personal · research · cv
Holkan Vazquez-Sanchez
Abstract.
Environmental Scientist and Engineer specializing in the energy–environment nexus, with a PhD from KAUST. I model the life-cycle impacts of energy storage technologies (batteries and hydrogen) and build open tools to make those assessments reproducible.
About
I am a Dr. in Environmental Science and Engineering from KAUST, where my work sits at the nexus of energy systems and environmental impact. Before KAUST, I completed an MSc in Engineering Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where my thesis quantified the impacts of geothermal power in Mexico. Additionally, I hold an MBA in sustainable development at Universidad del Valle de México, and my undergraduate training is in Mechatronics Engineering. I care about research that leaves behind auditable artifacts, and I have developed several tools to support my work.
Publications
Peer-reviewed · As first author
A life cycle assessment of e-hydrogen production using proton-exchange membrane water electrolysis coupled with desalination in Saudi Arabia
A techno-economic analysis of a thermally regenerative ammonia-based battery
Life cycle assessment of a binary cycle geothermal power plant in Mexico
Developed software
Open source tools ·
e-Hydrogen Cost Optimizer
Recorded talks
Seminars · Conferences · Presentations
16:40
e-Hydrogen Cost Optimizer: A Tool for Techno-economic Optimization and Environmental Performance of Green Hydrogen Systems
21:20
A techno-economic analysis of a thermally regenerative ammonia-based battery
34:45
Integrated Sustainability Assessment of Novel Energy Storage Technologies
Awards & honors
| 2025 | Monaco Prize for Innovation in Transportation and Renewable Hydrogen (Finalist) Recognized by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco |
Recognition |
| 2024 | BESE Dean’s Travel Award, Spring 2024 (USD 5,000). Recognized for academic excellence and research contributions through sponsored attendance at an international conference. |
Award |
| 2018 | Beca Nacional CONACYT posgrado (Maestría) Apoyo para la formación en estudios de posgrado en el país de la comunidad académica y estudiantil. |
Grant |
| 2018 | Premio Ceneval al Desempeño de Excelencia EGEL Examen de grado |
Award |
| 2014 | Tecnológico de Monterrey |
Grant |