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Andrés Felipe Mora Castro

Profesor Asociado

UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

VALPARAISO, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


My main research interests include theoretical and practical aspects on model predictive control with application to power electronic-based technologies, variable speed drives, renewable energy conversion systems, and microgrids.

Educación

  •  PhD. in Electrical Engineering, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 2019
  •  M.Sc Electrical Engineering, UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA. Chile, 2010
  •  Ingeniero Civil Electricista, UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA. Chile, 2010

Experiencia Académica

  •   Instructor Académico Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    SANTIAGO, Chile

    2011 - 2019

  •   Profesor Asistente Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    SANTIAGO, Chile

    2019 - 2022

  •   Profesor Asociado Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Chile

    2023 - At present

Experiencia Profesional

  •   ASISTENTE CIENTIFICO Part Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNIFA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    VALPARAISO, Chile

    2009 - 2010

  •   Investigador Part Time

    CORFO Y CSIRO

    SANTIAGO, Chile

    2014 - 2015

  •   Investigador Asociado Part Time

    Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (AC3E)

    Valparaíso, Chile

    2023 - At present

Formación de Capital Humano


2023, Guillermo Gonzalez (Electrical Engineer, USM)
2022, Felipe Herrera (MSc in Electrical Engineering, U. de Chile).
2021, Guillermo Huerta (MSc in Electrical Engineering, USM).
2017, Matías Urrutia (MSc in Electrical Engineering, USM)
2015, Alex Santander (MSc in Electrical Engineering, USM)
Felipe Leiva (Electrical Engineer, USM)
Benjamín Troncoso (Electrical Engineer, USM)
Jamie Muñiz (Electrical Engineer, USM)
Diego Muñoz (Electrical Engineer, USM)
Gabriel Bustos (Electrical Engineer, USM)
Juan Pablo Hernández (Electrical Engineer, USM)
Álvaro Orellana (Electrical Engineer, USM)
Lorenzo Plaza (Electrical Engineer, UdeCH)
Horacio Figueroa (Electrical Engineer, USACH)


Premios y Distinciones

  •   Best Paper Award, EVER 2018

    IEEE Industrial Applications Society

    Francia, 2018

    Best paper award in the 13th International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies

  •   ISIE 2015 Student Travel Grant

    IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

    Brasil, 2015

    IEEE offers a number of student travel grants to assist Student members in attending conferences and presenting papers. Additional student grant opportunities may be found by visiting an IEEE Conference website matching your technical interest.

  •   Mejores Titulados

    COLEGIO DE INGENIEROS DE CHILE A.G.

    Chile, 2011

    Premio otorgado por mejor rendimiento en la carrera de Ingeniería Eléctrica

  •   Federico Santa María Carrera

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Chile, 2010

    Premio otorgado al mejor titulado en la carrera de Ingeniería Eléctrica que también destaca las cualidades y valores personales.

  •   Asociación de Ex Alumnos UTFSM

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Chile, 2010

    Premio otorgado a sólo un alumno entre todos los titulados de la Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María en cada año. El premio es otorgado al alumno que mejor encarna los valores de la Universidad.

  •   IES TIE Best Paper Award

    IEEE Industial Electronics Society

    Estados Unidos, 2019

    To recognize the best paper published in the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics.


 

Article (23)

Experimental Validation of a Nested Control System to Balance the Cell Capacitor Voltages in Hybrid MMCs
A Vector Control Strategy to Eliminate Active Power Oscillations in Four-Leg Grid-Connected Converters Under Unbalanced Voltages
An Overview of Applications of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter
An Overview of Modelling Techniques and Control Strategies for ModularMultilevel Matrix Converters
Computationally Efficient Cascaded Optimal Switching Sequence MPC for Grid-Connected Three-Level NPC Converters
Computationally Efficient Cascaded Optimal Switching Sequence MPC for Grid-Connected Three-Level NPC Converters
Model-Predictive-Control-Based Capacitor Voltage Balancing Strategies for Modular Multilevel Converters
Model-Predictive-Control-Based Capacitor Voltage Balancing Strategies for Modular Multilevel Converters
Finite-Set Model-Predictive Control Strategies for a 3L-NPC Inverter Operating With Fixed Switching Frequency
Finite-Set Model-Predictive Control Strategies for a 3L-NPC Inverter Operating With Fixed Switching Frequency
Control of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Based on the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter
Control of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Based on the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter
Dead-Time and Semiconductor Voltage Drop Compensation for Cascaded H-Bridge Converters
Dead-Time and Semiconductor Voltage Drop Compensation for Cascaded H-Bridge Converters
Model Predictive Torque Control for Torque Ripple Compensation in Variable Speed PMSMs.
Model Predictive Torque Control for Torque Ripple Compensation in Variable-Speed PMSMs
A novel LVRT control strategy for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter based high-power Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Balancing energy and low frequency operation of the Modular Multilevel Converter in Back to Back configuration
Model Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter
Resonant Control System for a 7-Leg Back-to-Back Converter for Interfacing Variable Speed Generators to 4-Wire Loads
Control Scheme for an Induction Motor Fed by a Cascade Multicell Converter Under Internal Fault
Control Scheme for an Induction Motor Fed by a Cascade Multicell Converter Under Internal Fault
Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Cascade Multicell Converter Under Fault

ConferencePaper (14)

A novel Capacitor Voltage Balancing strategy for Modular Multilevel Converters
Closed loop vector control of the modular multilevel matrix converter for equal input-output operating frequencies
Control of modular multilevel cascade converters for offshore wind energy generation and transmission
Phase-Shifted Model Predictive Control of a Three-Level Active-NPC Converter
Predictive Control Strategy for an Induction Machine fed by a 3L-NPC Converter with Fixed Switching Frequency and Improved Tracking Error
Active Power Oscillation Elimination in 4-Leg Grid-Connected Converters Under Unbalanced Network Conditions
Improved control strategy of the modular multilevel converter for high power drive applications in low frequency operation
Modelling and Control of the Modular Multilevel Converter in Back to Back Configuration for High Power Induction Machine Drives
Modelling and Control of the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter and its application to Wind Energy Conversion Systems
The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines
A novel LVRT control strategy for modular multilevel matrix converter based high-power wind energy conversion systems
Balancing energy and low frequency operation of the modular multilevel converter in back to back configuration
Model Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter
Resonant control system for a 7-leg back-to-back converter for interfacing variable speed generators to 4-wire loads

Proyecto (12)

Distributed Model Predictive Control for AC/AC Modular Multilevel Converters: Towards Fully Flexible and Fault-Tolerant Topologies
Modular Multilevel Converters with Embedded Hybrid Energy Storage for Heavy-Duty Electric Transportation
Compensación flexible de altas corrientes de cortocircuitos en sistemas eléctricos de potencia
Emulador Flexible PHIL como Plataforma de Investigación para los Desafíos de la Transición Energética
Seeking for Optimal Operation of Direct AC-AC Modular Multilevel Converters Using Model Predictive Control
ON THE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE OF HIGH-POWER MODULAR MULTILEVEL CONVERTERS USING CASCADED MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL
Energy Recovery from Mineral Pipelines (P5.P1)
MODULAR MULTILEVEL CONVERTER TECHENOLOGIES FOR HIGH POWER DRIVES
MODULAR MULTILEVEL CONVERTER TECHENOLOGIES FOR HIGH POWER DRIVES
Incorporación de Efectos No-lineales del Convertidor Multicelda en el Algoritmo de Optimización del Control Predictivo de Corriente
CONTROL TECHNIQUES AND NEW TOPOLOGIES BASED ON FLYING CAPACITORS MULTILEVEL CONVERTER.
CONTROL TECHNIQUES AND NEW TOPOLOGIES BASED ON FLYING CAPACITORS MULTILEVEL CONVERTER.
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Andrés Mora

Profesor Asociado

INGENIERIA ELECTRICA

UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

VALPARAISO, Chile

14
Jesus Cardenas

Profesor Titular

Ingeniería Eléctrica

Universidad de Chile

Santiago, Chile

14
Matias Diaz

Profesor Asociado

Ingeniería Eléctrica

Universidad de Santiago

Santiago, Chile

3
Alejandro Angulo

Académico

Ingeniería Eléctrica

UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

Valparaiso, Chile

3
Pablo Lezana

Associate Professor

Ingeniería Eléctrica

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Valparaíso, Chile

2
Félix Rojas

Profesor Asistente

Ingeniería Eléctrica

USACH

Santiago, Chile

1
Marco Rivera

Full Professor

Electrical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA

Curicó, Chile

1
José Rodríguez

Full Professor

Facultad de Ingeniería

Universidad Andres Bello

Santiago, Chile

1
Enrique Espina

Académico

Ingeniería Eléctrica

Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Santiago, Chile