Daniel Hissel

Daniel Hissel is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Hydrogen Energy at the University of Franche-Comté, France. He serves as the Head of the SHARPAC research team (Systèmes Hydrogène, ActionneuRs, Production, stockAge et Conversion de l'énergie électrique) within the Energy Department of the FEMTO-ST laboratory. Since January 2020, he has been Deputy Director of the national hydrogen research federation FRH2 (FR CNRS). He was named IEEE Fellow in 2021 and serves as President of the French chapter of IEEE/VTS.

His educational background includes:

• Engineering degree from École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Electriciens de Grenoble (ENSIEG) in 1994
• PhD from École Nationale Supérieure d'Electrotechnique, Electronique, Informatique, d'Hydraulique de Toulouse (ENSEEIHT) in 1998
• Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in 2004

Daniel Hissel's research focuses on energy efficiency and the diagnostics/prognostics of energy systems, particularly in the field of hydrogen energy for applications in mobility and stationary systems. His work encompasses fuel cell technology, energy conversion systems, and the development of predictive maintenance strategies for hydrogen-based energy systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding degradation mechanisms in fuel cells and developing methods to extend their operational lifetime.

His recent publications (2025) demonstrate a strong focus on PEM fuel cell technology for transportation applications, with particular emphasis on heavy-duty vehicles. His research spans multiple disciplines including power electronics, control systems, electrochemistry, and artificial intelligence applied to energy systems. Key themes include nonlinear control of power converters, predictive maintenance using machine learning, physics-based modeling of fuel cells, and analysis of degradation mechanisms.

His notable scientific awards include:

• Blondel Medal (2017)
• CNRS Innovation Medal (2020)
• IEEE Fellow (2021)
• Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) (2022)
• Gold Medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès (2024)

Professor Hissel has published over 600 articles in international journals and conferences. He previously served as Director of the FCLAB Research Federation (FR CNRS) from 2012 to 2019. He is also an administrator of the "Véhicule du Futur" competitiveness cluster, demonstrating his strong connections with industry. His research has significant practical applications in the development of hydrogen-based energy systems for sustainable transportation and stationary power generation.

He leads the SHARPAC research team at FEMTO-ST laboratory, which focuses on hydrogen systems, actuators, production, storage, and electrical energy conversion. This team conducts cutting-edge research in hydrogen energy technology, contributing to France's national efforts in developing hydrogen as a key component of the future energy system.