research group
Current postgrad students (direct supervision)
1. Bryan Foden F.
He is currently pursuing a double degree in the B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Electrical Engineering at the University of Chile. His research interests include Power System economics, electricity markets, Demand Response and smart grids.
Thesis Project: Optimal allocation of Demand Response contracts in Energy and Reserve markets via Inverse Optimization and Bilevel Optimization.
2. José Ponce R.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Chile in 2018, now he is pursuing his MSc degree at the same university. His research interests focus on the non-variable renewable generation as a means to improve the quality of life of Chileans, through a complete decarbonization of the system.
Thesis project: The role of Geothermal Energy in the future of the Chilean Electric System.
3. Miguel Ramírez C.
He obtained the BSc. degree in Electromechanical Engineer from Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas-ESPE, Ecuador in 2015. Currently, he is pursuing the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Chile. His research interests include optimal planning and operation of power systems.
Thesis project: Optimal routing of transmission lines considering social-environmental and engineering aspects
4. Teresa Vergara V.
She is currently pursuing the B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Electrical Engineering at University of Chile. Her research interests include power systems planning, reliability, and “missing money” problem.
Thesis project: Capacity credit estimation models in low-carbon systems based on stochastic programming
5. Miguel Sánchez L.
He obtained BSc. and MSc. in the Universidad de Chile in 2018. Currently, he is pursuing the PhD. degree. His interests are focused on regulation frameworks that incentivize innovation and integration of new low-carbon technologies.
Thesis project: Regulation framework of distribution networks using model firm.
6. Alex Villamarin J.
He received the Electromechanical Engineer degree from Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas-ESPE, Ecuador in 2014 and MSc. in Electrical Engineering degree from Universidad de Chile, Chile in 2020. He is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Chile, Chile. He worked in Transelectric, the main electricity transmission company in Ecuador. His research interests include reliability, risk, and resilience in electric power systems, planning and operation of power systems, optimization and integration of renewable energy resources.
Thesis project: Planning resilient electrical networks with considerations of cascading outage
7. Diland Castro C.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Chile in 2019. Currently pursuing his MSc degree in Electrical Engineering also in the University of Chile. His research interests include planning and operation of electric power systems, integration of renewable technologies, application of decomposing methods to solve large-scale problems in power systems and public policies applied to the energy sector.
Thesis project: Resilient planning of generation expansion using Benders Decomposition: the importance of carbon tax in the decarbonization process.
8. Claudio Carvallo
He is currently pursuing a double degree in the B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Electrical Engineering at University of Chile. His research interests include planning and operation of multi-energy systems.
Thesis project: Planning of integrated heat and power systems: A Chilean case study
9. Karin Sánchez L.
She received the BSc. degree in Engineering Sciences, Electrical mention from University of Chile in 2020. Currently, pursuing his M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering also in University of Chile. Her research interests include the power system planning, operation, decarbonization and stochastic optimization models with decomposing methods to solve large scale problems.
Thesis Project: Decarbonization models based on stochastic programming.
10. Catalina Gamboa M.
She is a MSc. and BSc. student in Electrical Engineering student at University of Chile. Her research interest include the optimal planning and operation of power systems with a big integration of renewable energy, green hydrogen and electricity markets.
Thesis project: Generation complex with power generation based on green hydrogen and solar energy.
11. Claudio Silva B.
He received the BSc. degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Chile in 2019. Currently pursuing his MSc. degree in Electrical Engineering also in the University of Chile. His research interests include power system operation, planning, and reliability.
Thesis project: Planing network investments for a more fair design in terms of reliability and affordability
7. Daniel Rivera
He is currently pursuing the B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Electrical Engineering at University of Chile. His research interests include planning and operation of electric power systems, optimization and machine learning.
Past students (direct supervision)
Theses can be downloaded directly from the U. of Chile's online repository (for BSc and MSc/PhD)
Bastian Moya, BSc., MSc., Co-optimizing network, pumped and battery storage investments under long term uncertainties: a case study on Australian power system, 2021
Daniel Rivera, BSc., MSc., Investment in transmission networks considering cascade failures and probabilistic security., 2020
Andrés Chavez E., MSc., Technological portfolios for reliable and resilient design of distribution networks using AC linear power flows., 2020.
Lucas Neira M., MSc., Efficient Transmission Planning Methodology with Stochastic Safety Criteria Under Extreme Climate Conditions., 2020.
Ricardo Haro V., MSc., Transmission Tariffs, Network Cost Allocation, Energy Markets, Co-optimization of Generation and Transmission planning, Trilevel and Bilevel Optimization., 2020.
Alex Villamarin J., MSc., Disaster management and resilience in electric power systems., 2020.
Hector Otárola G., BSc., MSc., Co-optimizing network and storage systems investments through stochastic optimization via column generation algorithms, 2019.
Diego Alvarado L., BSc., MSc., Investment transmission planning with distributionally robust security and distributed energy resources, 2019
Elías Valenzuela G., BSc., MSc., Measuring the network hosting capacity of transmission networks to integrate renewable energy: A bilevel optimization approach (MPEC), 2019
Gabriel Díaz A., BSc., MSc., Economic effects of the tax on CO2 emissions used in the electricity market in Chile, 2018
Cristóbal Cruz L., BSc., Resilient operation and planning of electric transmission networks, 2018
Pedro Rojas O., BSc., Risk assessment of different contractual schemes for energy supply for non-conventional renewable generation, 2017
Hugo Godoy V., BSc., Reliable planning of a 100% renewable electrical system in Chile, 2017 (Roberto Ovalle Aguirre Prize, Best final year project 2018 -at a national level-, Instituto de Ingenieros de Chile)
Francisco Latorre C., BSc., Optimal location of FACTS and transmission lines for future generation scenarios in the Chilean electricity system, 2017
Sergio Zúñiga L., BSc., Dispatch strategies of a solar thermal concentration power plant with storage, 2017
Ricardo Hunt P., BSc., Analysis and implementation of the line switching model in the Chilean electricity system, 2017
Enrique Marín M., BSc., Dispatch strategies analysis of a photovoltaic power plant with pumped hydro storage, 2017
Víctor Puente M., BSc., Characteristics of the Chebyshev pseudo-spectral representation in the modeling of electrical systems in the chilean context , 2017
Fernando Llaitul S., BSc., Analysis of the implementation of FACTS equipment in the economic operation of the national electricity system in scenarios of renewable energy development, 2017
Javier De la Fuente A., BSc., Optimal contracting strategies for run-of-the-river hydro power plants, 2017
Carlos Sepúlveda H., BSc., Economic operation of a micro-grid with stability constraints, 2016
Michel Soudre D., BSc., Probabilistic optimization of conventional and intelligent technology portfolios for the robust design of a primary distribution substation, 2016
Felipe González V., MSc/BSc., Optimal Take-Or-Pay LNG Supply For Hydrothermal Electricity Systems, 2016
Jonathan Monsalve R., BSc., Evaluation of the benefit of a pumped storage unit in Colbún under irrigation requirements, 2016
Sebastián Aldea E., BSc., Optimum stochastic load flow with transient stability constraints and corrective control technologies, 2015
Carlos Matamala V., BSc., Reserve margins in transmission networks and interconnections to facilitate integration of renewable generation, 2015
Felipe Zuloaga R., BSc., Optimization models for the efficient operation of electrical power systems with probabilistic and deterministic security criteria, 2015
Felipe Riquelme L., BSc., Transmission contingency selection for the optimal power flow problem with security constraints, 2015