Cruz Enrique Borges Hernandez

Cruz Enrique Borges Hernandez is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Deusto, specializing in computational approaches to energy systems and urban sustainability. His research integrates data science, agent-based modeling, and behavioral analysis to address critical challenges in smart grids, energy consumption patterns, and urban mobility.

His primary research interests include:

• Smart grid optimization and electricity demand forecasting
• Urban mobility modeling and 15-minute city concepts
• Behavioral interventions for energy efficiency in buildings
• Cross-generational climate change perception studies
• Blockchain applications for peer-to-peer energy markets

His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in applying machine learning to smart meter data analysis, developing agent-based simulations for urban systems, and examining socio-technical aspects of energy transitions. Key methodological contributions include cascading models for behavioral nudges and novel approaches to electricity consumption typology derivation.

As an active researcher in EU-funded projects, he bridges technical energy modeling with social science perspectives, creating policy-relevant outputs that address both engineering challenges and human behavior aspects of sustainability transitions. His work emphasizes practical implementation through platforms like GreenSoul for building energy monitoring and GTPlat for transport planning simulations.