BLAS OGAYAR FERNÁNDEZ

Blas Ogayar Fernández is a University Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Jaén, affiliated with the Center for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy and the research group "R&D in engineering, energy and sustainability". His work bridges historical analysis of electrical infrastructure with modern renewable energy systems, focusing on regional energy solutions in southern Spain.

He earned his PhD from the University of Jaén in 2008 with a thesis on mini-hydraulic resources supervised by Dr. Pedro Gómez Vidal. His educational background demonstrates deep regional expertise in energy systems development.

Prof. Ogayar's research centers on renewable energy with particular emphasis on small-scale hydropower applications and historical electrification patterns in the Sierra Mágina region. His work extends to smart city lighting control systems and electrical engineering education, creating connections between historical infrastructure development and contemporary sustainable energy challenges. The interdisciplinary nature of his research combines technical engineering analysis with socio-historical perspectives on energy adoption.

His publication record reveals a distinct chronological evolution: early career focus (1992-2001) on circuit theory education, mid-career period (2006-2014) documenting regional hydropower resources and historical infrastructure, and recent work (2019-2022) addressing smart city applications and comprehensive historical electrification studies. The consistent regional focus on Sierra Mágina demonstrates sustained commitment to place-based energy research.

He actively contributes to the "R&D in engineering, energy and sustainability" research group within the Center for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy, where his expertise in both historical energy systems and modern renewable technologies supports integrated approaches to sustainable energy development in agricultural regions.