Young Energy Ambassadors 2024

Gustė aims to better integrate social equity into energy transition. As a Rhodes Scholar, she is completing a master’s degree at Oxford University and preparing for her PhD. Having previously worked with diverse stakeholders on climate policy, Gustė is now collaborating with Vilnius Municipality to identify social justice risks associated with Vilnius’ energy transition.

Frederik, a master’s student in energy economics and computer science, balances academia with youth engagement. He is a research assistant in the field of electricity grid digitalisation, drawing from a background in the mobility sector. As president of AEGEE Aachen, he is engaged in one of Europe’s largest interdisciplinary student organisations, striving for a democratic, diverse and sustainable Europe.

Lukas is an engineer and researcher seeking ways to achieve impact at scale. He co-founded and runs Ecorbio, a cleantech company in Cyprus, with a mission to upcycle waste biomass into valuable chemicals. His goal – have tons of positive environmental impact through replacing fossil-derived and food-competitive chemicals with sustainable ones.

Martina has a European mindset cultivated through studies in multiple countries. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a master’s degree in Environmental Economics from University of Copenhagen. Currently working at Energinet, Denmark’s Transmission System Operator for electricity and gas, as an International Economist, her impactful research on biomethane and hydrogen cost structures has influenced global stakeholders and spurred investments in renewable energy. Additionally, he coordinates various working groups in Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), addressing diverse European gas-related topics.

Nelson, a Project Finance professional with an engineering background, he has more than 10 years of work experience in France, Portugal and the UK. His experience spans Civil Engineering, Project Development and Management, Financial Modelling, Financial Advisory, Asset Management, Infrastructure Debt Investments. He is a problem-solver focused on promoting sustainable development and contributing to social, economic and ecological transition. He is currently the Deputy CEO of Akuo Renováveis Portugal.

Clara is a multidisciplinary researcher and project leader specialising in bioenergy, with a focus on clean technologies and energy transition. She is experienced in R&D projects and industry-academy cooperation, optimising biofuel production. Clara is passionate about renewable solutions, sustainable growth, and the circular economy in energy generation. Currently, she is a postdoctoral researcher and sustainable energy systems laboratory manager leading projects on biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies in Finland.

Ela is an energy policy enthusiast and a passionate advocate for youth empowerment in the energy transition. As a member of YOUNGO, she has steered youth engagement on energy-related themes at COP28. She is currently leading the group’s energy-related work as the Energy Contact Point in preparation for COP29. Having recently earned her master’s degree in politics and technology, she focused her academic pursuits on EU energy politics and the energy trilemma, with a particular emphasis on European energy security. She is currently applying and expanding her knowledge as a trainee at Austria’s largest energy provider.

Devesh, an architect and urban designer, is dedicated to integrating sustainable energy practices into urban development. With a passion for innovative solutions, he strives to create environmentally conscious spaces that prioritize energy efficiency and community well-being, shaping a greener urban future.

Alexandru is a member of the Energy Transition Researcher Centre within the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. He is also CEO of Renergia, the first sustainability app developed in Romania that helps people reduce their energy bills and save the planet. He was invited to COP28 UAE by IRENA to pitch Renergia and was also a member of the Romanian delegation. Alexandru is involved in the energy transition process in multiple capacities: researcher, trainer, entrepreneur in the field of clean transition promoting energy culture among households, and energy manager for public authorities overseeing a Romanian city with 20,000 inhabitants. The experience gained through the work performed in the three roles is shared with students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, where Alexandru is an associate professor.