The Hydrogen Utilization Research Division aims to significantly advance hydrogen utilization technologies, with an emphasis on hydrogen mobility, which plays a leading role in realizing a sustainable hydrogen‑based society. The division conducts comprehensive research and development of innovative technologies spanning material design at the nanoscale, such as catalysts and electrodes, to system‑level integration and demonstration. 

Using advanced diagnostic tools including electron microscopy, synchrotron radiation, and multi-physical simulation, researchers characterize materials, elucidate mechanisms, and optimize functionality for performance, durability, and cost. By leading both innovative materials development and full‑scale demonstration, the division accelerates progress across multiple applications, strengthens industrial collaboration, and facilitates public outreach and real‑world deployment.