Dr. Jesús R. Vázquez | Microgrids Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jesús R. Vázquez, University of Huelva, Spain

He earned his degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Electricity from the University of Seville in 1995 and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Huelva in 2004, receiving the highest distinction, Cum Laude, for his thesis on “Design of a Power Conditioner Using Artificial Neural Networks.” With extensive experience in the field, Vázquez began his career as an electrical testing manager at Lypsa S.A. in 1995 and has been affiliated with the University of Huelva since 1996. He became an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Thermal Engineering, Design and Projects, in 2008. His teaching expertise includes Electrical Circuit Analysis, Photovoltaic Solar Installations, and Power Supply Quality, and he played a key role in launching the Master’s in Renewable Energy System Design and Power Quality program. Vázquez has contributed to 14 funded research projects, authored 33 scientific articles, and presented at 67 national and international conferences. He has been an active member of the TEP-964 Research Group at the University of Huelva since 2016 and has held various administrative roles, including Department Secretary and Head of the Department of Electrical and Thermal Engineering. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to advancing education, research, and innovation in electrical engineering.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Jesús R. Vázquez

Jesús R. Vázquez is highly deserving of the Research for Best Researcher Award based on his exceptional contributions to the field of Electrical Engineering, his dedication to education, and his impactful research. Below are the key points supporting this conclusion

Education 🎓:

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (Specializing in Electricity)
University of Seville, Spain (1995)
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
University of Huelva, Spain (2004)
Dissertation: “Design of a Power Conditioner Using Artificial Neural Networks”
Cum Laude distinction 🎖️

Work Experience 💼:

Electrical Testing Manager
Lypsa S.A., Barcelona (1995)
- Managed electrical testing in Nissan Motor Ibérica’s prototype testing laboratory.
Associate Professor
University of Huelva, Spain (2008–Present)
- Department of Electrical and Thermal Engineering, Design, and Projects.
- Teaches courses in Electrical Circuit Analysis, Photovoltaic Solar Installations, Power Supply Quality, etc.
- Contributed to undergraduate and master’s programs and launched the Master’s in Renewable Energy System Design and Power Quality (2007).
- Helped establish the Bachelor’s in Energy Engineering (2012).

Achievements 🏆:

Books: Author of 5 textbooks 📚.
Scientific Publications: 33 articles, 15 of which are indexed in JCR 📝.
Conference Contributions: 67 national and international presentations 🌍.
Research Projects: Contributed to 14 funded projects 💡.
Research Group: Member of the TEP-964 Research Group at the University of Huelva (GIMA) since 2016 🔬.

Awards and Honors 🏅:

Ph.D. Dissertation: Cum Laude distinction for his doctoral thesis 📜.
Scholarships: Received from Ertoil S.A. (Huelva) and Nissan Motor Ibérica (Barcelona) 🎓.
University Leadership: Served as Department Secretary (1997–2004) and Head of the Department of Electrical and Thermal Engineering (2004–2012) 🏫.
Academic Committees: Participated in the ETSI Board and the University Senate 🏛️.

Publication Top Notes:

Design and Practical Implementation of Microgrid Inverter Control Using TMS320F28335 Microcontroller with Improvement in Electrical Power Quality

Identification of Both Distortion and Imbalance Sources in Electrical Installations: A Comparative Assessment

Artificial vision wireless PV system to efficiently track the MPP under partial shading

Complete and versatile remote controller for PV systems

Grid-Connected PV Systems Controlled by Sliding via Wireless Communication

Prof. Niranjan Nayak, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, INDIA

Prof. (Dr.) Niranjan Nayak is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive expertise in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He earned his B.Tech in Engineering from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, in 1992, followed by a Master’s degree from University College of Engineering (now Vir Surendra Sai University of Technology) in 2003, and a Ph.D. from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University in 2015. Currently, Dr. Nayak serves as a Professor at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, India, where his research interests include energy management, energy storage and conversion, microgrid control, renewable energy, optimal control, electric vehicles (EV), evolutionary computing, and machine learning. With over 100 publications in renowned journals and international conferences, Dr. Nayak has made significant contributions to his field. He has also edited three major conference proceedings and chaired international conferences, including AECSS-2019 and APSIT-2021 and 2023. As a dedicated member of IEEE, IE, IET, and ISTE, he actively reviews for various international journals under prestigious publishers such as IEEE and Elsevier. Dr. Nayak’s work continues to advance innovation in electrical and electronics engineering.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Prof. (Dr.) Niranjan Nayak is a highly accomplished academic and researcher, making him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive academic journey, starting with his B.Tech from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, followed by a Master’s degree from University College of Engineering, and culminating in a Ph.D. from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), reflects a solid foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Education:

B.Tech in Engineering from the Institution of Engineers, Kolkata, India, in 1992.
Master’s degree from University College of Engineering (UCE), currently known as Vir Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSUT), in 2003.
Ph.D. degree from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan deemed to be university, India, in 2015.

Work Experience:

Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan deemed to be university, India.
- Has authored and co-authored around 100 journals and international conference papers.
- Current research interests include energy management, energy storage & conversion, microgrid control, renewable energy, optimal control, electric vehicles (EV), evolutionary computing, and machine learning.
- Edited three conference proceedings: AECSS-2019, APSIT-2021, and APSIT-2023.
- Served as the General Chair of the 1st International Conference on Advances in Electrical Control and Signal System (AECSS-2019), and also for Advances in Electrical Power, Signal & Information Technology (APSIT-2021 and APSIT-2023).
- Reviewer for several international journals under IEEE, Elsevier, and other publishers.
- Member of IEEE, IE, IET, and ISTE.

Publication top Notes:

A new representation learning based maximum power operation towards improved energy management integration with DG controllers for photovoltaic generators using online deep exponentially expanded RVFLN algorithm