© Icoana Laís

Icoana Laís L M Martins

I am a consultant in the field of energy efficiency and hydrogen, focusing on the development of sustainable and innovative solutions. In 2023, I founded the startup H2Todos, an initiative that aims to democratize knowledge about hydrogen and renewable energies, promoting energy transition in an accessible and inclusive way.

I am currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Brasília (UnB), working in the Automation and Control Group, where I conduct research aimed at optimizing the energy efficiency of electrolysers, contributing to technological advancement and the viability of green hydrogen.

“I believe that sometimes it's the people you least expect who do things you can't even imagine.” (Alan Turing)

PhD candidate in Mechatronic Systems at the University of Brasília
Brasília- DF

I am an Energy Engineer from the University of Brasília (UnB), where I worked for six years researching photovoltaic cells and their compositions. I have a specialization in Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Comfort from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a master's degree in Energy and Sustainability from the Federal University of Latin American Integration (UNILA). I am currently a doctoral student in Mechatronic Systems at UnB, researching the optimization of energy efficiency in electrolysers, with a focus on technological advancement and the viability of green hydrogen.

I completed an internship at the Hydrogen Plant at the Itaipu Technology Park and, since 2022, I have been the founder of the H2Todos project, whose mission is to democratize knowledge about hydrogen through courses, webinars, and accessible scientific dissemination on social media.

I am also involved in international initiatives: I was a Young Energy Specialist at UNECE, contributing to the development of a guidebook on critical minerals, and since 2024 I have been a member of the BRICS Youth Energy Agency, in the area of green jobs and access to energy.

H2 advancing steadily in Brazil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LztTVRF8FJo

Development of Green Hydrogen in Brazil: perspective for industry, commerce and investment ( from minute: 3h21min45s) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7vXxpGNuBg)

Itaipu Binacional: Integration and Energy Transition- moderation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuVlsTajPfI)

Mini-course Energy Efficiency (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qktTyFtHX6g)

Critical Minerals for the Sustainable Energy Transition A Guidebook to Support Intergenerational Action- UNECE. Link: https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/RMYMG%20-%20Critical%20Minerals%20for%20Sustainable%20Energy%20Transition%20-%20A%20Guidebook%20to%20support%20Intergenerational%20Action.pdf

BRICS YOUTH ENERGY OUTLOOK 2024. Link: https://impact-mission.org/upload/news/BRICSYEO2024.pdf

Brazil's Sustainable Future: Hydrogen Development in the Energy Transition. Link: https://www.abee-sp.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/revista-presenca-2024.pdf

Exploring green hydrogen in Brazil: A comprehensive analysis of policies, projects, innovations, and regulations. Link: https://edocbrasil.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DOI-Senahidro-3-Explorando-o-Hidrogenio-Verde-no-Brasil.pdf

El libro de la Transición Energética en Latinoamérica y el Caribe. Link: https://www.plataformatransicionenergetica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Libro_2025_Version_digital_compressed.pdf

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