Alba Forns Gómez

Alba Forns Gómez serves as a Research Fellow at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law within the Department of Business Law, European Law and Tax Law. Her academic profile centers on EU Energy and Environmental Law with specialized expertise in Energy Justice and Participatory Democracy within hydrogen economy transitions.

Her research investigates public participation mechanisms in energy decision-making across the EU, Spain, and Germany, particularly examining how vulnerable populations are included or excluded in hydrogen governance frameworks. This work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for clean energy and reduced inequalities through critical analysis of energy communities and democratic processes.

Recent publications reveal emerging tensions between accelerating renewable hydrogen deployment and ensuring inclusive public engagement, with comparative studies highlighting jurisdictional differences in Germany and Spain. Her scholarship consistently connects technical energy transitions to foundational justice principles.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship for the THERESA project

She actively shapes academic discourse through conference organization (e.g., Citizen Energy in Times of Transition 2025) and presentations on energy democracy, while maintaining research leadership in EU hydrogen governance through the University of Groningen's institutional platforms.