PhD student undertakes international mobility in Portugal to strengthen his research into green hydrogen

Roberto Santiago, a doctoral student in Engineering and Science with Industry (DICI) at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, recently took part in an international mobility program in Portugal, aimed at strengthening his doctoral research in the field of operational safety in green hydrogen projects. This experience was made possible thanks to funding from the EULAC for Energy Transition research program and support from the National Pilot Center (CNP) and the UC Energy Center, institutions that have played a key role in his academic and professional training.

During his internship in Portugal, the student focused on gathering technical and regulatory information on the operation of hydrogen production plants, as well as studying operational safety systems and risk assessment methodologies. This experience is part of his doctoral research, which aims to contribute to the safe and efficient development of this key technology for the energy transition.

Objectives of the mobility:

•   Establish collaborative links with Portuguese research teams specializing in hydrogen projects.

•   Learn from the Portuguese experience in the development and implementation of green hydrogen technologies.