Mary Wang
Director, RSM Australia
Dr. Mary Wang holds a PhD in aerospace engineering, and a master’s in professional accounting and law from Deakin University. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has rich experiences in the fields of renewable energy and manufacturing. Her 14+ years’ experience in business has offered her unique insight into the Hydrogen industry. Dr. Mary Wang is an active renewable energy advocator and believes while maintaining to use the traditional fossil oils and gas, transaction to clean energy is necessary and inevitable. She hosts roundtable discussions and summit annually related to renewable energy, including battery storage and Hydrogen storage.
Vanyssa Ong
Director of Renewable Energy Advisory Pty Ltd.
Vanyssa brings two decades of diverse leadership experience in the energy sector, specialising in corporate development, strategic business operations and executive leadership. She has a proven track record in originating and executing infrastructure projects, driving organic and inorganic growth opportunities, and establishing strong partnerships. She thrives on her unique blend of technical acumen and commercial insight for strategic planning and corporate development, particularly the renewable energy industry. Vanyssa is passionate about the energy transition through building a united community of people who share a collective mission and vision, she is also passionate in supporting women and people of diverse gender backgrounds to step up as empowered leaders within their organisations.
Additionally, Vanyssa co-chair of the Women in Renewables (WiR) Victoria networking group that aims to celebrate and support all the incredible women and people of diverse gender backgrounds in our professional network within the Renewables industry.
Marcus Chan
Marcus is currently undertaking Bachelor of Commerce and Finance at Monash University, majoring in Business Analytics. With a strong passion for hydrogen and clean energy, he is driven by the belief that sustainable innovation is key to shaping a more resilient and equitable future. His journey has equipped him with a data-driven mindset and strategic thinking skills, which he aspires to apply in accelerating the transition towards decarbonisation.
He is particularly interested in the commercialisation and scalability of hydrogen solutions across energy, transport, and industrial sectors. Through active engagement with the Hydrogen Society, he aims to contribute meaningfully to the dialogue, research, and development of hydrogen as a cornerstone of global decarbonisation efforts.
Dr. Saliha Saher
Dr. Saliha Saher is a materials chemist currently working as a Research Assistant at Monash University. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to translating advanced materials research into practical, scalable solutions that support the integration of renewable energy technologies within existing energy infrastructure. Her innovative approach to materials design has resulted in a novel patented materials for thermal energy storage, with aspects of this work published in Nature and recognised through awards for research impact, innovation, and real-world applicability. With a growing focus on hydrogen as a clean energy carrier and fuel, she is keen to advance materials-led solutions for efficient thermal management and energy storage in hydrogen systems, enabling safer, more efficient, and scalable hydrogen technologies for Australia’s renewable energy future.
Rohith Prakash
Rohith Prakash is a PhD candidate at Monash University whose research focuses on hydrogen technologies, particularly the behaviour of cryogenic fuel sloshing and its influence on boil-offs in storage and transport systems. His work combines numerical modelling and experimental methods to better understand fluid dynamics in advanced energy applications. He is passionate about supporting the transition to sustainable energy and is actively engaged in collaborative initiatives that promote innovation, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of hydrogen solutions.
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