My main research lines are: Applied optimization in power and energy systems, the design of demand response mechanisms and their implementation to operations and markets, and design of distributed control and optimization algorithms.

Graduated M.Sc. Students: 7
Current M.Sc. Students: 1

Graduated Ph.D. Students: 0
Current Ph.D. Students: 2

Undergraduate Courses (Last 3 years): 7
Graduate Courses (Last 3 years): 3

Selected Seminars and Conference Presentations:

[S18] “Regulation Schemes for Distributed Generation in Chile”, Invited talk, APEC Seminar: Regulation schemes for new distributed energy resources, Almacruz Hotel, Santiago, Chile, Oct 2019.

[S17] “A Novel Distributed Control Strategy for Optimal Dispatch of Isolated Microgrids Considering Congestion”, Invited talk, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, May 2019.

[S16] “Portfolio design of a demand response aggregator with satisficing consumers”, Invited talk, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, May 2019.

[S15] “Management of EV Charging Stations using Advance Reservation Schemes in Electricity Markets”, International Symposium on Mathematical Programming (ISMP’18), Bordeaux, France, Julio 2018.

[S14] “Demand Response Aggregation With Satisficing Consumers In Electricity Markets”, INFORMS Annual Conference, Houston, TX, Octubre 2017.

[S13] "Real-Time Control Strategies for an EV Fleet Aggregator to Provide Ancillary Services", Workshop: Electrónica de Potencia y Estrategias de Control para Sistemas de Almacenamiento Energético en Micro-redes y Sistemas de Potencia, Universidad Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile. March 2017.

[S12] "Convex Hull Unit Commitment in Expansion Planning Models", Invited Talk at IISM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany. November 2016.

[S11] "Planning Power Systems with Flexibility", ISCI Complex Energy Systems (CES) Workshop, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. November 2016.

[S10] “Microgrid Energy Management – Active Power Dispatch: Architectures and Challenges”, IEEE-PES GM 2016 Tutorial on Microgrids: Overview, Design, Analysis, Operation, Control, and Applications, Boston, MA, USA. Julio 2016.

[S9] "Participation of Demand Response Aggregators in Day-Ahead and Real-Time Markets: Optimal Portfolio Management", Workshop: Optimization Tools for Renewable Energy Systems, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, Santiago, Chile. January 2016.

[S8] "Power Systems Flexibility and Demand Response", Fraunhofer-Chile Solar Seminar: Simulation of Systems for 100% Renewable Energy Supply, Centro de Innovacion, Ponticia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. November 2015.

[S7] "Stochastic-Predictive Energy Management System for Isolated Microgrids", Invited Talk, Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, Santiago, Chile. November 2014.

[S6] "Uncertainty-aware Energy Management for Integration of Intermittent Generation",Workshop: CEST+I Solar Energy in Chile, Seville, Spain. November 2014.

[S5] "Modelos de Operacion bajo Incertidumbre para la Integracion de Generacion Intermitente en Sistemas Electricos", Invited Talk, Seminar: Generacion Distribuida y Energías Renovables en la Frontera, UFRO, Temuco, Chile. October 2014.

[S4] "Update of Microgrid EMS Trends", Panel: IEEE-PES Task Force on Microgrid Control, IEEE PES General Meeting, 2014, Washington, D.C., USA. July 2014.

[S3] "Sistema para la Gestion de la Energia", Workshop: Diseño y Operacion de Micro-redes Inteligentes, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. December 2013.

[S2] "A Centralized Energy Management System for Isolated Microgrids", Session: Energy Management Systems, The Modelling and Optimization: Theory and Applications (MOPTA) Conference, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA. August 2013.

[S1] "Energy Management Systems for Isolated Microgrids", Workshop: Next Generation of Researchers in Power Systems, Villarino, Salamanca, Spain. October 5, 2012.

Technology Transfer Projects:

ENEL Green Power
February 2017 - April 2017
Project: Development of a Model to Schedule the Cleaning of Large-scale PV Plants
Role: Co-Investigator

Frauhofer CSET Seed Fund 2016
August 2016 - August 2018
Project: Generation and Transmission Planning Models for Policy Analysis
Role: Co-Investigator

CORFO Bienes Públicos
December 2016 - December 2018
Project: Corredor Solar de la Cuenca del Salado
Role: Co-Investigator