Over 50 leading experts in applied superconductivity from across the globe came together for a virtual meeting on 17th May to kick-off a new initiative which aims to accelerate the development and commercialisation of superconducting technologies that promise to deliver a greener, healthier, more prosperous, and sustainable future.
As Dr Ziad Melhem from Oxford Quantum solutions, who has masterminded the idea, says:
‘Superconductivity has already enabled major advances and capabilities such as MRI, NMR, high magnetic field research and high energy physics accelerators which otherwise would not be possible. In the future, superconductivity will provide a means towards zero-emission targets, for example by enabling fusion power, expanding usage of wind power, and facilitating zero-emission transportation, as well as enabling new technologies such as superconducting classical and quantum computing, water purification, new medical diagnosis and therapy tools, and new scientific breakthroughs.’
Prof Cathy Foley Editor in Chief of SuST and Australia’s Chief Scientist, adds that ‘To realise the potential of superconductors in addressing our societal future needs will require new thinking on how to capture and harness the enormous capability of superconductors and translate it into successful market applications.’
Towards this goal, a workshop will be held on 11-12th July at the University of Oxford, Oxford, UK, to discuss the grand challenges and develop a strategic roadmap that the community will present in 2023 at an international superconductivity summit with stakeholders from industry, government, and private investors.
For further Information and how you can get involved, please contact Ziad Melhem.
