Ignacio Egido Cortés

Professor Ignacio Egido Cortés is affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ICAI) at Comillas Pontifical University, where he serves as Director of the Department of Electrical Engineering since 2019. He teaches courses in Electrotechnology, Electrical Drives, Electrical Instrumentation, and Control of Electrical Power Systems, with over 20 years of academic experience.

His research focuses on

• Modeling and control of electrical power systems
• Integration of renewable energy sources
• Frequency and voltage stability
• Energy storage applications
• Smart grid technologies

Recent publications highlight his work in wind energy integration, AGC optimization using machine learning, and energy storage for grid stability. His research spans both theoretical and applied domains, with practical field tests and simulations.

Scientific awards include

• Sexenio de Investigación (2016-2021)
• Sexenio de Investigación (2010-2015)
• Sexenio de Investigación (2004-2009)
• Certificación ACAP (2008)

Professor Egido has supervised three doctoral theses and participated in over 100 research projects, with more than 30 journal and 25 conference publications. His work addresses critical challenges in renewable energy integration and grid stability.