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CV & Publications

Electronic engineer and researcher working on distributed energy resources, storage, and grid-aware electrification. h-index 13, 1,500+ citations, publications including Nature Energy.

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Introduction

Electronic engineer with a strong background in distributed energy resources. Research expertise in energy storage and waste-to-energy technology, with publications in recognized international journals. Experience building and leading national and European research proposals — and supervising Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral students. A multidisciplinary approach bridging technical, economic, and environmental analysis.

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Education

Ph.D. in Energy Storage

University of Geneva, Switzerland
Mar. 2017 – Jun. 2022

Thesis: "Trade-offs between prosumer benefits and grid impacts in PV systems supported by storage." Supervisors: Prof. Martin K. Patel & Dr. David Parra.

Visiting Fellow, PV-lab

EPFL, Switzerland
Dec. 2021 – Jun. 2022

Visiting Fellow, Bits to Energy Lab

FAU Nuremberg, Germany
Feb. – Apr. 2020

M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences

University of Geneva, Switzerland
2014 – 2016

M.Sc. in Economics

National University of Colombia
2011 – 2014

B.Eng. Electronic Engineering

National University of Colombia
2005 – 2011
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Experience

Senior Academic Associate for Sustainable Energy Territories

HES-SO Valais, Switzerland
Aug. 2023 – Present
  • Build and write national and European research projects with international partners, as member and as leader.
  • Conduct extensive statistical data analysis via Python, R, and MATLAB.
  • Supervise Bachelor students and research assistants; teach interdisciplinary courses.

Post-doctoral Researcher

EPFL, Switzerland
Jun. 2022 – Dec. 2025
  • Helped build and write three national research projects and one European project with international partners.
  • Set up MILP optimizations for batteries, heat pumps, thermal tanks, and EVs at the building level.
  • Analyzed the impact of DERs on low- and medium-voltage networks using optimal power flow.
  • Supervised one doctoral student, one Master's thesis, three interns, three Master's semester projects, and one assistant researcher.

Young Editorial Board Member

Applied Energy Journal
Oct. 2022 – Present
  • Help find reviewers for articles and review submissions.

PhD Researcher

University of Geneva, Switzerland
Mar. 2017 – Jun. 2022
  • Set up MILP optimizations for residential batteries, heat pumps, thermal tanks, and EVs.
  • Presented results at two international conferences (IRES; Grid Integration of Peer-to-Peer, Community Self-Consumption and Transactive Energy Models) and two international visits (Krakow, Nuremberg).
  • Supervised four Master's students in final projects.
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Research projects

DUT — awarded, January 2026 - January 2029

Interdisciplinary methodology to evaluate and implement Positive Energy Districts in Europe, integrating energy system modeling, urban planning, and social acceptance. Helped coordinate, developed the project concept, and co-wrote the pre-proposal and proposal. Total requested funding: 1.4M EUR (350,000 CHF for HES-SO Valais/Wallis).

SFOE Grids — Dig-A-Plan — awarded, finished

Risk-based tool for the reinforcement, replacement, and expansion of distribution grid assets under uncertain conditions. Wrote and discussed the EPFL involvement across both proposal phases. Total requested funding: 286,670 CHF (75,235 CHF for EPFL).

Inter-institution Valais — OpenBEERS — awarded, finished

Facilitated the energy transition in the Canton Valais by standardizing building data storage, supporting DER integration, and enhancing energy performance simulations. Coordinated, developed the project concept, and wrote the full proposal. Total requested funding: 150,000 CHF (75,000 CHF for HES-SO Valais/Wallis).

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Selected publications

1,500+ citations, h-index 13, i10-index 14 (Google Scholar).

  • Becoming prosumer: Revealing trading preferences and decision-making strategies in peer-to-peer energy communities

    2020 · 295 citations

  • Spatial analysis of distribution grid capacity and costs to enable massive deployment of PV, electric mobility and electric heating

    2021 · 221 citations

  • Impact of local energy markets integration in power systems layer: A comprehensive review

    2021 · 187 citations

  • Integration of prosumer peer-to-peer trading decisions into energy community modelling

    2022 · 144 citations

  • Optimizing PV and grid charging in combined applications to improve the profitability of residential batteries

    2017 · 140 citations

  • Additional emissions and cost from storing electricity in stationary battery systems

    2019 · 117 citations

  • Optimized PV-coupled battery systems for combining applications: Impact of battery technology and geography

    2019 · 107 citations

  • Decarbonizing heat with PV-coupled heat pumps supported by electricity and heat storage

    2021 · 89 citations

View the full publication list on Google Scholar →

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Service & honors

Service to the scientific community

  • Expert, Suisse Energie pour les communes (SFOE) — The Climate Technology Progress Report 2025.
  • Young Editorial Board Member, Applied Energy Journal (2022–present).
  • Reviewer: Nature Energy, Nature Communications, Nature Cities, Nature Sustainability, Applied Energy, Electric Power Systems Research, SN Applied Sciences, MDPI Energies, Resources Conservation & Recycling, Computers & Electrical Engineering.

Honors

  • Mention "Très bien", PhD thesis — University of Geneva, 2022.
  • Meritorious Award, Master's thesis (1 awardee) — National University of Colombia, 2014.
  • Best GPA group — National University of Colombia, 2011.
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Skills

IT

  • Python, R & Shiny, MATLAB
  • ArcGIS & QGIS
  • LabView, Bash

Languages

  • Spanish (native), English (fluent)
  • French (C1), Italian (B2)
  • German (B1), Portuguese (B1)

Also

  • Problem-solving & critical thinking
  • Project management & mentoring
  • Time management & organisation