CWI PhD Candidate Wins Prestigious Award for Green Hydrogen Research
Utrecht, Thursday, 2 October 2025.
Gevher Yesevi Keskin’s innovative model for hydrogen refueling infrastructure planning wins Best Poster Award, addressing crucial challenges in the transition to a hydrogen economy.
A Notable Achievement in Hydrogen Innovation
The GroenvermogenNL HyUSE General Assembly, held in Utrecht, recognized PhD candidate Gevher Yesevi Keskin with the Best Poster Award for her groundbreaking work in hydrogen infrastructure planning. This annual event, which took place on 1 October 2025, gathered leaders from academia, industry, and policy-making spheres to catalyze discussions around advancing hydrogen technologies [1][3].
The HyUSE Project’s Role
Keskin’s research is integral to the HyUSE project, a major initiative focused on deploying green hydrogen across energy-intensive sectors. Supported by over €16 million from the Groeifonds programme GroenVermogenNL, HyUSE aims to accelerate the transition toward hydrogen as a clean energy source, significantly reducing future energy consumption [1][3].
Addressing Infrastructure Challenges
One of the critical challenges in adopting hydrogen as a major fuel source is the strategic placement of refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Keskin’s award-winning poster addresses this issue by proposing a multi-agent simulation model. This model evaluates interactions between vehicles, transport routes, and refueling stations, providing policymakers with data-driven insights to optimize infrastructure placement [1].
Implications for the Hydrogen Economy
The implications of Keskin’s work extend beyond academic accolades. By offering a practical tool for infrastructure planning, her research supports the broader goals of the HyUSE project, which includes fostering collaborations among industry partners and research institutions. The project’s success could position the Netherlands as a leader in the burgeoning hydrogen economy, furthering efforts to achieve a climate-neutral Europe by 2050 [1][2].