José Ribeiro Baptista

José Ribeiro Baptista is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) and a Senior Researcher at INESCTEC's Power and Energy Systems Centre since October 1, 2012. His academic journey began with a BSc in Electrical Engineering from UTAD in 1991, followed by an MSc in Power Electronics in 1997, and culminated with a PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2007, focusing on harmonic distortion analysis in low-voltage distribution networks.

His educational background includes:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (1991)
• MSc in Power Electronics, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (1997)
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (2007)

Dr. Baptista's research spans multiple critical areas in modern power systems. His primary interests include power quality, electrical machines, and renewable energy integration. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, connecting electrical engineering fundamentals with sustainable energy solutions and smart grid technologies. He has made significant contributions to power electronics, particularly in silicon carbide converter design, and has explored innovative applications in building energy management systems and water-energy nexus solutions.

His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward sustainable energy solutions, with work covering silicon carbide converter technologies, rainwater harvesting systems integrated with renewable energy, advanced forecasting techniques for energy markets, wind farm optimization, and contextual energy management systems for buildings. His research bridges theoretical electrical engineering concepts with practical applications that address contemporary energy challenges.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Senior Researcher at INESCTEC since 2012
• Active publication record in high-impact journals including Energies, Sustainability, and Electronics

As an academic advisor, Dr. Baptista has supervised multiple graduate students through their thesis work at UTAD, focusing on renewable energy communities, building energy management contexts, distribution network optimization with virtual power plants, and the impact of electric vehicle charging stations on power quality. His research group appears to be actively engaged in both theoretical and applied aspects of modern power systems, with particular emphasis on sustainability and efficiency.

His laboratory work centers around the Power and Energy Systems Centre at INESCTEC, where he contributes to advancing research in power quality, electrical machines, and renewable energy integration. Current projects suggest ongoing exploration of smart grid technologies, energy market forecasting, and innovative approaches to energy-water system integration.