An NUI Galway student, who won an academic award from engineering company ARUP, has now succeeded in joining Ireland’s first green hydrogen company
Jack Reardon, a native of Cork who completed his Masters of Engineering, ME Energy Systems Engineering in NUI Galway in May authored “A Cork Hydrogen Deployment Plan”, and his thesis also attracted the attention of the country's first green hydrogen company, EIH2.
EIH2’s founder Pearse Flynn, CEO Tom Lynch, and COO Catherine Sheridan offered Reardon a position on the team as a project support engineer.
The company, which is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, is currently developing a portfolio of projects that Reardon supports through his engineering analysis, business development and project management.
CEO Tom Lynch of EIH2 says the company jointly celebrates his achievements.
“At EIH2 we are proud to have Jack as a team member. His fresh knowledge and energy are a great mix for our projects, and we look forward to fostering his skills and talent to build a path towards a Net Zero 2050 Ireland where green hydrogen plays a key role.”.
NUI Galway lecturer Dr Rory Monaghan, says the college is delighted to witness green hydrogen gaining momentum through these recognitions and fully support the efforts and skills of a young generation, adding, "if anything, we need more".
