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Dr Agustí Egea-Àlvarez is a Professor in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, where he is a key member of the PEDEC (Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Conversion) research group. He also holds an industry position as Network Operational Performance Manager at ScottishPower Energy Networks, reflecting his strong bridge between academic research and power system operations.
- BSc, MSc, PhD – Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona (2008, 2010, 2014)
- Marie Curie Fellow – China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI), 2015
- Converter Control Engineer – Siemens Gamesa, 2016
His research is centered on next-generation power converter technologies for renewable integration. Key interests include grid-forming and virtual synchronous machine (VSM) control algorithms, control of voltage source converters in weak and low-inertia grids, alternative HVDC connection schemes for offshore wind farms, and DC-DC converter control for HVDC systems. His work addresses critical challenges in modern power systems transitioning to high renewable penetration.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in analyzing and improving the stability and control of converter-dominated power systems. Topics such as inertia estimation, sub-synchronous oscillations, small-signal stability, and fault current control underpin his focus on ensuring grid reliability and resilience in low-inertia environments. His methodological approaches include wavelet analysis, modal contribution metrics, and comprehensive comparative reviews using structured decision-making frameworks like AHP.
- 'Sustainable Impact by Design' Team, Strathclyde Medal Recipient (2023)
- Best Paper, Wind Integration Workshop (2019) – awarded 2020
- Teaching Excellence Award – Best in Faculty of Engineering (2019)
Dr Egea-Àlvarez is actively involved in major research projects such as SETTLE-INSIGHT (NIA), Shell-iCase protection projects, and SIF BLADE-Beta, often as a Co-investigator or Principal Investigator. These projects are supported by EPSRC and industrial partners like ScottishPower and Shell, indicating strong grant acquisition and collaborative research leadership. He also supervises research students and contributes to academic service as a peer reviewer for journals like Energies and CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, and as an invited speaker on grid-forming converter technologies.
He is a member of the PEDEC research group, which is a leading center in power electronics and energy conversion at the University of Strathclyde, fostering interdisciplinary research and innovation in sustainable energy systems.
