ANDRES BARRADO BAUTISTA

Andres Barrado Bautista is a Full Professor in the Department of Electronic Technology at the School of Engineering, Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M). He leads research within the Electronic Power Systems Group (GSEP), focusing on power electronics, energy conversion, and their applications in aerospace, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. His work bridges theoretical modeling and practical implementation, with a strong emphasis on high-efficiency DC-DC converters, fuel cell integration, and smart energy management.

• PhD in Electrical Engineering (specific date not provided)

His research interests center on power electronics for energy systems, including modeling and control of DC-DC converters, fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. He has made significant contributions to the development of advanced converter topologies for photovoltaic systems, electric propulsion in aerospace, and hybrid electric vehicles. His work integrates system-level black-box modeling, small-signal analysis, and real-time digital control, often applied to complex embedded and distributed power architectures.

The recent publications (2020–2025) highlight a strong trend in high-performance power converters for space applications (e.g., electrospray thrusters), biomedical devices (e.g., wireless pacemaker charging), and renewable integration. The articles reflect expertise in magnetic component modeling, converter stability, and advanced control techniques, with frequent publication in IEEE Transactions journals.

He has supervised numerous theses and leads a wide portfolio of research projects funded by national agencies (AEI, CAM), EU programs, and industry partners such as Airbus, Siemens, CIEMAT, and SENER.

• Convertidor CC-CC reductor y elevador, método de conversión CC-CC, y planta fotovoltaica que incorpora dicho convertidor (2019)
• Convertidor y método de conversión bidireccional de corriente continua a corriente continua sin aislamiento galvánico (2019)
• Active control procedures for the connection of very capacitive loads using SSPCs (2017)
• Active control procedures for the connection of very capacitive loads using SSPCs (2014)
• Método y dispositivo de transformación de corriente continua en corriente alterna (2014)
• Método y sistema de alimentación de una carga constituida por una pluralidad de cargas elementales, en particular de LED (2013)

He has secured substantial research funding as principal investigator on projects such as SMARTGREENERGY, ECOSIVE, and several initiatives related to hydrogen-powered drones and space propulsion. He also actively collaborates on projects involving intelligent modular converters, energy storage, and electromagnetic compatibility. His lab, the Electronic Power Systems Group, works on both simulation and experimental validation of power electronics systems, with applications ranging from microsatellites to electric transportation.