Published Papers

• Raya-Tapia, A. Y., López-Flores, F. J., Tovar-Facio, J. & Ponce-Ortega, J. M.* (2025). Comparative framework of representative weeks selection methods for the optimization of power systems. Computers and Chemical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2024.108985 

• Serrano-Arévalo, T. I., Díaz-Alvarado, F. A. *, Tovar-Facio, J. & Ponce-Ortega, J. M. (2024). The impact of circular economy indicators in the optimal planning of energy systems. Sustainable Production and Consumption.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.12.018 

• Mora-Jacobo, E. G., Tovar-Facio, J.*, & Ponce-Ortega, J. M. (2024). Optimal planning for power systems considering the interconnections between isolated regions. Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03074-7

• Ochoa-Barragán, R., Ponce-Ortega, J. M. & Tovar-Facio, J.* (2023). Long-Term Energy Transition Planning: Integrating Battery System Degradation and Replacement for Sustainable Power Systems. Sustainable Production and Consumption. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.09.017

• Rojas-Punzo, A., Hernández-Romero, I. M., Tovar-Facio, J., & Nápoles-Rivera, F.* (2023). Optimization of Distribution Networks for Water and Energy in Isolated Regions: A Multi-Objective Approach Incorporating Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Technologies. Sustainable Production and Consumption. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2023.07.016

• Cho, S., Tovar-Facio, J., & Grossmann, I. E.* (2023). Disjunctive optimization model and algorithm for long-term capacity expansion planning of reliable power generation systems. Computers & Chemical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2023.108243

• Serrano-Arévalo T. I., Tovar-Facio, J. & Ponce-Ortega J. M.* (2023). Optimal Incorporation of Intermittent Renewable Energy Storage Units and Green Hydrogen Production in the Electrical Sector. Energies. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062609

• Cansino-Loeza, B., Tovar-Facio, J. & Ponce-Ortega, J. M.* (2021). Stochastic Optimization of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Disadvantaged Rural Communities to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainable Production and Consumption. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2021.08.005

• Tovar-Facio, J., Guerras, L., Ponce-Ortega, J. & M., Martín, M.* (2021). Sustainable Energy Transition Considering the Water-Energy Nexus: A Multiobjective Optimization Framework. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c08694

• Tovar-Facio, J., Martín, M., & Ponce-Ortega, J. M.* (2021). Sustainable energy transition: modeling and optimization. Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coche.2020.100661

• Díaz-Trujillo, L. A., Tovar-Facio, J., Nápoles-Rivera, F., & Ponce-Ortega, J. M.* (2019). Effective use of carbon pricing on climate change mitigation projects: Analysis of the biogas supply chain to substitute liquefied-petroleum gas in Mexico. Processes. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr7100668

• Tovar-Facio, J., Fuentes-Cortés, L. F., & Ponce-Ortega, J. M.* (2019). Carbon price evaluation in power systems for flaring mitigation. Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems. https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.d7.0282

• Tovar-Facio, J., Cao, Y., Ponce-Ortega, J. M., & Zavala, V. M.* (2018). Scalable solution strategies for chance-constrained nonlinear programs. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.8b00646

• Tovar-Facio, J., Eljack, F., Ponce-Ortega, J. M.*, & El-Halwagi, M. M. (2017). Optimal Design of Cogeneration Systems to Use Uncertain Flare Streams. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.7b00679

• Tovar-Facio, J., Eljack, F., Ponce-Ortega, J. M.*, & El-Halwagi, M. M. (2016). Optimal design of multi-plant cogeneration systems with uncertain flaring and venting. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b02033

• Tovar-Facio, J., Lira-Barragán, L. F., Nápoles-Rivera, F., Bamufleh, H. S., Ponce-Ortega, J. M.*, & El-Halwagi, M. M. (2015). Optimal synthesis of refinery property-based water networks with electrocoagulation treatment systems. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5b00902

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Book Chapters

• Tovar-Facio, J., Cansino-Loeza, B. & Ponce-Ortega, J. M. (2022). Management of renewable energy sources. Chapter 1, Book: Sustainable Design for Renewable Processes. Principles and Case Studies. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824324-4.00004-4

Manuscripts in Progress

• García-Hernandez, M., Castro-Reyes, X. & Tovar-Facio, J. Optimal long-term planning of Power Systems Infrastructure under Uncertainty. In preparation for publication. 

• Castro-Reyes, X. & Tovar-Facio, J. Sustainability, Trends and Impact of Synthetic and Natural Fragrances. In preparation for publication. 

• Mora-Jacobo, E. G., Tovar-Facio, J., & Ponce-Ortega, J. M. Optimal planning for power systems considering the different environmental metrics. Under review.