Francisco Javier Renedo Anglada

Dr. Francisco Javier Renedo Anglada is a Guest Researcher at the Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT), affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ICAI) at Comillas Pontifical University, Spain. He has been actively involved in research at IIT since 2012, with a formal position since 2021. His work is centered on electrical systems, particularly in the domain of power system stability and HVDC technologies.

• Industrial Engineer (Electrical), ICAI - Comillas Pontifical University (2010)
• Master in Mathematical Engineering, Carlos III University of Madrid (2013)
• PhD in Engineering Systems Modeling, ICAI - Comillas Pontifical University (2018)

His research interests focus on the stability and control of modern power systems. Key areas include multi-terminal VSC-HVDC systems, power system stability (especially transient and small-signal), power electronics applications in grids, and challenges in systems with high renewable energy content and low inertia. He has developed simulation tools and control strategies to enhance grid resilience.

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward solving stability issues in hybrid AC/DC grids, particularly using DC segmentation, fast voltage boosters, and coordinated control of VSC-HVDC systems. His work addresses critical challenges like intra-area oscillations, transient stability in 100% inverter-based systems, and frequency support in low-inertia grids, reflecting a consistent focus on enabling high renewable integration.

His scientific achievements include:

• Honorary Distinction for the best Doctoral Thesis in Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University (2019)

Dr. Renedo has supervised PhD students and contributed to numerous national and international research projects funded by the European Commission (Horizon 2020), Spanish Ministry of Science, IRENA, IADB, and industry partners like Iberdrola and Endesa. He serves as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and is an active member of IEEE and CIGRE Working Group C4B4.52, contributing to guidelines on sub-synchronous oscillations in power electronics-dominated systems.

He has been involved in several research laboratories and teams, primarily within the IIT’s Electrical Systems area, focusing on modeling, control, and simulation of hybrid power systems. His work often involves collaboration with international universities and industry stakeholders.