Cesar Nieto Londoño

Cesar Nieto Londoño, Ph.D., serves as a Research Professor at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín, Colombia. He coordinates both the Aerospace Engineering Research Group and the Energy and Thermodynamics Group (GET), demonstrating leadership in academic research. His work spans multiple institutions including Universidad de Antioquia and Universidad Nacional de Colombia, reflecting collaborative research efforts across Colombia's academic landscape.

Dr. Nieto Londoño's research interests focus on thermodynamics, energy systems, and sustainable technologies. His work encompasses computational fluid dynamics, waste heat recovery systems, and renewable energy applications. He has developed expertise in two-dimensional modeling, boundary element methods, and flow distribution analysis. His research directly contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and climate action, with particular emphasis on developing technologies for sustainable power generation and energy storage solutions.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward sustainable energy solutions, with particular emphasis on hydrokinetic turbines for rural electrification, molten salt thermal storage for solar power plants, and hydrogen-based energy systems. These works reflect a consistent focus on addressing energy challenges in Colombia's non-interconnected zones and advancing the country's energy transition through technological innovation.

• Principal investigator on 14 research projects worth millions in funding
• Active mentor to doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students
• Recipient of significant research grants from Colombian national funding agencies
• Collaborator with multiple Colombian universities and research institutions

Dr. Nieto Londoño leads the Energy and Thermodynamics Group (GET), which focuses on developing innovative solutions for energy generation, storage, and utilization. The group works on projects ranging from nanostructured materials for hydrogen storage to digital transformation in energy companies, positioning itself at the forefront of Colombia's energy research landscape.