Francisco Labora Gómez

Francisco Labora Gómez is a Predoctoral Researcher at the Technological Research Institute (IIT) of Comillas Pontifical University, within the Higher Technical School of Engineering. He joined IIT in September 2023 as part of the Regulatory Modeling and Analysis of Energy Systems area, focusing on electrical systems modeling and optimization.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering with specialization in Electronics and Automation from Comillas Pontifical University (2021)
• Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Comillas Pontifical University (2023)

Mr. Labora Gómez's research centers on energy systems, particularly modeling, operation, and optimization of electrical infrastructure. His work addresses hydropower modeling, power system flexibility, and renewable energy integration through data-driven approaches for medium-term hydrothermal planning and operating reserve provision.

His recent publication in Renewable Energy (2025) demonstrates efficient hydropower modeling techniques, while his conference presentations at JOSITE'2025 and EERA ES-e3s-CSP-DfE workshops highlight applications in nuclear power constraints and pumped storage systems for grid stability.

No scientific awards or fellowships have been attributed to Mr. Labora Gómez to date.

He actively contributes to the AVANHID project (Advanced hydropower systems: modeling, control, and optimized integration) funded by MICIU/AEI and European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR (Oct 2022–Nov 2025). As a predoctoral researcher, he has no advisees but collaborates within IIT's Energy Systems Modeling team.

Mr. Labora Gómez operates within IIT's extensive research ecosystem, engaging with national and international energy sector entities through the institute's collaborative framework.